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In reply to the discussion: Report of poisonous substance dropped on Mariupol [View all]ruet
(10,039 posts)8. Sensationalism!
The use of a tactical nuclear weapon would warrant an immediate response by the US and NATO. The limited use of nuclear weapons is not a winning strategy. I'm confused as to what people think Russia's goal is here. Take over Ukraine or cease to exists as an entity entirely. They do have goals here people.
Patiently waiting for the "but we were going to use them if Russia attacked by the Fulda Gap. ...60 years ago"
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The rape of toddlers didn't change anything, so use of poison probably won't either.
Irish_Dem
Apr 2022
#4
The rape of toddlers, the bombing of maternity hospitals, mass kidnapping ....
TomSlick
Apr 2022
#64
Yep. Threaten nukes, and you can do whatever you want, no matter how horrific.
Irish_Dem
Apr 2022
#67
To me, this is way over the red line. This is chemical warfare!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! At minimal, give
RKP5637
Apr 2022
#6
I don't think he gives a damn about the sanctions. He's a KGB sociopath on the warpath on a
RKP5637
Apr 2022
#17
If Putler has used sarin or novichok, then we should supply Ukraine with VX nerve gas.
roamer65
Apr 2022
#31
We have a moral obligation. We turned a blind eye for too long once to a different genocide.
Akoto
Apr 2022
#50
Meanwhile Russians are torturing and raping women and children. Sending women and children to camps
marie999
Apr 2022
#76
Maybe a war caucus can form in congress to advocate for US direct engagement.
David__77
Apr 2022
#74