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Makes those forces seem a lot less "special" if their highly trained SEALs on their super secret mission can get startled by a bunch of fishers probably going about their daily routine.

Truly outstanding planning, reconnaissance, and decision-making in the field. If I ever need some guys in swimwear taken out, I know who to call.

North Korean media likes to depict US soldiers as what can only be summarized as cruel demons. Depictions of US soldiers torturing and killing civilians are especially common[1]. If they were ever warming up to the west, this incident among others should serve as a good reminder to not alter course.

> [..] talks have fallen apart and North Korea has forged ahead with its nuclear weapons and ballistic missile program.

I'd build more nuclear weapons as fast as I could as well if that's who I'm dealing with.

[1] Some examples of North Korean anti-American propaganda for your viewing pleasure: https://rarehistoricalphotos.com/north-korea-anti-american-p...



Those weren't Marines


My bad. I corrected the mistake. Next lunch order from Crayola is on me.




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