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PoindexterOglethorpe

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9. Here's the real question:

Reply to MoonRiver (Original post)

Fri Aug 11, 2017, 03:26 PM

Aug 2017

Can Trump launch the missiles all by his lonesome? Would the military really go along with a launch order? Assuming there are any rational people around Trump, wouldn't they make sure he can't carry out a launch threat?

Three related questions actually.

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Do you think we will have a nuclear war with North Korea? [View all] MoonRiver Aug 2017 OP

No, but is completely unacceptable that it should be left up to Tanuki Aug 2017 #1

Of course, but here we are. MoonRiver Aug 2017 #2

I think TRUMP will pre-emptively attack NK- his ego demands it- and then China will be forced to Still In Wisconsin Aug 2017 #3

Please calm down. Your scenario is very unlikely. MoonRiver Aug 2017 #4

I think you're overly optimistic. TRUMP is the wildcard. Still In Wisconsin Aug 2017 #7

The North Korean leadership is laughing at Trump... hunter Aug 2017 #5

Having 2 egotistical leaders who has no idea how to control themselves! imanamerican63 Aug 2017 #6

I don't think so, wryter2000 Aug 2017 #8

Here's the real question: PoindexterOglethorpe Aug 2017 #9

Yes, Yes, No jberryhill Aug 2017 #10

That's frightening. PoindexterOglethorpe Aug 2017 #19

No. The space aliens will swoop in with their flying saucers and rescue us. Binkie The Clown Aug 2017 #11

Probably not...hopefully not. Tommy_Carcetti Aug 2017 #12

I am hoping Europe will step in and stop Mad-in-Mo Aug 2017 #13

I thought we already did underpants Aug 2017 #14

Of course not. Don't be ridiculous. Iggo Aug 2017 #15

I voted No. MoonRiver Aug 2017 #17

L'il Kim has gotten what he has always wanted, he got a OldHippieChick Aug 2017 #16

Yes, events now are just that crazy thucythucy Aug 2017 #18