Obama Tells Military To Be Prepared For War In Korea

holy shit... 
why dont i live in canada!

I do admire consistency and it would be awfully hypocritical to posture at Iran all the time and ignore one of the most impoverished dictatorships on earth. I'd prefer China act like a first world power and handle this but they're obviously not going to step up to the plate. And the UN, which is supposed to keep any country within the UN safe, is obviously just full of hot air and probably thinks empty words can undo a blatant act of war like destroying a military ship.

Oh sweet Jesus. Granted, he is doing a service to the South Koreans and stuff, but I do not want to wake up some morning to hear that the US, and therefore the UK, are in a war against North Korea. Korea likely is allied with other countries... Russia anyone? And considering the nuclear capabilities of Korea, there's a chance they'll get the first nukes off in a nuclear war. China really should be the country to deal with this considering the fact they are neighbouring countries.. But apparently America polices the world for those who aren't willing to do it themselves. Fair play to Obama though - it takes some balls to tell troops news like that.

Scary stuff. why can't they just turn some YMCA on and dance together in peace ?

About time.

Yooogggaaaaaa Shangri-La!

Am I the only one thing "About fucking time?"

That title and op-ed, although that's being generous for 1 sentence,  is pretty sensationalist and doesn't seem to relate to the actual information.. It's just a reiteration of the position the United States has taken since the cease fire in Korea, and all the incidents like this one in the 50+ years since then haven't led to war. 
@xMP44x: It isn't 1953 any more. There is absolutely no chance that Russia is going to come to the aid of NK.

At least he did one thing right so far.

 BBC news:
 
  BBC News - US to conduct naval exercises with S Korea after attack 

   

US to conduct naval exercises with S Korea after attack Page last updated at 17:45 GMT, Monday, 24 May 2010 18:45 UK South Korea's president has vowed to punish those who carried out the attack Click this bar to view the full image. The US has confirmed it will hold naval exercises with South Korea, after a report blamed the North for the sinking of a Southern warship, officials say. The Pentagon said the joint anti-submarine and other military exercises would start "in the near future". South Korean President Lee Myung-bak earlier froze trade with Pyongyang, vowing to punish those who carried out the attack. North Korea has said it will retaliate for any action taken against it. The country's main newspaper called the investigation an "intolerable, grave provocation". 'Unequivocal support' South Korea has said it will refer the North to the UN Security Council in response to the sinking of the Cheonan - and the resulting death of 46 sailors - in March. In a move endorsed by the US, President Lee said in a televised address that Seoul would no longer tolerate "any provocative act by the North and will maintain a principle of proactive deterrence".

" Am I the only one thing "About fucking time?" "

" About time. "

Yea you will excuse me if I don't bat an eyelash if something bad happened to that country, good to see the rest of the world is playing nice with us though everyone recognizes them as a very real threat.

OH SHI-....CRYSIS IS ABOUT TO BECOME REALITY!
 
Calling it now, joint allied forces utilising nanosuit technology to invade North Korea. It is on!

" @Xolare said:

" Am I the only one thing "About fucking time?" "

@ninjakiller said:

" About time. "

" @Xolare said:

" Am I the only one thing "About fucking time?" "

@ninjakiller said:

" About time. "

Not to say I think this is a war the US should necessarily be fighting (just assisting) its absolutely a worthy cause when you consider the humanitarian disaster that is North Korea. You can't claim to be a humanitarian then sit around while the kind of shit happening in N. Korea is being allowed to happen. Its kind of like Sweden claiming to be peaceful because they didn't take a side in WW2.  "

...how are we going to pay for it? 

@xMP44x: It isn't 1953 any more. There is absolutely no chance that Russia is going to come to the aid of NK. "

" @ryanwho said:

" @Xolare said:

" Am I the only one thing "About fucking time?" "

@ninjakiller said:

" About time. "

Not to say I think this is a war the US should necessarily be fighting (just assisting) its absolutely a worthy cause when you consider the humanitarian disaster that is North Korea. You can't claim to be a humanitarian then sit around while the kind of shit happening in N. Korea is being allowed to happen. Its kind of like Sweden claiming to be peaceful because they didn't take a side in WW2.  "

Dont you mean Switzerland "

" ...how are we going to pay for it?  "

" @ryanwho said:

" @Xolare said:

" Am I the only one thing "About fucking time?" "

@ninjakiller said:

" About time. "

Not to say I think this is a war the US should necessarily be fighting (just assisting) its absolutely a worthy cause when you consider the humanitarian disaster that is North Korea. You can't claim to be a humanitarian then sit around while the kind of shit happening in N. Korea is being allowed to happen. Its kind of like Sweden claiming to be peaceful because they didn't take a side in WW2.  "

Dont you mean Switzerland "

" @KaosAngel said:

" ...how are we going to pay for it?  "

That's never been an issue before. "

It's good we're backing up our ally (South Korea) after their assistance in Afghanistan. I'm cool with that. If it does happen, hopefully I can get some college done first. 

" @ryanwho said:

" @KaosAngel said:

" ...how are we going to pay for it?  "

That's never been an issue before. "

Yeah well I just paid $2000 in taxes this year...and if this means another hike, I'm gonna be pissed.  I couldn't care about the war, it's the budget and taxes that are more important right now.  "

About time! Kim Yung-Il, be prepared!

It's time to kick ass and chew bubble gum... and we're all out of gum.

" Yooogggaaaaaa Shangri-La! "

For you religious folk: 
 
This would mean a war against China as well, which the last prophecy in the Bible. I'm not a man of God, but that's strange. 

Is this a legit news source?  But I wouldn't doubt military is being told to be prepared now.  I guess the only really key factor is to make sure China doesn't mind us attacking one of their neighbors, and isn't threatened by it.  N Korea is a pretty unpredictable dictatorship, and it'd be a lot 'safer' and easier to put them on the right track than Iran.
 
@EpicSteve:  No, it wouldn't.  Although there are many reasons why China might react aggressively, China has trade with North Korea, but I'm sure they don't like the idea of a dangerous, radical, unpredictable nuclear power on their border.  There's also the refugee problem which is why China didn't nip the problem in the bud a long time ago.

Come one, come all! Pay a penny and see how many catastrophic wars can the Unites States juggle!

China is not going to provide any meaningful support to NK. They've drifted way apart since the Korean war. Nor will they tolerate a nuclear exchange on their doorstep.

" Come one, come all! Pay a penny and see how many catastrophic wars can the Unites States juggle! "

GL HF.

" @Detrian said:

" Come one, come all! Pay a penny and see how many catastrophic wars can the Unites States juggle! "

That's cute.  :| "

BBC article on this. Seems like we're going to see some tough action taken that undoubtedly will end up in military action. I think when North Korea say they'll use force if sanctions are imposed they mean it.

Boo.
 
Say no to war.

Don't throw failing Euro currency in glass houses.

Man, isn't Kim just the angriest little guy in the world? Dude should get laid and chill.

" @Detrian: Let me take a wild guess and say you aren't American. "

" ...how are we going to pay for it?  "

In no way will China or Russia back NK up if this war happens..

" Boo.  Say no to war. "

I really think West Korea should get involved in this.