Re:What to Do If a Nuclear Disaster Is Imminent
by lioeters on Thursday September 29, 2022 @09:48AM
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Apparently it's spelled "bated".
> with bated breath: in a nervous and excited state anticipating what will happen
> bate: To flap the wings wildly or frantically - used of a falcon; To lessen the force or intensity of; moderate.To take away; subtract.
Why don’t you check out the source I mentioned in my original comment - any recent WotR or Geopolitics Decanted podcast with Michael Kofman, Director of Russia Studies at CNA. Then please do come back and let us know whether you think he’s full of shit. Will be waiting for your considered thoughts with baited breath.