HawaiiMongoose>  You have a point here, but, why "telegraph" your intentions to KJU????  Wouldn't it be better to just say, "If the DPRK takes any action that would be considered an act of aggression against the US, its allies and territories, the US will retaliate in such a manner that will render the DPRK in a state of non-existence."  Pretty simple and to the point, so that there will be no misunderstanding at all.  Telling him what and how we will retaliate is not a good practice.  Let him always think of the "worst case scenario."