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30. You would think the North would just eventually collapse

Wed Jul 26, 2017, 04:21 PM

Jul 2017

I don't recall a lot of people predicting the end of the Soviet Union and that seemed to happen relatively rapidly. I know it is a lot different situation, but perhaps one day the government will disintegrate. I can't imagine how horrible it is there for the average person.

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'Eliminate North Korea': Trump adviser John Bolton floats 'doable' plan for China to 'reunite... [View all] DonViejo Jul 2017 OP

File this one under "good luck with that!". Initech Jul 2017 #1

He salivates at the idea of dead people Watchfoxheadexplodes Jul 2017 #2

But I thought it was the idea of dead Iranians that set his taste buds atingle. gvstn Jul 2017 #12

You notice he's advocating for the Chinese to do all the work in Korea... Johnyawl Jul 2017 #23

Well only when there is war and Bolton and Trump are on the front line fighting the battle... Stuart G Jul 2017 #3

Hey John - you do know this thing called the Korean War? Cosmocat Jul 2017 #4

I'm surprised our glorious leader maxrandb Jul 2017 #11

I May get pilloried for this, but bitterross Jul 2017 #5

I don't think the idea of uniting NK with SK would be unpopular here xor Jul 2017 #13

I'm sure China would invest all that blood and treasure maxrandb Jul 2017 #14

you have a low bar for not bat shit crazy. karynnj Jul 2017 #21

how would reunification happen? geek tragedy Jul 2017 #26

Still bat shit crazy MosheFeingold Jul 2017 #29

I'm with you - this is perhaps Bolton's only sane idea..ever! nt vkkv Jul 2017 #32

N Korea and S Korea are meeting, initiated by S Korea. Alice11111 Jul 2017 #55

NK has a massive amount of firepower within striking distance of Seoul underpants Jul 2017 #56

China wouldn't do it and NK wouldn't do it. So... kind of a non-starter. harun Jul 2017 #67

the return of PNAC Freethinker65 Jul 2017 #6

They would have to change the name.... AJT Jul 2017 #20

Is Bolton going to do any of the fighting? Aristus Jul 2017 #7

I'm sure China will jump right on Mr.Bill Jul 2017 #8

Bolton never met a war he did not like . . FairWinds Jul 2017 #9

NK won't sign it, obvioulsy. vkkv Jul 2017 #35

How do you know? FairWinds Jul 2017 #39

Bolton wasn't promoting an all world Nuke ban, so your bet makes no sense. vkkv Jul 2017 #40

"Bolton wasn't promoting an all world Nuke ban, . ." FairWinds Jul 2017 #46

Please, go bother someone else. vkkv Jul 2017 #49

Democrats used to stand for peace . . FairWinds Jul 2017 #69

NK will NOT sign a No Nukes agreement without being showered by billions vkkv Jul 2017 #70

And there it is, far away on the horizon. Girard442 Jul 2017 #10

Has he asked the South Koreans maxrandb Jul 2017 #15

"convince China" ... "to reunite the two Koreas". Good luck with that. PoliticAverse Jul 2017 #16

China cold tell nk we're not selling you your needs any more... Pauldg47 Jul 2017 #17

Bonkers Bolton for National Security Adviser? Now that's scary! Eugene Jul 2017 #18

what? reunite them ... how? MountainFool Jul 2017 #19

Sure Let's reunify the Koreas!! Mad_Mongol Jul 2017 #22

Very interesting and thoughtful take, but..yah, I don't think so. nt vkkv Jul 2017 #33

That might be a starting negotiation position metalbot Jul 2017 #42

I'm sure Kim Jong-un won't have any objections. No sir. neeksgeek Jul 2017 #24

So, his plan is either (1) China invades North Korea, or (2) North Korea invades South Korea. nt geek tragedy Jul 2017 #25

angermanagement-man hasn't changed his spots I see. nt Javaman Jul 2017 #27

very Bolton-esque of him barbtries Jul 2017 #28

You would think the North would just eventually collapse hibbing Jul 2017 #30

I read some guy's view Yupster Jul 2017 #57

Hey John, we'll give you a rifle, you can be first. louis-t Jul 2017 #31

John Bolton continues to confirm that he is an idiot Moral Compass Jul 2017 #34

Bolton and his 'stache not fooled Jul 2017 #47

Great post underpants Jul 2017 #58

Thanks Moral Compass Jul 2017 #60

LOL, We'll be greeted as liberators! FSogol Jul 2017 #36

So the Koreas would be reunited...under Chinese rule? JHB Jul 2017 #37

wish this asshole would choke... dhill926 Jul 2017 #38

I can't believe Bolton is that stupid and reckless. SpankMe Jul 2017 #41

Most robust democracy? metalbot Jul 2017 #43

WTF GulfCoast66 Jul 2017 #44

Now why didn't I think of that? Just tell China to make both Koreas into one. Kablooie Jul 2017 #45

The problem they're trying to solve: how to divert attention from Russiagate. mahina Jul 2017 #48

Let's get John Bolton and his family right up there on the front line first...38th parallel baby! workinclasszero Jul 2017 #50

This is why the bush administration was as bad as the current administration still_one Jul 2017 #51

Hey John, wanna whack that hornet's nest with a stick? It'll be exciting. Girard442 Jul 2017 #52

The South Korea politicians also want reunification, youth could care less Not Ruth Jul 2017 #53

Conservative wet drean, like the whole peninsula wouldn't be at war zone. Historic NY Jul 2017 #54

I have an odd question. Doreen Jul 2017 #59

Hawaii and the west coast/ Alaska I believe workinclasszero Jul 2017 #62

Here's more info on Hawaii workinclasszero Jul 2017 #63

Goo Goo Goo Joob! longship Jul 2017 #61

The all seeing, all knwing, omnipresent Bolton... defacto7 Jul 2017 #64

Kinda reminds me of when England partitioned the middle East..which has ensured peace to this day dembotoz Jul 2017 #65

First, we bell the cat. politicat Jul 2017 #66

This planet will be lucky to suvive John Bolton Saboburns Jul 2017 #68

up to SK NOT China. Sunlei Jul 2017 #71