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2006-10-09 China-Japan-Koreas

North Korea sets a dangerous test of international unity

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Posted by tu3031 2006-10-09 10:14|| || Front Page|| [2 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 In other words we "screwed the pooch".

Posted by bigjim-ky 2006-10-09 12:05|| 2006-10-09 12:05|| Front Page Top

#2 ..I disagree with the call about the ROK insisting on more of what hasn't worked - I really think they are going to take this personally, like a slap in the face.

And these people take their 'face' seriously. I see a strong possibility that that the ROK government (which may have convinced itself that a test was either impossible/wouldn't happen or that Kimmie would back down) will fall, and whoever takes over next is gonna be a LOT less tolerant of Kimmie's BS.
It's been pointed out that this shot actually hit the ROK in the one place they care about - their economy. Confidence in the ROK as a trading partner is going right through the floor this morning, and they're not going to take it well.

Mike

Posted by Mike Kozlowski 2006-10-09 12:13|| 2006-10-09 12:13|| Front Page Top

#3 international unity

Ha ha, hee hee. Too funny. Unless by 'international unity' you mean hand-wringing, finger-pointing and blaming it on the Bush administration.

Posted by SteveS 2006-10-09 16:26|| 2006-10-09 16:26|| Front Page Top

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