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Nope, because the spoke on the other side is pulling just as hard, so it's helping whatever external force is trying to move the rim sideways.
Seriously, read and digest Jobst, it's all covered in there. If you don't understand the maths, go and take some maths classes until you do.
The Bicycle Wheel: Amazon.co.uk: Jobst Brandt, Sherry Sheffield: Books