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TwilightGardener

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5. I agree--even though it will be horrifying, they may leave us no choice.

Reply to derby378 (Reply #2)

Thu Apr 4, 2013, 06:04 PM

Apr 2013

I don't see a good way out, unless the regime is somehow magically replaced with a more peaceful, rational set of leaders. The current kid (or aunt/uncle, or generals--whoever is in charge) doesn't seem to know when to quit, but now that they have been pretty successful at uranium enrichment, missile and warhead development, and launching satellites, why would they? They think they're in the catbird seat, apparently.

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No negotiating - Korea ? CNN Link [View all] fadedrose Apr 2013 OP

Unfortunately, there's not really any negotiation to be had with a country TwilightGardener Apr 2013 #1

Some people just want to watch the world burn derby378 Apr 2013 #2

Do we even know what their "demands" are . . . fadedrose Apr 2013 #4

I hear you, but this isn't exactly Iraq in 2003 derby378 Apr 2013 #9

I agree--even though it will be horrifying, they may leave us no choice. TwilightGardener Apr 2013 #5

I'm not sure how much South Korea wants reunification under any terms... hughee99 Apr 2013 #8

It would make the reunification of Germany look cheap by comparison. TheMightyFavog Apr 2013 #12

Good for her. The warmongers will be lobbying again for her removal from the air, sabrina 1 Apr 2013 #3

Seriously, the Pentagon and the media really don't want a potential TwilightGardener Apr 2013 #7

We are trying to negotiate with the little Theocrat Demo_Chris Apr 2013 #6

I'm not opposed to negotiation but this is a situation that really doesn't fit with negotiation. JVS Apr 2013 #10

Amanpour/Haas - Link fadedrose Apr 2013 #11