World readies for second bomb - Herald Sun
Intelligence agencies in the US and Japan were expecting the North Koreans to carry out a second test — possibly within a week — amid reports the first was much smaller than had been planned.
North Korea Threatens War Against U.S. - Forbes.com
“If the U.S. keeps pestering us and increases pressure, we will regard it as a declaration of war and will take a series of physical corresponding measures,” the statement, said without specifying what those measures could be.
US fears ‘hell’ of a response - Herald Sun
The US leadership is looking at international economic and diplomatic sanctions against North Korea as its primary response to Monday’s nuclear test.
But military contingencies are considered as a matter of course and analysts paint a horrific picture for even the most targeted of US strikes… Pentagon strategists continue to work on military contingencies but all scenarios forecast massive casualties and a high likelihood of escalating war.
I wonder if the general population truly understands this threat?
Comment by Patti — October 11, 2006 @ 11:53 am
I don’t know. I don’t watch the news very much. I only get these stories because I subscribe to a Google News Search for North Korea.
I’m not sure if the general public has the emotional energy left to worry about North Korea. Iraq, Afghanistan, Iran, Al Qaeda… it’s just too much for anyone to think about in one day.
Comment by Amy — October 11, 2006 @ 11:58 am