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[Antioch]

One of the things I was wondering about is what would happen if the North Korean government DID collapse.

A civil war in a country armed with nuclear weapons is an almost impossible situation.

You don't hear about that aspect of nuclear proliferation a lot.

[Loud Whispers]

Oop, apparently there's been ANOTHER missile that's gone and flown over Japan.

At this point I think Kim's actively trying to antagonise the T-man into declaring war.

Nah I think it's more China saying that Turnip making the first move will mean they will back Norkea, giving Nokea the confidence needed to continue shotting missiles at American allies

[martinuzz]

I wonder what would happen if the US fired some fake missiles over NK territory

[Paxiecrunchle]

I wonder what would happen if the US fired some fake missiles over NK territory

Nothing good? Mixed international praise and condemnation?

[Loud Whispers]

I wonder what would happen if the US fired some fake missiles over NK territory

Nothing good? Mixed international praise and condemnation?

International praise, domestic condemnation (and praise)

[smjjames]

Oop, apparently there's been ANOTHER missile that's gone and flown over Japan.

At this point I think Kim's actively trying to antagonise the T-man into declaring war.

Nah I think it's more China saying that Turnip making the first move will mean they will back Norkea, giving Nokea the confidence needed to continue shotting missiles at American allies

I think 'first move' here means doing a pre-emptive strike thing. Pretty sure 'shooting down a missile to defend themselves/ourselves' doesn't count.

Though yeah, that's hella provocative what with shooting more missiles over Japan. Makes the chances of a miscalculation even higher, whether it's a missile commander with an itchy trigger finger or something else.

One of the things I was wondering about is what would happen if the North Korean government DID collapse.

A civil war in a country armed with nuclear weapons is an almost impossible situation.

You don't hear about that aspect of nuclear proliferation a lot.

It's also a concern about Pakistan, as that country isn't real stable. Actually, it happening in Pakistan would be an even worse situation.

[Antioch]

It does give some perspective about sanctions.

What is the goal of economic sanctions on North Korea?

Is it to convince North Korea to give up their weapons? -> fat chance of that happening.

Is it to collapse the North Korean government? -> That is possibly the WORST thing that could happen in this crisis.

[smjjames]

We've done about all that we can sanction that either: 1. China and Russia won't veto or negotiate down. or 2. Threaten to make the NK regieme collapse. or 3. Create a humanitarian crisis that precedes a collapse.

[misko27]

I'm sure nothing but good things will come of this.

[Egan_BW]

fire and fury like the world has never seen
believe me

[Paxiecrunchle]

May I suggest retitling this thread: "Worlds greatest dickmeasuring contest: Gone nuclear, Gone wrong" ?

[MetalSlimeHunt]

There is nothing more sacred in my sight than the title of DPRK Thread, and that ain't it.

When the time is right, the title shall arise.

[Paxiecrunchle]

There is nothing more sacred in my sight than the title of DPRK Thread, and that ain't it.

When the time is right, the title shall arise.

But the current title....where did that even come from?I just don't get it.

[MetalSlimeHunt]

Consider: A proper thread title must be exceptionally poor.

[Teneb]

There is nothing more sacred in my sight than the title of DPRK Thread, and that ain't it.

When the time is right, the title shall arise.

But the current title....where did that even come from?I just don't get it.

Our title is backed by the power of nuclear weapons! It needs no justification.