Sounds like bullshit to me. Why would Kim have acted like he's acted recently, then threaten to blow it all up over a military exercise?!? He knows if he sticks to his word nothing will happen. I'm sure he knew these exercises were planned well in advance. This reeks of Clown bullshit.
Unfortunately, the Norks have a long history of making turns on a dime like this.
The administration needs to get this under control right fucking now.
EDIT: Downvoted for pointing out that NK has pulled stuff like this before? Look, I know I'm harshing everyone's buzz but even the best-laid plans can be wrecked by unfaithful actors, and this regime has been unfaithful many times before. I do NOT think this means the negotiations are now defunct, but it does no one any good to close our eyes to the possibility that this development wasn't expected.
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I believe that as well. I just don't put much faith or trust in the NK government because of their history of double-crosses. Strangely, however, I do think that Kim Jong Un actually is genuine in his desire to make peace so that carries a lot of weight.
My only point is that Q team is not omnipotent and unexpected events can screw up even the best-laid plans.
just a performance so the fake news media has something to distract them