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And they got that recognition not through threats or displays of might but by opening up diplomacy and talking to the US and China. North and South Korea are ac

And they got that recognition not through threats or displays of might but by opening up diplomacy and talking to the US and China. North and South Korea are actually talking about a united country and all of the neighboring countries see this as a positive step. It may not mean much to westerners (although it should, nuclear non-proliferation is a big deal), but large portions of the world see this as a good thing.

hef19898 8y ago
Ok, the North-Koreans shot ICBMs how often across Japan? On trjectories that showed to everyone that they can reach the US mainland? With nukes? Ok, by that regard the whole cold war, including the Cuban Missile Crisis was profound Display of pacifism by everyone involved. Not saying that easing tensions isn't a good Thing. But Trump doesn't deserve any credit for it besides giving away a lot in Exchange for a poor PR stunt.
dashundchen 8y ago
Doesn't seem like non-proliferation actually happened here: https://talkingpointsmemo.com/news/cheery-trump-tweets-starkly-contrast-increasing-nuke-production https://talkingpointsmemo.com/news/cheery-trump-tweets-stark... > U.S. intelligence reportedly estimates that the North Koreans are on track to create five to eight new weapons this year, figures apace with the average of six weapons a year that they were constructing before the Trump-Kim summit. > Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, already deeply doubtful that inroads could be made with the North Koreans, has become disillusioned with the process when faced with the evidence, per NBC. > President Donald Trump, on the other hand, continues to tweet messages like “we will get it done together!” and “we will prove everyone wrong!” displaying his affection for North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and his desire to keep foreign policy messaging positive before the midterms.

hef19898 8y ago

Ok, the North-Koreans shot ICBMs how often across Japan? On trjectories that showed to everyone that they can reach the US mainland? With nukes? Ok, by that regard the whole cold war, including the Cuban Missile Crisis was profound Display of pacifism by everyone involved. Not saying that easing tensions isn't a good Thing. But Trump doesn't deserve any credit for it besides giving away a lot in Exchange for a poor PR stunt.

dashundchen 8y ago

Doesn't seem like non-proliferation actually happened here: https://talkingpointsmemo.com/news/cheery-trump-tweets-starkly-contrast-increasing-nuke-production https://talkingpointsmemo.com/news/cheery-trump-tweets-stark... > U.S. intelligence reportedly estimates that the North Koreans are on track to create five to eight new weapons this year, figures apace with the average of six weapons a year that they were constructing before the Trump-Kim summit. > Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, already deeply doubtful that inroads could be made with the North Koreans, has become disillusioned with the process when faced with the evidence, per NBC. > President Donald Trump, on the other hand, continues to tweet messages like “we will get it done together!” and “we will prove everyone wrong!” displaying his affection for North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and his desire to keep foreign policy messaging positive before the midterms.