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In reply to the discussion: Do you support a pre-emptive strike on North Korea ? [View all]Rustyeye77
(2,736 posts)30. Works both ways
So we wait till that day when millions of Americans are killed..
AFTER the poorest country on the planet sells its nukes to terrorists
world markets will be thrown into turmoil
all because we didn't have the foresight to take action when we could have.
Yep, after the attack and millions of dead americans, morally and ethically we would be fine to respond.
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If we respond to an attack on us or an ally it would not be a pre-emptive attack
DemocratSinceBirth
Sep 2017
#5
I take China at their word. War in their neighborhood is the last thing they want.
DemocratSinceBirth
Sep 2017
#25
No, China has publically stated they will support whichever state is not the initiator !!
JoeStuckInOH
Sep 2017
#20
I'd support an attack if they lobbed a missile and hit one of our allies.
bathroommonkey76
Sep 2017
#26
Reasonable people also know that little Kim will continue to be a thorn
bathroommonkey76
Sep 2017
#38
If Kim Jong Un, most of his family and a bunch of generals were to congregate in one place...
Sen. Walter Sobchak
Sep 2017
#42
Here's another one. A kick and a recommendation would be much appreciated.
DemocratSinceBirth
Sep 2017
#50