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An analogy could be a light dimmer switch compared to an on/off light switch (nuclear is on/off, while the dimmer can be strategically adjusted without complete

• siliconc0w 2y ago
  In this world of super cheap standoff weapons, I don't think incrementalism makes sense. It may not even make sense today. In the first few days of conflict with China, we'll basically blow each other up and we'll be back to MAD. Even if we're slightly better and survive with a few ships, I don't think China will be like, "Oh - you used conventional weapons to annihilate our fleet - that's fair, we won't retaliate with nuclear."
  • throwpoaster 2y ago
    Chinese fleet isn’t blue ocean capable. If they break their promise not to use nukes first, that’s on them.