Military action is not a policy of last resort.

Economic sanctions to disrupt internal production, and distribution, are of value. 

I have the greatest regrets of my life, right now, that my thinking is in-line with what may precipitate out of the white house. 

Contrary to what Mr. Bolton alludes to, Americans aren't offering any carrots.

Dear Mr. President: 

"If you want to catch a rabbit, hide behind a tree, and make a sound like a carrot." 

That should keep POTUS plenty busy, while the Chief of Staff, and our policy makers get on board with real-world solutions. And we need them, NOW.

North Korea has nuclear capabilities, with launch vehicles having already established trajectory precision. The beginning and end of a great policy is to review the EU platform.

Or if you prefer the vernacular of our common American experience, quote me:

North Korea is a clear and present danger to the United States of America, her allies, and to all rational minded leaders of the free world.