Matthew T. Russotto wrote:
In article ,
J. Clarke wrote:

Given the choice between gas rationing and some loon setting off a
nuke in NYC the US will take the gas rationing. Given the choice
between cooperating and some loon setting off a nuke in Riyadh,
OPEC
will cooperate.

Given the choice between gas rationing and some loon setting off a
nuke in Riyadh, the US will choose the nuke.

Please explain the circumstances under which a nuke in Riyadh avoids
gas rationing.

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