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TWO KOREAS, UN COMMAND HOLD FIRST TALKS ON DISARMING BORDER

Discussion in 'Current Events' started by camp_steveo, Oct 16, 2018.

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  1. camp_steveo

    camp_steveo Well-Known Member

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    Oh really? Ok, go for it....lol BTW, I am ex-US Army Infantry, trained in clearing and breaching obstacles, mine fields included.
     
    camp_steveo, Oct 17, 2018
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    camp_steveo Well-Known Member

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    Right. Even if they use explosives...no guarantees.
     
    camp_steveo, Oct 17, 2018
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    No

    Dont be silly

    What I mean is that the greater threat to south korea is from the north korean artillery not land mines
     
    Mac-7, Oct 17, 2018
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    camp_steveo Well-Known Member

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    No. They would shoot at them with MGs though. I know we are talking about NK here, but unless you are talking about troops in the open, e.g. an infantry squad, then artillery is not allowed.
     
    camp_steveo, Oct 17, 2018
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    The goal of north korea since 1946 is a unified communist korea

    Moon however is a moderate liberal who may not mind conceding power to north korea
     
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    Mac-7, Oct 17, 2018
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    flyboy56 Well-Known Member Past Donor

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    Moon is not a dictator and the people of SK might have something to say about that.
     
    flyboy56, Oct 17, 2018
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    flyboy56 Well-Known Member Past Donor

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    Even if they do remove land mines and guard shacks soldiers on both sides of the border will still be patrolling. But it will be easier for defectors to spot patrols than land mines making their decision to defect across the North and South border easier. Many defect into China only to be caught by the Chinese and sent back to NK.
     
    flyboy56, Oct 17, 2018
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    flyboy56 Well-Known Member Past Donor

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    They actually serve two different purposes.
     
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    Moon won the last election so he is the leader for now

    But south korea is not of one mind about this
     
    Mac-7, Oct 17, 2018
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    Whatever that means
     
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    The SK's are not going to allow NK to force their ways on them. And neither will the US.
     
    flyboy56, Oct 17, 2018
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    i agree, that is a very important step.
     
    mdrobster, Oct 17, 2018
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    Land mines, in NK's situation, is intended to keep people in or out. Artillery is designed to only prevent the enemy from coming in.
     
    flyboy56, Oct 17, 2018
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    Lets hope so
     
    Mac-7, Oct 17, 2018
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    flyboy56 Well-Known Member Past Donor

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    I guess you've never been to South Korea?
     
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    That question is none of your business

    The fact stands that south korea is politically divided and moon is in the mushy liberal camp
     
    Mac-7, Oct 17, 2018
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    None of my business?! And I guess knowing whether or not you have the qualifications to be an expert on SK's political environment is none of my business as well?
     
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    Did our last President get the Korea's to agree to such a first step? The President before him, maybe?
     
    ArmySoldier, Oct 17, 2018
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    flyboy56 Well-Known Member Past Donor

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    What is happening in Korea is a good thing. But there is a long way to go before anyone can claim a successful mission.
     
    flyboy56, Oct 17, 2018
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    I dont claim to be an expert

    Nor have I tried to silence your opinions as you are trying to silence mine
     
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    ArmySoldier Well-Known Member Past Donor

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    Yes, it's a good thing our President has done. Something none before him have ever done.

    But let's face it. He could personally go to North Korea, have them sign a full peace agreement, watch as they remove the entire DMZ, and the left would still bitch about it.
     
    ArmySoldier, Oct 17, 2018
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    It all depends on WHERE it goes
     
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    Except you have an infinite timeline, aren’t doing it under fire, and have specialized mine clearing equipment.
     
    Questerr, Oct 17, 2018
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    ok...still. Clear a minefield and get back to me on how simple it is.
     
    camp_steveo, Oct 17, 2018
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    No, I have noticed that he is a mature and pragmatic politician who is playing to Trump's massive ego.
     
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