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riaannieman
03-Nov-17, 22:26

@ easy-win: No, the work is compartementalized into small parts and one section does not necessarily know what the other does. Each compartment only knows what is expected from itself. It is possible that only the last few compartments understands what is going on, as the work comes together.

@ Stalhandske: I don't know why Asian countries don't fall victim to such corruption as African countries does. I think it may be the Asian ethos. Asian peoples have a very strict and well defined moral and ethical code. Look at the code of Bushido of the Japanese samurai. Also, they have lived in well structured social societies for millennia. Africa does not have that at all.
the-sigularity
03-Nov-17, 22:28

You are indeed correct
I heard a long time ago, do not believe everything you see, and only half of what you hear.

If we go on that thesis, then we should all stop writing on this or
any other subject.

We can only go by what we read, and I read that 200 workers were killed in a
mountain where nuclear bombs were being tested in North Korea.

If this is false information, then we should not even be feeling remorse,
or sorrow for anyone, since nothing happened.

But if it were true, then I would will maintain what I have written,
and do not feel regret for any of the statements I made.

The main word here is "IF".
stalhandske
03-Nov-17, 23:19

<If this is false information, then we should not even be feeling remorse,
or sorrow for anyone, since nothing happened.>

It is not false information! The problem is in your belief that the workers, who were moving land masses, knew that they were preparing a site for developing nuclear weapons. I think this belief is extremely unlikely to be true! And even if it is true, how do you propose these workers should have reacted? Objected to their bosses? Refused to work? Come on, you know very well how impossible all that would have been.
ipsissimus
04-Nov-17, 02:59

@riaannieman
I still believe that decapitating the regime is the only possible solution. I am a pure Marxist in the tradition of Karl Marx. What I see is not Marxism as I understand it.

The people in North Korea believe that they are living well and that America is evil because that's what they were taught since they were children but this really does not matter because at the top we have some very negatively polarized individuals who must be depolarized and the only way to do this is to humiliate them the more humiliation we bring the better they are or will be. This is a system of philosophy which I have never discussed completely here on FIAT LUX.

Martin
riaannieman
04-Nov-17, 03:04

Thank you- I understand a bit better now. Maybe we should engage on that later.
ipsissimus
04-Nov-17, 03:09

We can
discuss this at any time but it should be in a separate thread.

Martin
stalhandske
04-Nov-17, 04:01

The subject of this thread IS North Korea, so I don't see why not discussing it here.

The situation in North Korea is extremely difficult. The people are completely indoctrinated since childhood. However, they are intelligent people and today it is not possible to completely withhold information from the outer world. Nevertheless, I am against any active campaign aimed at "decapitating the regime" if this means what I thinkit means - kill them.

I think the world outside should make bloody sure that the NK cannot and won't start a war, but otherwise my recepy would be...let them alone...don't make another Vietnam out of it!

I am convinced that - sooner or later - there will be a people's revolution.
riaannieman
04-Nov-17, 04:42

Stal, the sad truth is that their national firewalls are set up to decline any url outside the country. They have internet, yes, but only from domains within North Korea itself. (Those, of course, are loaded with propaganda and continues the indoctrination process.) No email, post or any communication whatsoever is allowed through the national firewall unless it is carefully scrutinized by a bank of cyber specialists in the employ of the defense force. Information cannot go in our out easily by means of internet or other electronic signal. Radio signals are a huge effort to send and receive there. They simply block everything and anything out.

It is very much like a complete denial of service cyber attack, but legitimized by legislation and mandated to the defense force. The country is effectively in a communications black-out from the outside world.
ipsissimus
04-Nov-17, 05:08

@Stal
This is actually a vague reference to a little-known aspect of my philosophical outlook. It really has very little to do with North Korea. What I am referring to is the Law of One as channeled by the late Carla Rueckert (www.llresearch.org). While the Law of One would not support my rather harsh methods of humiliating these people I do believe it would be for their own good. Bring back Vlad Tepes and the Burdizzo. I am basically a negatively polarized individual who has chosen to try to be good and leave this the density of choice as a positive entity because there really is no other good choice.

Martin






stalhandske
04-Nov-17, 05:52

Deleted by stalhandske on 04-Nov-17, 05:53.
stalhandske
04-Nov-17, 05:54

The Law of One
<What I am referring to is the Law of One as channeled by the late Carla Rueckert>

I have never heard about this before! Would you please introduce it in the Club in your own words, so that we could discuss it properly? In another thread dedicated to the subject, please.
the-sigularity
04-Nov-17, 10:24

stal
I do understand that those that were working in that area at the time were under
orders, and in fact maybe might be executed if they did not follow those orders
by the leaders.
Again, and for the second time, I am not happy these people were killed, it is an
unfortunate situation to be in, and probably no fault of their own.

My point is whether or not they were aware that they were being forced to work
on a nuclear site, they were still involved in a mission that was threatening to kill
millions and millions of people.

So I am glad the endeavor of their leaders, who knew, and want to kill millions
were foiled or maybe just have to postpone some of those plans to kill.

To clarify my idea, I will explain that if something is going to kill millions, and
that something is deterred, or preferably eradicated, and a few hundred of
those who were forced to work towards that end are killed, then it is good.

Especially if those few hundred were under the command of an evil man who
has vowed to kill many innocent people in our country.

So if anyone is saddened by the failure of a threat that has been announced
by an evil and crazy leader that is not able to carry out the threat, or at least
his plans have been set back, then I disagree with that person's sadness.

Riaann
I do not think this was the case of :
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@ easy-win: No, the work is compartementalized into small parts and one section does not necessarily know what the other does. Each compartment only knows what is expected from itself. It is possible that only the last few compartments understands what is going on, as the work comes together. >>>

As I understand, the report is that the mountain where underground tests were being
conducted has caved in, and all the workers that were involved in that project lost
their lives. If they were happy at what they were doing, and knew what they were
trying to do, or not,but had not option but to do that, is really of no consequence.
My main thought is that at least some of that work, even if not all, has been
deterred, and if the estimated size of the bomb that caused that accident was
the same as those that have recently been tested, then it is good that it failed.
ace-of-aces
04-Nov-17, 14:15

How Trump can resolve NK nuclear threat ?
Trump will tour Asia and stop over at Japan, south Korea and Beijing to resolve the nuclear threat. I hope that his plane is not shot down by NK missiles. Trump is putting a lot of pressure on China to tame NK. China is an emerging super power and would like to dominate not only Asia but also the whole world. Chines greed is unlimited and will clash with US capitalist's greed. China built a military base on artificial island in disputed waters of South China Sea. Why should China like to have a US military presence at her doorstep if NK is defeated by US backed S. Korean troops ? China said loud and clear that she would not stay idle if US starts the war again in Korea. It is not an empty threat by China because in previous war, US had to be satisfied with a compromise and ended in truce, dividing the country into north and south. Similar to Germans, I believe Koreans' dream is a unified Korea. The problem is that both sides want to unite the country with their own systems. There is no possible solutions in the near future.
So the tensions and conflict will continue. On the other hand, if the NK strike first, what should US do ? IMHO, US should not jump into the war instantly. SK are Japan are very strong economically. We already knew in second world war that Japanese are very good fighters. Both countries can make nuclear bombs immediately, the technology of which is no longer a secret. China will get automatically involved in the local war if NK starts it. The war will have a negative impact on China economically. When China is consumed with Korean war, US will be strong again economically and I hope that Trump will get my idea. There are 30,000 US troops in SK. If the war breaks out US should evacuate them ASAP. I believe US is preparing for that scenario.
ptitroque
04-Nov-17, 14:57

ace of aces
Sorry, I read your post 3 times and I'm not sure that I've understood correctly (pardon my English).
What I've understood is the following scenario :
the USA wait until NK declares war to SK, sending their troops away
then NK declares war
China get involved
the USA wait a bit more because the war is a problem for China ?

If so, the many countries in the world who have American Soldiers as guests on their soil will know that those troops are not there for their protection !
Everybody will know that an alliance with the US has no value.

I hope that the USA won't opt for this scenario but I doubt that NK will begin a war. It's mostly bluff from both sides (and is good for both rulers).
ace-of-aces
04-Nov-17, 15:56

Pitroque
I am explaining my opinion for discussion and don't expect that my messages are all true. Your English is perfect and there is nothing to be blamed. You can say that my messages are wishful thinking of mine. I don't mind. Let me review your question. You said :
the USA wait until NK declares war to SK, sending their troops away
then NK declares war
China get involved
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NK will not declare war on SK. Similar to Pearly Harbor attack if NK wants war there will be a surprise attack by unleashing a barrage of artillery and missile attacks on SK. Seoul, the capital of SK is several kilometers away from NK. The tanks will be rolling into SK similar to German Blitzkrieg invasion. I don't know how much SK can counter attack and defend. Surprise sneak attack is more advantageous for invading army. This is how the initial scenario of the war will be.
ace-of-aces
04-Nov-17, 16:16

Pitroque said :
China get involved
the USA wait a bit more because the war is a problem for China ?
--------------------------------
China is a neighbor to Korea and when war breaks out, if China does not like it or not, she has to do something and get involved. US and Korea are Pacific ocean apart. How can US respond quickly with massive US troops involvement? It will take several months to send artillery and war machines to SK. Please review the previous Korean war where NK overrun all of SK. US need time to send her troops to SK. Current 30.000 US troops is not enough to fight NK who has millions of soldiers. At that time, President Truman sent Gen McArthur later to fight the war. US can bomb NK but I don't think bombing alone is not adequate to win the war. At this point, we don't know how China will respond to the war. In previous Korean war Chinese troops fought along with N Korean troops to defend UN troops supported by US and that was the reason Truman could not finish the war and unite the country.
ace-of-aces
04-Nov-17, 17:14

What China shold do, if Korean war breaks out ?
My opinions are biased. Read with caution. Criticisms are welcomed even if your view is diametrically opposite. Chinese has a dilemma with US. Chinese wants friends and peace with US. China wants US more than US wants China. The reason is simple. Look at the stores everywhere. We are flooded with goods made in China. China has a trade surplus with US. Chinese prosperity depends on exporting their Chinese made goods to US and other western nations. If war breaks out China cannot export anymore goods to US. When China cannot produce and export more goods, a lot of Chinese will be unemployed which will become a problem for only one Chinese communist party. There will be uprisings and riots leading to downfall of the Communist party. On the other hand Chinese does not want US troops near her door steps. There is no question that there is competition between capitalism of the two countries. China takes away most of the US jobs. Trump wants to correct the unfair trade balance. When damaged US spy plane landed on Chinese Hainan island, US did not apologize. US demanded to return the plane back and Chinese complied. Unlike Putin, Chinese leaders did not criticize US very harshly. China wants status quo in Korean Peninsular and avoid another war but the current behavior of Kim Jong un is very erratic and unpredictable. I don't believe China has any control over him. He can do anything including starting war if he is cornered. If China wants to please US, the best option for China is to stop or prevent the war. If China stops supporting NK, it can easily collapse but China has a risk of taking care of refugees and rebuilding the nation. In my opinion, the best option is to assemble 1 million or more Chinese troops along the border with NK. As soon as NK starts the war send one million Chinese troops into NK and takeover before Kim can do much damage.
ipsissimus
04-Nov-17, 20:12

@stal
I will start this thread on the Law of One a little later tonight. I am at this point too tired to function and must take a nap otherwise my ideas will not flow correctly.

Martin
the-sigularity
04-Nov-17, 22:40

If war breaks out
I do not think it will be the same as wars in the past.

In real war, the first thing done will be a nuclear surprise attack on both the US and
SK. There will be not time to send troops here or there, the was will be an immediate
retaliation with nuclear bombs from strategic locations to NK, and both sides will suffer
great losses at a very Short time.

There may not even be enough foot soldiers left to go into enemy countries, but
if there are:

The foot soldier, (Marines, and Soldiers), will only be able to go into the devastation
only after the radiation is gone, after a long time. This radiation will not only be
limited to the areas where bombs were delivered, but will spread to many other
lands, because these bombs are much much larger that those that were dropped
on Hiroshima, and Nagasaki.

I just hope that the groper will allow the Top military officers to make the decisions,
instead of trying to tell everybody what to do, that is, if he and the rest will be around
after the first disasters.

I do not think the next war will last long, as there will be heavy losses to most of
the world in a short period of time. It will not take 22 days, as I have read on this
thread, I envision it will probably take maybe about 10 days or so.

The United States, China, NK, SK, Japan, and a lot of others that are involved will
also suffer much loss.

I hope I am wrong, but if that man in NK is crazy enough, the chances that it will
happen are very likely.

That is why I was glad they had a problem with their nuclear tests.



chaz-
05-Nov-17, 09:17

ace...
...good post, and I agree with most of your conjectures. I might also add that it is important for China that a country (like North Korea) be positioned between China and South Korea. That buffer zone is an effective way to keep the two cultures separated. And, it's another good reason to seek a common solution that works "with" China to pressure NK to abandon its offensive weaponry.
ace-of-aces
05-Nov-17, 10:44

Thanks chaz
for your good post. We have the same idea of solution to NK nuke problem. Previously, Korean war was fought between US on one side with SK and USSR, China with NK on the other side. Alternatively, we can view the war as a tug of war between Capitalism and Communism. I will claim that Capitalism finally won the battle because capitalism makes China, SK prosperous and rich, whereas NK which is communist by name only make her very poor. If China would like to continue to be friendly with US just dump the NK regime. Make no mistake, China profits billions of trade surplus in trading with US. Any reasonable person will not kill a goose which is laying golden eggs. Not only China, Trump should persuade and convince Russian Putin to collaborate with US to tame HK's Kim Jong Un or to get rid of him if he is not redeemable. If the three superpowers collaborate, solving NK's nuclear problem will be as easy as eating a piece of cake.
riaannieman
05-Nov-17, 20:57

The President's Keepers- Charl Pauw
I got hold of a book yesterday that explain a lot about South Africa. It is by a journalist that I really dislike, but I can confirm a lot of what he says. Already there are questions about his arrest for treason, and the book has become controversial, being disputed by people with a vested interest to stay in power and deny everything. Anybody who wants a copy is welcome to send me an email address and I shall forward it to you. I'm at chapter 4 and so far everything Charl Pauw says is true.
ptitroque
08-Nov-17, 02:21

North Korea : China 1 USA 0
North Korea will not attack but it has proved that it owns effective nuclear bombs and is therefore guaranteed against an attack. They attain their goals.

China cooled the situation and reinforces its political position in Asia : the USA need China and even D Trump (who has shouted a lot against China during it's campaign !) recognises the importance of the Chinese role as a mediator and must implicitly admit that it works better than gesticulations and menaces of war.

Was it secretly combined between China and North Korea ? Probably not but China has played the game brilliantly.
ace-of-aces
08-Nov-17, 08:11

What if Kim Jong Un is assassinated ?
youtu.be
Pitroque is correct. China plays a crucial role in controlling the rocket man. Trump is exactly pursuing that plan in Beijing now. Even if the rocket man is gone somebody will take his place and the geopolitical situation will remain the same. We need more than that. US should give green light to invade NK and change the country to become a satellite country of China. Also change NK into Chinese style capitalism from Marxist-Stalinist style economy. China will not listen Trump if there is no benefit for her. A lot of N Koreans don't like the rocket men. There are lots of defectors in China. Life is much better in China. There is no comparison. His uncle, the defense minister was executed, when it was found out that he would like to change NK into Chinese style capitalist economy. His half brother who preferred reforms was also executed. Trump should give the green light to China that it is the best interest of all the parties concerned that it is the right time for China to invade NK.
lord_shiva
08-Nov-17, 08:55

US Alliance
"Everybody will know that an alliance with the US has no value."

Where have you been hiding? Of what value is alliance with the US? Just ask the indigenous people of our country. We usually waited for the ink to dry before violating our treaties--but not always.

Of what value was the negotiations with Iran? The US squatted over that document and evacuated its ample bowels. To his credit, Obama did not violate the deal while still in office.

Did Saddam oust UN weapons inspectors as we have all been told? Hell no. Bush ordered them out of the country, both times. We violated UN agreements as a pretext for unprovoked war.

Do not turn your back on the US. We have been busy unilaterally rescinding international trade agreements which unfairly do not permit us to keep more of the profit to which God entitles us. If we can make a buck undermining your economy or political system, why God bless America!

What nation refused to stop making land mines that maim children all over the world? We probably offed Diana for meddling in US Defense Industry business. If we grow rich and fat off the arms, legs, and eyes of third world children, Praise Jesus! Suffer not the little children to immigrate to the land of the free or home of the brave. Syrian refugees scare the piddle out of us.


ace-of-aces
17-Nov-17, 15:47

Kim Jong Un, the holy s**t in NYC.
youtu.be
Don't underestimate a rocket man KJU who can reach NYC easily by his nuclear propelled missiles.
ace-of-aces
17-Nov-17, 15:54

KJU appears to be friendly though to New Yorkers. Perhaps, On his recent trip, Trump is instrumental in convincing China to control pest KJU. He is also much quieter but time will tell.
ace-of-aces
17-Nov-17, 16:04

KJU was just a clown ( kidding )
youtu.be
Pardon him.
winslowhightower
03-Feb-18, 11:08

Disgraceful media ignores what is happening right in front of their eyes

www.youtube.com
the-sigularity
15-Feb-18, 00:09

Kim Jung Un
Has a sister that is at the Winter Olympics.

According to news, she is making quite a favorable spectacle.

This is viewed by some as bad news, because now we are supposed to admire
people coming from NK and accept them as "glamorous".
This is NK propaganda, and the news is helping our enemies to do what they intend.

When one of our citizens goes to NK, he is not worshiped or admired.
On the contrary, if possible, they will arrest our citizens on a flimsy charge of taking
a paper from there, him, and put him or her in jail for many years.

Possibly even try to expose him or her as a spy to their country, and will not agree to
release our citizen, until he or she is sick to the point of near death.

But most people will accept the propaganda, and read or hear how nice the NK
leader's sister looks, and mention that she should probably get a gold medal for
attending the events.

Our newspapers are not doing us a favor by flattering someone from NK who has
declared themselves as the enemy.

I hope the SK people do not agree to that type of subtle propaganda, where
Kim Jung Un is trying to convince the SK people that they should favor NK and
not the US.

Although it is more likely they will, since they all speak the same language, and
are actually the same race of people.

This is my opinnion, though I accept and expect contradiction

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