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jberryhill

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45. "Everything" is somewhat meaningless

Fri Aug 11, 2017, 09:22 AM

Aug 2017

I doubt he sees any downside at all.

In all likelihood, he probably figures that an all out first strike would eliminate their ability to retaliate with what few weapons they have.

Whether they pound the crap out of Seoul or Tokyo is not his problem.

He is a sociopath. Consequences to others do not factor in to his decision process.

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This message was self-deleted by its author [View all] Doug the Dem Aug 2017 OP

you never know with Trump. i think he would easily attack just to distract or if he thinks it will JI7 Aug 2017 #1

I think if he had the power to do it....he already would have. cbdo2007 Aug 2017 #54

Name ANY instance of a Trump action the exhibits strategic intent brooklynite Aug 2017 #100

I agree with no war queentonic Aug 2017 #2

Please Rec Doug the Dem Aug 2017 #3

you might try to explain your position a bit more and tone down the hyperbole DrDan Aug 2017 #18

The request was directed at queentonic Doug the Dem Aug 2017 #94

it was just some friendly advise that, you apparently are not interested in . . . and DrDan Aug 2017 #95

If you provided a good argument for your opinion, I would rec. n/t Chemisse Aug 2017 #30

Lol. No. nt cwydro Aug 2017 #55

Last I remember Sucha NastyWoman Aug 2017 #10

The military is not going to ignore orders from their superiors, and that includes Calista241 Aug 2017 #15

T H I S Cosmocat Aug 2017 #39

I don't believe that Trump feels he needs Congress lapfog_1 Aug 2017 #31

He absolutely doesn't need Congress to start a war. Calista241 Aug 2017 #46

plus he's a bluffer and a coward ginnyinWI Aug 2017 #52

And tRump would never win the election njhoneybadger Aug 2017 #4

Honestly? I'm worried because I don't know the full capacity of tRump's insanity... VOX Aug 2017 #5

He is a mentally ill person who is unstable and delusional. He cares for no one. nt AnotherMother4Peace Aug 2017 #49

this could be bdamomma Aug 2017 #78

As long as there are no missile tests toward US territory. gordianot Aug 2017 #6

Glad you are so confident that Trump(R) or the baby dictator will not do anything stupid. Squinch Aug 2017 #7

Well since it was in CAPS....... Not Ruth Aug 2017 #8

Lol...Yes, since it's in CAPS, I guess we've gotta believe!! whathehell Aug 2017 #11

I hope you are right Sucha NastyWoman Aug 2017 #9

It has to do with self-preservation. MoonRiver Aug 2017 #12

Trump is an idiot though with almost no grasp of complex matters Kentonio Aug 2017 #21

The most basic human instinct is the will to live. MoonRiver Aug 2017 #25

Nonsense - Suicide is one of the most common causes of death jberryhill Aug 2017 #33

The malignant narcissist will NEVER risk his privileged arse and position. MoonRiver Aug 2017 #38

What risk does he face? jberryhill Aug 2017 #43

He would risk everything if your scenario happened. MoonRiver Aug 2017 #44

"Everything" is somewhat meaningless jberryhill Aug 2017 #45

I Disagree RobinA Aug 2017 #76

I Disagree. MoonRiver Aug 2017 #90

A complete waste of oxygen like trump probably has Sugar Smack Aug 2017 #40

Right. RobinA Aug 2017 #73

Can anyone name what they're fighting over? A boundary? Resources? lindysalsagal Aug 2017 #13

Hurt fee-fees. Iggo Aug 2017 #66

I agree it is unlikely that North Korea will start a war. Voltaire2 Aug 2017 #14

My hunch is Kim is possibly more mentally stable than tRump! n/t RKP5637 Aug 2017 #53

I agree, 100%. Nt adigal Aug 2017 #99

Ignoring the fact tha NK is a totalitarian hell hole Voltaire2 Aug 2017 #101

Yep! He's seen what happens to nations that give it up. n/t RKP5637 Aug 2017 #104

How do you define "start a war"? metalbot Aug 2017 #106

Starting a war would involve an attack. Voltaire2 Aug 2017 #108

not on purpose.... samnsara Aug 2017 #16

Link? nt LexVegas Aug 2017 #17

good post DrDan Aug 2017 #19

Well that was convincing. MrsCoffee Aug 2017 #20

I am sure everyone will be reasonable edhopper Aug 2017 #22

Ah yes; every time a devastating war is avoided through diplomacy, Aristus Aug 2017 #69

Not the point edhopper Aug 2017 #83

You said 'everyone'. Aristus Aug 2017 #85

I was comparing the OP edhopper Aug 2017 #86

It might go over some people's heads that tRump can be compared to Hitler KitSileya Aug 2017 #92

Even if it doesn't go nuclear, a conventional war would be devastating enough... ADX Aug 2017 #23

A year ago all my prognostications sounded as rational as yours. LanternWaste Aug 2017 #24

tell that to the fucking 'president' spanone Aug 2017 #26

It's unlikely, but not outside the realm of possibility. dawg Aug 2017 #27

Agree, people are over-reacting FLPanhandle Aug 2017 #28

Exactly, China (the world's newest superpower) won't allow it to happen. n/t FSogol Aug 2017 #29

China warns North Korea: Youre on your own if you go after the United States bathroommonkey76 Aug 2017 #32

IMHO knowing china and russia wont have there back has to be most concerning.......... Old Vet Aug 2017 #71

I'll hate to see what Trump does once the indictments are handed down. bathroommonkey76 Aug 2017 #72

Why is it that people forget that the President doesn't need congress' permission Catmusicfan Aug 2017 #34

NK may see their only course of action is to launch a preemptive attack on South Korea beachbum bob Aug 2017 #35

I thought of this, but it would be suicide for Kim LeftInTX Aug 2017 #57

Would it be? Kim might order it from a place of exile. His military would do it because he is a SweetieD Aug 2017 #58

He's enjoying being "The Supreme Leader" of NK LeftInTX Aug 2017 #60

I'll calm down when Trump is removed. liberalmuse Aug 2017 #36

Oh well if you say so. Demit Aug 2017 #37

AND YOU KNOW THIS HOW? mcar Aug 2017 #41

THAT'S SUPPOSED TO MAKE US FEEL BETTER? yellowcanine Aug 2017 #42

I'm going with you. trump maybe crazy but the generals aren't brush Aug 2017 #47

So Glad You Have a Crystal Ball and Can Predict the Behavior of Madmen. I Feel So Much Better dlk Aug 2017 #48

I would like to believe that Zambero Aug 2017 #50

Well, since the statement is in all-caps, it must be true. The Velveteen Ocelot Aug 2017 #51

Give me MFM008 Aug 2017 #56

And what do you bring to the topic? Demsrule86 Aug 2017 #59

Good to know, Now I can sleep sarisataka Aug 2017 #61

I happen right now to be reading a book about World War I. Jim Lane Aug 2017 #62

I agree completely. I was thinking of wwi as well but no one believes the worst will SweetieD Aug 2017 #68

I Was Thinking WWI RobinA Aug 2017 #80

thanks to China weighing in today, i tend to agree 0rganism Aug 2017 #63

I have to point this out. apnu Aug 2017 #64

+1,000 malaise Aug 2017 #65

I tend to agree. Iggo Aug 2017 #67

If Trump as commander-in-chief of the armed forces of the United States of America workinclasszero Aug 2017 #70

I like your style, dude Warren DeMontague Aug 2017 #74

Can you stop yelling at everyone and telling them to calm down? moda253 Aug 2017 #75

The Rude Pundit agrees. Enorgnoz Aug 2017 #77

No. 2 Exactly Thomas Hurt Aug 2017 #81

Well then Tiggeroshii Aug 2017 #79

Ok then Lotusflower70 Aug 2017 #82

When Mueller gets closer, he will order nuke attack, lets hope the generals Eliot Rosewater Aug 2017 #84

There is news, and then there is "reality TV news." hunter Aug 2017 #87

No but China and India look like they may be popping off on the border so get ready elehhhhna Aug 2017 #88

I disagree... there is zero chance that either TRUMP or Kim backs down. We will die when China Still In Wisconsin Aug 2017 #89

Sorry. There are a lot of reasons to be scared. kcr Aug 2017 #91

It certainly won't START that way...but it could eventually lead there.... WoonTars Aug 2017 #93

Here's what I figure jmowreader Aug 2017 #96

I partially agree but I disagree with "calm the heck down." This is an extraordinary time (nt) TacoD Aug 2017 #97

And you know this how? Sources? adigal Aug 2017 #98

I'm having visions of Kevin Bacon screaming 'All is well' Bradshaw3 Aug 2017 #102

I Live in Hawaii Ccarmona Aug 2017 #103

Agreed. This is all a dog and pony show. ImpeachTheGOP Aug 2017 #105

I wouldn't bet the farm on that nt doc03 Aug 2017 #107

Someone I spoke to today suggested that it's Trump himself who is the distraction Rhiannon12866 Aug 2017 #109