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Claustrum

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6. Because red line from a rational actor is easy to predict

Reply to 3Hotdogs (Original post)

Mon Apr 25, 2022, 12:20 AM

Apr 2022

The problem with predicting crazy actors like Putin is that their red line can shift and often aren’t all that rational. They are constantly trying to test and stretch that red line.

Whereas, a rational actor like US or NATO would worry about the impact of using such force and we try our best not to ever be force to cross that red line.

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What I don't get.. Why ain't Pootie worried about our "red line?" [View all] 3Hotdogs Apr 2022 OP

Maybe he is, or maybe he's delusional, or maybe he doesn't care? Ocelot II Apr 2022 #1

Putin like trump believes his own press. LakeArenal Apr 2022 #2

I think our red line is Mr.Bill Apr 2022 #3

+1. And Putin appears to be focused on Eastern Ukraine, right now at least. Hoyt Apr 2022 #5

Putin is now a small, feral-eyed delusional varmint. nt greyl Apr 2022 #4

Because red line from a rational actor is easy to predict Claustrum Apr 2022 #6

I don't think he's paying attention to anything but his own angry obsessions viva la Apr 2022 #7

He's more worried about his "close freinds"'s red lines relayerbob Apr 2022 #8

He doesn't believe that NATO has one. Chainfire Apr 2022 #9