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[–] 3 points 2 months ago (3 children)

I really don't understand how MAD is popular again.

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  • [–] 4 points 2 months ago (2 children)

    Because people keep invading countries or threatening to invade countries.

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  • [–] 2 points 2 months ago

    Sure, but MAD has never actually been tested.

    Suppose Russia drops a tactical nuclear warhead on Ukraine tomorrow. Will anyone start dropping nukes on Russia in response?

    Suppose Russia starts a ground invasion of the Baltics; will France drop a nuke on them? Or would we just get another large-scale conventional war where neither side dares to touch their nukes?

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