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originally posted by: introvert
That is a matter of "defense" no "offense". If NK goes after SK, we can go help SK, but I see no reason to go on preemptive offense.
originally posted by: cavtrooper7
a reply to: introvert
NOPE I'm telling you HOW things operate.
YOU happen to resist reality by how it feels.
I am only saying these things because facts are more important that politics any day.
originally posted by: AnonyMason
originally posted by: introvert
That is a matter of "defense" no "offense". If NK goes after SK, we can go help SK, but I see no reason to go on preemptive offense.
I hope to hell that we don't hit them first. I've always hoped that there could be a diplomatic outcome to all this mess despite the chest thumping from the DPRK.
My fear is when they trigger another test shot. After all the line drawing and bold statements from the US, especially Pence's little gem about "swords standing ready", the US has put itself in the position of North Korean police.
Truth is there's not a lot the UN can do. More sanctions aren't going to stop Pyongyang's passion for acquiring more nuclear power. They made that abundantly clear. Another nuke shot is going to take place, it's not a matter of if but just a matter of when. What happens after that is still anyone's guess but i doubt it's going to involve the UN. It's probably going to involve bombs, sabotage, a more offensive cyber attack of some kind, etc.
I feel terrible for Seoul. No matter what happens with any form of military action against the North, there's just not a lot the US can do to prevent an attack on Seoul. They stand to lose the most, as well as the US troops stationed south of the DMZ.
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The North Koreans have proved themselves to be an unstable neighbour who act irrationally and without concern for international norms.
originally posted by: crazyewok
originally posted by: intrptr
a reply to: gortex
Whats the matter with these upstart countries? Don't they know only WE have the right to bear arms?
They dont if they keep threatening to use there WMD in PREEMPTIVE STRIKES.
You dont give a known scizophrenic a gun.
originally posted by: intrptr
a reply to: paraphi
The North Koreans have proved themselves to be an unstable neighbour who act irrationally and without concern for international norms.
US follows 'international Norms'? Proven stable, behaves rationally?
Fell off my chair laughing with that one. You really do live under a rock.
The irrational rational dissonance.
originally posted by: introvert
originally posted by: intrptr
a reply to: paraphi
The North Koreans have proved themselves to be an unstable neighbour who act irrationally and without concern for international norms.
US follows 'international Norms'? Proven stable, behaves rationally?
Fell off my chair laughing with that one. You really do live under a rock.
The irrational rational dissonance.
That's what I've been saying.
Too many are concerned about NK, while dismissing their own hypocrisy.
originally posted by: introvert
originally posted by: cavtrooper7
a reply to: introvert
You mean once they break the ceasefire agreement AGAIN, let them slide so YOUR kids have to deal with an intercontinental threat from this nut case so YOU can be happy?
I'm NOT the man but at a guess....no.
Nice logical fallacy. You're trying to appeal to emotion and I'm not dumb enough to fall for it.
Same thinking that we had with Saddam Hussein. Again, how'd that turn out for us?
originally posted by: intrptr
originally posted by: introvert
originally posted by: cavtrooper7
a reply to: introvert
You mean once they break the ceasefire agreement AGAIN, let them slide so YOUR kids have to deal with an intercontinental threat from this nut case so YOU can be happy?
I'm NOT the man but at a guess....no.
Nice logical fallacy. You're trying to appeal to emotion and I'm not dumb enough to fall for it.
Same thinking that we had with Saddam Hussein. Again, how'd that turn out for us?
My favorite comeback for that kind of fallacy is where the accused says, I swear to God yer Honor, he was going to hit me so I hit him back, first.
originally posted by: introvert
originally posted by: intrptr
originally posted by: introvert
originally posted by: cavtrooper7
a reply to: introvert
You mean once they break the ceasefire agreement AGAIN, let them slide so YOUR kids have to deal with an intercontinental threat from this nut case so YOU can be happy?
I'm NOT the man but at a guess....no.
Nice logical fallacy. You're trying to appeal to emotion and I'm not dumb enough to fall for it.
Same thinking that we had with Saddam Hussein. Again, how'd that turn out for us?
My favorite comeback for that kind of fallacy is where the accused says, I swear to God yer Honor, he was going to hit me so I hit him back, first.
Exactly. An emotion-based reaction out of fear.