Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

General Discussion

DemocratSinceBirth

(99,708 posts) Fri Apr 14, 2017, 07:32 PM Apr 2017

If he doesn't know what we will do next he is more likely to launch a pre-emptive strike; use it or lose it.

Something to ponder.

3 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

Unpredictability only works on rational actors. It doesn't work on irrational actors like Kim. (Original Post) DemocratSinceBirth Apr 2017 OP

We should know if you are correct in the next 15 hours HoneyBadger Apr 2017 #1

It won't work for the irrational Trump either. RainCaster Apr 2017 #2

(2,297 posts)

1. We should know if you are correct in the next 15 hours

Fri Apr 14, 2017, 08:34 PM

Apr 2017

(10,842 posts)

2. It won't work for the irrational Trump either.

Fri Apr 14, 2017, 08:43 PM

Apr 2017

We have two despots rattling sabers.

(80,708 posts)

3. The only thing is, Kim and co. have a pretty cushy deal by North Korean standards.

Fri Apr 14, 2017, 10:03 PM

Apr 2017

They're pretty much the only people in the entire country who have high-speed internet and get fed regularly.