[RockinRight]

Something is going on in North Korea. An impending overthrow? Death of Kim Jong-Il? Something else?

[AmericanInTokyo]

Remember, the docs here are about year old. But newer docs have been spotted. Also, concern by the authorities is on the rapid rise. And we have hand additionally interesting reports this week.

Bottom line: He is being destabilized and the people there have had enough. Chia head sits on a power keg below him, and Uncle Sams obliterating power hanging above him, overhead. All he can really do at this point is release some pressure, step up his internal security, and big even deeper holes near Mt. Paektu to hide in at the appropriate time.

The poor NK people are the key to their future if/when they can uprise. They need the truth first, and then additional resources. This is a long struggle, but it is now well underway, IMHO.

[Semper Paratus]

I remember in the first Presidential debate when Kerry said he would immediatly start up bi-lateral talks with NK, the President immediately responded, NO, That would be wrong.

IMO Kerry was very close to blowing out of the water a strategy that was in the works.