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Kimmie's Physical State Poor During December Visit to Musan
2011-01-31
Followup on the report of Kimmie's outing last month. Let's hope death seizes him real soon now.
A source in Musan, North Hamgyeong Province, relates that on a tour of Musan Mine at the beginning of December, those that saw his face report him confiding that "This visit to the Musan mine could be Kim Jong-il's last steps."

Flatly rejecting conjecture that Kim Jong-il's health had taken a turn for the better, the source said "His condition is said to very poor according to the people who witnessed him first hand on the inspection."

The witness said that throughout the visit to the mine his state of health was bad enough that he found it hard to walk freely. He frequently used a stick and was given a helping hand by an aide. His expression was severe and low, there was a green tinge to his countenance, and he looked like someone at death's door.

"The North Koreans who told us this said they couldn't say how long Kim Jong-il would live and that he said he wouldn't be able to visit the mine again," said the source.

The source reported people are predicting that "Hostility to the regime that killed so many North Koreans is driving Kim Jong-il to his own death." News of his physical demise is spreading and people are now talking up the prediction with confidence.

However, despite the rumor being widespread most people are still reacting without hope. "They don't care whether he lives for a long or short time. The big tiger may die but there's always its offspring, so to speak. North Koreans think that North Korea in the hands of the Kim family will always be hell," said the source.
Posted by:Steve White

#2  Yeltsin lasted for years and years after he resigned.

And Osama has lasted for years and years after he died.
Posted by: Glenmore   2011-01-31 08:30  

#1  It's not a question of if, it's a question of how long. Heck, Boris Yeltsin lasted for years and years after he resigned.
Posted by: gromky   2011-01-31 06:31  

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