War with Iraq?

[Ennui]

Korea, South
Military branches:
Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, National Maritime Police (Coast Guard)
Military manpower - military age:
18 years of age (2002 est.)
Military manpower - availability:
males age 15-49: 14,194,960 (2002 est.)
Military manpower - fit for military service:
males age 15-49: 8,990,488 (2002 est.)
Military manpower - reaching military age annually:
males: 394,397 (2002 est.)
Military expenditures - dollar figure:
$12.8 billion (FY00)
Military expenditures - percent of GDP:
2.8% (FY00)


Military Korea, North
Military branches:
Korean People's Army (includes Army, Navy, Air Force), Civil Security Forces
Military manpower - military age:
18 years of age (2002 est.)
Military manpower - availability:
males age 15-49: 6,032,376 (2002 est.)
Military manpower - fit for military service:
males age 15-49: 3,619,535 (2002 est.)
Military manpower - reaching military age annually:
males: 179,136 (2002 est.)
Military expenditures - dollar figure:
$5,124.1 million (FY01)
Military expenditures - percent of GDP:
31.3% (FY01)


Source: CIA World Factbook [Online] http://www.cia.gov/cia/publications/factbook/



I know this doesn't say what the current standing army of each country is, but look at the availabilities in man power. South Korea <just like last time> would win this war. North Korea most likely does have nuclear weapons, but have they ever tested them? No. Therefore, it would be highly illogical for them to try and use them on South Korea. Until they test them, they will never know if they work. Epinephrine, I don't think I know so much about politics. I just think I know a bit more than Shear and a few other clowns who post on these forums. Don't go and get all high and mighty on me. You too, know a lot less than you think.

[pv=nrt]

i dont think the initial strike would have as much an impact as you think. The DMZ is one of the most watched areas in the world. If things began to happen South Korea would reply quick enough. I am sure they have thought this scenario through many a time. I wouldnt be suprised if the had a few tricks up their sleeves.

[ConcreteSchlyrd]

[i] North Korea most likely does have nuclear weapons, but have they ever tested them? No. Therefore, it would be highly illogical for them to try and use them on South Korea. Until they test them, they will never know if they work. [/B]

Just as a drunken reminder, it's not like the US really war-tested nuclear bombs (besides underground testing--as N. Korea has done) pre-Hiroshima/Nagasaki. It was the whole "we might have more of these bombs" bluff that ended WWII.

EDIT: I'm drunk. Things like the quote still aren't right. Sue me.

[Andy Rooney]

Originally posted by ConcreteSchlyrd
Just as a drunken reminder, it's not like the US really war-tested nuclear bombs (besides underground testing--as N. Korea has done) pre-Hiroshima/Nagasaki. It was the whole "we might have more of these bombs" bluff that ended WWII.

EDIT: I'm drunk. Things like the quote still aren't right. Sue me.

We tested the nuclear bomb on July 16, 1945. The first drop was on Hiroshima on August 6, 1945.

Source: Council for a Livable World [Online] http://www.clw.org/control/ctbchron.html

[Epinephrine]

Originally posted by Ennui
Epinephrine, I don't think I know so much about politics. I just think I know a bit more than Shear and a few other clowns who post on these forums. Don't go and get all high and mighty on me. You too, know a lot less than you think.

I had no idea you were Andy Rooney.

And by the way Ennui, last time South Korea didn't win the war. It ended in a stalemate.

-Epi

[Andy Rooney]

Originally posted by Epinephrine
I had no idea you were Andy Rooney.

And by the way Ennui, last time South Korea didn't win the war. It ended in a stalemate.

-Epi

That's what you think, pinko commie.

[Agnium]

HAHAHAHH Nuke the East Cost

[ConcreteSchlyrd]

Originally posted by Agnium
HAHAHAHH Nuke the East Cost

Originally posted by Agnium
Typo is my second name!

"Shitface" must be your third.

[Fit of Rage]

Originally posted by Andy Rooney
That's what you think, pinko commie.

Noting your signature, yeah, you're one to talk about pink and communism, since you apparently know so much about both.

[Andy Rooney]

Originally posted by Shear
Noting your signature, yeah, you're one to talk about pink and communism, since you apparently know so much about both.

If by "know so much," you mean "know so much more than me about things political," then yes I "know so much." As for knowing about pink, FUCKING DIE ASSHOLE.

[Fit of Rage]

You quoted me when my post was right above yours... why? Even a complete moron could scroll up one click to see that. Rooney, you can go to hell. You want me dead? Hunt me down, bitch. It will be fun to see another sniper running up and down the east coast shooting random people, hoping that one of them is me.

[BiG FlY]

Look i know im gonna get ragged on for this but America make up your mind either Blow the fuckers up or leave em be cuz this whole dicking around fight no fight is stupid either get some balls or back off.

Thats just wut i think.

[Blast]

Originally posted by Shear
Insane 15-year old ranting.

Shut the hell up.

[Andy Rooney]

Originally posted by Shear
You quoted me when my post was right above yours... why? Even a complete moron could scroll up one click to see that. Rooney, you can go to hell. You want me dead? Hunt me down, bitch. It will be fun to see another sniper running up and down the east coast shooting random people, hoping that one of them is me.

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