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I think most of you have unrealistic expectations. GePap has it right; this agreement is a good thing and, frankly, about the best America could hope to get.
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Kidnapping South Korean actresses because Kim liked their performance in a movie isn't even a little weird? By all reports the guy is at least very excentric and he's likely at least a bit batty just like Saddam was though that doesn't mean he can't be a very effective dictator.Originally posted by Urban Ranger
Dear Leader is not a nutjob. He maybe egotistical or even megalomanical, but he is far from crazy.
You are in trouble if you think he's batty.Try http://wordforge.net/index.php for discussion and debate.Comment
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It probably enhances his effectiveness. Kim won't play it by the rules, and diplomats and statesmen from 'conventional' countries are at loss how to deal with it.DISCLAIMER: the author of the above written texts does not warrant or assume any legal liability or responsibility for any offence and insult; disrespect, arrogance and related forms of demeaning behaviour; discrimination based on race, gender, age, income class, body mass, living area, political voting-record, football fan-ship and musical preference; insensitivity towards material, emotional or spiritual distress; and attempted emotional or financial black-mailing, skirt-chasing or death-threats perceived by the reader of the said written texts.Comment
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1. "Energy assistance"Originally posted by Tingkai
Yeah, that's what I'm thinking, particularly because of the question of what did N. Korea get out of the deal?
2. The US selling (?) them light water reactors(\__/) 07/07/1937 - Never forget
(='.'=) "Claims demand evidence; extraordinary claims demand extraordinary evidence." -- Carl Sagan
(")_(") "Starting the fire from within."Comment
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Well now North Korea says it won't rejoin the NPT or allow UN inspections UNTIL the US builds it a light-water reactor.
Golfing since 67Comment
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Well, at least they're up-front about it instead of skulking around behind diplomatic agreements for eight years before getting caught with their pants down.
Gatekeeper"I may not agree with what you have to say, but I'll die defending your right to say it." — Voltaire
"Wheresoever you go, go with all your heart." — ConfuciusComment
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Subsidising the axis of evil?In exchange, the United States, China, Japan, Russia and South Korea have "stated their willingness" to provide energy assistance to North Korea, as well as promote economic cooperation.Comment
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Not really, everyone is going to talk nicely but basically he's doomed. Its only a matter of time.Originally posted by Colon
It probably enhances his effectiveness. Kim won't play it by the rules, and diplomats and statesmen from 'conventional' countries are at loss how to deal with it.
And all the indications are he is unhinged - if you were worshipped like a God since childhood you would be too.Any views I may express here are personal and certainly do not in any way reflect the views of my employer. Tis the rising of the moon..
Look, I just don't anymore, okay?Comment
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He'd been doomed far earlier if he'd been rational. His unpredictability is his main weapon.Originally posted by Alexander's Horse
Not really, everyone is going to talk nicely but basically he's doomed. Its only a matter of time.
And all the indications are he is unhinged - if you were worshipped like a God since childhood you would be too.DISCLAIMER: the author of the above written texts does not warrant or assume any legal liability or responsibility for any offence and insult; disrespect, arrogance and related forms of demeaning behaviour; discrimination based on race, gender, age, income class, body mass, living area, political voting-record, football fan-ship and musical preference; insensitivity towards material, emotional or spiritual distress; and attempted emotional or financial black-mailing, skirt-chasing or death-threats perceived by the reader of the said written texts.Comment
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even the jungle wanted him deadAny views I may express here are personal and certainly do not in any way reflect the views of my employer. Tis the rising of the moon..
Look, I just don't anymore, okay?Comment
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I bet they don't even have nukesSpace is big. You just won't believe how vastly, hugely, mind- bogglingly big it is. I mean, you may think it's a long way down the road to the chemist's, but that's just peanuts to space.
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there is no evidence they have themAny views I may express here are personal and certainly do not in any way reflect the views of my employer. Tis the rising of the moon..
Look, I just don't anymore, okay?Comment
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