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I am 100% sure the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor. Some say we provoked the attack by freezing their assets in response to invading Indo China. Either way much of the U.S. Pacific fleet was in port on Oahu and Japanese pilots were pretty much on a one way trip. However some landed including in mainland U.S. Pearl Harbor and Hickman Air Force Base have recently merged I believe and is the home of US-INDPOPACOM. At the time I think there was some talks between Japan and Germany but I’m not sure to what extent. For the Germans to attack Pearl Harbor they would’ve had to link up with the Pacific Ocean which, although I think they still had a non aggression pact with Russia, would’ve been impossible because of their petroleum issues, western front commitments, and incapable transport routes. It would have also negated the military aid the U.S. gave Russia in WW2 as any action to aid Germany’s attack would’ve been seen as an act of war, fundamentally changing the geopolitical dynamics.

Berg land? Wait a minute.

It’s Charlie Murphy. You gotta watch Dave Chappell do his impersonation.

Well you said some players are good at tit and Japan attacked Pearl Harbor. Interesting fact, some of the Japanese pilots made it to mainland U.S.

So the point of this thread is to discuss U.S. foreign policy issues in the Indo-Pacific. I thought of doing a separate thread for each foreign region; Indo-Pacific, Africa, Middle East, Europe, and South America. The idea is to keep international issues/discussions in their own threads to make it easier for searching, research, and staying on point. While this is tied to U.S politics the potential is there for heated debate. I humbly ask for no personal attacks but also a layer of thick skin. If this is something you all are interested in please let me know. If not I will delete the discussion. First topic is North Korea. As POTUS readies for the second meeting KJU, new details come out of a possible diplomat exchange between the two countries. Not sure if this is testing the waters for establishing formal diplomatic arrangements. Although I have no doubt to the brutality the Kim family has put on their own people, the end state I would guess is easing of tensions to promote reunification on the peninsula. Would love to hear everyone else’s take on it.

GDT was started early. PA will not be denied! I gave you a beer. I would’ve given you a Snickers because you speak the truth when you are hungry.

Just want to say the bold brought a smile to my face

You guys will like this. The hair!!! ?

Just saw the Bogo interview. Started laughing with the stare down. Clearly he interpreted the question correctly as “you guys suck so why do you think you have more than a snow ball’s chance in hell?” Answer: “I believe in the character of every guy in the room.” No doubt he feels the sting of lying on that one. His confrontation during the answer makes me think he thought of something to stick it to him. What better way than to speak blasphemy in saying every guy has character. Maybe he meant caricature.

Throw some Eichel jerseys on the ice and maybe management will get the idea. Or put some electrical tape over the C on your Eichel jerseys and proudly wear it at home games. Other than not buying tickets the fans have to make statements that get people’s attention.

I said after the Rangers game we should put the abandon all hope quote in the GDT. If anyone still thinks the GDT inspires hope please read above. BTW I agree with the above posters.

When it’s one of many blatant missed calls throughout the league you should. Maybe the game is getting too fast for on ice officials.

Just saw Zuccarello high stick the hell out of Malkin. No call. Seems to me NHL refs are dropping the ball this year.

Any word on criminal charges against those implicated? I would hope so. I’m sure there are a few guys in prison that wouldn’t care if sex offenders were clergy.

Maybe they send a pick and take KO too.

I laughed so hard. Right after this picture was taken Phil and Scandella came in naked to throw hip checks on each other.

Pretty sure Sabrespace is putting a John Wick contract on us if this goes sideways.

Well I’m sold. Make it rain for Skinner and let’s get it on.

I didn’t even think about how we have meaningful games in February. Thanks for getting us started. PA mentioned in the last GDT we should let him do it even if he can’t at the stroke of midnight. I don’t think he’ll mind though. Let’s do this Leeeroooy Jeeeenkiiins!!!

Sabres have quite a few young guys who might follow Jack. If I’m an older guy on the team there is no way. He’s lazy defensively, makes stupid decisions between pass and shoot, and checks out in some instances. At 10mil a year the excuses for his age and time in league should not happen. If the excuses are true then maybe he shouldn’t get 10mil a year. A lot of people look at his stats and say how good they are and what he is on pace for. Some might think Skinner is having a great year because he is on Jack’s wing. I’m starting to think Jack is the beneficiary of a winger who can actually finish and skate. Bogo is who I want as Captain. Dependable but not without his own faults. Willing to drop them when necessary, actually hits, doesn’t mail it in. Has a history of injuries but doesn’t give up. Jack is talented, but he’s a panzy at times.

He’s another one I thought would stay in Buffalo. Although I think I have low expectations. I liked Finley for the two minutes he was here.

Wouldn’t mind a Foligno reunion. I still cannot figure out what happened to Girgensons though. I remember high hopes when he first came in the league. They made a rap video for crying out loud.