It is believed that Sadaam really thought he had a strong chemical weapons program and stockpile. It is also thought that he believed his military was larger and more advanced than it was. His own people were afraid to tell him the truth.
Is it possible that KJI really believes he can take on the US? Does he really think that “satellite” is in space?
That is why he got hooked onto Internet. Out there, he can get information unfiltered by his minions. Of course, he also knows that outside world is trying to play game with him, feeding disinfo. So he is paranoid about it, too.
He probably still believe he is lot more powerful than he is. With recent development that his neighbors have become a lot less accommodating, he may now be compelled to believe that he can pull it off again despite suddenly increase odds against it. I mean his desperation could make him believe quite improbable scenario.
Russian Newsweek reported a few weeks ago that N. Korean rocket scientists were criticized for their failure to put the satellite in orbit, according to S. Korean media reports.
I think Chia Head knows that it was a failure in all likelihood. He has access to Internet.