[elpadre]

DOD is not prepared to take out the missile militarily is nonsense.

I will betcha DOD is not prepared to take out the missile for political reasons

[La Lydia]

I took that as a rhetorical device indicating that BO doesn’t want want to, and doesn’t think it’s important. Of course we are prepared, in the sense that we have the weapons needed and the ships in place to to it.

[Broker]

Japan will handle this up-coming N. Korean launch as it is well within their sphere of responsibility. According to USAF sources, DOD is not out to take credit for their participation in international peacekeeping especially when our allies can take credit. Command, control and partnership will neutralize the precious leader.