[Politics] Should NATO send in troops and planes

[The Clamp]

Bullies at the school I attended, The Ever So Posh School for Poncey Ponces, were pretty tough chaps with money behind them but none had a nuclear arsenal that I recall. I think one had a Black Cat catapult.

Okay yes, , Putin is a bully but he also has nuclear capability. That’s not something to risk calling a bluff on at this stage. Or maybe it is. You know what, I haven’t a bloody clue. I’m glad I’m not making the decisions here.

 

[zefarelly]

You hate war but are willing to risk WW3?

He's gonna be fine

UPVC double glazing. If the kids can't hear the ice cream van . . . . .

 

[birthofanorange]

He's gonna be fine

UPVC double glazing. If the kids can't hear the ice cream van . . . . .

That's justified, if not ancient.

 

[jessiejames]

Does anyone on here no how a nuclear bomb is launched? I might be stupid but I doubt Putin has a button on his desk that he just pressed and the bomb is launched, he will give the order but will the others want to die who have to launch the missile, when they can become hero's in taking Putin out and claiming to have saved the world.

 

[The Clamp]

Does anyone on here no how a nuclear bomb is launched? I might be stupid but I doubt Putin has a button on his desk that he just pressed and the bomb is launched, he will give the order but will the others want to die who have to launch the missile, when they can become hero's in taking Putin out and claiming to have saved the world.

This explains exactly their chain of launch command and methods of deployment.

https://www.reuters.com/world/europ...potential-russian-nuclear-strikes-2022-03-02/

It won’t put your mind at rest. Although it’s good to know Putin is not the last link in the chain.

 

[Bry Nylon]

Does anyone on here no how a nuclear bomb is launched? I might be stupid but I doubt Putin has a button on his desk that he just pressed and the bomb is launched, he will give the order but will the others want to die who have to launch the missile, when they can become hero's in taking Putin out and claiming to have saved the world.

Not sure how it works in Russia but in the West it is all based on a series of authenticated codes that are transmitted to silos / submarines etc that are then verified and then acted upon by military commanders. They have various pre-planned launch scenarios and they chose the one they want, add it to their basket and press send. For something so cataclysmically appalling it is very mundane and ‘Amazon’ like.

I imagine it is similar in Russia. But once the President gives the order that is pretty much it, I’m afraid. 7 minutes and counting to knock one out and set your ‘out of office’ up.

 

[The Clamp]

28 THINGS YOU CAN GET DONE IN 7 MINUTES

https://askannamoseley.com/2014/02/28-things-you-can-get-done-in-7-minutes/

No. 16 probably isn’t worth your while.

 

[birthofanorange]

28 THINGS YOU CAN GET DONE IN 7 MINUTES

https://askannamoseley.com/2014/02/28-things-you-can-get-done-in-7-minutes/

No. 16 probably isn’t worth your while.

Years ago,I could probably knock one or two out in 7 mins. Nowadays, it would take me longer to undo the zip.
#joysofgettingold

 

[Dorset Seagull]

Jeez...this isn't Grange Hill bully stuff.

Fine if you believe he's bluffing (which I clearly don't), but what happens if you're wrong?

The same that will happen if we do nothing. He will continue until we have no choice but to take him on. Better now before he destroys more lives.

 

[birthofanorange]

The same that will happen if we do nothing. He will continue until we have no choice but to take him on. Better now before he destroys more lives.

'Better now'? For whom?

 

[jessiejames]

Not sure how it works in Russia but in the West it is all based on a series of authenticated codes that are transmitted to silos / submarines etc that are then verified and then acted upon by military commanders. They have various pre-planned launch scenarios and they chose the one they want, add it to their basket and press send. For something so cataclysmically appalling it is very mundane and ‘Amazon’ like.

I imagine it is similar in Russia. But once the President gives the order that is pretty much it, I’m afraid. 7 minutes and counting to knock one out and set your ‘out of office’ up.

Cheers, at least I will be able to have the perfect boiled egg and eat it.

 

[Dorset Seagull]

'Better now'? For whom?

My opinion is that if we take him on now he will find a way to back down or we will find a way to defeat him. That will be better for everyone than wait until he has destroyed more lives and we have to find a way to deal with him in the future. The Russian army is overrated and not as good as we are supposed to believe they are. We can take them and need to do it now

 

[Bry Nylon]

Cheers, at least I will be able to have the perfect boiled egg and eat it.

Yeah. Knowing my luck all I’ll be able to find is a frozen lasagne that says “microwave for 3 minutes. Remove film lid then cook for a further 4 minutes.”

Bugger.

 

[birthofanorange]

My opinion is that if we take him on now he will find a way to back down or we will find a way to defeat him. That will be better for everyone than wait until he has destroyed more lives and we have to find a way to deal with him in the future. The Russian army is overrated and not as good as we are supposed to believe they are. We can take them and need to do it now

No. We can't 'take them', just as they can't 'take us'. We all lose.

 

[birthofanorange]

Cheers, at least I will be able to have the perfect boiled egg and eat it.

What's your ideal boiling time? Mine is 5 mins for large.

 

[Dorset Seagull]

No. We can't 'take them', just as they can't 'take us'. We all lose.

So we just watch on while innocent people die. Fine, looks like we will just have to agree to disagree. Good night my friend

 

[birthofanorange]

So we just watch on while innocent people die. Fine, looks like we will just have to agree to disagree. Good night my friend

Innocent people have always died, sadly. I just don't want (potentially) billions more to die.
I have no beef with you or your opinion. Sleep well, yourself.

 

[jessiejames]

What's your ideal boiling time? Mine is 5 mins for large.

Once the water is boiling I put the egg (room temperature) in for 3 minutes 45 seconds, straight in to egg cup let it stand 15 seconds before cracking open.

 

[birthofanorange]

Once the water is boiling I put the egg (room temperature) in for 3 minutes 45 seconds, straight in to egg cup let it stand 15 seconds before cracking open.

Crikey, that seems too short a time, for me. Is the white not watery?

 

[jessiejames]

Crikey, that seems too short a time, for me. Is the white not watery?

No, I only use medium eggs. This is how I like them, must have lots of salt and pepper. Maybe I try large eggs I will give them a bit longer.