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TexasTowelie

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2. The one thing that I've read about Putin is that he fears nuclear war. Perhaps, that is the only thing that has kept

Reply to tazcat (Reply #1)

Sat Aug 23, 2025, 02:50 AM

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him from using nuclear weapons on Ukraine. If the leader of the next regime doesn't have that fear, then it certainly could be worse.

My apologies for ending/starting your day with such a downer note.

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Can't happen too soon. Wonder what will be the next regime. Could be worse? tazcat Saturday #1

The one thing that I've read about Putin is that he fears nuclear war. Perhaps, that is the only thing that has kept TexasTowelie Saturday #2