US and North Korea - North Korean Crisis

Fox News: Reports " Despite North Korea's provocations, U.S. officials have said that the U.S. doesn't intend to use military force against North Korea in response to either a nuclear test or a missile launch. "

Lets Get Real:

The US should only take military action if North Korea develops a ICBM that can hit the US, otherwise the Oval Office should dismiss the issue, no giving in to blackmail threats, just tell North Korea they can do what they like in North Korea, with exceptions, and the US will not give them money or food, if they want to starve their people that is their problem.   These outbursts by North Korea is getting OLD, the West has played this game before, just dismiss it and get on with the defence of US allies in the Asia.   The Trump Administration has to be firm with China, control your idiot brother.

North Korean Missile Failure - North Korean Crisis

BBC News: Reports " A North Korean missile has detonated soon after launch, South Korean and US military officials have said, a day after Pyongyang warned the US amid rising tension in the region. "

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THIS blog predicted NO WAR this weekend, the various factors, POTUS was in Florida and the VP was travelling to South Korea, also the North Korean missile failed.   This is not the first failure, but it shows that for all the PR by North Korea it can not follow through.   Thus one expects that Trump will place more pressure on China to curtail its neighbour, also make it clear that a nuclear test is a test to far.   One hopes that Pyongyang has learned its lesson and will not try a nuclear test, that would force POTUS to react, let us hope  everyone is on the same page, War next week does not look likely, POTUS back at the White House and the VP is still travelling in Asia.

Review of the Pilot - Doctor Who

Doctor Who News Page: Reports " The Pilot had an overnight viewing figure of 4.64 million viewers, a share of 24.8% of the total TV audience, according to unofficial viewing figures. "

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What a lovely starter, the intro of Bill was great, recalled the fond memories of Rose Tyler.  It was nice to see the Doctor in a mellow fashion, 50 years on Earth and no travelling, that is BIG for the Doctor.  Also did you notice that is was the Doctor takings pics of Bill's mother, was there a previous relationship?  It was nice to pics of River and Susan, its nice for us old viewers to bring back fond memories.   The threat in the episode was not really a THREAT per say, it showed that every one needs someone, even the bad ones.   It was nice to see Bill not listen to the Doctor and touch the threat ( This blog will not give away spoilers) Should Bill not recall what a Dalek is, they did steal the Earth, have the Time Lords been up to no good, they have form here!! It was nice to see that the Doctor has learned, he was about to wipe the memory of Bill but did not, one would like to think he recalled Donna and losing Clara and his memories.  A great start, another 12 weeks to go.   

North Korea on US Military Threat - Korean Crisis

Daily Mail: Reports " ‘We will pulverize the headquarters of evil and ruthlessly ravage US troops’: North Korea makes menacing boast it will take on Donald Trump with ‘merciless’ strikes on South Korea and US bases as China warns of 'war at any moment'  "

Lets Get Real:

This blog has predicted that the US will not take action this weekend, as stated the President is in Florida without his national security backup and the Vice President is in South Korea.  The North Koreans could test a nuclear device, combined with a ICBM test to see how the US reacts, IF this blog is right there will be no reaction this weekend, the following week could be a different story, POTUS will be back at the White House.   China must TELL North Korea not to push its luck, this is not Obama, this is Trump, and he likes getting praise for bombing things, so North Korea has to be VERY careful, let us hope no one miss reads the tea leaves. 

Prediction - No Strike on North Korea THIS Weekend - North Korea Crisis

I hope I do not regret this prediction: 

CNN - Politics: Reports " President Donald Trump arrived for another weekend at his languid Florida resort on Thursday, this time without the usual retinue of top aides who have accompanied him in the past, even as global tensions flare. "

Lets Get Real:

THERE will not be US strike this weekend, based on the above report a US President would not leave Washington D.C at a strike time that could lead to a full scale War in Asia, a US strike would lead to a strikes by North Korea on the South, while also targeting Japan.   Another factor is that the US VP is in Country, to visit the US troops who are there to protect South Korea.  Thus we should be able to have a quiet Easter Weekend.  Of course should North Korea test a nuclear device or try an ICBM then the US could react after the weekend.

China and North Korea - North Korean Crisis

Fox News: Reports " China’s role in this showdown is crucial. It is now North Korea’s only patron, keeping its economy barely afloat and protecting it from United Nations sanctions and condemnations "

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Thus WHAT will China do, it does not want a united Korea under the US influence, on the other hand does it want to bail out North Korea in till the end of the time, its buying US bonds, and we are talking of trillions in debt, and it must now fear that it could  have a mass refugees crisis on its hands.   The question that China must ASK, is a united peaceful Korea, a power house for business not a good outcome.   The North removed as a poor brother and united with the South could make Korea and China more richer.   One is sure that China has thought about this, they think in Centuries not just next Friday.   Thus one can only hope that Beijing is thinking forward not backwards. 

The North Korean Crisis - North Korea

BBC News: Reports " China fears North Korea-US conflict 'at any moment' "

Lets Get Real:

Is China really worried, one still doubts that the US would strike first, that was the report on NBC News last night, but reports from Fox News states that there is no plan for a First US Strike should North Korea do another nuclear test.   The question is who is bluffing, the Trump Administration has shown a firm hand over the past few days, it has struck Syria as a warning to the Assad Regime over the use of WMD, and has bombed Daesh in Afghanistan with the Mother Of All Bombs, so would it strike North Korea, lets recall the South Korean Capital is close to North Korean border, the North Koreans have a million man Army, does the US want to fight a land war in Asia, while it is fighting Daesh in Syria and Afghanistan.   One suggests that the leaders in ALL Countries read the excellent Guns of August about the lead up to WW1.  Out of ten this blog thinks there is a 2/10 chance of War.