IMHO, they do in fact know that Obama is a pushover, that for sure is widely known in East Asia at this time, amongst enemies and allies alike. In four short months, it has been not only sensed, but now proven on multiple occasions. (The bows to Saudi Kings, the cajoling with Hugo Chavez, and non-response to them launching a missile just shy of Hawaii...all of these things about the new President are being fastidiously and intracately studied by Asians of all stripes.) Allies are becoming more independent and circumspect; enemies are becoming more bold and self-assured.
Ain't that the truth. We're throwing our good friends to the wolves, all the while kissing the asses of every one of our mortal enemies.
“Obama is a pushover, that for sure is widely known in East Asia at this time, amongst enemies and allies alike.”
I have a funny feeling about this. I despise Obama and “enlightened” approach to foreign policy, but I believe he is smart enough to know that a show of weakness against a nuclear-armed foe will result in a one-term Presidency.
Think about how many powerful weapons he takes from the hands of his political opponents is he shows a big pair of onions when and if North Korea tests him.
He’s calculating that way. We on the right shouldn’t box ourselves into a corner by insisting we KNOW what he would do - we don’t. Even matters of war and peace are just political chips in his game - the REAL purpose of which is to socialize America.