As to nuclear weapons (not the plant) I think Putin's bluffing, and using the various talking heads to trumpet that about is a smoke screen.
Originally Posted by
Usertim
At the point where someone blows up 6 reactor cores and knowingly dumps millions of bequerels of radiation over western europe do you not think that is already full conflict? I would definitely expect Art.5 activation to be requested by all those NATO eastern europe countries. Let us hope it does not come to that.
Indeed, let's hope not. You have an interesting take on applying Article V, and I think it probably fits within the intent. *tips cap*
Originally Posted by
NutLoose
... it’s ok those dickheads on Russian State TV saying the we can nuke them, one missile and the U.K. is gone crap, but they fail to mention that it is a two sided sword. And a sword that will be difficult to put back in its scabbard.
Difficult indeed, it's one of those irreversible decisions.
Originally Posted by
MPN11
Don't stand down, but perhaps breathe more easily this weekend?
Glad to see that a few level headed suggestions are being considered.