US VP Pence says to North Korea: 'The sword stands ready'
Source: MSN/Associated Press
YOKOSUKA, Japan From the wind-swept deck of a massive aircraft carrier, Vice President Mike Pence on Wednesday warned North Korea not to test the resolve of the U.S. military, promising it would make an "overwhelming and effective" response to any use of conventional or nuclear weapons.
Pence, dressed in a green military jacket, said aboard the hulking USS Ronald Reagan that President Donald Trump's administration would continue to "work diligently" with allies like Japan, China and other global powers to apply economic and diplomatic pressure on Pyongyang. But he told the sailors, "as all of you know, readiness is the key.
"The United States of America will always seek peace but under President Trump, the shield stands guard and the sword stands ready," Pence told 2,500 sailors dressed in blue fatigues and Naval baseball caps on a sunny, windy morning aboard the carrier at the U.S. Yokosuka naval base in Tokyo Bay.
"Those who would challenge our resolve or readiness should know, we will defeat any attack and meet any use of conventional or nuclear weapons with an overwhelming and effective American response," Pence said.
Read more: http://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/us-vp-pence-says-to-north-korea-the-sword-stands-ready/ar-BBA0ULZ?li=AA4Zpp&ocid=spartanntp
We are dropping bombs on Syria, daring Iran to start a war, and even suggesting that the U.S. will make a preemptive strike against North Korea. Its holy war that also serves to distract from the various conflicts of interest and the investigation into Trump's coordination with the Russians in support of his campaign.
TeamPooka
(24,303 posts)Every schoolkid knows the one kid you don't start a fight with on the playground is the crazy kid with nothing to lose.
maxsolomon
(33,473 posts)and not actually taking any action, this little dance of death is probably just what each needs right now.
TeamPooka
(24,303 posts)maxsolomon
(33,473 posts)that is exceedingly unlikely.
33taw
(2,448 posts)uppityperson
(115,681 posts)C Moon
(12,226 posts)Wishful thinking. Although, Pence is looking just as dangerous.
susanna
(5,231 posts)I have no other way to say it.
So this is what we're left with: Trump = Russia or Pence = WTF happened.
Yay us.
maxrandb
(15,401 posts)susanna
(5,231 posts)Scarsdale
(9,426 posts)was she holding his hand when he said this? Does ANYONE remember seeing Dr. Jill Biden travel with HER husband Joe when he was conducting official service overseas? Mrs. Pence will not leave her hisband's side, Mrs. tRump stays away from HER husband as much as possible. Something is wrong on both counts.
3catwoman3
(24,133 posts)...didn't travel with him. He can't eat if there is a woman other than his wife at the meal, right?
truthisfreedom
(23,169 posts)This man is so transparent.
susanna
(5,231 posts)Dammit Jim
(70 posts)"The shield stands guard and the sword stands ready" reads like a Game of Thrones line.
Scarsdale
(9,426 posts)and would never say that!!
JHan
(10,173 posts)not fooled
(5,807 posts)trying desperately to look like a world leader.
We know ya, mikey, and you're no world leader.
Also, your "sword" quote sounds creepily old-testamentish.
JNelson6563
(28,151 posts)Sad.
WePurrsevere
(24,259 posts)Most of its citizens would probably prefer to but Republicans aren't called 'hawks' for no reason and have become lovers of saber rattling and preemptive strikes. They still see war as a money making proposition [for corporations/"the military industrial complex"] so make sure that they work on ramping up the military and the 'need' for it whenever they think they can get away with it.
They're certainly not ones to "beat swords into plowshares" or "love thy neighbor" but instead regularly choose to "live by the sword..." Unfortunately they send others to "die by the sword" for them.
stollen
(419 posts)How does this saber rattling maintain the relative peace we've had in that region? We have tens of thousands of military families in S. Korea and Japan. Stop making their lives more stressful than they already may be, Pence, you screwball.
Mattis should know better, too.
nocalflea
(1,387 posts)Nitram
(22,971 posts)That is dangerous in so many ways.
bronxiteforever
(9,287 posts)Ad even with service members. Their hated for President Obama knows no end. The Chinese have played Mr Butterworth and 45 as the idiots and rubes they are.
Paladin
(28,287 posts)The Wizard
(12,556 posts)I was going to say "Literal sabre rattling" but then realized he probably wasn't actually holding a sword while he ran his mouth.
Tommy_Carcetti
(43,232 posts)I know, I know.
Brain bleach.
But I couldn't pass it up.
hatrack
(59,606 posts)dalton99a
(81,708 posts)workinclasszero
(28,270 posts)Matthew 26:52 "Put your sword back in its place," Jesus said to him, "for all who draw the sword will die by the sword.
unblock
(52,503 posts)heaven05
(18,124 posts)right? These RW kkkristian crusaders WILL stumble or purposefully find a way to go to war against someone/country on this planet. The despicable deplorable with minute testicular material wants to see this especially if some other families kids go to die in that war and soldiers of color, dying, would be preferable to them.
asiliveandbreathe
(8,203 posts)Joshua 5:13a. Now it came about when Joshua was by Jericho, that he lifted up his eyes and looked, and behold, a man was standing opposite him with his sword drawn in his hand, . . .
What kind of picture does this bring to mind and what does it mean? Standing with any weapon drawn is a military position of one who either stands guard or who stands ready to go against a foe defensively or offensively. Standing with sword drawn suggested he was there to fight either against, or with, or for Israel.
I guess Pence is now our mouthpiece for
Verse 14 will tell us that this man came as the captain of the hosts of the Lord, the commander of the Lords army. Joshuas response in verse 14b and the statement of the captain in verse 15 show this was a theophany, or better, based on the truth of John 1:1-18, it was a Christophany. A Christophany is a manifestation of the preincarnate Christ, who, as the Logos, is the one who reveals God
This pence guy really has a ...oh, never mind.....
WoonTars
(694 posts)Sorry Mikey, but misplacing an entire carrier group doesn't exactly instill fear...
Aristus
(66,530 posts)Bringing a sword to a nuclear fight...
Initech
(100,150 posts)ladjf
(17,320 posts)6000eliot
(5,643 posts)JustABozoOnThisBus
(23,384 posts)But this Mother of all Battles has to be fought in four hours or less.