That's why they picked on iraqi instead..... they know dammn well that lil kimi has the correct lack of marbles to use them if attacked.
Changleen said:If we want to do good, you want us to enable a a war against one of the largest standing armies in the world? You're fvcking special mate. Idiot. Frankly I'd rather be speaking Japanese than associate with people like you who obviously have the foresight of a dead rat.
What the hell are you on about? North Korean soldiers are highly motivated and loyal to Kim Jong Il. Remember these people are taught that they have it better than the rest of the world. Brainwashing can work wonders if conducted in the right closed environment. In a case of conflict, South Korea would face devastation just as the North.SDH said:Largest standing army? How is that defined? A bunch of conscripts (that do not want to be there) holding a gun in a fox hole? North Korea niether has the food, logistics and infrastructure to carry out a succesful campaign against the South. The only thing it does have going for it is big bro China. Barring that, South Korea with its industrial might would steam roll the North. This ain't dad's 1957 anymore.
BRRAAAP!! said:What the hell are you on about? North Korean soldiers are highly motivated and loyal to Kim Jong Il. Remember these people are taught that they have it better than the rest of the world. Brainwashing can work wonders if conducted in the right closed environment. In a case of conflict, South Korea would face devastation just as the North.
Well first of all NK is not Iraq?SDH said:Motivation goes quickly when bellies go hungry. Motivated? Loyal? what are your sources for this? This is what was said of the Republican guard in the early 90's. Cut the food and the communication and they were giving up in droves..........
Well fed and well supported armies are the most effective. History have taught us that, there are many many cases. Industry and ability to supply is what wins wars. If the North was left to fend for itself, it would crumble quickly. As far as nukes, yup they have them but if used it would spell disaster for the North also. Deploying nukes on the same land mass as yourself, is cutting your own wrist. Nuclear winter effect would also effect the North if the South was bombed.
PS
The US on the 38th is not for keeping the North out but from keeping the South from going in.....................
Yeah, I know all about WW2, thanks for the non-history lesson. I seem to remember reading a news report somewhat more recently about an invading army who have been shooting innocent people in the street and torturing people. Who was that again?SDH said:You rather speak Japanese? Do your self a favor and ask someone from Nanking (sp) China what it was like and how fun it was to speak Japanese. Or better yet, the people from Burma. And I am a idoit? If you are over the age of 18 you would have been shot in the street like most of the population of that age. Keep studying in school, man.
Largest standing army? How is that defined? A bunch of conscripts (that do not want to be there) holding a gun in a fox hole? North Korea niether has the food, logistics and infrastructure to carry out a succesful campaign against the South. The only thing it does have going for it is big bro China. Barring that, South Korea with its industrial might would steam roll the North. This ain't dad's 1957 anymore.
I'm starting to understand how Bush got elected twice now...SDH said:You rather speak Japanese? Do your self a favor and ask someone from Nanking (sp) China what it was like and how fun it was to speak Japanese. Or better yet, the people from Burma. And I am a idoit? If you are over the age of 18 you would have been shot in the street like most of the population of that age. Keep studying in school, man.
Largest standing army? How is that defined? A bunch of conscripts (that do not want to be there) holding a gun in a fox hole? North Korea niether has the food, logistics and infrastructure to carry out a succesful campaign against the South. The only thing it does have going for it is big bro China. Barring that, South Korea with its industrial might would steam roll the North. This ain't dad's 1957 anymore.
Nanking makes Iraq, look like frat party.Changleen said:Yeah, I know all about WW2, thanks for the non-history lesson. I seem to remember reading a news report somewhat more recently about an invading army who have been shooting innocent people in the street and torturing people. Who was that again?
My point still stands. You want NZ to 'do good' by enabling a huge war against a country with a massive standing army and nukes? Sounds like you come from the George Bush school of dumb to me homes. Do you understand what you're saying?
How so?Silver said:I'm starting to understand how Bush got elected twice now...
Ask the North or South Koreans how they were treated during Japanese occupation. I still like to think our atrocities were abberations, not authorized.Changleen said:Yeah, I know all about WW2, thanks for the non-history lesson. I seem to remember reading a news report somewhat more recently about an invading army who have been shooting innocent people in the street and torturing people. Who was that again?
My point still stands. You want NZ to 'do good' by enabling a huge war against a country with a massive standing army and nukes? Sounds like you come from the George Bush school of dumb to me homes. Do you understand what you're saying?
Yes, we all know about Nanking. Thanks. I heard Hitler killed a few Jews too, you might want to dig into that for your next scoop.SDH said:How so?
The aforementioned info wrt Nanking can be confirmed in any college level history book.
As far as the South's ability to be successful in a conflict with the North based on its Economic standing, just go visit your local college professor in Global economics.
BurlyShirley said:This is a valid argument, but like most things, it can't be summed up so quickly. It's not just the US that doesnt want NK to have "the bomb" it's the ENTIRE WORLD. And for good reason. For one, the less nukes the better, but also Kim Jong Il is a known dickbag. I cant think of a good reason that the world has allowed him to stay in power and keep his people starved, etc. Allowing him nukes will only WORSEN their situation.
Silver said:College profs in economics may not be aware that Seoul is within range of North Korean artillery. Unless the US wants to drop multiple nuclear weapons 30 miles away from Seoul, it's going to be tricky to prevent the North Koreans from popping a few hundred thousand shells into the middle of 20 million South Koreans.
Long term, would North Korea win a war? Nope. Would they be able to inflict massive civilian casualties on the South. Oh yeah...
Agreed, but I would speculate with the advanced pre-strike capability of the South, I would think all immediate threats to SK population would be neutralized within the first few days (ala 6 day war in the middle east). Our patroit batteries would take care of the mobile stuff. People killed yup, there always is unfortunately, but probably not on a mass scale. I still believe he would not use nukes on SK (US/Europe maybe) just because of the close proxity of the environmental disaster which he could not escape.Silver said:College profs in economics may not be aware that Seoul is within range of North Korean artillery. Unless the US wants to drop multiple nuclear weapons 30 miles away from Seoul, it's going to be tricky to prevent the North Koreans from popping a few hundred thousand shells into the middle of 20 million South Koreans.
Long term, would North Korea win a war? Nope. Would they be able to inflict massive civilian casualties on the South. Oh yeah...
SDH said:On to another subject, I wonder what we are waiting for, we should start invading Cuba, I heard they have great beaches. That should get the big C's panities in a uproar while he studies Japanese.....LOL
That's the problem. He's not our guy.DaveW said:What is your countrys problem with Castro?
He is after all a much more benevelent dictator than many of the ones America installs and/or support around the world such as Uzbekistan.
That article really gave some light to this subject. Thank you!sanjuro said:Interesting article: http://www.zmag.org/content/showarticle.cfm?SectionID=17&ItemID=4992
"South Korean people today are more fearful of the United States than of North Korea. "
Have you read the above? If it is correct then it appears that they might not have and in order to prevent them getting any all the US has to do is to start talking to them.BurlyShirley said:Well folks, it appears we have a Swedish Changleen on our hands
perfect.
Rock, NOBODY want NK to have Nukeready ICBMs. Why do you suppose that is?
Hope that is something good...BurlyShirley said:Well folks, it appears we have a Swedish Changleen on our hands
perfect.
Rock, NOBODY want NK to have Nukeready ICBMs. Why do you suppose that is?