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originally posted by: pteridine
originally posted by: angeldoll
a reply to: Wayfarer
We need diplomacy in the worse way right now, and this guy won't help with that.
This guy is hard on NK, but Russia as well.
North Korea also knows Bolton. His appointment may just be a signal to NK that we are not the pushovers we were under previous administrations and that this will not be an easy sell for them. Of course, rocket boy will lie and bluster but he is worried that someone in his administration will whack him and so needs to show some progress. Maybe his Dragon Lady sister will be the next fearless leader if that happens if, she is not next for the good old anti-aircraft cannon spa remake.
originally posted by: The GUT
I think Bolton is a strategic move to make sure NoKo knows there's no wiggle room to screw around with the negotiations.
If so it's pretty brilliant.
originally posted by: SocratesJohnson
Knowing Trump and his team are not playing games, North Korea will fall in line or suffer. Unless you really think North Korean military really thinks that they could survive a real war with America?
originally posted by: Metallicus
I think this is the Al Capone strategy.
"It is much easier to get what you want with a kind word and a gun than it is with just a kind word."
It is a good negotiating tool to have a strong NSA.
originally posted by: tadaman
a reply to: Wayfarer
I dont see Trump waging a war outside of a complete conquest of a perceived enemy.
He doesnt ring to me as the "police action" type.
Barring WW3, I think we are good for both his terms as president.
originally posted by: Wayfarer
a reply to: burdman30ott6
Are you for War with NK (or even just a preemptive first strike)?
originally posted by: burdman30ott6
originally posted by: Wayfarer
a reply to: burdman30ott6
Are you for War with NK (or even just a preemptive first strike)?
Damn right I am. I am for silencing the midget dictator once and for all and casting his country back as far as is needed to ensure that the world has nothing to be concerned of from his little patch of hell for a few generations to come. I'm tired of sitting here in the largest American city he can most easily reach and listening to his threats. It is past time for him and his entire bloodline to lay dead in the smoldering ruins of Ryongsong Palace.