I would like our chances of better if Pence and Bolton weren’t talking down to the North Koreans. They’re basically saying we’re going to take you out if you don’t comply.
If you make a leader of a foreign nation look weak before their people, you’re not going to get as much cooperation.
“If you make a leader of a foreign nation look weak before their people, you’re not going to get as much cooperation.”
In this case, it doesn’t apply, since most of the NK “citizens” haven’t a clue about what their government is doing. And FWIW, I don’t think the work “cooperation” is operative here. Kim needs to know this is his last chance to be able to run his country, because Trump will push the button on him if he doesn’t do what we tell him to.
The Trump team seemed to be making good progress on NK until recently. They need to give NK a way to save face so they see it as a win to give up their nukes. NK is not threatening us much lately so I don't quite get this neo-macho move of late.
I also don't see why the Trump admin would want to remind the world of the crap Obama and Clinton pulled in Libya.
Well, we gave up the war games with SoKo—I think that was to help Un Save face. I think we’re playing this about right.
Also, I watched the interview. I think the author is mis-characterizing Pence’s tone.
Agree we shouldn’t talk down to them, but that doesn’t mean we should cave like all of Trump’s recent predecessors did.
I never trusted Bolton. For the life of me, I never understood why Trump would name a National Security Advisor who would have been a perfect fit for a Jeb Bush cabinet post.
#4. Most No. Koreans don’t get the full news, if at all. Lil’ Kim will tell them what he wants them to hear and think regardless if it is the truth or not.
Pence and Bolton have sent Kim a direct message. He’s not stupid enough to ignore it, I hope.