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Buckeyeblue

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2. Assuming Putin doesn't launch the nukes," is what I've been saying around the house

Reply to Duncanpup (Original post)

Fri Apr 29, 2022, 07:25 AM

Apr 2022

Everyone sort of laughs. But I'm not really joking. It wouldn't surprise me at all if Putin used nuclear weapons out of frustration/desperation.

I prefer to think through worst case scenarios so I'm not completely shocked when/if they happen.

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Great our 17-18 year old sons are worried about Nuke war [View all] Duncanpup Apr 2022 OP

That's just awful Diamond_Dog Apr 2022 #1

Assuming Putin doesn't launch the nukes," is what I've been saying around the house Buckeyeblue Apr 2022 #2

I agree Duncanpup Apr 2022 #3

:( It's difficulty.... and... electric_blue68 Apr 2022 #4

The more immediate concern is how they prepare for boot camp. Renew Deal Apr 2022 #5

I know we always work out Duncanpup Apr 2022 #8

Do they have to do ten pull-ups before meals? JustABozoOnThisBus Apr 2022 #9

😂 only to eat Duncanpup Apr 2022 #10

we had a great plan in place HAB911 Apr 2022 #6

Back in the 50s we grew up with that threat everyday. I remember doing Emile Apr 2022 #7

Not to worry. There will only be one nuclear war. twodogsbarking Apr 2022 #11