North Korea likely just set off a nuke

[SMS]

I doubt much of anything happens.

This. Nobody did anything of consequence after the first couple tests....why would this one be special?

 

[vvvvvvv]

And it's our problem how?

 

[SeveredOkie]

And it's our problem how?

I agree, let someone else deal with it. According to every report you hear about the subject every nation, sans for china, is condemning the act so i believe someone else take the lead on this one.

 

[338Shooter]

We've set off a ton of nukes. Big whoop.

 

[Shadowrider]

If they were wanting to do something, shooting down those missiles right after launch would have been it. Ballistic missile parts raining on their heads would send a far stronger message than more UN lectures ever will. Oh well, too late now. Just let the UN do the nothing that it always does.

 

[itzkwik]

Perfect time for a premature detonation from a
W-88

 

[SoonerP226]

And it's our problem how?

Aside from our military bases and personnel in the RoK, Okinawa, and other nearby locations? Well, there's the possibility that they have missiles capable of reaching the Left Coast (which, I guess, isn't necessarily a bad thing ), and even if they don't, they can easily reach targets in the RoK and Japan, which could have tremendous effects on the global economy.

And have you thought of the effects on Jeff Bridges? I mean, if they take out Hyundai/Kia, how will he feed his family? I mean, those commercials really tie his career together, man!

 

[Cinaet]

They wouldn't have done it without permission from China.

 

[SoonerP226]

They wouldn't have done it without permission from China.

Publicly, at least, China was telling them not to do it--that's why it was so surprising that they did it anyway. China is too busy rattling sabers at Japan and Taiwan; they don't need the DPRK actually getting the bullets flying again.