I was a local CD assistant for several months, before they did away with local CD in the late 70’s. (Family political connections, empty slot, part-time HS job)
Because of that, I have an acute awareness of what a nuclear exchange could mean, and even that is probably rosier than it would be in reality.
Russian officials have mentioned more than once during this episode that they are a “Nuclear Nation”. We have inept leadership in DC bungling their way through this thing.
It does give me pause.
I agree tcrlaf. I do not realize how terrible things can become and believe none of us (the living) have any type of realization should this escalate to conflict between nation where there are nuclear exchanges what terrible realities would exist. Am keeping myself aware, as best as can, of the dangers and yes you also have my agreement that D.C. continues to bungle their way through this. Surprisingly though, am keeping calm in spite of the bungling. I guess it is because I saw the Cuban Missile crisis as it unfolded. Don’t know for certain if that is reason am remaining calm but am calm. Truly believe my Faith in God and a better tomorrow has much to do in keeping me calm.