An “aiirburst” nuke can cause almost complete electrical and electronic destruction of infra – structure with, for major items, a 2-year lead-time and that’s assuming the ‘factory’ escapes destruction
Jesus, I’m glad I don’t live over there, I’ve read about thermobaric weapons too, big blast no radiation, what will be will be though, I think we nearly are past the point of sorting this out nicely like grown ups anyway. Third time lucky.
Jesus, I’m glad I don’t live over there, I’ve read about thermobaric weapons too, big blast no radiation, what will be will be though, I think we nearly are past the point of sorting this out nicely like grown ups anyway. Third time lucky.
An “aiirburst” nuke can cause almost complete electrical and electronic destruction of infra – structure with, for major items, a 2-year lead-time and that’s assuming the ‘factory’ escapes destruction
A sentiment many could share if it could just target KJ-u and his immediate cabal. But to also then kill millions of desperately poor and suppressed N Koreans – no.
Interestingly one of reasons JFK didn’t hit missile sites in Cuba in 62 was US memory of the ‘day that will live in infamy’ and the desire never to commit such an act and diminish the US in the process. A response, yes. A first strike, no.
A sentiment many could share if it could just target KJ-u and his immediate cabal. But to also then kill millions of desperately poor and suppressed N Koreans – no.
Interestingly one of reasons JFK didn’t hit missile sites in Cuba in 62 was US memory of the ‘day that will live in infamy’ and the desire never to commit such an act and diminish the US in the process. A response, yes. A first strike, no.
CHARLES STANHOPE
1 year ago
Would anyone really care or even react if a U.S. Navy Ohio class sub ‘took out’ North Korea tomorrow?
I don’t think so, and it would certainly “encourage the others”*would it not?
(*V.)
John Le Huquet
1 year ago
One day we are going to have to confront this excuse of a nation state. Everything else has failed.
One day we are going to have to confront this excuse of a nation state. Everything else has failed.
Bruce Edgar
1 year ago
America has still not declared an end to the Korean War. It has persisted all this time in maintaining a high threat posture. Whatever else he may be, unlike our American Perpetual War Neocons, Kim is not stupid. His rush to arm, his frequent demonstrations of destructive capability–these are defensive gestures. The rattler hisses when approached. The Musk Oxen form a butt to butt circle for defense. Kim launches missiles. Our inability to welcome N Korea into the world not only harms its people, but also harms our prospects for a better world. Uh, unless you are a defense contractor or a Biden who sees threat manufacture as a ticket to power and money.
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Bruce Edgar
1 year ago
America has still not declared an end to the Korean War. It has persisted all this time in maintaining a high threat posture. Whatever else he may be, unlike our American Perpetual War Neocons, Kim is not stupid. His rush to arm, his frequent demonstrations of destructive capability–these are defensive gestures. The rattler hisses when approached. The Musk Oxen form a butt to butt circle for defense. Kim launches missiles. Our inability to welcome N Korea into the world not only harms its people, but also harms our prospects for a better world. Uh, unless you are a defense contractor or a Biden who sees threat manufacture as a ticket to power and money.
Last edited 1 year ago by Bruce Edgar
David Lindsay
1 year ago
So, is North Korea barely electrified? Or does it have nuclear weapons? Those two things cannot both be true. And do you know what a nuclear missile launched from the Korean Peninsula cannot do? It cannot hit the British Isles. Nor does anyone in North Korea have any reason to wish for it to do so. Unless, of course, we were to give them such a reason.
If NK can put a satellite into orbit they can nuke the British Isles. We (Brits) are, in theory, still at war with NK because there is no Peace Document, only a Cease Fire Agreement. Even if ‘small’ nuke missed the UK it could cause a lot of (EMP) damage to us and our neighbours. The warped minds in charge of NK have no conscience about collateral damage. (Do “We”).
The north Koreans have been working on this for a long time though, I just think there’s a lot of people that have an axe to grind at the moment getting ready to grind it, I think maybe we should be careful not to underestimate that.
I have seen a few opinions saying the Chinese will do as please regardless, they may go for Taiwan anyway regardless of what the west says or does now, we will have to react and it will all be very exciting. Time will tell I suppose.
I have seen a few opinions saying the Chinese will do as please regardless, they may go for Taiwan anyway regardless of what the west says or does now, we will have to react and it will all be very exciting. Time will tell I suppose.
The north Koreans have been working on this for a long time though, I just think there’s a lot of people that have an axe to grind at the moment getting ready to grind it, I think maybe we should be careful not to underestimate that.
If NK can put a satellite into orbit they can nuke the British Isles. We (Brits) are, in theory, still at war with NK because there is no Peace Document, only a Cease Fire Agreement. Even if ‘small’ nuke missed the UK it could cause a lot of (EMP) damage to us and our neighbours. The warped minds in charge of NK have no conscience about collateral damage. (Do “We”).
They could make quite a mess of Japan, if they were capable of retaliation after the first strike by the Ohio’s.
David Lindsay
1 year ago
So, is North Korea barely electrified? Or does it have nuclear weapons? Those two things cannot both be true. And do you know what a nuclear missile launched from the Korean Peninsula cannot do? It cannot hit the British Isles. Nor does anyone in North Korea have any reason to wish for it to do so. Unless, of course, we were to give them such a reason.
Would anyone really care or even react if a U.S. Navy Ohio class sub ‘took out’ North Korea tomorrow?
I don’t think so, and it would certainly “encourage the others”*would it not?
(*V.)
Depends on which way the wind is blowing and the EMP damage to the surrounding countries’ infrastructure. China would not be at all amused.
Or china could attack Taiwan while north Korea are causing carnage elsewhere. This is why we should all calm down.
Not if they are ‘air bursts’.
An “aiirburst” nuke can cause almost complete electrical and electronic destruction of infra – structure with, for major items, a 2-year lead-time and that’s assuming the ‘factory’ escapes destruction
Oh jolly good. Im not sure that makes me feel better about the whole thing.
It reduces the radiation to an absolute minimum, whilst also ensuring maximum blast damage.
Jesus, I’m glad I don’t live over there, I’ve read about thermobaric weapons too, big blast no radiation, what will be will be though, I think we nearly are past the point of sorting this out nicely like grown ups anyway. Third time lucky.
We might have some very impressive ‘sunsets’ for a few years afterwards, if we are lucky!
We might have some very impressive ‘sunsets’ for a few years afterwards, if we are lucky!
Jesus, I’m glad I don’t live over there, I’ve read about thermobaric weapons too, big blast no radiation, what will be will be though, I think we nearly are past the point of sorting this out nicely like grown ups anyway. Third time lucky.
It reduces the radiation to an absolute minimum, whilst also ensuring maximum blast damage.
An “aiirburst” nuke can cause almost complete electrical and electronic destruction of infra – structure with, for major items, a 2-year lead-time and that’s assuming the ‘factory’ escapes destruction
Oh jolly good. Im not sure that makes me feel better about the whole thing.
Or china could attack Taiwan while north Korea are causing carnage elsewhere. This is why we should all calm down.
Not if they are ‘air bursts’.
A sentiment many could share if it could just target KJ-u and his immediate cabal. But to also then kill millions of desperately poor and suppressed N Koreans – no.
Interestingly one of reasons JFK didn’t hit missile sites in Cuba in 62 was US memory of the ‘day that will live in infamy’ and the desire never to commit such an act and diminish the US in the process. A response, yes. A first strike, no.
Depends on which way the wind is blowing and the EMP damage to the surrounding countries’ infrastructure. China would not be at all amused.
A sentiment many could share if it could just target KJ-u and his immediate cabal. But to also then kill millions of desperately poor and suppressed N Koreans – no.
Interestingly one of reasons JFK didn’t hit missile sites in Cuba in 62 was US memory of the ‘day that will live in infamy’ and the desire never to commit such an act and diminish the US in the process. A response, yes. A first strike, no.
Would anyone really care or even react if a U.S. Navy Ohio class sub ‘took out’ North Korea tomorrow?
I don’t think so, and it would certainly “encourage the others”*would it not?
(*V.)
One day we are going to have to confront this excuse of a nation state. Everything else has failed.
The sooner the better
The sooner the better
One day we are going to have to confront this excuse of a nation state. Everything else has failed.
America has still not declared an end to the Korean War. It has persisted all this time in maintaining a high threat posture. Whatever else he may be, unlike our American Perpetual War Neocons, Kim is not stupid. His rush to arm, his frequent demonstrations of destructive capability–these are defensive gestures. The rattler hisses when approached. The Musk Oxen form a butt to butt circle for defense. Kim launches missiles. Our inability to welcome N Korea into the world not only harms its people, but also harms our prospects for a better world. Uh, unless you are a defense contractor or a Biden who sees threat manufacture as a ticket to power and money.
America has still not declared an end to the Korean War. It has persisted all this time in maintaining a high threat posture. Whatever else he may be, unlike our American Perpetual War Neocons, Kim is not stupid. His rush to arm, his frequent demonstrations of destructive capability–these are defensive gestures. The rattler hisses when approached. The Musk Oxen form a butt to butt circle for defense. Kim launches missiles. Our inability to welcome N Korea into the world not only harms its people, but also harms our prospects for a better world. Uh, unless you are a defense contractor or a Biden who sees threat manufacture as a ticket to power and money.
So, is North Korea barely electrified? Or does it have nuclear weapons? Those two things cannot both be true. And do you know what a nuclear missile launched from the Korean Peninsula cannot do? It cannot hit the British Isles. Nor does anyone in North Korea have any reason to wish for it to do so. Unless, of course, we were to give them such a reason.
Of course it can be true. They can have power to the nuclear sites, while happily letting the bulk of the population starve
If NK can put a satellite into orbit they can nuke the British Isles. We (Brits) are, in theory, still at war with NK because there is no Peace Document, only a Cease Fire Agreement. Even if ‘small’ nuke missed the UK it could cause a lot of (EMP) damage to us and our neighbours. The warped minds in charge of NK have no conscience about collateral damage. (Do “We”).
It’s the UK and US who are the danger to the world
Unlike the US, North Korea have never nuked anyone
It’s the UK and US who are the danger to the world
Unlike the US, North Korea have never nuked anyone
They could make quite a mess of Japan, if they were capable of retaliation after the first strike by the Ohio’s.
Do you not think they might have factored getting nuked by Americans into their plans?
Sadly no Ms Emery.
The north Koreans have been working on this for a long time though, I just think there’s a lot of people that have an axe to grind at the moment getting ready to grind it, I think maybe we should be careful not to underestimate that.
Really it’s a case of Chinese responsibility, not ours.
I have seen a few opinions saying the Chinese will do as please regardless, they may go for Taiwan anyway regardless of what the west says or does now, we will have to react and it will all be very exciting. Time will tell I suppose.
I have seen a few opinions saying the Chinese will do as please regardless, they may go for Taiwan anyway regardless of what the west says or does now, we will have to react and it will all be very exciting. Time will tell I suppose.
Really it’s a case of Chinese responsibility, not ours.
The north Koreans have been working on this for a long time though, I just think there’s a lot of people that have an axe to grind at the moment getting ready to grind it, I think maybe we should be careful not to underestimate that.
Sadly no Ms Emery.
Do you not think they might have factored getting nuked by Americans into their plans?
Of course it can be true. They can have power to the nuclear sites, while happily letting the bulk of the population starve
If NK can put a satellite into orbit they can nuke the British Isles. We (Brits) are, in theory, still at war with NK because there is no Peace Document, only a Cease Fire Agreement. Even if ‘small’ nuke missed the UK it could cause a lot of (EMP) damage to us and our neighbours. The warped minds in charge of NK have no conscience about collateral damage. (Do “We”).
They could make quite a mess of Japan, if they were capable of retaliation after the first strike by the Ohio’s.
So, is North Korea barely electrified? Or does it have nuclear weapons? Those two things cannot both be true. And do you know what a nuclear missile launched from the Korean Peninsula cannot do? It cannot hit the British Isles. Nor does anyone in North Korea have any reason to wish for it to do so. Unless, of course, we were to give them such a reason.