North Korea - how serious should we take them?
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gruffalo said:
mybrainhurts said:
They do have some rather spiffing soldier ladies, don't they..?
All sorts of rude thoughts about that soldiers like her and pork sword or beef bayonets spring to mind!The Great Pieboy Leader owns them all. You'll probably get a knock at the door after midnight now...
PS...if somebody shouts VX, they don't mean they came in a Vauxhall.
It will be interesting to see what North Korea says about US State secretary Tillerson's remarks about they have had enough time and military options will be on the table if need be. In the past that would have made them go very confrontational with comments from government sources. However so far nothing. Considering their ballistic missile tech and nuclear tech has advanced some more why is this?
Tillerson is off to China next though so they might be just waiting to see how that goes. If China and the US don't get the trade / sea and island expansion side sorted out it might make them bolder.
In the long run the best way forward is talks around the table and doing a deal for both sides, however with the current two people in charge in both countries that is a non-starter. So it's the big stick either economy or military wise.
Tillerson is off to China next though so they might be just waiting to see how that goes. If China and the US don't get the trade / sea and island expansion side sorted out it might make them bolder.
In the long run the best way forward is talks around the table and doing a deal for both sides, however with the current two people in charge in both countries that is a non-starter. So it's the big stick either economy or military wise.
China shows who's side it's really on.
Rex Tillerson urged to be 'cool-headed' over North Korea - http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-china-3931365...
They've basically said military action against NK is a no-no, - removing any incentive for NK to adhere to the demands of the UN. In other words, you carry on developing your ICBMs Kimmy boy, we'll cover your back.
Rex Tillerson urged to be 'cool-headed' over North Korea - http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-china-3931365...
They've basically said military action against NK is a no-no, - removing any incentive for NK to adhere to the demands of the UN. In other words, you carry on developing your ICBMs Kimmy boy, we'll cover your back.
The chances of staying out of it with Trump in charge are slim to say the least. Don't forget, the US is a sworn enemy too. So much so they teach their school kids how 'evil' the Americans are.
I get the feeling Trump is just waiting for Kimmy boy to make another 'we'll nuke the American imperialists in a ball of fire' rant and that'll be it. Threat of attack made - strike first before the prick gains the ability to landscape Los Angeles and Washington.
I get the feeling Trump is just waiting for Kimmy boy to make another 'we'll nuke the American imperialists in a ball of fire' rant and that'll be it. Threat of attack made - strike first before the prick gains the ability to landscape Los Angeles and Washington.
FourWheelDrift said:
The next General that is likely to be made to vanish in a puff of red mist made the mistake of jumping on the back of the supreme leader for a piggy back ride.
He was probably ok until he shouted "go piggy go!"
Presumably protecting his back - quite literally. He has so many in the armed forces that, when they're not applauding him, they can spare a few to ride on his back and ensure that Piggy doesn't get knifed/shot.He was probably ok until he shouted "go piggy go!"
FourWheelDrift said:
The next General that is likely to be made to vanish in a puff of red mist made the mistake of jumping on the back of the supreme leader for a piggy back ride.
He was probably ok until he shouted "go piggy go!"
Is this the Norks Gay Generals' Club celebrating the birthday of Potato Boy? He was probably ok until he shouted "go piggy go!"
Looks like they're all lining up for a go...
I have to wonder if he will share the same fate as Nicolai Ceaucescu in that he promotes such a culture of fear among his underlings that they will turn on him and kill him as a matter of self-preservation, especially given his habit of killing his relatives/perceived rivals in a gruesome fashion.
History shows that demagogues of his type rarely live to collect their old age pension, it's the damage they do in the meantime that matters.
History shows that demagogues of his type rarely live to collect their old age pension, it's the damage they do in the meantime that matters.
Tom Logan said:
I have to wonder if he will share the same fate as Nicolai Ceaucescu in that he promotes such a culture of fear among his underlings that they will turn on him and kill him as a matter of self-preservation, especially given his habit of killing his relatives/perceived rivals in a gruesome fashion.
History shows that demagogues of his type rarely live to collect their old age pension, it's the damage they do in the meantime that matters.
More likely to be all those pies he must be eating.History shows that demagogues of his type rarely live to collect their old age pension, it's the damage they do in the meantime that matters.
Tom Logan said:
I have to wonder if he will share the same fate as Nicolai Ceaucescu in that he promotes such a culture of fear among his underlings that they will turn on him and kill him as a matter of self-preservation, especially given his habit of killing his relatives/perceived rivals in a gruesome fashion.
Nice thought, but absolutely no chance. Nobody dare take the first step.Plus, they'd probably end up loosing the tech know-how from Iran as it continues to 'help' NK with its ICBM/nuke programming while furthering it's own programme behind the world's back. Sorry, did I say that out loud?
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