US going to war with South Korea?

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   snagerriesposted 13 years ago

   I really don't understand why US is supporting and getting ready with S.K to go to war with the North.
   
   Let the Koreans fight their own war.
   
   Why send armies to kill and to be killed?
   
   If US can't broker peace. It should stop right there.
   
   Why create more problems and casualties?
   
   I really don't understand on this. The other day the US talks about world peace and now getting ready for war with a country that has nothing to do with them.
   
   Is there anyone who agree with me?

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      Onusonusposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      if US forces were not in Korea, it would be one country under a communist dictatorship. South Korea is a democratic nation, the people who live there have the right to pursue their dreams, to be educated, to worship according to the dictates of their own consciences. Do you want to take that away from them?

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         snagerriesposted 13 years agoin reply to this

         No they arent but like if there is gonna be a War what is the best outcome in your opinion?

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            Greek Oneposted 13 years agoin reply to this

            The very best case outcome would be for the glorious North Korean army to destroy the capitalist American pigs and take over the Western Hemisphere!!
            
            That way we wouldn't have those American's stand up and complain every time a little turd of a dictator oppressed his people or threatened his neighbors!
            
            

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               repsyclerposted 13 years agoin reply to this

               Not too worry, the US will reap what it has sown sooner or later!!!

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            Onusonusposted 13 years agoin reply to this

            One united democratic contury.

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      tony0724posted 13 years agoin reply to this

      I thought our quarrel was with North Korea.In any event our military is already spread to thin. I think all of us our war weary. I hope some of resolution happens in Northeast Asia.But Kim Jong Ill is a psycho !

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   Greek Oneposted 13 years ago

   War or no war, this guy needs a good slap or two:
   
   

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      Onusonusposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      Woah, is that near beer he's drinking? Stupid Commies.....

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         Greek Oneposted 13 years agoin reply to this

         i'm not great with translations, but i'm pretty sure the can says "made with the blood of our elderly"

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      Ron Montgomeryposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      He appears to be dressed for a round of...
      
      Ok, we'll call it "slapping".  I guess a loin cloth works better than a sock.

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      SunSevenposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      Is he an American?

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         Greek Oneposted 13 years agoin reply to this

         Well, I guess he will be if the US annexes North Korea once the Marines take over the country he's been destroying for the past few decades

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            Ron Montgomeryposted 13 years agoin reply to this

            Yeah, we're getting bored with Afghanistan anyway.  I think we've successfully bombed them forward into the stone age.

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               SunSevenposted 13 years agoin reply to this

               I strongly recommend that they do it to the whole world.
               So that everyone can start afresh.

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                  repsyclerposted 13 years agoin reply to this

                  And who will be left? Viggo Mortensen?

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               Greek Oneposted 13 years agoin reply to this

               that wasn't that hard to do

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                  Ron Montgomeryposted 13 years agoin reply to this

                  NK will prove to be more difficult.  They are not nearly so well off as Afghanistan.
                  
                  Ox dung soup anyone?

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                     Greek Oneposted 13 years agoin reply to this

                     that's more of a breakfast treat

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                        Ron Montgomeryposted 13 years agoin reply to this

                        In another few decades they'll have crackers!

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                           Greek Oneposted 13 years agoin reply to this

                           oh.. they already have a cracker

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         snagerriesposted 13 years agoin reply to this

         ya he is..

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      repsyclerposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      Will we be fighting him?

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         Greek Oneposted 13 years agoin reply to this

         can't you see how he is staring you down?!?!?

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      IntimatEvolutionposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      I could not agree more.

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   Cagsilposted 13 years ago

   The title is out of whack... the U.S. would not go to war with South Korea because they are allies. The U.S. would help South Korea to defend their land from the North Koreans.

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   Greek Oneposted 13 years ago

   "So you say these are the only women in North Korean smaller than me, eh?..."
   
   

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   Greek Oneposted 13 years ago

   All Hail North Korean's Musical Chair Champion for a record 40 years in a row!!
   
   

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   Greek Oneposted 13 years ago

   They are saying WHAT about me on Hubpages!!??!
   
   

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      lender3212000posted 13 years agoin reply to this

      Wow, I had a monitor like that about 20 years ago......

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         Greek Oneposted 13 years agoin reply to this

         psst... its just a black box made out of compressed human bones... no electronics

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   Greek Oneposted 13 years ago

   

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      Ign Andyposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      This is so funny, but probably true. Don't stop smiling before him.

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   Greek Oneposted 13 years ago

   The last Mets fan..
   
   

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   SunSevenposted 13 years ago

   Ah! The Super policeman. He will never stop licking his wounds and taxing his people.

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      Greek Oneposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      you're right.. it might be better to send in the Fashion Police instead

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    snagerriesposted 13 years ago

    The US has zero intention of going to War with north Korea. i wrote a post about these very drills a few days ago and it absolutely is just showing the North thta if you do try anything agressive we have the power to destroy you. We really dont want to have to but if we have to we will.

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       repsyclerposted 13 years agoin reply to this

       I think the US would be crazy to fu@# with North Korea because China would defend them like they did in Vietnam. Checkmate, stalemate idiots!!!!!

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          Jim Hunterposted 13 years agoin reply to this

          China defended North Korea in Vietnam?

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             Greek Oneposted 13 years agoin reply to this

             no.. PAY ATTENTION!!  The defended Laos in North Korean and Taiwan in Cambodia.

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                Jim Hunterposted 13 years agoin reply to this

                Who was watching Canada?

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                   Greek Oneposted 13 years agoin reply to this

                   Ron was.. thanks Ron!

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                      Ron Montgomeryposted 13 years agoin reply to this

                      Not the whole country, just that hot chick in the maple leaf bikini who occasionally posts here.

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             Ron Montgomeryposted 13 years agoin reply to this

             Same continent.

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                Greek Oneposted 13 years agoin reply to this

                Don't stereotype ALL of Africa, Ron!

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                   Ron Montgomeryposted 13 years agoin reply to this

                   Africa?  I was talkin' bout Antarctica.

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                      Greek Oneposted 13 years agoin reply to this

                      I can see Antarctica from my house!

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                         Ron Montgomeryposted 13 years agoin reply to this

                         You're qualified to run a country then, no matter how much wacky shit you say or how much you butcher our language.

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                            Jim Hunterposted 13 years agoin reply to this

                            You shouldn't be so hard on Obama, English is his second language.

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                            Greek Oneposted 13 years agoin reply to this

                            That's what i say!
                            
                            I mean if I ever get flustered, I can just refer to the notes on my hand

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                               Jim Hunterposted 13 years agoin reply to this

                               It is less obvious than a teleprompter.

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    SunSevenposted 13 years ago

    Lets find some more meek ones! smile

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       snagerriesposted 13 years agoin reply to this

       

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    SunSevenposted 13 years ago

    Oh!Those Russians!
    They converted Americans to hate the whole world!

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       Ron Montgomeryposted 13 years agoin reply to this

       No! No!
       
       We just believe in a "tough love" approach.

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          snagerriesposted 13 years agoin reply to this

          A reply from an American:
          
          The U.S. is not going to war with North Korea. We have too much on our plate right now and there is ZERO chance that Obama would commit our military to yet another conflict. We are still fighting in Iraq and Afghanistan, as well as supplying aid to numerous countries throughout the world. It won't happen. North Korea is going through some changes as of late and are merely posturing for a stronger position in the world.
          
          The reason why the posturing is necessary is that (this is speculation at this point, but backed by logic) Kim Jong Il is possibly stepping down in 2012 and is having his youngest son take over the country. He wants to set his son up in a position of power and they think this is the best way to do it- blackmail by threatening war.
          
          Wargames are common throughout the world's history and the militaries of many countries.

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          SunSevenposted 13 years agoin reply to this

          I hope it results in desired benefits

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             snagerriesposted 13 years agoin reply to this

             Lets see

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    SunSevenposted 13 years ago

    Let the world see. They are watching.

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    Greek Oneposted 13 years ago

    Except of course in places like North Korea...
    
    where they can only watch what they are told
    
    

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       snagerriesposted 13 years agoin reply to this

       Been trying to figuring this conflict out for some time and it is weird and hard to understand, because there are so many dynamics, political and ideological views going around. It's a huge mess, just like the times we're living in.
       IMPOV, the US must help SK in case of war. However, and knowing the North's way of thinking/acting for several years, they should be careful about this drill.

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    SunSevenposted 13 years ago

    Right, The world watches. But we see only what we want to.

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       Greek Oneposted 13 years agoin reply to this

       I've got cable.. i see everything

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          snagerriesposted 13 years agoin reply to this

          Yaa.. Lol..

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    SunSevenposted 13 years ago

    Who said first who will attack who?

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       snagerriesposted 13 years agoin reply to this

       All we can do is wait and watch..

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    Greek Oneposted 13 years ago

    not sure.. but I'll ask Horton
    
    

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       snagerriesposted 13 years agoin reply to this

       Nice picture

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    SunSevenposted 13 years ago

    Oh, it was just the smog then! I will wait for the smoke.

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       snagerriesposted 13 years agoin reply to this

       count me as well ...

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    snagerriesposted 13 years ago

    my opinion .. North Korea just wants economic trade and they are willing to be radical to get it ... just saying

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    SunSevenposted 13 years ago

    radical?

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       snagerriesposted 13 years agoin reply to this

       Please elaborate...

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    SunSevenposted 13 years ago

    elaborate what?

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       snagerriesposted 13 years agoin reply to this

       radical...

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    alternate poetposted 13 years ago

    My Chinese friends here who go to N. Korea regularly, and the students who go on student exchanges, tell me that things in society there are improving - but the food is terrible, and I have to say that the Korean food here is not my favourite by a long shot.
    
    From what I gather N. Koreans are afraid of invasion from the south, a reasonable fear historically, they are afraid of American aggression, a very reasonable fear historically.  Just what about them is America afraid of?
    
    In my opinion the whole US navy excercise thing is to increase tension and pressure on China who will not allow any invasion of N. Korea that gives it a direct border with a western puppet country and all the ongoing trouble and tensions that would cause.

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    cheaptrickposted 13 years ago

    There's a Very simple solution to this conflict which could be used in the Israeli Palestinian conflict as well.It would benefit Everyone involved Including America!
    Gather together all of the Crop dusting planes we have...Load them with All of the confiscated Marijuana we have and Keep spraying over ALL countries involved...Then!...Drop thousands and thousands of Porno movies made in the opposite country...TWO WEEKS and everyone will be trading recipes and Humping the other side!!!What a Great solution!!!

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    minatokuposted 13 years ago

    I just wanted to let you know that your post is wrong from the very beginning. You assume that the US will go to war with them when in fact the US is actually at war with north Korea right now. The war never ended. The US and South Korea negotiated a cease fire with North Korea and their Chinese allies, nothing more.
    
    The war is really the last vestige of cold war and the US does have an obligation to stick with south Korea. However, none of the countries involved want open warfare again. Especially China who has backed North Korea all this time. They would like the situation to stay the same as it's always been. If theres a war it would completely destabilize the region and would force China and the US into some sort of conflict whether it be armed or diplomatic. China's economic growth has been huge and conflict would really disrupt china's economy. But China also likes to have North Korea around to pressure and annoy their enemies in Asia (South Korea, Japan, Taiwan) North Korea has also become a diplomatic tool for them, because they are the only country that has any real leverage over them. The US and the South don't want open warfare because again, it would horribly disrupt the economics of the region and probably the whole world.
    
    Read a history book and then you wont be so confused.

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       alternate poetposted 13 years agoin reply to this

       I see you are from Japan, if not Japanese, the view from the area is often more clear.  I would guess that the real objective of US pressure on N.Korea is to try to destablise and keep the region separated, any threat of a combined Asian bloc would dwarf the US power worldwide.

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       Greek Oneposted 13 years agoin reply to this

       Looks like war with China is the only answer!!

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          Ron Montgomeryposted 13 years agoin reply to this

          Is there oil in China?  I don't want to invade a country just to steal their mu shu pork.

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             alternate poetposted 13 years agoin reply to this

             No Chinese invasion, they won't lend you the money to fund it

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                Greek Oneposted 13 years agoin reply to this

                we can borrow it from the Greeks

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             Greek Oneposted 13 years agoin reply to this

             Ron, don't be so narrow minded!!
             
             If there in invasion, we are talking about the WHOLE buffet table baby!!  All you can eat 24/7!!
             
             
             Plus, my Raptors could use some Yao Ming-type players

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                Ron Montgomeryposted 13 years agoin reply to this

                If it's like the chinese buffet in my neighborhood, by the time I get there the only food left will be the "happy friend rat rolls".

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                   Greek Oneposted 13 years agoin reply to this

                   with your state's tough immigration laws, i am too afraid to invade

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                      Ron Montgomeryposted 13 years agoin reply to this

                      You Canucks better watch out.  You're next!

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                         Greek Oneposted 13 years agoin reply to this

                         why?  are you in the mood for some beaver??

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                            Ron Montgomeryposted 13 years agoin reply to this

                            mmmmmmmm, beaver

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          snagerriesposted 13 years agoin reply to this

          u want to declare war against China?

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             Greek Oneposted 13 years agoin reply to this

             No.. I want the US to declare war against China...
             
             I am a peaceful Canadian
             

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                snagerriesposted 13 years agoin reply to this

                So what should be the outcome of the war??

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                   Jim Hunterposted 13 years agoin reply to this

                   Free General Tso's chicken.

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                      Greek Oneposted 13 years agoin reply to this

                      and his giblets!

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                         snagerriesposted 13 years agoin reply to this

                         how about tandoori chicken

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                            Greek Oneposted 13 years agoin reply to this

                            we would need to invade India too then

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                      Ron Montgomeryposted 13 years agoin reply to this

                      They've changed their name to TSC for marketing reasons.

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                   repsyclerposted 13 years agoin reply to this

                   An invaded USA!!!!

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    minatokuposted 13 years ago

    I'm actually from the US but I've always tried to look at the world not from the perspective of an american/westerner but just as observer of history. It's hard to do because we are all products of our environment to some extent but it's at least something I strive for. 
    
    I can't believe that you think Asians would ever unite. The major players in Asia all dislike each other to put it mildly.  There are thousands of years of distrust as well as notions of racial and cultural superiority between all the powerful Asian nations. A united Asia is something America would never be afraid of. A powerful China is however. But the thing I see happening with both the US and China is that diplomacy is improving and economic ties are incredibly strong (the Japanese have been a little miffed about this lately). Both countries don't want anything to happen in regards to Korea because it would disrupt things so much. Same goes for Japan. Sure Japan hates North Korea but, they don't want to see conflict. For now the cease fire has served all sides well except for the poor north Korean people. While everyone else is using them for power plays and diplomatic games (including their own government), they get the short end of the stick.
    
    One more thing that you should think about though which kind of flies in the face of your idea about the US employing pressure in order to destabilize, is that the US is actually drawing down it's forces on the Korean peninsula and there are talks of some US forces withdrawing from Japan too. There will still be US forces but it will be much smaller than what has traditionally been placed there. The US is willing to give up influence in the Region, kind of going against the notion you put forward.
    
    Anyway. That's my take. I'm not going to pretend I'm an expert and I know what I'm talking about. Who knows what any of the countries involved think. As governments shift and politicians come in and out of power so to do their agendas, fears, and strategies. Thus it is hard to say who is right and wrong at point in time. It's fun to think about and try to understand regardless.

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       alternate poetposted 13 years agoin reply to this

       I like to meet people here who know what they are talking about   I am not sure that the fact that the US is reducing its armed forces in the area is an indication of their giving up influence, I would say the region is bending in favour of their reduced presence.  Also I don't think anyone perceives China as a military threat particularly and they are the biggest player in Asia now.
       
       I am not so sure about your reading of how Asians are not likely to unite as a bloc - they seem to be much more pragmatic than emotional and working together does not need anyone to be in love - look at most marriages

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    Mighty Momposted 13 years ago

    Did y'all hear France declared war on the Taliban? Or it might be al-Quaeda. One of the two.

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       Ron Montgomeryposted 13 years agoin reply to this

       In either case, the French will end up surrendering to Germany.

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          Jim Hunterposted 13 years agoin reply to this

          Now that's humor.

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             Ron Montgomeryposted 13 years agoin reply to this

             I occasionally have to entertain the right as well.

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    Mighty Momposted 13 years ago

    It's like deja vu all over again!

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       alternate poetposted 13 years agoin reply to this

       THAT is a double entendre !

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          Jim Hunterposted 13 years agoin reply to this

          I'm sure she knew that .

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             alternate poetposted 13 years agoin reply to this

             I'm sure she did - I was pointing it out for you.

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                Jim Hunterposted 13 years agoin reply to this

                No you weren't.
                
                But nice try.

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    SIVAGNANAM, V.posted 13 years ago

    Even if both Koreas unite, it will be a very small country for the US to deal with.  Taking on very small countries, defeat them and shout that they won the war has no meaning at all. War should be among equals. Doing mischiefs in small countries and later cry that terrorists are targeting US looks like a joke.
    
    US can go to war with Korea. But Korea has no other way except encourage terrorism against US. 
    
    If there is enough money with the US, let them repay the debts due to China. With so much debts in one corner, why this unnecessary expensive adventurism?

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    Greek Oneposted 13 years ago

    so much anger for a newbie....
    
    we could use you in the upcoming war!

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    raisingmeposted 13 years ago

    The humor in here is great.  It would be so wonderful if some humor could handle it...or at least help get things into perspective.  Mankind rattling sabres at mankind is getting a little old.
    
    As for Canada, there is nothing the US can do about us, we are bigger and we are on top!

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    minatokuposted 13 years ago

    I love canada.

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    ocoonocoonposted 13 years ago

    The question is--what action will countries in the region take if the North Korean government collapses? This will lead to a power struggle to achieve dominance in the region. The players are China, US, South Korea, and Japan. War is not out of the question. A scary thought. Peace in East Asia depends on how the North Korea situation is handled.

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    VENUGOPAL SIVAGNAposted 13 years ago

    The fate of a nation and its people can never be determined by others, that too, by USA, which is thousands of miles away. North Korean Govt will not collapse, and it is not a federation of 50 states to collapse. It is a homogeneous country, all people united. Its people are united, disciplined and law-abiding. They are not gangsters.
    
    China and Russia will never let it fall. On the contrary, there is every possibility that South Korea will go the South Vietnam way.

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