Right but the difference is the USSR was too principled to use their nukes; I am putting zero faith in a government that refuses to rule it out (which by the way doesn't just mean America, but the UK; British PMs are usually asked if they'd use such weapons and the answer is always yes)

[–] Omegamint@hexbear.net 20 points 5 days ago

It’s really the only thing that really worries me for the world. The psychos here really are willing to burn it all down

[–] theturtlemoves@hexbear.net 6 points 4 days ago* (last edited 4 days ago)

British PMs are usually asked if they'd use such weapons and the answer is always yes

Corbyn publicly said no. This refusal to potentially kill thousands of civilians was seen as a sign of weakness.

the USSR was too principled to use their nuke

China also has a 'no first use' policy.