[AmericanInTokyo]

I'll post a separate thread (I'll parenthize it as **JOKES**) where a few people can 'lighten up', as an alternate thread. Something for everyone. We'll also have our serious geopolitical discussions on the other, separate threads. That will satisfy everyone including you. Thanks. :-)

[NoControllingLegalAuthority]

I don't know how long you've been in Tokyo but some of us back home still have a sense of humor.

Even soldiers fighting for their lives crack a few jokes during the heat of battle. Sheesh. It's not like we don't have a concern about North Korea as a threat to Asia and the United States.

Those who don't like the wisecracks are free to ignore them.