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US preparing ‘bloody nose’ attack on North Korea
The New York Post ^ | December 21st 2017 | By Yaron Steinbuch

Posted on 12/21/2017 9:39:19 AM PST by Mariner

The US is preparing plans to deliver a “bloody nose” attack against North Korea to knock out its nuclear weapons program.

The White House has “dramatically” ramped up its military plans amid fears that diplomacy won’t thwart North Korean despot Kim Jong Un from making good on his threats, sources told the UK’s Telegraph.

One option is destroying a launch site before the rogue regime uses it for a new missile test, while another is targeting weapons stockpiles, according to the news outlet.

The Trump administration hopes that pre-emptive action would show the trigger-happy dictator that the United States is serious about stopping his bellicose pursuits and persuading him to negotiate.

The Telegraph cited three anonymous sources, one inside the administration and two former officials familiar with the White House thinking.

“The Pentagon is trying to find options that would allow them to punch the North Koreans in the nose, get their attention and show that we’re serious,” a former US security official briefed on policy told the Telegraph.

President Trump’s decision to launch 59 cruise missiles against a Syrian airfield in response to the country’s chemical weapons attack that killed more than 80 civilians is considered an indication of his resolve, the paper reported.

(Excerpt) Read more at nypost.com ...


TOPICS: Foreign Affairs; News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: armageddon; nknukes; trumpasia
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The US and the Norklandians both know that if NK strikes outside their own territory they will be annihilated.

And therefore will not.

That's why we can strike them and shame them in front of their own people and the world with impunity.

Of course there is some risk. they might really BE crazy. If that's the case we may as well get this done now rather than when they have dozens or scores of road-mobile ICBMs with nukes.

Strike.

Now.

1 posted on 12/21/2017 9:39:19 AM PST by Mariner
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To: Mariner

STFU New York Post and other media outlets sheesh


2 posted on 12/21/2017 9:41:19 AM PST by Extremely Extreme Extremist (10% pure, flat income tax for everyone. No deductions, credits, or loopholes.)
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To: Extremely Extreme Extremist

Roger that.


3 posted on 12/21/2017 9:45:55 AM PST by Lumper20 ( "No NFL punk has a leg wound from combat-get off your knee or leave America,")
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To: Mariner

“The White House has “dramatically” ramped up its military plans”

Well, of course plans are being looked at, updated, and refined.

It would be dereliction of duty not to do so.


4 posted on 12/21/2017 9:46:13 AM PST by dsc (Any attempt to move a government to the left is a crime against humanity.)
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To: Mariner

The problem is that the norks will unleash artillery attacks on Seoul. Lots of civilian casualties.


5 posted on 12/21/2017 9:47:01 AM PST by Georgia Girl 2 (The only purpose of a pistol is to fight your way back to the rifle you should never have dropped)
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To: Mariner

“they might really BE crazy.”

Take *that* to the bank.


6 posted on 12/21/2017 9:48:05 AM PST by dsc (Any attempt to move a government to the left is a crime against humanity.)
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Related. From yesterday:

Exclusive: US Making Plans For 'Bloody Nose’ Military Attack On North Korea

7 posted on 12/21/2017 9:48:18 AM PST by upchuck ("Ex-obama" ... That phrase itself honors America. ~ h/t glennaro)
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To: Mariner

This has to be propaganda. No one in the US mil is that stupid.


8 posted on 12/21/2017 9:49:19 AM PST by Vermont Lt (Burn. It. Down.)
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To: Mariner

Tiddly winks can sometimes hit you in the eye. That is all I can prognosticate, given the history of our blistering attacks on North Korea.


9 posted on 12/21/2017 9:49:35 AM PST by CMB_polarization
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“Strike.

Now. “

Yeah, do it during Rocket Man’s Festivus Celebration. Give him a lot more to bitch about!


10 posted on 12/21/2017 9:50:08 AM PST by vette6387
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To: Georgia Girl 2

“The problem is that the norks will unleash artillery attacks on Seoul. Lots of civilian casualties.”

There’s a significant body of thought that suggests they will not. That they are rational and will not precipitate their own certain destruction.

Of course those folks could be wrong. I do not think they are.


11 posted on 12/21/2017 9:50:45 AM PST by Mariner (War Criminal #18)
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To: Georgia Girl 2

On that peninsula, there’s lots of civilians to spare.


12 posted on 12/21/2017 9:51:08 AM PST by VietVet876
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To: Mariner

Yes, Dear Leader.
It's a thermonuclear bomb
hidden in a butt-plug.


13 posted on 12/21/2017 9:51:37 AM PST by billorites (freepo ergo sum)
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To: Vermont Lt

“This has to be propaganda. No one in the US mil is that stupid.”

And just why is that a stupid idea? Just what would you propose to fix this unacceptable situation?


14 posted on 12/21/2017 9:52:03 AM PST by vette6387
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To: Mariner

The only effective bloody nose would be the removal of the upper levels of the current regime.


15 posted on 12/21/2017 9:57:25 AM PST by JimRed ( TERM LIMITS, NOW! Build the Wall Faster! TRUTH is the new HATE SPEECH.)
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Bloody nose? How about we smash Fat Boy’s ugly face into a bloody pancake! Then piss on it....


16 posted on 12/21/2017 9:57:32 AM PST by Enchante (FusionGPS "dirty dossier" scandal links Hillary, FBI, CIA, Dept of Justice... "Deep State" is real)
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That they are rational and will not precipitate their own certain destruction.

Failing to obey the strike order would get them killed just as dead!

17 posted on 12/21/2017 9:59:10 AM PST by JimRed ( TERM LIMITS, NOW! Build the Wall Faster! TRUTH is the new HATE SPEECH.)
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“bloody nose”

May I recommend the doctrine of “decapitation?”

5.56mm


18 posted on 12/21/2017 9:59:36 AM PST by M Kehoe
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To: Mariner

I suppose leaflet-bombing the rural areas with coupons for a free de-worming won’t fly, either?


19 posted on 12/21/2017 10:00:10 AM PST by Calvin Locke
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“It would be dereliction of duty not to do so.”

Like the last 8 years of BHO?


20 posted on 12/21/2017 10:01:56 AM PST by shotgun
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