I think Eddie Antar's a more likely pitchman
Posted on 05/25/2009 8:46:05 PM PDT by TigerLikesRooster
North Korea Advertises Its Nukes
Syria has already been a customer.
By GORDON G. CHANG
North Korea yesterday tested a second nuclear weapon at its underground site near the northeastern city of Kilju. This follows the launch of a long-range missile early last month.
What does Kim Jong Il want? First and foremost, he wants the international community to recognize his nation as a nuclear weapons state. Second, the regime seeks to destabilize the South Korean government of President Lee Myung-bak, who has taken a much tougher approach to Pyongyang than his two predecessors. Third, Kim undoubtedly wants additional assistance from international donors to alleviate the hardship caused by a downturn in the North Korean economy. And as always, Pyongyang's ruler hopes to bolster the popularity of his regime among hungry North Koreans -- and the senior generals whose backing he needs.
All these objectives have been known -- or should have been known -- for some time in American foreign policy circles. Yet both the administrations of George W. Bush and Barack Obama have put North Korea on the back burner.
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What happen they got Billy Mays LOL!
I think Eddie Antar's a more likely pitchman
Perfect time to cut back on missile defense...
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