It is not a matter of if, but when. North Korea has been telling its people that it is still at war with the west for 60 years. It justifies the malnutrition and poverty of the North Korean People to them as the price of resisting the evil west which wants to enslave North Korea.
If you haven't done any research about North Korea, you really can't grasp how bad the regime really is: There is, likely, nothing in your experience to even get you close to understanding how evil what they have done to their people is.
The end-game can only play out one way. Though, I have to wonder what the soldiers of North Korea will make of the common place extreme wealth and unbelievable luxury they will find upon invading across the DMZ. There may be enough cognitive dissonance to cause widespread mutiny.
I agree with Kyle's observations, but disagree with his conclusions. Yes, the North Korean authorities have been strutting with belligerent regularity for 60 years. And, undoubtedly, the North Korean army upon crossing the DMZ would likely surrender and beg for citizenship having escaped the poverty and deprivation of their homeland. North Korea's demonstrations of aggression are more self-serving than intended to modify the world's view. North Korea is one of the few remaining landmarks of the Cold War- testimonials to nuclear stalemate. It would seem that in the post-Mao/USSR arena there are practical opportunities for delivering these nations from their containment. ...As opposed to military intervention. It doesn't make any sense to indefinitely quarantine North Korea, affording no option other than aggressive behavior. In the case of North Korea, all of the principle players would appear capable of negotiating.
I think the 800 lb gorilla in the room is what will China do? If they don't back North Korea, North Korea will get stomped. A few years ago, it was pretty certain that China would back them, today I don't think that's such a sure thing.
Kyle; a guy I served with in Iceland had been a negotiator at the DMZ in Korea back in the 70's. He had some very interesting stories at the E-club after a few.
North Korean is eventually going to have to go forth with their threats or stand down. I do not believe China will be happy with N.K. setting off a nuclear war in their backyard. So, Chinese's support of N.K. will be unlikely. The U.S. would not have the need to nuke N.K. in retaliation but, instead launch a series of MOAB attacks throughout N.K. Same effect without the radioactive fallout.
I also believe if, the North Korean people get the truth and see how the other side of the DMZ lives they will change sides.
It is not a matter of if, but
It is not a matter of if, but when. North Korea has been telling its people that it is still at war with the west for 60 years. It justifies the malnutrition and poverty of the North Korean People to them as the price of resisting the evil west which wants to enslave North Korea.
If you haven't done any research about North Korea, you really can't grasp how bad the regime really is: There is, likely, nothing in your experience to even get you close to understanding how evil what they have done to their people is.
The end-game can only play out one way. Though, I have to wonder what the soldiers of North Korea will make of the common place extreme wealth and unbelievable luxury they will find upon invading across the DMZ. There may be enough cognitive dissonance to cause widespread mutiny.
I agree with Kyle's
I agree with Kyle's observations, but disagree with his conclusions. Yes, the North Korean authorities have been strutting with belligerent regularity for 60 years. And, undoubtedly, the North Korean army upon crossing the DMZ would likely surrender and beg for citizenship having escaped the poverty and deprivation of their homeland. North Korea's demonstrations of aggression are more self-serving than intended to modify the world's view. North Korea is one of the few remaining landmarks of the Cold War- testimonials to nuclear stalemate. It would seem that in the post-Mao/USSR arena there are practical opportunities for delivering these nations from their containment. ...As opposed to military intervention. It doesn't make any sense to indefinitely quarantine North Korea, affording no option other than aggressive behavior. In the case of North Korea, all of the principle players would appear capable of negotiating.
I think the 800 lb gorilla in
I think the 800 lb gorilla in the room is what will China do? If they don't back North Korea, North Korea will get stomped. A few years ago, it was pretty certain that China would back them, today I don't think that's such a sure thing.
Kyle; a guy I served with in Iceland had been a negotiator at the DMZ in Korea back in the 70's. He had some very interesting stories at the E-club after a few.
Here's reason for the western
Here's reason for the western world to lean on North Korea: http://www.themontrealreview.com/2009/Rare-Earth-Metals-North-Korea-New…
North Korean is eventually
North Korean is eventually going to have to go forth with their threats or stand down. I do not believe China will be happy with N.K. setting off a nuclear war in their backyard. So, Chinese's support of N.K. will be unlikely. The U.S. would not have the need to nuke N.K. in retaliation but, instead launch a series of MOAB attacks throughout N.K. Same effect without the radioactive fallout.
I also believe if, the North Korean people get the truth and see how the other side of the DMZ lives they will change sides.