General says he would reject 'illegal' nuclear strike orders from Trump and find a legal option

A first strike nuclear attack in just a Pandora’s Box waiting to be opened. Against North Korea- what can they do? Maybe more than we think, maybe less- but the use if nuclear weapons opens up all other countries who have or could develop them a green light to use them if they choose.

It would seem the Russians have nothing to worry about under this President, but an exchange with them would be a planet ending event or very close.

The real problem is trying to solve a problem in NK with nukes causes a problem in Iran, causes a problem in Israel in much more volatile situations.

The Chinese also have the ability to hit the US with some real damage, if they back up NK like they did in the 50’s it’s not good news. Pakistan also has nuclear weapons and a questionable alliance with the US, it seems they were harboring Bin Laden for many years and likely helped NK develop the weapons they have.

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