Korea - not going to end well

[Tank]

The next war for the US ???

The United States warned North Korea of “consequences” yesterday for its “clear act of aggression” after an international investigation blamed Pyongyang for the sinking of a South Korean warship, with the loss of 46 lives, in March.

The news brought worldwide condemnation of Pyongyang — prompting furious denials and threats of “all-out war” against the South if it sought retaliation.

Robert Gates, the US Secretary of Defence, warned that Washington was examining various options put forward by Seoul to punish North Korea. A State Department spokesman told reporters that North Korea “must recognise that provocative actions will not be tolerated”.

Under a mutual defence treaty signed at the end of the Korean War, the US is obliged to defend South Korea against external aggression.

conts ....


http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/new...cle7132500.ece

This could end up really bad. (especially if you live in Korea)

[SMOKEU]

Those North Koreans are going to get their sorry asses blown up sooner, rather than later.

[Coldrider]

It will make better viewing on wide screen tellies, the Haliburtons et al will have to have their contracts signed up first though.

[HenryDorsetCase]

Those North Koreans are going to get their sorry asses blown up sooner, rather than later.

the problem being a massively unstable leadership, and nucular* weapons.




*seriously, who THE FUCK came up with that? and now GWB is out, retards are still using it. GAH!!!

[SMOKEU]

the problem being a massively unstable leadership, and nucular* weapons.




*seriously, who THE FUCK came up with that? and now GWB is out, retards are still using it. GAH!!!

I can imagine this as being a repeat of what we have already seen in Iraq and Afghanistan, except the Koreans have weapons of mass destruction readily available, whereas the Arab terrorists don't.

[mashman]

The Final Cut

Brezhnev took Afghanistan.
Begin took Beirut.
Galtieri took the Union Jack.
And Maggie, over lunch one day,
Took a cruiser with all hands.
Apparently, to make him give it back.

[Ferkletastic]

Kim Jong Il has promised to make Seoul a smoking crater. It's scary because he's got the means to make good on his promise by all accounts.

Hopefully it's just Kim blowing smoke as usual.

[Tank]

So the US of A come to the rescue of South Korea



then who is the biggest fan of the North? Hint China is North Korea's most important ally, biggest trading partner, and main source of food, arms, and fuel.)

[Swoop]

then who is the biggest fan of the North? Hint China is North Korea's most important ally, biggest trading partner, and main source of food, arms, and fuel.)

China has recently had a meeting with the northern loonies. They are worried about the influx of starving koreans (people do know about the state of the populace?) and the possibility that the collapse could be an open door for the west. China no-likee-likee that idea.

If only people knew the rest of what was happening in North Korea.

[rainman]

Those North Koreans are going to get their sorry asses blown up sooner, rather than later.

I do have a rather strong pacifist tendency, in general, but confess I would not mourn the passing of Kim Jong Il one tiny bit. Question is, assuming a suitable surgical "arrangement" could be made, who would take over? Would the lot of the millions suffering there every day improve quickly?

Besides, I doubt China would be happy with a US-type invasion of NK. Too close to home.

If only people knew the rest of what was happening in North Korea.

I believe it's pretty fucked up. Recently read a book called The Ginseng Hunter. A bit artmovie style, but quite a poignant depiction of the horrors involved.

[Toaster]

Can I go can I go can I go?

[R6_kid:Me]

Better sell your shares in Hyosung!

[davereid]

Can I go can I go can I go?

They just put beer up... they said it was because glass had got more expensive. Lets NUKE North Korea, then we can MINE all the glass, and beer will get cheaper...

[Toaster]

They just put beer up... they said it was because glass had got more expensive. Lets NUKE North Korea, then we can MINE all the glass, and beer will get cheaper...

An excellent policy for a happier New Zealand. We just need someone else to rely on to provide an armed forces to take the job on.

[SMOKEU]

An excellent policy for a happier New Zealand. We just need someone else to rely on to provide an armed forces to take the job on.

I'm sure the Americans have already got that one sorted.