I don't think everyone understands the politics of the situation. I certainly don't, but I am smart enough to know that wiser, cooler heads than mine are looking after things. Let's break it down into two of the most far apart outcomes.
1. NK will cease to exist as a country. :smile:
The US is, as I type, chatting with China and Russia about the situation. Those three realize what the outcome will be should NK fire on anyone. They know exactly what military capability NK has - including their nuclear program and the reach of their ballistic missiles. One thing is for sure, I would be concerned more if I was China.
NK will force the hand. Like poker, NK will call and the others will be forced to play or fold. After the smoke clears, China will want a big say in what happens, which is fine. NK and China trade a lot, so after Kim Jong Un and his group are dead, China will take the lead to put the wheels back on the cart.
McArthur's ghost may scream, but China could conceivably annex NK. :lol:
2. Kim Jong Un and his advisors realize that they have gone too far, back off and things settle down. :roll:
This scenario has happened many times since 1953. NK whines, screams and threatens. Other countries throw them some money, food or sign agreements to shut them up for a while.
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It would be prudent if China, Russia and the US formed a covert coalition of highly trained military troops to go into NK and take out Un, his advisors and senior military staff. The Russians and the US would have to find volunteers of Asian extraction if they wish to participate fully, but that shouldn't be a problem. At the same time, civilian agents with 22s have to start working inside the NK border.
Sound crazy? Like a movie maybe? As long as all the players are on board with it, things will proceed smoothly.
There is a marked difference between what is said or announced in public and what is actually happening. Tass, CNN and Xinhua report what they are given. While everyone here is arguing about what is right and wrong, and passing judgment on individuals or countries, the world continues to function...without your help or guidance. :lol:
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