Posted on 12/20/2017 3:58:31 PM PST by blam
America is drawing up plans for a bloody nose military attack on North Korea to stop its nuclear weapons programme, The Telegraph understands.
The White House has dramatically stepped up preparation for a military solution in recent months amid fears diplomacy is not working, well-placed sources said.
One option is destroying a launch site before it is used by the regime for a new missile test. Stockpiles of weapons could also be targeted.
The hope is that military force would show Kim Jong-un that America is serious about stopping further nuclear development and trigger negotiations.
Three sources - two former US officials familiar with current thinking and a third figure in the administration - confirmed military options were being worked up.
The Pentagon is trying to find options that would allow them to punch the North Koreans in the nose, get their attention and show that...
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Who in the hell knows if this is actually a U.S. disinformation campaign?
Nobody. Psyop.
Fake news. Brits making sh- up.
“British Intelligence has learned (fill in the blank).
McAuthur thought so to...
I am sure they have had contingency plans to attack North Korea, since the 50s. They also have contingency plans to attack every country on earth.
Tuco was a trip, wasnt he? Blondie!!!!
We always have provisional plans to attack any threat. These plans are continually updated and modified as events direct. There is absolutely nothing new here.
Well I should hope so! And plans for Canada, and Iceland, and Upper Volta (is there a Lower Volta?), and ... there should be a file cabinet full of plans, simulations, etc. Whoopie do.
“Leaked” by the military to give some sleepless nights to Rocketman Kim. They will not do this—any strike will be unexpected and quick—shrouded in mystery. Was it an accident? Was it sabotage by Japan, Rebels, Anti-Kim military factions, South Korea, China? Russia? Who Knows?
It’s purposeful. The military wants to be sure little Kim sees it.
GBU-57s were built with 14,000 North Korean artillery in mind.
Who's side are the Chicoms really on? Their own, of course, and the Norks are their crazy doberman in the back yard.
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