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[–] [email protected] 6 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Isn't that literally the plan? It's called M.A.D(Mutually Assured Destruction) in other words: We blow ourselves up so you can't have it.

[–] [email protected] 20 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

No, MAD is I have nukes and can also obliterate you and everyone you care about so you better not launch your nukes.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Same end result

[–] [email protected] 5 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago)

The nukes we built won't stop recovery. There is one that would do what you are saying though. https://youtu.be/E55uSCO5D2w