History Memes

Despite the intensity of the conflict, and some nervousness over the matter, this prohibition held even during WW2 between the major belligerents, as both sides feared that the other would benefit more from the restriction being lifted.

It's really depressing how many horrible things are only avoided, not because of the human suffering and death they cause, but because of fear that someone else would respond with something worse.

Kind of reminds me of that Simpsons bit where Mr. Burns has every disease, but they all balance each other out so he stays alive.