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The hyper sonic missles are scary. They could be here doc03 Mar 2022 #1
Reportedly, hypersonic speeds are attained on "re-entry". Eyeball_Kid Mar 2022 #8
Russian BS wanting to play with the big boys, all if those missiles are "hypersonic" uponit7771 Mar 2022 #38
We have a triad DemocratSinceBirth Mar 2022 #40
IMO: use of nukes by Putin will cause a worldwide reaction. Eyeball_Kid Mar 2022 #2
If he uses nukes NATO will have to get involed doc03 Mar 2022 #3
More fear mongering Calculating Mar 2022 #4
Read my editted OP. I want NATO more involved. bluewater Mar 2022 #9
Oh Calculating Mar 2022 #11
Totally understandable. bluewater Mar 2022 #12
Nuclear weapons rso Mar 2022 #5
Putins like an abusive husband I_UndergroundPanther Mar 2022 #35
THIS !!!! ☝🏾☝🏾☝🏾 Text book this uponit7771 Mar 2022 #39
So we avoided the nuclear goal post because 48656c6c6f20 Mar 2022 #6
I think it's more a matter of NATO thinking there were goalposts when there aren't. bluewater Mar 2022 #10
"Good morning, Mr Phelps. The man in the picture is... dchill Mar 2022 #7
A use of nuclear weapons would get ALL nations in on sanctions NickB79 Mar 2022 #13
So you think NO-Fly Zones should just be implemented now and NATO troops sent in? bluewater Mar 2022 #15
No. NickB79 Mar 2022 #19
"It would be the dumbest thing Putin could do, turning Russia into a completely isolated nation." bluewater Mar 2022 #20
I think he may use tactical nukes in Ukraine as he gets desperate, but not ICBM's NickB79 Mar 2022 #25
Good Points bluewater Mar 2022 #28
Abusers can I_UndergroundPanther Mar 2022 #36
In your opinion, what would Putin do if NATO implemented a No-Fly Zone? bluewater Mar 2022 #41
All 3 scenarios I wrote in my post apply I_UndergroundPanther Mar 2022 #45
Not isolated, terminated as a nation. Chainfire Mar 2022 #16
And how would that be accomplished? bluewater Mar 2022 #18
If he starts a nuclear war, there may not be many pieces to have to pick up. Chainfire Mar 2022 #21
"Do you really think that Russia can not be defeated by the rest of the world?" It would be a "draw" bluewater Mar 2022 #23
The winners would be the former third world nations Calculating Mar 2022 #34
But you know I_UndergroundPanther Mar 2022 #37
If Putin detonates, even a small nuclear device on the people or army of Ukraine. Chainfire Mar 2022 #14
The article makes clear that Russia thinks it can "finesse" the use of nukes... bluewater Mar 2022 #17
I believe NATO has a response planned BlueIdaho Mar 2022 #32
NATO won't become involved in Ukraine. David__77 Mar 2022 #22
I see it far more likely Putler will use chemical weapons before nuclear ones. roamer65 Mar 2022 #24
And what do you see the US and NATO response being to the use of chemical weapons? bluewater Mar 2022 #27
A no fly zone would be my guess. roamer65 Mar 2022 #29
There are times like now that writers should keep their mouth shut. William Broad is an example. nt LiberalFighter Mar 2022 #26
No paywall link to NYT article in case anyone needs it intrepidity Mar 2022 #30
Thanks! bluewater Mar 2022 #31
There is no way to know what he is going to do for sure Meowmee Mar 2022 #33
I'm damned tired of it. EndlessWire Mar 2022 #42
Yes it is a terrible, terrible situation, exhausting. Meowmee Mar 2022 #44
He needs to have one of those small tactical nukes shoved up his ass and detonated. That's all. Crunchy Frog Mar 2022 #43
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