I seriously doubt their delivery capability. And they are certainly incapable of thermonuclear attacks as they do not posses thermonuclear weapons (or at least they have never tested any, nor is their any evidence of one existing)Entitled said:Either that, or against the USA and it's allies using "cyberterrorist attacks" originating from these countries, as a casus belli.Zombie_Moogle said:Oh no! North Korean is going to initiate a nuclear strike against the internet!
You think a couple of DDOS attacks would be the tipping point? That's a bit hyperbolic isn't it?Daverson said:Anonymous! Setting in motion events that will lead to the death of millions of innocent South Koreans!
...would someone remind me why people support these guys?
Do you really think the U.S. gives a single shit about that? We didn't have a problem preemptive striking the shit out of Iraq.Lightknight said:just war theory.
MAYBE WE SHOULD PAY ATTENTION TO THIS.Andy Chalk said:The North Korean army has warned the U.S. that it has been given official clearance to launch a nuclear strike against it, saying that "the moment of explosion is approaching fast" and that war could break out "today or tomorrow."
North Korea doesn't have a missile that is able to strike anywhere near the US Mainland. And there are anti-missile batteries stationed in Guam, Japan and South Korea in case anything does happen.lacktheknack said:MAYBE WE SHOULD PAY ATTENTION TO THIS.Andy Chalk said:The North Korean army has warned the U.S. that it has been given official clearance to launch a nuclear strike against it, saying that "the moment of explosion is approaching fast" and that war could break out "today or tomorrow."
Iraq didn't have a big brother like China with a vested interest in not allowing a United Sates military presence so close to its borders. If the North was to launch a nuclear strike even China wouldn't be able to say "No, you can't attack North Korea because if you do we will declare war/trade embargo (not certain which would be worse)" because that would paint them as pro-nuclear strikes against America.WouldYouKindly said:Do you really think the U.S. gives a single shit about that? We didn't have a problem preemptive striking the shit out of Iraq.
Also, I think there's a lot less controversy even if we attacked first. China is supposedly their ally and they've moved troops to the border, and I don't think they're going to be supporting North Korea. They are the most destabilizing influence in Asia and no one likes that. China particularly doesn't like the threats against the U.S. After all, we're essentially economically codependent.
China has already stated that they won't help North Korea in any military conflict. China has too much invested in the Western world.Abomination said:Iraq didn't have a big brother like China with a vested interest in not allowing a United Sates military presence so close to its borders. If the North was to launch a nuclear strike even China wouldn't be able to say "No, you can't attack North Korea because if you do we will declare war/trade embargo (not certain which would be worse)" because that would paint them as pro-nuclear strikes against America.WouldYouKindly said:Do you really think the U.S. gives a single shit about that? We didn't have a problem preemptive striking the shit out of Iraq.
Also, I think there's a lot less controversy even if we attacked first. China is supposedly their ally and they've moved troops to the border, and I don't think they're going to be supporting North Korea. They are the most destabilizing influence in Asia and no one likes that. China particularly doesn't like the threats against the U.S. After all, we're essentially economically codependent.
Regardless, it's a much bigger story than "Anon Vandalized A Thing" when a country is literally on the brink of declaring war on the USA.MrMan999 said:North Korea doesn't have a missile that is able to strike anywhere near the US Mainland. And there are anti-missile batteries stationed in Guam, Japan and South Korea in case anything does happen.lacktheknack said:MAYBE WE SHOULD PAY ATTENTION TO THIS.Andy Chalk said:The North Korean army has warned the U.S. that it has been given official clearance to launch a nuclear strike against it, saying that "the moment of explosion is approaching fast" and that war could break out "today or tomorrow."
Actually they said they wouldn't support N. Korea launching attacks. They still hold their stance on that they will help N. Korea should S. Korea or it's allies start hostilities again.MrMan999 said:China has already stated that they won't help North Korea in any military conflict. China has too much invested in the Western world.Abomination said:Iraq didn't have a big brother like China with a vested interest in not allowing a United Sates military presence so close to its borders. If the North was to launch a nuclear strike even China wouldn't be able to say "No, you can't attack North Korea because if you do we will declare war/trade embargo (not certain which would be worse)" because that would paint them as pro-nuclear strikes against America.WouldYouKindly said:Do you really think the U.S. gives a single shit about that? We didn't have a problem preemptive striking the shit out of Iraq.
Also, I think there's a lot less controversy even if we attacked first. China is supposedly their ally and they've moved troops to the border, and I don't think they're going to be supporting North Korea. They are the most destabilizing influence in Asia and no one likes that. China particularly doesn't like the threats against the U.S. After all, we're essentially economically codependent.
The United States also isn't under a republican government. Korea might boast threats but the world is pretty certain they're entirely bark and no bite. The United States is trying to repair its reputation and running in to North Korea, guns blazing, and the collateral damage that would cause would destroy any effort it has made to repair that reputation.MrMan999 said:China has already stated that they won't help North Korea in any military conflict. China has too much invested in the Western world.Abomination said:Iraq didn't have a big brother like China with a vested interest in not allowing a United Sates military presence so close to its borders. If the North was to launch a nuclear strike even China wouldn't be able to say "No, you can't attack North Korea because if you do we will declare war/trade embargo (not certain which would be worse)" because that would paint them as pro-nuclear strikes against America.WouldYouKindly said:Do you really think the U.S. gives a single shit about that? We didn't have a problem preemptive striking the shit out of Iraq.
Also, I think there's a lot less controversy even if we attacked first. China is supposedly their ally and they've moved troops to the border, and I don't think they're going to be supporting North Korea. They are the most destabilizing influence in Asia and no one likes that. China particularly doesn't like the threats against the U.S. After all, we're essentially economically codependent.
The only people talking about this are first-worlders like us. (Well, I am, and I assume that since you have an internet connection and use it to comment on gaming websites, you are too.) But the people Anonymous' brilliant message is targeting are, most likely, not even aware the message exists. Anonymous only tries to be as visible to the first world as possible to stroke its collective ego--this message means less than a grain of dust in a sandstorm to North Korea.Zombie_Moogle said:Being an ultimately decentralized collective, I can't say I support everything Anon does, but if the group has a overall point, it's to stir the pot a bit; get people talking, like we are now, & they tend to succeed at that.
...at a time like this you're asking me if I would kindly think that a couple of DDOS attacks would be the tipping point? ...well... ok!WouldYouKindly said:You think a couple of DDOS attacks would be the tipping point? That's a bit hyperbolic isn't it?Daverson said:Anonymous! Setting in motion events that will lead to the death of millions of innocent South Koreans!
...would someone remind me why people support these guys?
North Korea knows that if it even sneezes in the wrong direction, South Korea, Australia, Japan and the US would be on them like Gabe Newell on a buffet.Daverson said:...at a time like this you're asking me if I would kindly think that a couple of DDOS attacks would be the tipping point? ...well... ok!WouldYouKindly said:You think a couple of DDOS attacks would be the tipping point? That's a bit hyperbolic isn't it?Daverson said:Anonymous! Setting in motion events that will lead to the death of millions of innocent South Koreans!
...would someone remind me why people support these guys?
Srsly though, the North Korean Regime is completely neurotic, can you look me in the eye and tell me they won't view this as a personal attack on the great leader by evil imperialists?
I absolutely agree. The arrogance in some of these posts is mindblowing, hoping war does start so that we can have "chaos because it's fun!" and because "with our combined alies they have no chance!" and also "why don't we just attack them first?" is actually unnerving. Those were actual things people have said in this thread, paraphrased. I think people are under the impression that war is fun, and totally justifiable if the enemy is different from them. I don't support North Korea, but this reaction is pathetic, and they seem to forget its a real place with real people, and invading just because is not a good reason.Chessrook44 said:The more people do this, or laugh at North Korea or make jokes about them... the more I wonder just how much they want to tempt fate.