Question for all

[Jen]

Is there anyone here on PJ who sympathizes with or sides with North Korea in the recent threats it has put forth?

I feel that I have seen some here blaming the USA for aggressive actions, perhaps outright aggression and bullying tactics. Maybe I was wrong. I would like to be set straight if I was wrong.

I would also like to provide the ability for anyone who thinks the USA is an aggressor when it comes to North Korea to be able to speak out about their beliefs. This could be an interesting point of discussion.

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[fairsheet]

Do you have your fishing license on you?

 

[Jen]

Dear Mr. Fairsheet,

If you are our self-appointed fishing police :fish: , then maybe you need to put this post on about half of the top posts here. Get busy. :thumb:

Do you have your fishing license on you?

 

[Barbella]

You're not wrong, Jen.

 

[marvin martian]

Jen, I doubt any of the more radical lefties are going to admit supporting Kim, but I'm sure they're out there. Many of them openly support Hamas and the Muslim Brotherhood. Lil Kim isn't really a far cry from that, he just has bigger toys...

 

[fairsheet]

If you are our self-appointed fishing police :fish: , then maybe you need to put this post on about half of the top posts here. Get busy. :thumb:

Ya got me.

 

[NightSwimmer]

I feel that I have seen some here blaming the USA for aggressive actions, perhaps outright aggression and bullying tactics.

Have you given any thought to what might be causing these "feelings"?

 

[JuliefromOhio]

are you taking the side of the Obama administration over North Korea?

I only ask because cons usually side with the foreign party against the Obama admin.

 

[Jen]

Marvin, I saw these posts here today

And they made me wonder:

We were told the last Kim was insane. And the one before that, too. Unlike our own insane leaders, they never actually started any wars.

And

We flew stealth bombers over South Korea -- clearly sending a signal about our ability to strike anywhere in North Korea at will. That's a potent threat, considering we have the largest arsenal of WMDs on the planet, we're the only nation ever to have used a nuclear weapon against humans, and we have a recent record of starting an illegal war against a fellow member of the so-called Axis of Evil. So, Kim puffs out his chest and warns that he is prepping missiles capable of reaching the US. Then we act as if he's the one who has stepped over the line. It's bizarre.

I don't want to jump to conclusions. I'm trying to allow people here to explain how they feel about the current escalation of threat and just who is causing it or deserving of retribution.

Jen

 

[Jen]

Yes, Nightswimmer and I have posted (to Marvin if you care to take a look) exactly what caused those "feelings". Thanks for asking.

Have you given any thought to what might be causing these "feelings"?

 

[Jen]

I always take the side I feel is the right one. I don't just go with a side because I'm supposed to be on that side. If I happen to agree with the Obama administration on something it means I think they are getting it right. I see no problem with that. Do you?

are you taking the side of the Obama administration over North Korea?

I only ask because cons usually side with the foreign party against the Obama admin.

 

[connieb]

I don't think we are being the aggressor here. But, I do think we should tell the little turd to take a long walk of a short pier before we continue to screw around with him. Make him act - or tell him to STFU. I do blame the continuance of this little game of cat and mouse on us.

connie

 

[fairsheet]

I don't think we are being the aggressor here. But, I do think we should tell the little turd to take a long walk of a short pier before we continue to screw around with him. Make him act - or tell him to STFU. I do blame the continuance of this little game of cat and mouse on us.

connie

IMHO...of course it's a game, but it's a really cheap one. Sure...the NK-ers have been extorting us for decades, but...actual numbers be told, they've been bought off remarkably cheaply. As good as it would feel to tell the Kims to go "f" themselves, it would probably end in pennywise pound foolishness.

 

[connieb]

I guess that depends on your perspective. An investment in the bombs and planes it takes to totally decimate their military - may be worth it in the long term. I would NEVER EVER EVER agree to occupy them or put one man on the ground. But, if we bomb the crap out of them and leave them or SK to pick up the pieces... I don't know... may be worth it to run the numbers.

The thing is about extortion - it doesnt' stop and the numbers get bigger and bigger and bigger.

connie

 

[Barbella]

Funny....I saw those posts, too. Still scratching my head over them.....

 

[Jen]

I totally agree, connie. We need to tell the little POS what to do and where to go. I've no patience for him.

I don't think we are being the aggressor here. But, I do think we should tell the little turd to take a long walk of a short pier before we continue to screw around with him. Make him act - or tell him to STFU. I do blame the continuance of this little game of cat and mouse on us.

connie

 

[JuliefromOhio]

I always take the side I feel is the right one. I don't just go with a side because I'm supposed to be on that side. If I happen to agree with the Obama administration on something it means I think they are getting it right. I see no problem with that. Do you?

are you taking the side of the Obama administration over North Korea?

I only ask because cons usually side with the foreign party against the Obama admin.

so answer my question.

 

[Saladin2]

Most South Koreans want the US to butt out...North Korea is basically saber rattling, nothing the South can't handle...Young Kim is trying to act like a tough guy to appease the hard liners...It has all been seen before

 

[Jen]

It certainly doesn't look as if that person favors the USA over NK, but I'm willing to read an explanation of how I am wrong about my conclusion.

Funny....I saw those posts, too. Still scratching my head over them.....

 

[JuliefromOhio]

still waiting for you to answer.

are you taking the side of the Obama administration over North Korea?

yes or no.