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dballance

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2. This does not sound good

Reply to best2002 (Original post)

Thu Oct 18, 2012, 03:39 AM

Oct 2012

If they don't even have enough food to feed the military to keep them loyal and happy I would think that is indicative of a large problem. One that could lead to overthrow of the current regime and possible incursions into S. Korea to raid for food and supplies which could lead to war. But I'm just wildly speculating. I'm certainly not an expert on tensions in the region.

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Thank you!~ best2002 Oct 2012 #6

This does not sound good dballance Oct 2012 #2

Yes I am no expert either ToxMarz Oct 2012 #3

I really hope best2002 Oct 2012 #7

We would invade them for humanitarian reasons, but they don't have any oil. Scuba Oct 2012 #4

+1 dballance Oct 2012 #5

Why did the North Korean cross the road into South Korea? jonpaulprime Oct 2012 #8