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Originally Posted by nfotiu
What reason is there to believe Putin would put his tail between his legs before firing off all his nukes, hoping some of them still work and seeing what happens? The more he fails and the more he loses, his only power is his nukes, and it seems he has the power to try to send them or settle for going out to pasture. Is there any reason to think he doesn't pick the nuclear option?
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Honestly, if he's a rational actor, using them weakens his position and makes him more vulnerable. It's the threat of nuclear attack that has the power. What leverage does a criminal have if they shoot their hostage?