(January 9, 2021 at 9:52 pm)Belacqua Wrote:Leaving the war threats/commission rhetoric aside, I will agree that a nuclear strike is a bad thing(TM). Nobody on this site (except for some lunatic or other) has ever advocated the chump using nukes; in fact, quite the reverse is the case. As an aside, I'd like to ask why you say, "We in the US", when you are living in a foreign country? You sure as hell don't represent the US' current policies (note that I disagree with a fair amount of them, TBH.) Now, no weaseling about this, just because I mentioned the "We in the US" in a different thread.(January 9, 2021 at 4:58 pm)onlinebiker Wrote: But saying it publicly? Pure irresponsible stupidity.
The US is committing acts of war, or threatening acts of war, against several countries at the moment.
Those countries have reason to worry that they are under increased threat. It is reasonable and diplomatic to assure everyone that the nuke codes are safe.
Of course everyone knows that the chances are slim. But a nuclear strike is a very bad thing, and it doesn't hurt to utter the words of assurance.
If you get to thinking you’re a person of some influence, try ordering somebody else’s dog around.
