PJYoung said:
Rossticus said:
ATX_AG_08 said:
Tell 'em to **** around and find out.
What do you think we do if they use tactical nukes in Ukraine?
Overwhelming conventional response. You have no choice. If he's willing to deploy a nuke on Europe's front doorstep then he's willing to do it elsewhere.
If you don't respond then you establish tactical nuclear deployments as a viable strategy for him in the future, which he'll consider much more readily.
If there are no consequences and he achieves a favorable outcome then why WOULDN'T he do it again? Why would ANY individual with his mindset NOT do it.