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2017-09-04 China-Japan-Koreas

Time to examine military option in Korea

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Posted by ryuge 2017-09-04 00:00|| || Front Page|| [2 views ] Top
File under: Commies

#1 "The fact is that if a carefully planned swarm attack of low-flying cruise missiles was launched against the North Korean artillery massed across the frontier, just 35 miles from the immense South Korean capital city, Seoul, as well as at all North Korean missile launchers, and research and missile storage facilities, it would denuclearize the North and eliminate its power of intimidation against the South."

I enjoy Mr. Black's opinions, but it has to be pointed out that there aren't enough cruise missiles in the entire US inventory to do this, never mind the fact that even if there were, the sight of all those launch platforms lining up would probably get someone's attention.

And the Chinese meant EXACTLY what they said - as long as we don't shoot first, they'll stay out of it. That means something like this brings the PRC in on Kimmie's side.

Mike

Posted by Mike Kozlowski 2017-09-04 06:14|| 2017-09-04 06:14|| Front Page Top

#2 And the Chinese meant EXACTLY what they said - as long as we don't shoot first, they'll stay out of it. That means something like this brings the PRC in on Kimmie's side.

It's not like we haven't seen it happen previously.

Posted by Besoeker 2017-09-04 06:19|| 2017-09-04 06:19|| Front Page Top

#3 the Chinese meant EXACTLY what they said - as long as we don't shoot first, they'll stay out of it

Unlike 1950, China is a rich country now, and USA is their main market.

Posted by g(r)omgoru 2017-09-04 06:56|| 2017-09-04 06:56|| Front Page Top

#4 I like the idea of carpet bombing better than cruise missiles. Maybe use the cruise missiles for an initial strike on command and control but followed immediately with massive, heavy bombing.

Posted by Abu Uluque 2017-09-04 11:25|| 2017-09-04 11:25|| Front Page Top

#5 I have read that some / many of the N Korean artillery emplacements were originally installed underground, and will not be exposed to possible air attack until a few minutes before they might be used. To deal with that, the US could drop autonomous bulldozes from cruise missiles to dig those out /sarc

Posted by Anguper Hupomosing9418 2017-09-04 11:31|| 2017-09-04 11:31|| Front Page Top

#6 China does not want a nuclear North Korea

North Korea is always useful to China.

Posted by Pappy 2017-09-04 12:13|| 2017-09-04 12:13|| Front Page Top

#7 Til the Japanese and SKor's start acquiring/building nukes

Posted by Frank G 2017-09-04 12:44|| 2017-09-04 12:44|| Front Page Top

#8 Put a huge bounty on his head. Call all his top peeps personally with the offer. Air drop Glocks to everyone. Pop corn. Enjoy.

Posted by BrerRabbit 2017-09-04 14:47|| 2017-09-04 14:47|| Front Page Top

#9 I have read that some / many of the N Korean artillery emplacements were originally installed underground, and will not be exposed to possible air attack until a few minutes before they might be used.

Built long before laser designators were cheap and popular. Then there is the problem when the firing port is covered by debris loosened from above.

Posted by Procopius2k 2017-09-04 15:25|| 2017-09-04 15:25|| Front Page Top

#10 Need watching as possible alternate NKor launch sites include Cuba, Venezuela, and Nicaragua. Commie dictators be us.

Posted by 3dc 2017-09-04 15:37|| 2017-09-04 15:37|| Front Page Top

#11 Both China and Nork have their regime stability as their primary objective. For this reason China won't get involved militarily. Any kind of blockade would send their economy into chaos.

Posted by phil_b 2017-09-04 20:03|| 2017-09-04 20:03|| Front Page Top

#12 Alternatively choose an asteroid and see what it's effect would be here

Also a list of them here: List of object in the Solar System by size

Posted by 3dc 2017-09-04 20:35|| 2017-09-04 20:35|| Front Page Top

#13 I note that a 3km diameter asteroid at a 45 degree inclination would not effect neighbor's too much.

Posted by 3dc 2017-09-04 20:37|| 2017-09-04 20:37|| Front Page Top

#14 SLS is looking for a reason to exist.. It could take a Nerva engine to an asteroid. Just suggesting...

Posted by 3dc 2017-09-04 20:38|| 2017-09-04 20:38|| Front Page Top

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