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It depends how well European countries are able to defend themselves (and their political systems) from attack and corruption by Russia. So far, IMO, results ha
by kadoban 2y ago
It depends how well European countries are able to defend themselves (and their political systems) from attack and corruption by Russia. So far, IMO, results have been mixed. I am hopeful for Europe though.
- twixfel 2y agoIt will be tough. America is now trying to export American-style fascism to Europe as well. So we have a new enemy, a former friend who has betrayed us. As I say, it'll be tough.
- jjgreen 2y agoJust as well that the UK's nuclear weapons can be fired without American permission, ..., oh wait ...
- kadoban 2y agoIf it comes to that, the current global society is done and gone, and quite possibly humanity with it. No way the UK doesn't have control over their own devices though.
- contrast 2y agoYou might want to do a bit of research there before commenting further. France built an independent system, the UK did not.
- kadoban 2y agoWhat should I be looking at? https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/uk-nuclear-deterrence-factsheet/uk-nuclear-deterrence-what-you-need-to-know https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/uk-nuclear-deterr... "Although the UK’s nuclear deterrent is assigned to the defence of NATO, we retain full operational control over its use. Only the UK Prime Minister can authorise the use of our nuclear weapons, even if used as part of a wider NATO response." It's also just not at all believable that they would not be able to push their own buttons. Why would it be set up that way? And what would prevent fixing it even if it were?
- jjgreen 2y agoInteresting choice of words, only the UK Prime Minister can authorise the use of our nuclear weapons does not preclude "someone else" having a veto. When these Oxford & Cambridge educated civil servants write slightly convoluted text, it pays to inspect it carefully.
- twixfel 2y agoIt’s just a conspiracy theory. Of course the UK can launch its nukes.
- fsloth 2y agoYou do realize Russia is _puny_ in all other aspects expect corruption and lack of value of human life where they are champions. The reason Russia has succeeded so far is because most parties have _minimized_ their engagement with the conflict _and Russia is still loosing_. The only reason Ukraine’s flag is not in Kremlin is because Russia has nukes. And anyone can get nukes.
- graublau 2y agoDo you think maybe calling their citizens Orcs and insane rhetoric against Putin aka Hitler 2.0 might cause a great deal of tension for a country with nuclear weapons? What is your cool and calm strategy for this world dilemma?