What is Kim Jong-II of North Korea up to? Why all the missile tests? Why the nuclear talk?
Does he want to test the new American president? Does he want to give the world the impression he's crazy? ( an impression that is succeeding). Does he want the world to fear him and see him as a world leader of importance?
Or have some of his advisers convinced him that a show of force and belligerence will bring out the powerful world nations looking to calm him down. Countries that will offer food, clothing, technology - the necessities of life that his people so desperately need - if he will back off the war rhetoric.
Let's face it. The missile tests have not been a sweeping success in any one's mind. However, if the nuclear power plant is as shaky as the missiles, then we all could be in for a lot of trouble.
China and Russia sent delegations to placate Kim, and for all the tough talk I'm sure the Obama administration will send aide, as long as the USA keeps face. (After all, we did enough butt kissing when Clinton and Gethner were in China last month.)
I think that there are members of Kim's inner circle who are gaining influence and are going to attempt to strengthen their country, by strengthening their people. People who are not hungry are receptive to change and new ideas. With the right leadership, North Korea can end up being a rival to South Korea and China in the manufacturing of inexpensive (cheap) items.
North Korea needs to be watched carefully over the next several months. Change there could happen much quieter than it appears to be happening in Iran, but it just could happen.
Let's hope that finally, some sensible minds are moving into positions of authority in North Korea.
Its Common Sense!
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Wednesday, June 17, 2009
Sunday, April 5, 2009
North Korea in space
North Korea says it put a satellite into space today, broadcasting tunes from their loonytoon leader as well as taking measurements of the earth's surface.
The USA and Japan state that the satellite, if there actually was one, never made it to space, but along with the other stages of the missile, fell into the Pacific Ocean.
Needless to say people are upset, especially since North Korea has nuclear capabilities, and Mexico, which is the acting lead for the UN Security Council is calling an emergency meeting this afternoon.
Will there be sanctions? (Do they work?) Will China veto any attempt at sanctions? (Its hard to know what the Chinese are thinking or plotting.)
As President Obama continues his first international tour more pressure is putting foreign policy to the forefront and pushing domestic policy to the back. Unfortunately, our government needs to get the domestic issues resolved before it can devoted the time it needs to foreign issues.
We have already seen applause from the Europeans for the new war on terror plan, just not a lot of financial or physical support. Which puts the burden on the back's of the American tax payer, who frankly do not have too much back to offer.
While the Administration needs to keep a wary eye on international fronts, it needs to concentrate on the home front. Let's get America strong and secure internally, then we can go out and take on the world.
Its Common Sense!
The USA and Japan state that the satellite, if there actually was one, never made it to space, but along with the other stages of the missile, fell into the Pacific Ocean.
Needless to say people are upset, especially since North Korea has nuclear capabilities, and Mexico, which is the acting lead for the UN Security Council is calling an emergency meeting this afternoon.
Will there be sanctions? (Do they work?) Will China veto any attempt at sanctions? (Its hard to know what the Chinese are thinking or plotting.)
As President Obama continues his first international tour more pressure is putting foreign policy to the forefront and pushing domestic policy to the back. Unfortunately, our government needs to get the domestic issues resolved before it can devoted the time it needs to foreign issues.
We have already seen applause from the Europeans for the new war on terror plan, just not a lot of financial or physical support. Which puts the burden on the back's of the American tax payer, who frankly do not have too much back to offer.
While the Administration needs to keep a wary eye on international fronts, it needs to concentrate on the home front. Let's get America strong and secure internally, then we can go out and take on the world.
Its Common Sense!
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