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In response to "it would be interesting to see what other nations/organizations have made not so subtle threats to use nukes. " by Mel Profit

He doesn't specify nukes. It could be a conventional threat. But it still leaves a state department and pentagon running around thinking "ok, what

Posted by pmb (aka pmb) Aug 8 '17, 12:54

exactly is our policy here and what are we supposed to be planning for?"

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- Sure, and whether it's real or hyperbole often seems to be decided after the fact -- nm* - Roger More Aug 8, 13:40
But he doesn't *not* specify nukes either. -- nm - znufrii Aug 8, 12:56 2
- Yes, but when has that ever been a thing? "We will attack will all the might and fury of the US armed forces. Except definitely not nukes. Large - pmb Aug 8, 12:58 1
  - good thing Don & Kim are both known for their stability, and ability to pick up nuance -- nm - mud Aug 8, 13:04

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