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sarisataka

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61. Good to know, Now I can sleep

Reply to Doug the Dem (Original post)

Fri Aug 11, 2017, 12:39 PM

Aug 2017

However I am also concerned about a conventional war on the Korean peninsula.

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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