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Who’s the worst threat, Trump or Pyongyang?

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The headlines in other countries’ papers indicate “Pyongyang plans to launch missile Salvo towards U.S. territory of Guam.”

Our General Mattes says, “U.S. wants diplomatic solution for North Korea.” Did anyone tell Mr. Trump?

This president’s self-conceit, this high opinion of himself, is really troubling me.

I read that both Washington and Seoul were preparing a major military drill. Now I know the two leaders of these opposing countries are very much alike, so someone has to calm them down.

Why can’t we congratulate a country for its advancement instead of insulting them and getting into an angry mess? Why not invite ourselves to their parades and them to ours?

Evidently none of these leaders remembered that we have UFOs to contend with. We all need one another to help with that threat.

Emmalou H. Kirchmeier

Bradenton

This story was originally published August 17, 2017 at 9:23 AM with the headline "Who’s the worst threat, Trump or Pyongyang?."

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