The US won't fire first, but will respond with overwhelming force. But thanks to Trump more of the world will blame the US if it happens 5/x
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But, even though we can't solve it, we can still make it better or worse.
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A credible threat of overwhelming force in response to an attack prevents
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That keeps us in a tense contest of who can fire more missiles into the water or fly planes over things. 18/x
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Any improvement to the
#NorthKorea situation requires steady diplomacy and economic pressure from a united international community. 19/xShow this thread -
No matter where this goes, the United States is in a better position with local allies, namely
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Pushing
#SouthKorea away, Trump weakens America's position. And with his bluster, Trump plays into Kim's hand.#NorthKorea 21/xShow this thread -
The president says
#NorthKorea "only understands one thing." He speaks in cliches, ignoring that threats help, rather than hurt Kim. 22/xShow this thread -
All Trump's doing is creating uncertainty, increasing the chances miscalculation or accident will cause a war no one wants
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Why doesn't America just leave them alone? The more Trump jumps and makes threats, the more missiles they fire. Ignore them & they will stop
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