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socialindependocrat

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15. I had similar thoughts....

Tue Apr 2, 2013, 01:15 PM

Apr 2013

It seems ridiculous that N.K. would be so dead set on picking a fight.

My thought was to ask N.K. what specifically they are pissed off at and set things straight.

I agree, this guy is picking a fight in order to get some money out of the deal for reconstruction.

The other thing is that wars used to be fought to reduce the size of the kingdom so the
population wouldn't exceed the ability to grow enough crops to feed the people plus
use them to pay taxes to the king.

He may be starting this to reduce his population plus get some reconstruction money.

I wouldn't play into his game and get China to say that there is no reason to start a war with someone who doesn't want to join in.

I was a big baby-faced guy who would get picked on. In a few cases I would stay calm and just say I didn't want to fight and sooner or later they would smile and let the whole thing drop.

If N.K looks like the aggressor (for no reason at all) they will not come out with much sympathy from anyone.

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What I learned being a big guy, [View all] MadHound Apr 2013 OP

Excellent post malaise Apr 2013 #1

agreed - silence says 'try it, and find out' markiv Apr 2013 #2

I have known big guys that couldnt wipe the floor with smaller guys because of their nature. rhett o rick Apr 2013 #3

Basically it's like this little 8 second video Lex Apr 2013 #4

That's great. Hoyt Apr 2013 #7

I need to send that to SalmonChanedEvening. nt awoke_in_2003 Apr 2013 #23

A cartoon is worth 1000 words Bosonic Apr 2013 #5

+1 uponit7771 Apr 2013 #26

I Totally Relate To This ChoppinBroccoli Apr 2013 #6

As a very small person, I agree. JDPriestly Apr 2013 #16

OK, because of your handle I have always pictured you as Dana Carvey, lol n/t yodermon Apr 2013 #30

It wouldn't bother me if Obama sent Little Kim a letter saying "we surrender." Hoyt Apr 2013 #8

that would be a fantastic plot for a movie, seriously. KittyWampus Apr 2013 #17

As Obama stated yesterday... Javaman Apr 2013 #9

The situation is probably a bit more complicated than your social encounters. Matariki Apr 2013 #10

"There's really no telling what they'll do. . ." MadHound Apr 2013 #11

Not exactly. Lurker Deluxe Apr 2013 #13

That is hopefully correct, however with a change in leadership I can see the need for caution Matariki Apr 2013 #27

Here's what ya gotta worry about... lastlib Apr 2013 #20

Just a thought from another big guy Mopar151 Apr 2013 #21

There's an attitude on the Right to "teach em a lesson"... Spitfire of ATJ Apr 2013 #12

Germany was just a little guy after WWI, but it was the bully. JDPriestly Apr 2013 #14

I had similar thoughts.... socialindependocrat Apr 2013 #15

it's not only about north Korea RedstDem Apr 2013 #18

What I think might be going on: LeftInTX Apr 2013 #19

I think we're actually not trying to intimidate them caraher Apr 2013 #22

Yes, it's best to avoid escalation Martin Eden Apr 2013 #24

That's OK advice on an individual scale, up to a point. MineralMan Apr 2013 #25

Interesting post. Quantess Apr 2013 #28

I'm acquainted with a couple of ex-NFL players in my practice, PCIntern Apr 2013 #29

Little-man syndrome is a thing. dawg Apr 2013 #31

The Big Guy Code. aikoaiko Apr 2013 #32