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yurbud

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9. If we did, we would be unlikely to honor it

Reply to chelsea0011 (Reply #7)

Mon Apr 30, 2018, 10:52 AM

Apr 2018

Look what happened after we normalized relations with Libya.

Second to nukes, having no diplomatic relations with us is probably the most effective way to avoid regime change.

We could do it without sending in troops too, just the usual mix of NGO's, mercenaries, and just enough locals to make it look organic.

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UPDATED: Kim Says He'll Give Up Weapons if U.S. Promises Not to Invade [View all] DonViejo Apr 2018 OP

I would guess that means they will give of their nuclear weapons in exchange for standingtall Apr 2018 #1

Don't know about the US troops Cold War Spook Apr 2018 #11

Well, there's the proof he's just playing games William Seger Apr 2018 #2

My first thought! He'd be a fool to believe any promise from Trump. Chemisse Apr 2018 #3

I'm thinking the same thing, but I can't really figure out what his plan is. smirkymonkey Apr 2018 #13

It is just a game to him. USA would never sign a non invade treaty or remove troops. chelsea0011 Apr 2018 #7

If we did, we would be unlikely to honor it yurbud Apr 2018 #9

This is why other countries laugh at Russia interfering in our election IronLionZion Apr 2018 #12

connecting dots can get you accused of "whataboutism" yurbud May 2018 #16

It gets even better... Major Nikon Apr 2018 #14

Talk to the Native Americans about our promises and treaties. bitterross Apr 2018 #4

What does the final goal look like? Maeve Apr 2018 #5

Oh, Trump will have none of that! forgotmylogin Apr 2018 #6

A total Maxheader Apr 2018 #8

he's not as long as he has nukes. We have invaded before and now yurbud Apr 2018 #10

Good point that.. Maxheader Apr 2018 #15