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“Let the games begin”  was the rallying cry made four days ago by top U.S. and South Korean military commanders, as the two nations engaged in high publicized, joint military exercises along Korea’s east coast.  Although the  exercises were touted as routine military drills, the message sent to North Korea was clear and unambiguous; the United States is ready, willing and able to counter any acts of aggression initiated by Pyongyang.   An equally clear message was delivered to South Korea concerning the United States government’s resolve to support …