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Originally Posted by scourge99  As opposed to nuclear exchanges between countries and stateless groups with nuclear terror capabilities. |
I thought we were discussing proliferation not nuclear exchange.
Yes, you are right many things are not as bad as nuclear heck.
But, that's kind of an empty discussion as there's no guarantee that either nuclear heck will occur or will not occur anyway. What we can do is look at the actual proximal events. Because any number of things can be extrapolated as potential consequences - the only limit is your imagination.
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Originally Posted by scourge99 Likewise, a confrontation with Iran does not guarantee high oil prices or less chance for alternative fuel. |
Actually, the blocking of the Straight of Hormuz is a proximal result of attacking Iran - pretty much an assured event.