The real story is to what extent did the Chinese and Russians participate in helping the North Koreans develop its nuclear weapon and delivery capabilities? In my mind, the problem isn’t resolved until North Korea is disarmed given we can’t trust anything they say or do, and China & Russia punished for its involvement in the matter. I suspect a similar fate for Iran and its leaders.

–Remort

Was there any doubt about it? Kim Jong Il is a crazy little control freak, after all.

http://www.chosun.co.kr/politi.....00421.html

http://times.hankooki.com/lpag.....210160.htm

Okay, I’m willing to admit that visiting shortly after the test may help diffuse the situation…but getting on stage and dancing?
I can already see the caption to these pictures in the North Korean papers, “South Korean High-ranking Government Officials Express Joy after Our Dear Leader’s Test of a Nuclear Device”.

They say Saddam Hussein monitored CNN regularly; given KJI’s prediliction for Hollywood movies, just why wouldn’t he voraciously consume American TV daily? The Americans must be an all-consuming subject of interest for him, just like they were for SH; maybe even now he is clicking through the channels, to search out just what “El Diablo” and his insane cowboys are planning next.

Ah yes, indeed, if only the walls of Jericho would come tumbling down — once again.
“For by wise counsel thou shalt make thy war: and in multitude of counsellers there is safety.” Proverbs 24-6