Submitted by letschangethename t3_ybpb97 in news
gravescd t1_itirli6 wrote
Reply to comment by Beard_o_Bees in Russia's defense chief warns of 'dirty bomb' provocation by letschangethename
Makes you wonder if it's possible that the complete shitshow of Russian politics right now is itself a deterrent against coups. Like, who would actually want to take this hot turd out of Putin's hands? It would be an act of either saintly altruism or megalomaniacal delusion.
That said, who knows if Putin is actually the trigger man in such an operation. If he really wants it happen, the order could be given well in advance and require no more input from him or anyone else in a sensitive position. For all we know, Putin's death could be the contingency that greenlights a nuclear attack. And I'm very doubtful that the entire chain of command will just stop caring about Ukraine. As much as we like to think Putin is pulling everyone's strings, wars just do not happen without enthusiastic obedience all the way down.
Beard_o_Bees t1_itit2hg wrote
You do make a point there, gotta say.
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