Is a nuclear war winnable?

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There has been discussion of the capability of the US nuclear arsenal compared to Russia. It has been put forth that much of Russia's weaponry may not be functional.

Given the necessity of stopping expansionist tyrants as soon as possible and the apparent superiority of NATO nuclear weapons, should the risk of escalating to a nuclear war no longer be a reason for the US/NATO to avoid confrontation?

Has it reached the point where the US and its allies would win a nuclear exchange?

42 votes, 0 passes | Time left: Unlimited
	Yes- we can win a clear victory in a war with nuclear weapons
	0 (0%)
	We could win the war but the number of casualties would outweigh the benefit of any victory
	2 (5%)
	Win or lose, The risks posed by the return of fascism are worth risking the human race
	0 (0%)
	No we would lose such a war and be in a worse situation
	1 (2%)
	Everyone would lose
	39 (93%)
	0 DU members did not wish to select any of the options provided.
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