It doesn’t really matter, even if he gives the order, nobody will push the button for him. Unless NATO tanks are rolling over the border or rockets are falling on Moscow, military commanders will not choose to end their lives (along millions).

[–] Isthisreddit@lemmy.world 8 points 5 days ago

I used to believe this too, but I'm not so sure anymore. Look at how pathetic and groveling Republicans are around Trump. The cult is real, the propaganda is strong, and people are weak minded.

I just can't help but think of that scene in Conan the Barbarian where Thulsa Doom shows Conan what is true power - people listening to his orders without any care for their wellbeing (the scene where the girl jumps to her death because Thulsa Doom told her to jump). People do this type of shit for religions, and a cult is a religion

[–] Jumpingspiderman@lemmy.world 5 points 6 days ago (1 children)

Not only that. A large proportion of Russian nukes won't work.

[–] ChickenLadyLovesLife@lemmy.world 10 points 6 days ago

Even 1% of their remaining stockpile would do a staggering amount of damage to the world.