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NBC News: U.S. May Launch Strike If North Korea Reaches For Nuclear Trigger
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Fallout 5 promo is really going all out.
Jokes aside brinksmanship is pretty fucking scary. I don't buy the idea that China or SK will allow us to go all in when they're literally right next door to NK. Also something about Donald the Dove, and non interventionism but hey man what the fuck is a year of campaign promises right?
Jokes aside brinksmanship is pretty fucking scary. I don't buy the idea that China or SK will allow us to go all in when they're literally right next door to NK. Also something about Donald the Dove, and non interventionism but hey man what the fuck is a year of campaign promises right?
Yup, and there were some people saying "Ooh it's just a carrier group, nothing fancy all this Hyperbole. The Trumpaloompa knows what he is doing."
. Sigh.... well I"m sure there are tossers on facebook wanking to the possible death tolls on either side. Even if it becomes a conventional war, millions will die, and it'll be extremely bloody. And before you go "Not that many died in these wars...." then you're only looking to the American Casualties.
But hey, the Republicans will be able to boost the Trumpaloompas poll rating with this. Whoopee.
Financial gain. Imagine how many bombs and missiles will need to be purchased after.
You would think so but I'm not so sure.
WyndhamPrice
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NBC might be jumping the gun a bit
Navy in the area as a symbol of strength makes sense, it's happened before.
Navy in the area as a symbol of strength makes sense, it's happened before.
I do understand the logic, NK has remained consistently crazy (and supported for it) for generations. Unfortunately now that their capabilities are becoming actual American threats, you cannot exactly keep rewarding their crazy.
From a game theory point of view the stick is now becoming more attractive than the carrot.
From a game theory point of view the stick is now becoming more attractive than the carrot.
If I were South Korean I'd be pissing myself right now with this administration.
Just wait until the devastation of Seoul, a first world city, gets broadcast to the world.
This is likely apart of it as well. People will say that's conspiratorial but that's how Trump operates and has operated.
China won't end the world over North Korea.
RPGCrazied
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Trump is literally a cartoon villain from G.I Joe.
Some are jokes, some are grossly misinformed or just don't know much about the situation.
And there you go.
BreezyLimbo
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If it's on a GOLIS system, then it simply needs a location, and the ICBM contains a guidance system within itself in order to correct itself to that location. For example, the V-2 Rocket from 70 years ago used a GOLIS-like system where it simply had a preset guidance system and it would course-correct to remain on the path of the coordinates it was given.
A Satellite will lower the error percentage, but for a nuclear weapon, you don't really need a direct hit in order to cause damage.
Thanks. So NK doesn't have the capability to attack the US, then? And China wouldn't be expect to retaliate against the US if the US did attack NK?
It is all for show. That's why those other insignificant events happened. Orange turd does not have the balls to go to war with North Korea or any other country for that matter. He is simply a coward pretending to be tough.
Its the same thing the article says: attack if there's a test.
The thing is apparently they'll ask SK for permission.
Dubbedinenglish
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He's a child with a new toy, and he wants to play with it everywhere.
Bubba_Sparks
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That is exactly what the NBC article says. If North Korea tests, they are going to strike given South Korean approval.
Insane Metal
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Uh... that's exactly what NBC is reporting?
Yeah they have been pouring their money into the nuclear and missile programs and saying to hell with anything else. Their people are going through a huge famine but still throwing money at such expensive programs. Their government is fucking mental. They used to kidnap people from all over the world and then take them to North Korea "Re-educate" them and get them to do things like teach spies how to act in western countries etc. Or even make films. Just read "A kim Jong il production" to realise how mad the place is.
One thing that could make the mess even more messy would be if NK test a hydrogen bomb. Now that would set alarm bells ringing.
BackLogJoe
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If SK is onboard with this, and China is cool with it, then I say strategic strikes to keep them from furthering their nuclear strike capability is ok with me.
littleworm
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So far no, they haven't demonstrated having a missile that can reach the US mainland or have shown they have successfully miniaturized their nuclear weapons to be placed on such a missile. Though they do continue to work to these ends. As for as the quotes, either they live close enough to NK to be in range of its other weapons, don't know better, or just gotta get in some snarky quotes.
Shouldn't they be asking China.
Also, we know so little about NK they might well have conventional nuclear bombs or shells. They're dangerous, especially to their neighbours.
Zaraki_Kenpachi
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Trump asking permission? Is there literally a single time in his life where he asked permission to do something?
NullPointer
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GAF likes to be hyperbolic.
Let's say hypothetically, NK had a nuke for the west coast, our missile defense system can take care of one missile, especially one from NK, extremely easily. It's against hundreds/thousands of missles, especially from someone like China or Russia, where the system has trouble.
That said, If you're in SK it is worrying.
WyndhamPrice
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Nope.
China has zero incentive for a variety of reasons to retaliate. They bat NK around like a cat with a ball of yarn and they make too much money off of us.
Here's one for the road guys.
https://twitter.com/realdonaldtrump/status/373743492151136256
Again I expect nothing but the increased chance some strike isn't reassuring.
https://twitter.com/realdonaldtrump/status/373743492151136256
Again I expect nothing but the increased chance some strike isn't reassuring.
I see, thanks all for your replies. I appreciate the information. Hopefully any bloodshed can be avoided.
That tweet literally says the same thing as the articleand, for that matter, the title of this thread.
And if nk bombs Seoul you okay with it?
It seems like China is reaching the end of their patience with NK and is willing to let this go.
A war with the North is a death sentence for millions, I highly doubt they will want to chance any US offensive under Trump's guidance.
GutsOfThor
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This little man has been ACHING for a conflict since day one. Since he is a complete failure domestically he needs SOMETHING and war is just the thing.
LegendofJoe
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And in what world does it make sense for South Korea to okay this? It will mean immediate retaliation and hundreds of thousands of their people will die.
I believe the theory is NK got nuclear capability through leaks from Pakistan.
It's highly unlikely NK could do anything to the US. They could pose a serious threat to South Korea and other US allies in the region though.
Don't worry you will, you'll be part of the fabulous army. Really classy. You'll get a uniform with golden thread and all kinds of bells and whistles, really high quality stuff folks.
It will also be designed by Ivanka, and then you get send off to Korea for "KoreaWar 2: Babyboomers want more episodes of MASH, so you better get to it you entitled late millennial!". and THEN you'll die.
Well, yes, but this should be co-ordinated action. China would want regime change on their terms.
Chances of being hit on the West Coast=Chances of being hit on the East Coast=0%
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