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Korea
Nukes option by U.S. in Korea
2003-11-18
EFL & Warm Fuzzies
The United States is committed to defending South Korea from an attack by the assclown in the North and would use nuclear forces if needed, Defense Secretary Donald H. Rumsfeld told the government here yesterday.
I love teamwork. And here is a quote that outlines a universal truth:
"We understand that weakness can be provocative, that weakness can invite people into doing things that they otherwise might not even consider," Mr. Rumsfeld told a joint news conference with South Korean Defense Minister Cho Young-kil.
This is a universal truth. Weakness is not only provocative, it is an invitation for destruction. All of the world—and in particular, Europe—have failed to grasp this simple yet true dictum. And this is why we are hated: While most of the world has for the better part of the last century has flinched in the face evil, America has stood steadfast and unflinching against any and all threats to our being. And it is in our strength that seeds of their envy have taken root. We never asked to be King-of-the-Hill. But when the rest of world abandoned their position atop the mountain, we remembered the Machiavellian rules of engagement.
Posted by:Dragon Fly

#6  The NORKS view negotiation and compromise as an act of weakness that is a tool of war, just like any other weapon. We do not have to be belligerent, but negotiating with Kimmie is about as productive as talking to a 2 by 4. Kimmie does understand power, so far. If the SKors start undermining our position, then we start pulling out. Appeasement has done nothing for 50 years except prolong human misery in the land of the NORK.
Posted by: Alaska Paul   2003-11-18 2:45:09 PM  

#5  I saw a TV documentary yesterday on the wretched life of the human pollutant who misrules North Korea. The producers believe that his latest belligerence is aimed at coercing $10,000,000,000 in "reparations" from Japan. They also claim that Clinton was gung-ho on attacking WMD facilities in NK, only to be squelched by the SKs, who believe that "11,000 missiles are aimed at Seoul." SK is becoming a secular-dhimmi state.
We may have to disregard their interests, if the NKs start producing effective ICBMs.
Posted by: Vlad the Muslim Impaler   2003-11-18 11:52:49 AM  

#4  Dragon Fly--That is a damn good line. Very nice choice of words!
Posted by: Dar   2003-11-18 9:48:19 AM  

#3  Dragon Fly: my pleasure brother, it's an honor. Keep up the good posts.
Posted by: Jarhead   2003-11-18 9:35:27 AM  

#2  Jarhead:

No. Thank you. Thank you for serving our country.
Posted by: Dragon Fly   2003-11-18 9:05:03 AM  

#1  "We never asked to be King-of-the-Hill. But when the rest of world abandoned their position atop the mountain, we remembered the Machiavellian rules of engagement."

-Great F*cking quote. Thank you.

Posted by: Jarhead   2003-11-18 9:02:58 AM  

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