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2002-12-29 Axis of Evil

Roh maybe A.O.K. given enough Time and Knowledge

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Posted by Richard 2002-12-29 09:53 am|| || Front Page|| [11134 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 Like other politicians we could name, President-Elect Roh seems to wish to have his cake and eat it too. "Gee, guys, you didn't take me seriously did you? It was only local election stuff, local politics but you know how we love you!"

And we didn't even get kissed.

That the South Koreans chose to elect a politician who wishes them to face South then bend over and spread their cheeks is their right and their problem, not ours; we should remove our troops lest we inhibit their love life. The bitter pill here is that we must do something about the North Korean regime. It is obvious why they were included in the "Axis" and their nasty habit of exporting weapons to our enemies must be brought to an immediate halt before (at least we hope it's before) they begin to export WMD to the usual suspects. Sending this "problem" to the UN is an exercise in futility unless it is intended as another example of the absolute impotentency of the UN.

Perhaps it is time to provide a reality check to those who oppose America and all we represent. We should also announce that failure of the UN to quickly resolve this problem will leave us no option but to provide complete assistance to Japan (should they wish it) in creation of a nuclear force to counter North Korea.

China, South Korea and Russia seem to believe this is only an American problem which they can sit back and enjoy. Let us just place the logical conclusion to their actions on their plate and see how they enjoy the meal offered. The alternative of a nuclear Japan should focus the attention of those enjoying an "American" problem on the reality of the situation.

And when the policy is announced, we can all blow a kiss to South Korea, China and Russia - let it never be said that we haven't learned the lessons of international diplomacy.

Posted by edwardvt 2002-12-29 09:13:45|| 2002-12-29 09:13:45|| Front Page Top

#2 That was very well written Ed, I agree completly with your words. Its a pain in the bumm living down here and everyday I awake I wonder "Why am I here?". I'm ready to kick butt but these darn people down here are arsse backwards,..

Posted by Richard 2002-12-29 09:18:55|| 2002-12-29 09:18:55|| Front Page Top

#3 Unfortunately, the Koreas - like China and Japan - have absorbed a huge dose of Confucianism into their cultures. Confucianism dictates an almost religious devotion to stable, unified, and enduring social order. It puts it's entire value in the "group" at the expense of the individual, and individual rights.

Basically, it's all about sucking up, and being beaten down. They have no appreciation for individuality, independent thinking or (individual) human rights.

And they like it that way.

That's why Japan is perfectly happy to sit there and let N.Kor build all the nukes they want. It would be far, far worse in their eyes to confront their neighbor. In their (obviously illogical) view, "Rocking the boat" would only make things worse.

Posted by Scooter McGruder 2002-12-29 14:23:57|| 2002-12-29 14:23:57|| Front Page Top

#4 historically the US has been willing to be the bad cop to the South Korean/Japanese good cop. They have to live in the region after all. We did the same in Europe. After a long enough period of time it seems that our allies lose grasp of the game and think that its their good cop role that is getting the progress and if only the bad cop would go away everything would be love and kisses.

They miss the point that the bad cop is the only thing keeping them from war.

Posted by ruprecht 2002-12-29 14:32:08|| 2002-12-29 14:32:08|| Front Page Top

#5 Here's th ekicker:
"He would first deal with North Koreaâs development of nuclear weapons before seeking a revision of the controversial Status of Forces Agreement..."
Gee, once we deal with the Chonger's nukes, there won't be a need for a SOFA, since there won't be a need for US troops to be in Korea, since there won't be a North Korea.

Posted by theSarge 2002-12-29 23:01:11|| 2002-12-29 23:01:11|| Front Page Top

#6 Fine with me, Sarge: Our troops are there because of North Korea. Remove NK, and there's no need to spend money or keep troops there. A member of the Axis of Evil gone, and the troops are freed up to be reassigned elsewhere. I'm for it.

Posted by Ptah 2002-12-30 08:09:15|| 2002-12-30 08:09:15|| Front Page Top

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