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Akamai

(1,779 posts)
Fri Apr 14, 2017, 03:18 PM Apr 2017

There is a real possibility that Trump's arrogance and ignorance might lead to the death of millions of Koreans.

Trump's saber rattling and his bringing the third fleet to the shores of Korea may touch off a nuclear and/or a conventional war between North Korea and South Korea.

Now that he had a chance to set off a huge thermoberic bomb to the applause of many Obama-haters and others, he might be reassured that "might makes right" and bluster is as good as deep knowledge.

I am appalled that we citizens of the United States are not protesting at his cavalier attitude toward so many things, including the international rule of law. The old Hippocratic oath says, "First do no harm" and this is certainly not in any of Trump's list of guiding principles.

If Trump launches an attack on North Korea, he should be immediately arrested and thrown in jail as a war criminal. The instant he gives the attack command, he should be arrested and removed from office.

Any thoughts?

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There is a real possibility that Trump's arrogance and ignorance might lead to the death of millions of Koreans. (Original Post) Akamai Apr 2017 OP
Change often arises from suffering. FarPoint Apr 2017 #1
Trump's arrogance Dink123 Apr 2017 #2
I know if I were given the order, I would disobey it. It's a war crime and any shraby Apr 2017 #3
I sure as hell hope you're right. But too many military people think the have to follow whatever orders they are given. Akamai Apr 2017 #4
I actually believe we are only a few seconds from Nuclear Midnight. I hate to say it. KittyWampus Apr 2017 #5

FarPoint

(12,409 posts)
1. Change often arises from suffering.
Fri Apr 14, 2017, 03:28 PM
Apr 2017

That's probably what will happen in the Global World where CEO's take control.

 

Dink123

(14 posts)
2. Trump's arrogance
Fri Apr 14, 2017, 04:03 PM
Apr 2017

Several have already died due to his ignorance and willingness to sacrifice others to satisfy his ego. Many more to come I fear.

shraby

(21,946 posts)
3. I know if I were given the order, I would disobey it. It's a war crime and any
Fri Apr 14, 2017, 05:06 PM
Apr 2017

military man worth his salt would disobey it too and not take a chance on getting hung.

 

Akamai

(1,779 posts)
4. I sure as hell hope you're right. But too many military people think the have to follow whatever orders they are given.
Fri Apr 14, 2017, 05:50 PM
Apr 2017
 

KittyWampus

(55,894 posts)
5. I actually believe we are only a few seconds from Nuclear Midnight. I hate to say it.
Fri Apr 14, 2017, 05:53 PM
Apr 2017

China comes to North Korea's defense, they are much more advanced.

And Russia and China are definitely linked.

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