[POLL] Trump’s ‘Nuclear Button’ Tweet: Genius or Deadly?
President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un got into a “size matters” debate earlier this month.
Of course, they were talking about their nuclear arsenals. Trump tweeted that he has a “much bigger & more powerful” nuclear button than his nemesis has.
Now, not everything Mr. Trump tweets is taken seriously. Even his biggest supporters acknowledge the president sometimes tweets rather hastily.
But Americans took this particular tweet seriously. How do I know? Very simple.
Sales of Potassium Iodide – which protects people’s thyroids from absorbing radioactive iodine from a nuclear explosion – went through the roof the following week.
We’ll look at that more closely in a moment. Right now, let’s see how the normally liberal Washington Post viewed the president’s tweet.
‘A Stroke of Stable Genius’
To my surprise, the Post called it “a stroke of stable genius.”
In fact, the newspaper compared Trump’s remark to a statement from 40th U.S. President Ronald Reagan in 1981. That was his first year in the Oval Office.
Reagan said the U.S. and Soviet Union could survive an exchange of tactical nuclear weapons.
Reagan’s director of East European and Soviet affairs on the National Security Council added that nuclear war was a 40 percent probability at the time.
Moscow Got the Message
The firm-handed statements from Reagan and his administration were heard loud and clear in Moscow.
Unlike some previous presidents, Reagan would not allow the U.S. to be pushed around by Soviet Union leaders. Or by any other country.
In fact, the Russians expressed concern that Reagan might be getting ready for a nuclear first strike. The president was even ordering drills to prepare for it.
The Post wrote recently that, “The belief of Soviet leaders that Reagan might just be crazy enough to push the nuclear button constrained Soviet behavior and helped make possible a peaceful end to the Cold War.”
A Page From Reagan’s Book?
With his tweet, was Trump taking a page from Reagan’s book to deter North Korea and its sabre rattling?
The Washington Post thinks so. The paper wrote recently that, “Now Trump is trying to send a similar message to the North Korean regime.”
The editorial stated that Trump’s message was neither unstable nor stupid.
“To the contrary,” the Post wrote, “it was part of an intentional campaign designed to get North Korea to understand that Trump, unlike his predecessors, is willing to use force to stop Pyongyang from threatening America cities.”
Tough Talk From North Korea
How will North Korea react to Trump’s tweet? Only Kim Jong-Un’s future behavior will fully answer that question.
In the meantime, the North Korean state media referred to it as “a spasm of a lunatic.”
Among other comments coming out of North Korea recently are:
“We need to mass-produce nuclear warheads and ballistic missiles and accelerate their deployment.”
“The entire U.S. mainland is within our firing range. If the U.S. dares to invade our sacred territory even an inch, it will not escape our severe punishment in any part of the globe.”
“Unless the hostile policy and the nuclear threat of the U.S. is thoroughly eradicated, we will never put our nuclear weapons and ballistic rockets on the negotiation table under any circumstance.” Trump’s Tweet Sparks KI Sales
Getting back to those Potassium Iodide sales…
One dealer of Potassium Iodide (also known as KI) says he sells about 8,400 doses per week. But the week following Trump’s tweet, he says he shipped about 140,000 doses.
Another KI dealer said he saw a “bump in sales,” while others declined to comment.
As mentioned earlier, Potassium Iodide protects people’s thyroids from absorbing radioactive iodine. That’s what can spread following a nuclear explosion.
In fact, Potassium Iodide tablets block 90 to 95% of all health problems related to radiation. Including thyroid cancer – the main side effect of the Chernobyl disaster.
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What do YOU think about Trump’s “bigger button” tweet? We want to know! Do you think it was just what North Korea needed to hear to get Kim Jong-Un to back down? Or was it a reckless statement that could end up causing more harm than good? Leave a comment below and let us know your thoughts.
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President Trump is a diplomatic and political genius. You don’t become a multi-billionaire and president of the United States (defeating 16 other republican primary candidates in the process) by being stupid. He spoke with “Rocket Man” utilizing words and terms he could readily understand; and he clearly got the message that President Trump meant business. He is, after all. a businessman.
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I think the fat leader of North Korea “ROCKET MAN” is up to no good. Including the Olympics. Trump is right to rattle this idiots cage. If he doesn’t stop his nuclear testing and rocket tests, he is a threat worldwide! Thus the useless united nations has to actually work and achieve something for once. I support Trump fully. I would react almost the same way! Maybe I should run for President!
Trump is a slack-jawed, in-bred, knuckle-dragging, momosyllabic drooling missed abortion. I am a 32 year veteran of the US Army and as a retired Command Sergeant Major if he ever issued me an order I would respondd, ‘With little crespect for your position Mr. President GO FUCK YOURSELF.’ The draft dodging prick.
I love this man. I’ve waited my whole voting life for someone like him.
Trump’s tweet sent the correct message to “Rocketman” Un….the U.S. is not going to be ‘pushed around’.
I agree with the President in what he said. We now have a President that will not back down and will stand up for what he believes. He has some backbone which the past few did not. I also think that what President Reagan said was what was needed to be said then. We in the USA have a President in power for such a time as this. Amen.
Its all propaganda! Most are have their head in the sand. Shadow government B.S.will cost lives,and thats what they want. I’m ready to meet my maker ARE YOU?
I wholeheartedly concur, MaryAnne. I try to prepare for those who have not found His love yet. We would not be facing the tribulatiosn that are coming if religion had not become so corporate. Again, man has succeeded in bringing the Sanhedrin into Christianity….
I thought this was a poll…
You got the button on your desk? Pfft, I got the button on my phone.
To me its simple, in a very dangerous world the US has to man up, I just hope its not to late. Our military gals and guys face that every day and now the rest of us better do that or we will be a 200 year foot note in history.
what are you talking about ,ok I am gone
Sounds like a good thing to have enough for four members of the household
Thank you
I think TRUMP is a lot smarter than what he let’s on. What he tweeted is just what needed to be done, N Korea does not want to screw with the U S because they would loose big time.
President Trump tweet was perfect. Kim got the message. All the diplomatic crap that most think President Trump should have used would have been a waste of time. When you talk to a kid, use a language they understand.
I support President Trump. Someone has to step up and do something about a serious threat to our country. He is doing his best and quite frankly, it is not an easy place to be. I say, “God Bless Him.”
We all know that there are many treats to our country and North Korea is not the only one.
I think it was another in the string of unhelpful things he has tweeted in the last year.
Trump is brilliant! He is a God send … so thankful, praying for him and blessing him!
I think it was the right thing to do
This is the most idiotic President in my life time…I’m 80 years old. Now with a Repub. congress and White House he can’t get real work done. He blamed Obama for the last shut down, he’s to blame for this one. Trumpty is absolutely delusional and an egoist.
I think President Trump’s tweet regarding the size of his nuclear button was an important statement that he will not back down in the face of NK threats. We’ve gone the negotiations route over and over to no avail. Let’s try threats and counter threats.
I stand 100% behind President Trump. He is doing a better job than I thought he would. I am completely satisfied with his leadership.
I think it’s awesome what Donald Trump is doing as President….
When I first heard of the tweet, I thought WTF, what is he thinking? However, after reading what you wrote, I am rethinking my reaction. Since North and South Korea are talking, I think you have a good point.
IT’S A MENTAL GAME TO GET KIM TO DO THE RIGHT THING AND SHUT DOWN HIS NUCLEAR PROGRAM!!!!
WHAT’S WAITING MODERATION’S
You have to take a very strong position when it comes to the defense of our nation. I think president Trump has made it crystal clear to rocket boy that if they press the issue of war we will destroy them.
As a veteran and paramedic I stand behind President Trump’s comments! Tired of our politicians apologizing to former enemies(ie, Japan) for past actions not of our doing! Put our foot down NOW or we will never have any SELF RESPECT! God bless 🇺🇸
They are both horses’ asses.
I thought it was funny–and genius.
Stable Genius at it’s finest. While I don’t think a nuclear first strike is necessary, POTUS should not allow the USA to be bullied either. A conventional weapons destruction of ICBMs is reasonable if it becomes necessary. Nobody wins at “Mutually assured destruction. Miss Waters statement of “I’m afraid Trump is going to get us into a war if we get nuked” is absurd. POTUS not responding with the full force of the US military would be cowardice and technically treason.
I think Trump handled it very well. The fat boy in N. Korea is like a spoiled child. This is a two edge sword. His little tantrums could grow to big ones, but he may just be looking to see how far he can go.
No way would Trump press the bottom first. He talks tough. Rocket man has caved already. He wants to talk to SK. That never would’ve happened before. Thank God we have a true American in the WH. These last 8 yrs. were a joke. The absolute worst president, if u can call him that, to ever occupy the WH.
There is nothing wrong with his with he.
Sometimes it does seem that he puts his mouth in gear before he engages his brain…however, I can’t think of one other person I would rather have as my President than President Donald Trump, and 8 years wont be long enough. D.W.
Pork Chop Hill. It was masterful and sorely needed. Weakness is one thing the United States cannot show. Truman had the intestinal fortitude to drop two A bombs.
‘A STROKE OF STABLE GENIUS’
In boxing, cage fighting (MMA), football (any sporting event), any bussnrss deal, any military event between countries The one who shows weaknesses is going to get there butts kicked. What do you think would happen if Trump responded in a weak way to North Korea if he said please don’t hurt us we don’t want any trouble. He would have not only North Korea, but Russia, China and any other country who thought they could whip our ass would be all over us. If we back down from N. Korea we will be challenged by ever Tarrant country in the world . Trump responded the correct way.
Crude and effective
It’s about time we have a president that will stand up for America and be strong, courageous, and not afraid to speak his mind for the silent majority that voted for him! Love our POTUS!
I think it was reckless. I think Trump tweeted out of his typical narcissism, his personal need to be seen as the best & strongest, rather than from strategy. Still I hope for all our sakes that it won’t get us into war.
I think it’s smart if you are dealing w/sane man
He is not sane
There are other ways
Don’t antagonize a crazy person
I totally approve of not backing down to North Korea or any other country. We should strengthen our military ability to meet such threats. My vote is live free , no other option for me.
I love the tweet and love this president he’s not perfect like most of Americans that’s what I love about him plus he has no filter neither Do I so piss off all u liberal pussy cats lol!!!
Pres. Trump truly loves this country unlike Clinton or Obama who frankly both should be put behind bars and throw away the key!! Also he’s tough not a ass kisser like obama was what a fing embarrassing leader he was I’m once again I am proud to be an American I love this country and it’s leader PERIOD.
Thank god we now have a real man for President. Trump is smarter and wiser than everyone in DC. Trump is just dealing with the seeds sowed by Pediphile Bill Clinton.
I support the President and agree with him this time
I support the President and agree with 85 percent of what he says
Even the idiot in No Ko must realize that a missile fired at the U.S. would result in an immediate end to his, their existence. Fifty years from now a Hazmat Team with a broom and dustpan would do the clean-up. Talk about regime change!
Yes! Peace through strength and preparadness! Go Trump!
Yes, Trumps tweet was effective because as crazy as it seems that the North Korean leader is crazy, he is sane enough in not wanting to dye.
If he did launch an attack, he wouldn’t live long enough to see any results on his part.
I have it on good authority that this will not happen.We should ignore this news and be concerned what is happening here in our own towns,cities states,and country.There is plenty to be concerned about.
I agree with president Trump.
I think President Trump was right on to send the tweet to the puffed up dictator of North Korea.
I think we should stand our ground and quit cowarding down like the libs. Want and protect America and Israeli.
I think it’s time we stop cowarding down to everyone. I think we should stand our ground and protect America and Israeli.
i agree with Presidents Trump approach toward North Korea. They are nothing but bullies! They know he means business when he told them that if they shot one warhead missile toward us that He, President Trump, would destroy them from the face of the earth
do not stir up a hornet nest but be prepared. just in case some does stir with it
Trumps tweet was reckless and unprofessional. He acts more like an adolescent than a leader. He clearly cares more about himself than other people, including his family, his staff and the people of this country. Very poor judgement from a sick mind.