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N. Korea claims strength after removal of “filth”
Associated Press ^ | Dec 31, 2013 11:29 PM EST | Hyung-Jin Kim and Foster Klug

Posted on 12/31/2013 9:04:03 PM PST by Olog-hai

Kim Jong Un boasted Wednesday that North Korea enters the new year on a surge of strength because of the elimination of “factionalist filth”—a reference to the young leader’s once powerful uncle, whose execution last month raised questions about Kim’s grip on power.

Kim’s comments in an annual New Year’s Day message, which included a call for improved ties with Seoul but also a warning of a possible “nuclear catastrophe,” will be scrutinized by outside analysts and governments for clues about the opaque country’s intentions and policy goals.

Already widespread worry about the country has deepened since Kim publicly humiliated and then executed his uncle and mentor, one of the biggest political developments in Pyongyang in years, and certainly since Kim took power two years ago after the death of his father, Kim Jong Il. …

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TOPICS: Foreign Affairs; Government; News/Current Events; War on Terror
KEYWORDS: jangsongthaek; kimjongun; northkorea; nuclearcatastrophe
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1 posted on 12/31/2013 9:04:03 PM PST by Olog-hai
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To: Olog-hai

When was Obama in North Korea?


2 posted on 12/31/2013 9:08:56 PM PST by lee martell
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To: Olog-hai

Seems the real “filth” still lives, namely Kim Jong Un.


3 posted on 12/31/2013 9:10:13 PM PST by doc1019
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We have some of our own that we will send over if you can do us a favor.


4 posted on 12/31/2013 9:10:39 PM PST by SIDENET
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To: SIDENET

I hope they accept your offer!


5 posted on 12/31/2013 9:23:26 PM PST by Red_Devil 232 (VietVet - USMC All Ready On The Right? All Ready On The Left? All Ready On The Firing Line!)
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To: doc1019

No. The uncle was building a private army, most likely for a coup.
Weep not for the departed for even his own wife sided with her nephew.

They were both despots.

It is pretty much a waste of time sorting through the Kim clan cesspool hoping to find a cleaner turd.


6 posted on 12/31/2013 9:46:07 PM PST by MrEdd (Heck? Geewhiz Cripes, thats the place where people who don't believe in Gosh think they aint going.)
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To: Olog-hai
""factionalist filth"

Say what you will about the Norks, they do have a way with words...

7 posted on 12/31/2013 10:39:57 PM PST by fidelis (Zonie and USAF Cold Warrior)
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To: fidelis

Those PFJ splitters!


8 posted on 12/31/2013 10:49:41 PM PST by Dr.Deth
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To: fidelis; All

Well, let’s just hope that our ball player can persuade them to “play ball.” ;-)


9 posted on 01/01/2014 12:50:14 AM PST by gleeaikin
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To: lee martell

was Dennis Rodman kicked out or something?


10 posted on 01/01/2014 1:00:29 AM PST by GeronL (Extra Large Cheesy Over-Stuffed Hobbit)
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To: Olog-hai

For all the progressive liberals out their I invite you to move to the worker’s paradise of North Korea. Everyone is equal and chikdhood obesity is unheard of. Everyone gets free medical care and all have a kiving wage. There are no guns owned by citizens and virtually no gun crime. I hear they have good parades too.


11 posted on 01/01/2014 2:15:15 AM PST by Organic Panic
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To: Olog-hai
I look forward to the day the Un filth is eradicated.
12 posted on 01/01/2014 4:04:25 AM PST by Mister Da (The mark of a wise man is not what he knows, but what he knows he doesn't know!)
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To: Olog-hai
I look forward to the day the Un filth is eradicated.
13 posted on 01/01/2014 4:04:48 AM PST by Mister Da (The mark of a wise man is not what he knows, but what he knows he doesn't know!)
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To: fidelis
"factionalist filth"

Kinda like a "Wacko bird" I suspect.


14 posted on 01/01/2014 4:09:16 AM PST by billorites (freepo ergo sum)
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To: billorites

“Factionalist filth” has alliteration going for it.

But “Capitalist roader” is still my favorite.

“Worker’s paradise” was my Polish dad’s favorite.


15 posted on 01/01/2014 4:31:14 AM PST by St_Thomas_Aquinas ( Isaiah 22:22, Matthew 16:19, Revelation 3:7)
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I've always aspired to be somebody's "running dog lackey."
16 posted on 01/01/2014 4:56:34 AM PST by billorites (freepo ergo sum)
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To: Olog-hai

“Kim Jong Un boasted Wednesday that North Korea enters the new year on a surge of strength because of the elimination of “factionalist filth””

Kim Jong Un must have committed suicide.


17 posted on 01/01/2014 5:10:46 AM PST by tired&retired
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To: GeronL

Maybe not yet. Krazy Kim is saving Dennis, (the world’s most useful idiot) for something very important. It would not surprise me to hear over the next few years that Dennis Rodman’s status has been ‘adjusted’ from Distinquished American Guest to A Prisoner due to Espionage. This may be a fake. Kim will tell Dennis, “You not worry, you not real prisoner. Only till Obama tell Kerry to give us $10. Billion in gold boulion to clothe and feed our military. After that you and me play basketball again, Vodka! Chow Mein!. You no worry, trust Kim!”


18 posted on 01/01/2014 2:34:16 PM PST by lee martell
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To: Olog-hai

I’m gonna tell Aunt Kim about Uncle Jang
He claims he has the misery but he has a lot of fun

Oh baby, yes, baby
Ooh baby, havin’ me some fun tonight, yeah

Well, long tall Sally, she’s built for speed
She got everything that Uncle Jang need

Oh baby, yes, baby
Ooh baby, havin’ me some fun tonight, yeah


19 posted on 01/01/2014 2:36:17 PM PST by Tijeras_Slim
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To: lee martell

bump


20 posted on 01/01/2014 2:46:10 PM PST by GeronL (Extra Large Cheesy Over-Stuffed Hobbit)
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