10-23-2006, 01:47 PM
Quote:I might return this one to you. Juts because you are from a country that can and will invade other countries does not mean everybody wants to do this.No. Think about extortion. "If you don't supply me with free fuel oil and free food, I'll develop an arsenal of WMD." "If you don't capitulate to my demands I will send 1 million refugees into South Korea and destabilize their economy." "If you don't withdraw all your forces from South Korea I will ..."
Selling (which will become known) or using it hinself will be the end of north korea, and for sure for Kim, the only thing I can think of is some kind of suicide last act of him....but I'm sure they wil prevent him from doing that. As a threat, yes of course, and he is right to do so.
Quote: Although I am against Nukes and against a new weapons race, it was the most logical thing he could do to protect his country. In the last 5 years the US has shown to have absolutely no problem with invading a country. NK was next.....What is it with you and despots? The only thing Kim is protecting is his daddy's legacy and his supply of cognac, caviar, and playboy lifestyle while the majority of North Koreans huddle shivering in famine and squalor. You might not like the US military, but from what I can tell it's what's keeping 50 million South Koreans free of Kim Jong Il's tyranny.
GDP/Capita --
United States - $41,800
Netherlands - $30,500
South Korea - $20,400
Cuba -- $3,500
North Korea - $1,700
What is it that you think Castro and Kim Jong Il are doing that is so wonderful for their people?