US marines arriving in Australia ready 'for anything' in wake of North Korean threat

[Warrigal]

The next six months will see US troops train with their Australian counterparts and other nations, including Japan and China. This has been going on every year since 2011 under an arrangement brokered by Julia Gillard and Barack Obama.

More details here: http://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-04-...hing-as-latest-rotation-arrives-in-nt/8450218

 

[aeron]

And all without UN Security Council approval. There's increasing resentment about UN military bases in Western Europe and especially the UK.

 

[Warrigal]

UN Security Council Approval for joint training exercises? I don't think so.

Our defence force engages in joint training for the Indonesians, Japanese and Americans and possibly several others that I haven't taken note of. Australia has oceans, jungles and deserts and our defence systems are highly integrated with respect of equipment and manoeuvres. Joint training makes sense.

 

[Victor Meldrew]

This North Korea business is getting to be downright frightening.

 

[Furryanimal]

This North Korea business is getting to be downright frightening.

It is. I am really worried Trump will wade in there sparking WW3.Then we are all in trouble.

 

[Robusta]

It is. I am really worried Trump will wade in there sparking WW3.Then we are all in trouble.

Better start answering those Polls in a more positive manner. God knows who he will bomb if he thinks he needs to kick start his ratings!

 

[Ruthanne]

UN Security Council Approval for joint training exercises? I don't think so.

Our defence force engages in joint training for the Indonesians, Japanese and Americans and possibly several others that I haven't taken note of. Australia has oceans, jungles and deserts and our defence systems are highly integrated with respect of equipment and manoeuvres. Joint training makes sense.

I agree, I don't see the need for any approval with training exercises! These are defencive training and yes, that does make a lot of sense to me, too.

 

[Butterfly]

It is. I am really worried Trump will wade in there sparking WW3.Then we are all in trouble.

I agree, it is quite frightening. It is also worrying that that crazy little guy in North Korea will start the war himself. Two egomaniacs in a stare-down isn't good.

 

[Susie]

I agree, it is quite frightening. It is also worrying that that crazy little guy in North Korea will start the war himself. Two egomaniacs in a stare-down isn't good.

Why would a tiny little country like N. Korea want to start a war?
Wouldn't it be bombed to smithereens at the slightest attempt?
Seems idiotic and stupid!

 

[jujube]

Why would a tiny little country like N. Korea want to start a war?
Wouldn't it be bombed to smithereens at the slightest attempt?
Seems idiotic and stupid!

Because The Beloved, Glorious, Superior, Dear, Respected, Wise, Brilliant, Unique, Great, Peerless, and/or Amazing Leader (and I quote from official bulletins + there are many many more official titles) is a stark-raving-mad egomaniac who would bite off his own nose to spite his face. But, to shorten it, we can just call him the Crazy Fat Guy.