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2018-06-13 China-Japan-Koreas

Trump says to end 'expensive', 'provocative' war games with South Korea

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Posted by Fred 2018-06-13 00:00|| || Front Page|| [5 views ] Top
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#1 ...Don't read too much into the exercise halt. One phone call from SecDef and they're back on.

Mike

Posted by Mike Kozlowski 2018-06-13 05:16|| 2018-06-13 05:16|| Front Page Top

#2 Use the Rio Grande River as an off-set and conduct the exercise here in CONUS.

Posted by Besoeker 2018-06-13 06:33|| 2018-06-13 06:33|| Front Page Top

#3 Typically twice a year and Spring is past. We'll see

Posted by Frank G 2018-06-13 06:56|| 2018-06-13 06:56|| Front Page Top

#4 The troops there will continue their routine quarterly field deployments exercises. Not part of a much wider 'war game' exercise (ie Team Spirit).

Posted by Procopius2k 2018-06-13 08:02|| 2018-06-13 08:02|| Front Page Top

#5 I have a hunch that reneging on a deal with DJT is not quite the same as crossing Barry's red line.

Hope we don't have to find out.

Posted by AlanC 2018-06-13 08:03|| 2018-06-13 08:03|| Front Page Top

#6 This was actually a cheap and easy give to the north to show we are willing to truly negotiate. Easy to stop, easy to put back on.

I'm just thrilled that Trump isn't like the last presidents that gave away the farm, pig and tractor while getting nothing in return.

Posted by DarthVader 2018-06-13 08:28|| 2018-06-13 08:28|| Front Page Top

#7 Love the way you think B.

Posted by Skidmark 2018-06-13 09:38|| 2018-06-13 09:38|| Front Page Top

#8 S.Kor is going to protest canceling the war games when suddenly the 'hospitality' trade drops 120,000 rich American tourists(x2).

Posted by Skidmark 2018-06-13 09:40|| 2018-06-13 09:40|| Front Page Top

#9 I still don't see how this process isn't going to end in a repeat of 1994. The Norks will sign an agreement, cash in, cheat and when they're exposed they will turn aggressive again, from a stronger position.

What gives me hope is Trump's emulation of the Nork's negotiation style, exemplified in his sudden cancellation & recommitment to the meeting.

All in all I'm very skeptical.

Posted by Elmerert Hupens2660 2018-06-13 13:33|| 2018-06-13 13:33|| Front Page Top

#10 In terms of preparedness the US/SK exercises have little practical utility. Their primary purpose is a symbolic show of bilateral force. Essential coordination exercises will continue as always and conducted with no fanfare. I say,for now, halt the drills and publically announce the money will be diverted into building a few more MOAB's. But that's just me.

Posted by DepotGuy 2018-06-13 14:43|| 2018-06-13 14:43|| Front Page Top

#11 Did Trump make North Korea pay a price for this concession? If yes, what is it?

Posted by Elmerert Hupens2660 2018-06-13 15:28|| 2018-06-13 15:28|| Front Page Top

#12 Err..you forget he's a salesman. I've always said, we'd be better off having a top used car salesman dealing than State Dept twits. The used car salesmen are not about social virtue flashing, they're about the bottom line. He's made his introductory pitch with a 'customer'. One of the things he has to sell is stroking the customer's ego which is indeed seeking validation and standing (sort of the reverse of those feeding Trump's predecessor's ego).

Posted by Procopius2k 2018-06-13 15:41|| 2018-06-13 15:41|| Front Page Top

#13 The sanctions are still in place. They come-off after Kim does stuff. My guess is that he will hurry.

Posted by Jack Johnson6354 2018-06-13 15:56|| 2018-06-13 15:56|| Front Page Top

#14 Don't read too much into the exercise halt. One phone call from SecDef and they're back on.

Don't tell the MSM. They won't have anything to talk about.

Posted by gorb 2018-06-13 16:10|| 2018-06-13 16:10|| Front Page Top

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