I can't understand why Kim would have concerns with what John Bolton said. All he said was

[still_one]

that they we would follow the Libyan model in regard to NK.

Libya disarmed, and then killed Gaddafi

why the concern Kim?

[RandySF]

1. He did it to set Pompeo up for a fall.

[Iliyah]

2. With the USA's present government,

"double cross" has true meaning. Both governments are insane. Which is more, I would say NK.

[Hortensis]

4. I'd say us unequeationably. Kim is widely believed among experts

to want security for himself, his family and his regime and respect and power for his country. That's not crazy. He's a bad leader, but he's done a bit to advance NK so far. SK's an outstanding example of a successful advanced nation right next door.

As for his current behavior, very predictable, which no one can say about us these days. The deal with Trump was stacked nonsense in which he gained some of what he wished and gave up nothing, and entering agreements at summits, benefiting from big concessions, and then withdrawing from the agreements is an old pattern.

Trump should take notes. He dishonorably withdraws from agreements also but comes out with only big losses.

[Squinch]

7. Trump has given him the respect and power part. And asked for nothing in return.

Such a deal maker. Next we should just hand Kim Alaska.

[Hortensis]

8. Trump is promising to demand Kim give up

all his nuclear capacity, far beyond the deal 6 major nations and the EU made with Iran. So much for power, or any viability for this deal.

And neither Kim nor those around him could have been fooled for a minute that this buffoon's fulsome compliments were backed by respect. They used the fool we sent them for their purposes.

As for Alaska, for heaven's sake delete that idea, please! It couldn't get back to Trump, surely, but! Both Russia and China are playing this idiot for all they can get also.

[shanny]

5. I don't think that's true at all.

Kim is not insane. He is very methodically consolidating and securing his position in NK and now on the world stage. tRump meanwhile has blundered into every trap.

[NCTraveler]

3. It's hard to comprehend.

[dalton99a]

6. The Kim dynasty is not known for suicidal tendencies

[wishstar]

9. Not only Libya, but Bolton has talked about regime change in Iran

Kim is no dummy

[still_one]

10. Ya don't have to be so smart to see that writing on the wall