What are the arguments for and against US forces in Korea?

[MichaeltheGreat]

Do you want to be the one to write off half a million dead in a matter of hours?

[David Floyd]

But it would be so easy. We've already shown that people like you will go along with it. That's why we wanted you to register, so we could draft you.

Don't be silly. Starting the draft would be a sure way for Bush to lose the elections, and the Dems to sweep Congress.

[Ecthy]

they have no nuke, therefore no half a million dead. his soldiers will give up

and why shouldn't the south play along? it means more power to them after al, especially if the north has the technology. Great Strong Unified Korean People. or whatever that line was.

[Lancer]

"Do you want to be the one to write off half a million dead in a matter of hours?"

Do you want to be the one who alows them to become capable of wiping out the US?

[MichaeltheGreat]

Originally posted by monkspider
I agree with the general sentiment of this thread, US out of Korea is a good idea.

When we get that little mother****er settled down, yeah. Not before, or else it's liable to be like one of those joke cigars that blows up in your face.

[Lancer]

"and why shouldn't the south play along? it means more power to them after al, especially if the north has the technology. Great Strong Unified Korean People. or whatever that line was."

Scared for their capitol. The NK's could flatten it conventionally. That's what MtG is on about.

[MichaeltheGreat]

Originally posted by Lancer
"Do you want to be the one to write off half a million dead in a matter of hours?"

Do you want to be the one who alows them to become capable of wiping out the US?

Get a ****ing clue. Some peanut with half a dozen small nukes and missiles that can almost make it a third of the way across the Pacific isn't a threat to the US.

[Ecthy]

but to her allies?

[MichaeltheGreat]

Which is why they'll handle it.

[Lancer]

"Get a ****ing clue. "

Now now...we all know these words are are a no-no...


"Some peanut with half a dozen small nukes and missiles that can almost make it a third of the way across the Pacific isn't a threat to the US. "

Not yet. They're developing their missiles of course. But then I don't have to inform you of that, you know it already...

Toeing the party line are we Mike?

[MichaeltheGreat]

Which is why they'll handle it. Do you think the Chinese want their pet lap ***** to toss a nuke at Tokyo?

Or set off alarms in Tokyo to such an extent that the Japanese decide they really need a nuclear deterrent and serious force projection capabilities?

edit - hit quote instead of edit.

[Ecthy]

SK and J can't handle NK on their own.

There might be a different approach, a Huntington-esque one. Tell the Chinese to clean up their room. That's all. The message is: we recognize you as the regional great/super power. But: make it right.

It will liead to China annexing both Koreas, Taiwan, maybe Japan, definitely Vietnam etc. But no minor state will ever again threaten a great power with nukes. Nuclear combat should stay between the big ones

[Lancer]

"Some peanut with half a dozen small nukes and missiles that can almost make it a third of the way across the Pacific isn't a threat to the US. "

I'm getting sick, maybe it's the wine.

[Ecthy]

Everyone knows the truth just by looking at your first post

[Lancer]

"K and J can't handle NK on their own.

There might be a different approach, a Huntington-esque one. Tell the Chinese to clean up their room. That's all. The message is: we recognize you as the regional great/super power. But: make it right.

It will liead to China annexing both Koreas, Taiwan, maybe Japan, definitely Vietnam etc. But no minor state will ever again threaten a great power with nukes. Nuclear combat should stay between the big ones "

I'm getting sick maybe it's the wine II.