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[–] zarathustra0@lemmy.world 29 points 1 month ago

I thought they were doing it so that the rich people could keep all of the things and not let the poor people have them?

[–] CodingCarpenter@lemm.ee 7 points 1 month ago

They had this on Znation! They called it a fourth wave weapon. Literally exists to make sure no one can take the US even if we all die

[–] stupidcasey@lemmy.world 6 points 1 month 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 1 month 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.

[–] MajorHavoc@programming.dev 6 points 1 month ago

Is my computer clock on the first fritz again? I thought it was still only 2025.

Oh, it's humor! Indeed. Such an implausible headline! Haha!

[–] frigidaphelion@lemmy.world 4 points 1 month ago

Basically a Hugh Howey novel

[–] LovableSidekick@lemmy.world 4 points 1 month ago

MAGA: "If WE can't have America, NOBODY CAN!!!"

[–] leisesprecher@feddit.org 2 points 1 month ago
[–] lath@lemmy.world 1 points 1 month ago

I'd say all the research towards minimizing the aftereffects of radiation means govs are looking to normalize using them in clearing occupied real estate quickly.