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1-Old-Man

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6. Kim knows he wouldn't last as long as Sadam did.

Reply to BrentWil (Original post)

Sat Aug 18, 2012, 05:31 PM

Aug 2012

Of course we should be supportive of South Korea, hell, its more of a democracy than we are and besides that, since when do we bow to threats from megalomaniacs?

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Kim warns troops to prepare for 'sacred war': Should the US support South Korea? [View all] BrentWil Aug 2012 OP

We are war weary and Kim the Insane knows it. Lint Head Aug 2012 #1

There might be some changes coming GP6971 Aug 2012 #18

We have a long time alliance... I don't see that even being questioned. hlthe2b Aug 2012 #2

Thats my feeling BrentWil Aug 2012 #9

It's only "sacred" if you worship the bomb. L0oniX Aug 2012 #3

I'd gladly go fight against rlw17 Aug 2012 #4

have fun. spanone Aug 2012 #8

Welcome to DU. Iggo Aug 2012 #13

Good for you GP6971 Aug 2012 #20

5...4...3...2....... HooptieWagon Aug 2012 #22

I think once a country we protect has a world class economy (like S. Korea) DJ13 Aug 2012 #5

They are getting there GP6971 Aug 2012 #11

Kim knows he wouldn't last as long as Sadam did. 1-Old-Man Aug 2012 #6

We won't be alone. surrealAmerican Aug 2012 #7

Technically GP6971 Aug 2012 #10

I think the question is.. BrentWil Aug 2012 #12

Very true GP6971 Aug 2012 #14

Do you know that the armistice only put an end to the shooting nadinbrzezinski Aug 2012 #15

Technically, yes. N/t GP6971 Aug 2012 #16

The US has quite a few troops in South Korea pennylane100 Aug 2012 #17

You are correct. Our presence is a deterrent GP6971 Aug 2012 #19

I don't think a war is imminent -- North Korea and China relations are improving. FarCenter Aug 2012 #21

Good to see that the son is the same saber-rattling whiner that his dad was. Dash87 Aug 2012 #23