i just hope they searched johnny boy and his cabal for opium on the way in, and specified he not arrive by gunboat.
he's not lying when he points out that the us doesn't want a conflict in the region - or at least not until it sets up it's toys. this is stalemate by necessity, not by choice. likewise, it always makes me laugh when they talk about chinese pressure on north korea - as though the dear leader wouldn't have to deal with the people's army crossing that old river again should he do anything idiotic, for the precise reason that they don't want anybody else thinking about it.
it's just not clear to my why they need the bravado. it's not like anybody really takes it seriously. it would simply come off as delusional, if i didn't know better.
you know what else is funny about this developing mess, though? i don't think a second strike is likely from china. not that i think this is a serious concern, i'm just musing.
this whole mad thing? i don't think they'd do it. they'd just take the hit as population control, go underground and wait it out. and, then you're dealing with some interesting trade relations.
the senate today passed a bill blocking imports from china due to fears of radiation. 'cause, you know. we just nuked 'em.