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That’s the big open question to me right now. If nobody wants to use nukes then they might as well not even exist. If we’re fighting WW3 without nukes to me it’
by emerged 5y ago
That’s the big open question to me right now. If nobody wants to use nukes then they might as well not even exist. If we’re fighting WW3 without nukes to me it’s almost more terrifying.
- the_snooze 5y agoThe existence of nuclear weapons does really matter. If it weren't for the real threat of nuclear escalation, direct military intervention in Ukraine would likely be on the table. Nobody wants to use nuclear weapons, but nobody wants to go toe-to-toe with a nuclear state either.
- bcrosby95 5y agoNukes are what would keep NATO out of Russia, even if they got militarily involved. They basically guarantee that the country's leader must be deposed of internally.
- stjohnswarts 5y agothat's only a partial view. Once you have nukes and other countries have nukes. How wise is it to be the first to give up your nukes? Do you trust your enemies to stick to an agreement to get rid of all nukes when it's pretty easy to hide them? One you get them it's almost impossible to get rid of them.