Rex Tillerson is the worst diplomat I've ever seen.
North Korea launched yet another intermediate range ballistic missile. The United States has spoken enough about North Korea. We have no further comment.
That's it?
Look, I'm just a 29 year old liberal Software Engineer from Minnesota, with some social anxiety and no executive experience.
But fuck it, make me Secretary of State. I'll put in more effort than this.
Here, let me give it a shot:
"The US strongly condemns these acts of aggression by the North Koreans. As Secretary of State, I will continue to pursue diplomatic solutions to all international conflicts between North Korea and the United States or its allies on behalf of the American people. Our pursuit of peace will not be denied."
It's not just about telling off North Korea. It's about publicly demonstrating to our allies that we remain committed to them.
The US didn't just blow off North Korea's actions. It blew off the safety of Japan and South Korea, as well. You have to show a commitment to the defense of your allies and the pursuit of peace, or trust in our allegiances will falter. Even if that demonstration is only in strongly worded statements which reiterate the continuation of our commitments.
