North Korea sets off its 3rd nuclear test

[UglyCasanova]

Looks like they did it

So what do you think happens now? There really doesn't seem to be much in the way of sanctions left to enact, and I doubt the North Korean regime would be responsive anyways. I would think this should be a a big red line not just to the US and South Korea, but the entire world not just because of the act itself but the provocative nature in which it was performed.

Although certainly a scary prospect for the South Koreans, I think a globally coordinated swift and decisive regime change is desperately being called for. NK is a basket case which in and of itself is their right to be, but the fact that on top of that they appear so war hungry is extremely destabilizing to the entire region and that should not be allowed to stand.

I think the next few days and weeks are going to be really interesting to see how things unfold. What will be the response from China, who already said they would not tolerate a nuclear test? What about Japan?

 

[zanejohnson]

i'd say, this shit can blow up real, real quick.. this is against things the church has put in place for 1000's of years.. it all comes out right now apparently..

this is bigger than anything we have seen in our lives.

 

[WelshBloke]

i'd say, this shit can blow up real, real quick.. this is against things the church has put in place for 1000's of years.. it all comes out right now apparently..

this is bigger than anything we have seen in our lives.

What has this got to do with the church?

Bigger than anything we have seen? It's certainly not good but it's pretty much par for the course for NK.

 

[Subyman]

I think Zane must have just started watching news.

 

[WelshBloke]

I think Zane must have just started watching news.

Ahhh...

Maybe someone should explain its not just one show and that some of the stories aren't related.

 

[WelshBloke]

Back to OP.

The problem with regime change is that the population is totally brain washed and utterly starving.

Even if the international community took over with a minimum of blood shed it would still be a nightmare.

 

[Doppel]

Shut down NK borders. There are still more sanctions that can be done. Just shut the fucker down.

 

[Circlenaut]

Shut down NK borders. There are still more sanctions that can be done. Just shut the fucker down.

Yep, it may sound harsh to the people but I think the best course of action is to completely shut down all relations with NK. Let the country implode. This is of course assuming the population is actually brain washed. The intelligence community should really find out what kind of support a regime change would garner.

 

[EagleKeeper]

Shut down NK borders. There are still more sanctions that can be done. Just shut the fucker down.

Can the sea coast be legally shut down.
NK has land borders with Russia and China as well as SK.

Those two countries have control over a shutdown.

This is not like Cuba where one country could enforce a non air blockade

 

[Mursilis]

NK has land borders with Russia and China S well as SK.

Those two countries have control over a shutdown.

Yup, and it's going to be up to those two nations to rein in North Korea. There's not much more the rest of the world can do diplomatically.

 

[Doppel]

You would need buy-in from all the bordering countries. I doubt it happens, so chances are instead NK continues on as it has been.

 

[blackangst1]

The UN is now drafting a strongly worded letter, and Obama is getting his wagging finger ready to go.

 

[PokerGuy]

Surely obummer can apologize to NK and all will be well.

 

[Saint Nick]

The UN is now drafting a strongly worded letter, and Obama is getting his wagging finger ready to go.

I laughed! hahaha...so true

 

[Jaskalas]

Back to OP.

The problem with regime change is that the population is totally brain washed and utterly starving.

Even if the international community took over with a minimum of blood shed it would still be a nightmare.

Let it be a nightmare hoisted up out of the darkness via their own neighbors. If China wants some recognition from the international community then they can save NK from itself.

Unless we want to take preemptive military action due to their nuclear program, but that's another story. Best non violent means of containing the North Korean threat is to improve our missile defense, and finally implement it with lasers.

 

[kage69]

Yeah, if only Obama would show some real leadership.


You know, like invading Thailand.

 

[WelshBloke]

Let it be a nightmare hoisted up out of the darkness via their own neighbors. If China wants some recognition from the international community then they can save NK from itself.

I'd imagine that NKs neighbours would be the ones that pay the highest price regardless of who acts. There's going to be millions of starving brainwashed NK citizens heading over their borders if the regime goes down.

Unless we want to take preemptive military action due to their nuclear program, but that's another story. Best non violent means of containing the North Korean threat is to improve our missile defense, and finally implement it with lasers.

That doesn't really solve the problem though. It just kicks the can down the road a few years.

 

[xAlias]

i'd say, this shit can blow up real, real quick.. this is against things the church has put in place for 1000's of years.. it all comes out right now apparently..

this is bigger than anything we have seen in our lives.

Was this intended for another thread?

 

[fskimospy]

The UN is now drafting a strongly worded letter, and Obama is getting his wagging finger ready to go.

What is your preferred policy towards North Korea?

 

[zanejohnson]

Was this intended for another thread?

yeah lol a pope thread woops

 

[stlc8tr]

The UN is now drafting a strongly worded letter, and Obama is getting his wagging finger ready to go.

Kinda like how Bush wagged his finger at the first test, eh?

 

[blackangst1]

Kinda like how Bush wagged his finger at the first test, eh?

Pretty much

 

[Slew Foot]

yeah but this time theyll use large font on the letter. thatll teach em.

 

[blackangst1]

yeah but this time theyll use large font on the letter. thatll teach em.

IN CAPS!!!!!11111oneoneone

 

[ElFenix]

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