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> Would the US tolerate those acts?

Yes? What about their nuclear policy from the past half-century convinces you otherwise?



In the last 50 years US never had anything on their border.


Even if they did, it wouldn't change much.

1. Nobody would launch nukes domestically, so moot point.

2. Using nukes internationally would be a faux-pas beyond fixing. Every modern, nuclear-equipped nation understands this.

3. The United States doesn't need nuclear weaponry to dispel invaders, or even to retaliate against foreign attacks. Their nuclear weapons exist to deter other nuclear superpowers from using their weapons for petty gain.


Absolutely agreed. The US military is so well funded and capable that they could finish the job without needed to resort to nukes.


Not sure if you’re being sarcastic or serious.


America totally crushed Grenada!


Doesn’t the US make regular use of depleted uranium munitions? Particularly in the middle east?

Definitely seems nuclear.


Depleted uranium is not a nuclear weapon.



You're free to argue that DU rounds are effectively a poisonous weapon and should be banned on those grounds. I would agree. That doesn't change the fact that depleted uranium is not a nuclear weapon.


You can tell them whatever you want. It won't change the wording of the Geneva convention though.




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