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submitted 11 months ago by Alsephina@lemmy.ml to c/theonion@midwest.social

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[–] stupidcasey@lemmy.world 6 points 11 months ago (1 children)

Isn't that literally the plan? It's called M.A.D(Mutually Assured Destruction) in other words: We blow ourselves up so you can't have it.

[–] femtech@midwest.social 20 points 11 months ago (1 children)

No, MAD is I have nukes and can also obliterate you and everyone you care about so you better not launch your nukes.

[–] limer@lemmy.dbzer0.com 3 points 11 months ago (1 children)

Same end result

[–] femtech@midwest.social 5 points 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago)

The nukes we built won't stop recovery. There is one that would do what you are saying though. https://youtu.be/E55uSCO5D2w