Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search
13 replies = new reply since forum marked as read
Highlight: NoneDon't highlight anything 5 newestHighlight 5 most recent replies

Irish_Dem

(57,309 posts)
1. Every response will be based on Trump's own self interest, ego, and the person he last talked to.
Tue Nov 19, 2024, 07:59 PM
Tuesday

And what his minders tell him to do.

National security and US interests are not part of the decision making process.

Walleye

(35,656 posts)
2. He will give Putin the greenlight to invade Finland
Tue Nov 19, 2024, 08:05 PM
Tuesday

He will not respect, NATO. Tulsi will give Putin all of our secrets, including our Nuclear secrets. I think this scenario is more likely than not.

2naSalit

(92,665 posts)
5. One thing to keep in mind...
Tue Nov 19, 2024, 08:17 PM
Tuesday

Is that pootin is down to babushkas, he has no bodies to invade anyone else, he's already buying south korean slaves and they are getting wiped out in a hurry.

red dog 1

(29,287 posts)
11. It can happen, but don't overlook the thousands of North Korean troops recently sent to help Putin fight Ukraine
Tue Nov 19, 2024, 09:29 PM
Tuesday

"North Korea may end up sending 100,000 troops for war"
https://democraticunderground.com/100219743579

"It can happen," but it might not be very soon.

Walleye

(35,656 posts)
7. They would be insane to attack the United States, unless the "president" gave them the greenlight
Tue Nov 19, 2024, 08:20 PM
Tuesday

moniss

(5,706 posts)
12. It's not just a matter of
Tue Nov 19, 2024, 09:34 PM
Tuesday

attacking the mainland US. Our military has response commitments all over the world and our bases, troops, sensitive weapons info and technology all can be targets and will dictate a response from our military. We have already seen during the first term that they are willing to compromise the protection and security of allies and to pull punches regarding our intelligence agencies and law enforcement response to Russian aggression. So the question of whether they will pull punches with our military response/commitments to attacks is well founded.

moniss

(5,706 posts)
10. It's not just a matter of a direct attack on us. The
Tue Nov 19, 2024, 09:29 PM
Tuesday

scenario we have in the world is that we have alliances and commitments made about protecting others. So our military response affects that. Likewise we have bases, resources, sensitive technology and troops all over the world. Attacks on those bases require our military to respond. So it is not just about an attack on the mainland.

Latest Discussions»General Discussion»A very real scenario we f...