North and South Korea Exchange Fire - Page 3

biancardi · ‎03-10-2010

On 3/31/2014 JaneMarple said:
On 3/31/2014 Cakers1 said:
On 3/31/2014 JaneMarple said:
On 3/31/2014 RainCityGirl said:
At the risk of being accused of being "snarky," I would just like to point out that the number of hot spots boiling to the surface is increasing. That means there is potential for an escalation and the taking of sides by major powers. There's our continuing involvement in Iraq and Afghanistan, the Syrian situation, Egypt, Crimea, North Korea, several places in Africa, Libya, Pakistan, South America, etc. Together they could end up a catalyst for a world war, if leaders don't keep the provocative rhetoric to a minimum. I don't understand why these tunnel visioned politicians are always ready to grab weapons and go in. When you look at how countries have pulled together to all help out with a crisis like the missing airliner or tsunamis, you just have to wonder why they can't band together to avoid a holocaust of war.

Your post is not snarky at all, you made several valid points.

Nobody said RCG's post was snarky. You know that these threads can turn in a heartbeat. That was my point, made before RCG posted. And I agree that RCG did make good points.

Please read her first sentence!!!!!!

yep - it is quite clear that RCG did state that & I knew what she meant. I think someone just wants to fight...that is why these threads can "turn". Because people don't bother to read fully.

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LilacTree · ‎03-25-2012

""WW III"" is going to be precipitated by a catastrophic earth-wide climate event with every man for himself. JMO

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jubilant · ‎06-10-2010

I know China backs North Korea but I am not so sure it is ready to stand against South Korea with them. When that day comes....I think it definitely has the potential for big trouble.

RainCityGirl · ‎12-16-2012

On 3/31/2014 JaneMarple said:
On 3/31/2014 RainCityGirl said:
At the risk of being accused of being "snarky," I would just like to point out that the number of hot spots boiling to the surface is increasing. That means there is potential for an escalation and the taking of sides by major powers. There's our continuing involvement in Iraq and Afghanistan, the Syrian situation, Egypt, Crimea, North Korea, several places in Africa, Libya, Pakistan, South America, etc. Together they could end up a catalyst for a world war, if leaders don't keep the provocative rhetoric to a minimum. I don't understand why these tunnel visioned politicians are always ready to grab weapons and go in. When you look at how countries have pulled together to all help out with a crisis like the missing airliner or tsunamis, you just have to wonder why they can't band together to avoid a holocaust of war.

Your post is not snarky at all, you made several valid points.

Neither were any of the other posts, but the inference was still made in this quote: " Is this going to be a "spirited discussion" or a snark-o-rama?" I put in the disclaimer ahead of time because some will find snark where it doesn't even exist. Thanks for your polite response, though.

terrier3 · ‎03-10-2010

On 3/31/2014 jubilant said:
I know China backs North Korea but I am not so sure it is ready to stand against South Korea with them. When that day comes....I think it definitely has the potential for big trouble.

There is no way China will allow N Korea to start a war.

We are more valuable to them as trade partners than N Korea is as a giant buffer zone.

JaneMarple · ‎05-23-2011

On 3/31/2014 RainCityGirl said:
On 3/31/2014 JaneMarple said:
On 3/31/2014 RainCityGirl said:
At the risk of being accused of being "snarky," I would just like to point out that the number of hot spots boiling to the surface is increasing. That means there is potential for an escalation and the taking of sides by major powers. There's our continuing involvement in Iraq and Afghanistan, the Syrian situation, Egypt, Crimea, North Korea, several places in Africa, Libya, Pakistan, South America, etc. Together they could end up a catalyst for a world war, if leaders don't keep the provocative rhetoric to a minimum. I don't understand why these tunnel visioned politicians are always ready to grab weapons and go in. When you look at how countries have pulled together to all help out with a crisis like the missing airliner or tsunamis, you just have to wonder why they can't band together to avoid a holocaust of war.

Your post is not snarky at all, you made several valid points.

Neither were any of the other posts, but the inference was still made in this quote: " Is this going to be a "spirited discussion" or a snark-o-rama?" I put in the disclaimer ahead of time because some will find snark where it doesn't even exist. Thanks for your polite response, though.

I liked your post and defended it in case you were accused of being snarky, nothing more than that. Why so defensive? You can't take a complement?

You Don't Own Me- Leslie Gore
(You don't Know) How Glad I Am- Nancy Wilson

RainCityGirl · ‎12-16-2012

On 3/31/2014 JaneMarple said:
On 3/31/2014 RainCityGirl said:
On 3/31/2014 JaneMarple said:
On 3/31/2014 RainCityGirl said:
At the risk of being accused of being "snarky," I would just like to point out that the number of hot spots boiling to the surface is increasing. That means there is potential for an escalation and the taking of sides by major powers. There's our continuing involvement in Iraq and Afghanistan, the Syrian situation, Egypt, Crimea, North Korea, several places in Africa, Libya, Pakistan, South America, etc. Together they could end up a catalyst for a world war, if leaders don't keep the provocative rhetoric to a minimum. I don't understand why these tunnel visioned politicians are always ready to grab weapons and go in. When you look at how countries have pulled together to all help out with a crisis like the missing airliner or tsunamis, you just have to wonder why they can't band together to avoid a holocaust of war.

Your post is not snarky at all, you made several valid points.

Neither were any of the other posts, but the inference was still made in this quote: " Is this going to be a "spirited discussion" or a snark-o-rama?" I put in the disclaimer ahead of time because some will find snark where it doesn't even exist. Thanks for your polite response, though.

I liked your post and defended it in case you were accused of being snarky, nothing more than that. Why so defensive? You can't take a complement?

HUH? I thought I was thanking you for your response and explaining to you why I said what I did in my first sentence about snark. I even highlighted the other poster's comment that made me put in the disclaimer. I give up.

SydneyH · ‎03-10-2010

On 3/31/2014 Ford1224 said:
"WW III" is going to be precipitated by a catastrophic earth-wide climate event with every man for himself. JMO

What I find really perplexing is how South Korea refuses to really push for unification of their entire country. I just finished reading a book about an escapee from one of North Korea's death camps, he claims South Koreans are more concerned with making money, lol.

JaneMarple · ‎05-23-2011

On 3/31/2014 RainCityGirl said:
On 3/31/2014 JaneMarple said:
On 3/31/2014 RainCityGirl said:
On 3/31/2014 JaneMarple said:
On 3/31/2014 RainCityGirl said:
At the risk of being accused of being "snarky," I would just like to point out that the number of hot spots boiling to the surface is increasing. That means there is potential for an escalation and the taking of sides by major powers. There's our continuing involvement in Iraq and Afghanistan, the Syrian situation, Egypt, Crimea, North Korea, several places in Africa, Libya, Pakistan, South America, etc. Together they could end up a catalyst for a world war, if leaders don't keep the provocative rhetoric to a minimum. I don't understand why these tunnel visioned politicians are always ready to grab weapons and go in. When you look at how countries have pulled together to all help out with a crisis like the missing airliner or tsunamis, you just have to wonder why they can't band together to avoid a holocaust of war.

Your post is not snarky at all, you made several valid points.

Neither were any of the other posts, but the inference was still made in this quote: " Is this going to be a "spirited discussion" or a snark-o-rama?" I put in the disclaimer ahead of time because some will find snark where it doesn't even exist. Thanks for your polite response, though.

I liked your post and defended it in case you were accused of being snarky, nothing more than that. Why so defensive? You can't take a complement?

HUH? I thought I was thanking you for your response and explaining to you why I said what I did in my first sentence about snark. I even highlighted the other poster's comment that made me put in the disclaimer. I give up.

Never mind it's a misunderstanding. I really liked your post with your various points which made a lot of sense.

You Don't Own Me- Leslie Gore
(You don't Know) How Glad I Am- Nancy Wilson

RainCityGirl · ‎12-16-2012

On 3/31/2014 SydneyH said:
On 3/31/2014 Ford1224 said:
"WW III" is going to be precipitated by a catastrophic earth-wide climate event with every man for himself. JMO

What I find really perplexing is how South Korea refuses to really push for unification of their entire country. I just finished reading a book about an escapee from one of North Korea's death camps, he claims South Koreans are more concerned with making money, lol.

Sidney, I can't imagine why anyone from South Korea would ever want unification. They would have to accept the insane, repressive, poverty ridden practices of Kim Jong Un. The South is trying to build their economy and raise their people's standards of living, instead. I'd be terrified to share a border with the North. It is considered one of the most brutal regimes in the world.