[The Duke]

I look at Kim Jong il and I see a coward. I'd call his bluff any day. :)

[do the dhue]

I would just ask, (maybe I would give, but I would just ask) if south Korea would like some short range nukes, I would ask Japan if they would like some short range nukes, I would ask Taiwan if they would like some short range nukes. Then I will tell China that I will nuclearize parts of their border unless they get the puppet in North Korea under control.

[The Mayor]

I look at Kim Jong il and I see a coward. I'd call his bluff any day. :)

I think the guy is mentally ill and is on a severe power trip.
That is why I said this could get interesting.. : )

[ExSoldier]

I look at Kim Jong il and I see a coward. I'd call his bluff any day.

Agreed. Like most all bullies, he's a coward. However, he's also a psychopath. Never bet on the actions of a psychopath. It's like that famous scene in Silence of the Lambs and Red Dragon:

Lecter: If you caught me, by implication you must think you're smarter than me.

Will Graham: I know I'm not smarter than you Dr. Lecter. You had certain disadvantages.

Lecter: WHAT disadvantages?

Will Graham: You're INSANE.

NEVER bet against a psycho. Cowards are afraid to act man to man. Psychos with a finger on the button of a nuke will push that button. He'll push it because he knows there is no American marine with an unobstructed and clear line of sight to his head that's within range.