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[–] [email protected] 29 points 2 weeks ago

I thought they were doing it so that the rich people could keep all of the things and not let the poor people have them?

[–] [email protected] 7 points 2 weeks ago

They had this on Znation! They called it a fourth wave weapon. Literally exists to make sure no one can take the US even if we all die

[–] [email protected] 6 points 2 weeks ago

Is my computer clock on the first fritz again? I thought it was still only 2025.

Oh, it's humor! Indeed. Such an implausible headline! Haha!

[–] [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)
[–] [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

[–] [email protected] 4 points 2 weeks ago

MAGA: "If WE can't have America, NOBODY CAN!!!"

[–] [email protected] 4 points 2 weeks ago

Basically a Hugh Howey novel

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 weeks ago
[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 weeks ago

I'd say all the research towards minimizing the aftereffects of radiation means govs are looking to normalize using them in clearing occupied real estate quickly.