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MadameButterfly

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18. This credible deterrent also is a blank check to invade other countries

Reply to dalton99a (Reply #10)

Sat Feb 28, 2026, 07:02 PM

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The world would not have tolerated Russia invading Ukraine if they couldn't threaten us with nukes. Biden would not have been so slow and careful about sending Ukraine help. It's clear Russia's army was overrated and a serious NATO response could have overpowered them before so much damage was done.

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