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Korea
Kimmie snubs Hu again
2003-08-30
North Korea angrily dismissed the possibility of further negotiations over its nuclear program on Saturday, one day after the end of landmark six-nation talks where the isolated regime indicated it might be willing to retire in Europe reach a compromise.
Kimmie didn’t want to be mistaken for being willing to negotiate.
"This round of talks was nothing more than empty talks," an unidentified North Korean delegation spokesman told reporters at the airport, spraying spittle reading from a statement as the envoys were leaving Beijing. "We no longer have time interest, or expectations either, for this kind of talks," he said. "We are left with no grass option." Less than two hours earlier, Assistant Secretary of State James Kelly, who represented the United States in the talks, said all parties had gotten off to "a productive start."
Anyone want to place bets on an ABM test in Japan in 10 days?
Posted by:Dishman

#9  The Norks would do well to remember that Japan doesn't use just SplodeyDopes - they know how to use SplodeyPlanes and SplodeyBoats.
Posted by: Shipman   2003-8-30 9:03:23 PM  

#8  Until the new system's in place, they'll use the Aegis system tied into long-range radar
Posted by: Frank G   2003-8-30 12:22:26 PM  

#7  I had in mind a test against a true hostile missile, aimed at the Pacific east of Japan. The real question is, can we get one of the prototypes in placed and prepped in time?
Posted by: Dishman   2003-8-30 11:06:47 AM  

#6  Did someone say ABM tests in Japan?

"In Tokyo, Japan's Defense Agency unveiled plans to seek $1.2 billion for U.S.-designed systems to defend against ballistic missiles. The request is part of a major defense initiative spawned by concern over North Korea's long-range missiles.

The agency's annual budget proposal calls for buying two U.S.-developed weapons systems -- one sea-based and one land-based -- to provide a double shield against missiles with a range of up to 600 miles. Delivery could start as early as 2006.

Japan has been conducting joint research with the United States on missile defense since 1999 -- a year after the test-launch of a three-stage North Korean Taepodong missile that flew over Japanese airspace. The incident showed that virtually all of Japan could be targeted by North Korean missiles."

Posted by: Frank G   2003-8-30 10:43:51 AM  

#5  Spoiled 'em with pushovers, huh? Well, I think they're shit out of luck for at least 5 more years, Grid willing.
Posted by: .com   2003-8-30 10:42:28 AM  

#4  It was Madeline, Warren Christopher (the Stiffus Maximus), Jimmy Carter and Slick Willy who got us into this mess in the first place. That's who they want!
Posted by: Douglas De Bono   2003-8-30 10:30:37 AM  

#3  Assistant Secretary of State Well now we know why they were so pissed. They wanted Colin Powell.
Posted by: Raphael  2003-8-30 8:28:53 AM

Yeah but Madeline Halfbright was a much better dancer!
Posted by: JDB   2003-8-30 9:12:05 AM  

#2  Whether you take a soft or hard approach to Pyongyang you know it's all going to end in tears.
Posted by: Hiryu   2003-8-30 8:58:37 AM  

#1  Assistant Secretary of State

Well now we know why they were so pissed. They wanted Colin Powell.
Posted by: Raphael   2003-8-30 8:28:53 AM  

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