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2009-06-23 China-Japan-Koreas

U.S. fully prepared for any N. Korea threat, Obama says

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Posted by Fred 2009-06-23 00:00|| || Front Page|| [2 views ] Top

#1 U.S. fully prepared for any N. Korea threat

That wouldn't by chance include a missile defense system, would it?

Posted by gorb 2009-06-23 00:29|| 2009-06-23 00:29|| Front Page Top

#2 If it doesn't, we're not 'fully prepared' ...

Posted by Steve White 2009-06-23 07:43|| 2009-06-23 07:43|| Front Page Top

#3 Well, for the moment, they've both mobilized their best PR units for imminent engagement. Although, I'd have to go with the Norks for color and enthusiasm in their shots to the more mellow tones of teleprompter banality.

Posted by Procopius2k 2009-06-23 08:16|| 2009-06-23 08:16|| Front Page Top

#4 It's my observation that the "Mighty O" believes "preparation" consists of teleprompters, public opinion polls and word processors.....

Posted by Uncle Phester 2009-06-23 08:50|| 2009-06-23 08:50|| Front Page Top

#5 ""This administration -- and our military -- is fully prepared for any contingencies,""

I suppose it would depend on the definition of....."is."

Posted by Besoeker 2009-06-23 08:51|| 2009-06-23 08:51|| Front Page Top

#6 Would Iran or North Korea be playing up if GW Bush was in power?

Posted by Glains Johnson6969 2009-06-23 10:06|| 2009-06-23 10:06|| Front Page Top

#7 Have they invited the Norks over for hot dogs?

Posted by Mike 2009-06-23 10:09|| 2009-06-23 10:09|| Front Page Top

#8 We have apologies lined up for every possible eventuality ...

Posted by Skunky Angeack7024 2009-06-23 11:08|| 2009-06-23 11:08|| Front Page Top

#9 Mumbling the talk, stumbling the walk.

Posted by mojo 2009-06-23 12:02|| 2009-06-23 12:02|| Front Page Top

#10 Re: Obama... it may be that societies develop a deathwish. I can't explain his election any other way.

Posted by Slats Throque8110 2009-06-23 13:31|| 2009-06-23 13:31|| Front Page Top

#11 Hey, choosing to do nothing is an option.

Posted by gorb 2009-06-23 13:46|| 2009-06-23 13:46|| Front Page Top

#12 Zero will act, he will first vote present and the issue a stern apology. That is if his teleprompter is working and the ice cream stand is closed.

Posted by 49 Pan 2009-06-23 14:26|| 2009-06-23 14:26|| Front Page Top

#13 Translation: the strongly worded letter is already printed and is merely awaiting Obama's signature.

Posted by DMFD 2009-06-23 20:20|| 2009-06-23 20:20|| Front Page Top

#14 Translation: the strongly worded letter is already printed and is merely awaiting ~~Obama's~~ a White House staffer's signature.

Posted by Pappy 2009-06-23 20:51|| 2009-06-23 20:51|| Front Page Top

#15 ION RUMORMILLNEWS > BEJAMIN FULFORD: Alleged Fulford source(s) within Britain's MI6 claims IRAN HAS MANY = DOZENS OF NEUTRON BOMBS, and is merely waiting for Israel to attack Iran in order to "justify" using same agz Israel and wiping it out???

Posted by JosephMendiola 2009-06-23 21:16|| 2009-06-23 21:16|| Front Page Top

#16 Michelle must have bought him a new pair of kneepads for fathers day.

Posted by CrazyFool 2009-06-23 22:13|| 2009-06-23 22:13|| Front Page Top

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