re: #299 avanti

I see diplomatic speech “we might” , “if” “errant missile” and the like. He certainly did not say we won’t act if US territory is threatened. I think it would be irresponsible not to have that fall back plan and I’d like to think we do. To be honest, I think we have been too accommodating to the Norks for decades and Gates just continued that.

Here’s the quote:

“No,” Gates answered, adding, “I would say we’re not prepared to do anything about it.”

There’s no diplomatic language in that at all. Spin all you want, this is a disastrous thing for a Defense Secretary to say.