Chief of Pacific Command reveals depths of politicians’ propaganda “[Global warming] is probably the most likely thing that is going to happen… that will cripple the security environment, probably more likely than the other scenarios we all often talk about.’’ Admiral Samuel J. Locklear, Commander, United States Pacific Forces Cambridge, Massachusetts, March 2013 […]
Kim Jong-un issues promise to make president “pay dearly” for U.N. comments In this social media age, the sheer volume of bluster and bull from politicians staggers. Any responsible U.S. citizen must wonder if our system of government necessitates constant lying and posturing. (For starters, reelection concerns and dutiful service to the country create a […]
North Korea’s “supreme leader” toys with international dysfunction Kim Jong-un launches missiles like a mischievous toddler throws his sippy cup to the kitchen floor. It’s bad behavior and they know it, but they also know it’s effective behavior in getting what they seek: attention. Kim faces increased scorn from within and without the impoverished nation. […]
Childish, narcissistic psychopaths with nuclear weapons irresponsibly threaten war “Fire and fury like the world has never seen before.” That was a threat to North Korea by the president of the United States a couple of weeks ago. Does that mean napalm and flame-throwers more devastating than in Vietnam? Bombing more intense than in Hiroshima […]
While North Korea continues to develop its nuclear weapons program, the United States and China are engaging in a sort of on-again off-again courtship. Last week, the president of the U.S. tweeted that China’s efforts to sway their Asian neighbor had failed, adding that, “At least I know China tried!” That was the most recent […]
The United States has built a strong coalition recently—against itself Ninety days into the new executive branch, and hard lines have already been drawn by the United States and North Korea. The U.S. ultimatum: no more nuclear or missile tests by Pyongyang. North Korea’s line: not a “single bullet” directed at them by the U.S. […]