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North Korea, South Korea

Sabotaging Peace in Korea

NOVANEWS By Jacob G. Hornberger | FFF  It just might be that the two Koreas are figuring out a way to avoid war, much to the anger and chagrin of President Trump and the U.S. national-security establishment, who are obviously increasingly viewing war as inevitable and even in the best interests of the United States. Why, even the U.S. mainstream press, which oftentimes seems to operate as an ex officio spokesman for the U.S. government, appears irritated over North Korea’s initiation of talks with South Korea. The press describes North Korea’s overtures not as an attempt to avoid war but instead as a cynical attempt to “drive a wedge” between the United States and South Korea. Actually, it’s President Trump, who is obviously upset that the Koreas are marginalizing him, that is using his...
North Korea, USA

Trump Threatens North Korea with “Effective and Overwhelming” Military Force

NOVANEWS By Peter Symonds World Socialist   In the wake of North Korea’s missile launch, US President Trump and his top officials have once again threatened to use military force to end the supposed threat posed by the small, economically backward country and its limited nuclear arsenal. Speaking at an Air Force installation outside Washington, Trump condemned North Korea and declared that the US would “defend our people, our nations, and our civilization, from all who dare to threaten our way of life.” Against the backdrop of a nuclear-capable B-2 stealth bomber, Trump told the assembled Air Force personnel: “After seeing your capabilities and commitment here today, I am more confident than ever that our options in addressing this threat are both effective and overwhelming....