Mark, great job on this article. I 100% agree, right up to the nuclear line. As you say, he does what he says he will do and I think we need to take him at his word at this point. He has demonstrated that he is willing to do "whatever it takes" to "win" this. I think that if we overtly attack, he will launch nukes. Now, I fully advocate for subversive tactics to remove him from office. Really anything is fair game there, IMO. I love the idea that we could surreptitiously launch a military annihilation of his forces, but in practical terms, I think he already knows what Ukraine has and doesn't have in terms of their strike capabilities, so I fear that it would get the keys turning as well. It's a quandary for sure and I respect your opinions. Thanks for putting this out there.
Ukraine is/was a game of chicken for Putin. He dared the West to meaningfully intervene, and he dared the Ukrainian people to fight. We'll see how it turns out.
Mark, great job on this article. I 100% agree, right up to the nuclear line. As you say, he does what he says he will do and I think we need to take him at his word at this point. He has demonstrated that he is willing to do "whatever it takes" to "win" this. I think that if we overtly attack, he will launch nukes. Now, I fully advocate for subversive tactics to remove him from office. Really anything is fair game there, IMO. I love the idea that we could surreptitiously launch a military annihilation of his forces, but in practical terms, I think he already knows what Ukraine has and doesn't have in terms of their strike capabilities, so I fear that it would get the keys turning as well. It's a quandary for sure and I respect your opinions. Thanks for putting this out there.
Super: hope it reaches a larger audience.
Ukraine is/was a game of chicken for Putin. He dared the West to meaningfully intervene, and he dared the Ukrainian people to fight. We'll see how it turns out.
Great perspective. I needed this. Thanks, Mark. Hope you are well.
So well written Mark. Thanks