(June 12, 2018 at 1:39 pm)downbeatplumb Wrote:(June 12, 2018 at 1:19 pm)henryp Wrote: Is it fair to say not holding war games off the coast of NK is a deescalation in terms of military tension? Just like holding these peace talks, and NK and SK holding peace talks is also a deescalation in tension? Remember, a year ago, people were legitimately worried NK was going to Nuke Hawaii or California.Imagine Obama had done exactly what Trump has just done. How would you have reacted?
I think asking the US to stop practicing how they'd destroy North Korea is a reasonable request, in both countries best interests, and is just general common sense. And if things don't work out, it's not like the US can't start back up.
"Before we continue, can you stop acting like you're going to kill us at any second."
"Sure."
OMG!!! TURMP MAKES MASIVE CONCESION! KIM PLAyng hiM FOR FOOL!
(that last part isn't necessarily you, just how the anti-trump perspective is framing what's happening)
Probably about the same!
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