Rumsfeld calls for regime change in North Korea

The Daily Telegraph ^ | April 22, 2003 | David Rennie

[Mr. Silverback]

War with Iraq was not my desire (if Hussein had gone into exile, I'd be just as happy) but it didn't worry me. I knew we would win, and though the swiftness of this victory surprised me, I found all the dire predictions of the Left to be completely ludicrous. War with North Korea, however, that worries me. Again, I'm certain we'll win, but the cost may be horrific, especially for the people of South Korea.

In the end, though, it will probably prove as necessary as war with Saddam was.

[CrosscutSaw]

The North Korean regime is an even greater threat to US security and world peace than the Iraqi regime was.

[ModernDayCato]

First off, Ivan, I enjoy your posts.

Second of all, I just had to say that while I am not the biggest GW Bush fan (I most likely won't vote for him again), I have to admire the way he does business.

Yesterday the Treasury Secretary said that the Bush administration was willing to compromise on tax cuts. Today a spokesman for the Secretary said that the administration is committed to a jobs and growth package of at least $550 billion in tax relief that includes all of the elements the president has proposed....

I think the State/Defense stuff is just another example of the way this President keeps his enemies (and his friends) off guard.

I LOVE IT, and I have to admire the man for it.

[Dark Glasses and Corncob Pipe]

Hold a "Coalition of the Willing" conference in New Europe (Warsaw will do nicely). Open discussions on who will lead the post-Kim Jong-il, government.

Issue a new card deck...with Kim the Joker, of course. Agonize over the burning question, "After North Korea, will we do Libya or Yemen next?"

Indignantly denounce, but in reality dupe Hollywood leftists into cruising Pyongyang hoods, ostensibly comforting, but more likely confusing hapless Kim-Joker. Drop tons of public service leaflets and food rations on the populace. Drop thousands of cans of orange paint and body bags on top of troop bunkers. Complain noisily that Kim-il's digs are puny and cheap compared to Sadam's, and hardly worthy of the waste of our powerful, sophisticated munitions.

Speculate that the NK Street is not nearly so crafty, clever, urbane & street-smart as the Arab Street. Bait & panic Kim-Joker into thinking about doing something really stupid, but with ears on the ground and Predators, Hawks, SF, Carriers, Boomers, Bombers, Fighters, Tomahawks, Screaming Eagles & Airborne, and 15 Marines at the ready. Prep South Korea military to breach the DMZ, make pre-emptive shock & awe strike before K-J has time to decide what stupid thing he is actually thinking about doing.

In other words, cut to the chase. The New York Times will hardly know what hit them.

[Billthedrill]

The neo-cons just want San Fran to get nuked.

Oh, for heaven's sake look on the bright side...wait a minute...that is the bright side...never mind...

[Henchman]

I agree with Rummy! Now we need Baby Bush to call for a regime change in Syria. Who makes "Depends"? Think I'll buy the stock, even in this market.

[Henchman]

Actually, I miss Baghdad Bob. Perhaps there is a need for Pyangyang Pete?

[bart99]

" (if Hussein had gone into exile, I'd be just as happy) "

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If he had gone into 'excile', the 'regime' would still be in power and Saddam would have controlled things in iraq from wherever he was.
We did what was right. No question.

[goldstategop]

Get rid of Communism and a flash point in East Asia will be removed forever.

[TaRaRaBoomDeAyGoreLostToday!]

[Mr. Mojo]

Mr Bush has said that he "loathes" Kim Jong-il

Jong is not long for this world.

[Brimack34]

Just proves how out of touch Sen. Heinz is!! He should look for other regime changes then our own. We are not the evil ones Kerry.

[RummyChick]

Baghdad Bob sleeps with the fishes:

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[paul51]

calling for regime change

Oh oh Kim. I think we all know what that means

[Grampa Dave]

I think that all of us miss Baghdad Bob.

His last performance was his best, with the translator laughing and doing his best not to break out into uncontrollable laughter after each of Bob's outrageous statements.

[Centurion2000]

that one's just too kewl.

[Grampa Dave]

Some of the conservative political cartoonists are incredible. They can come up with a one panel cartoon that sums up the latest re the Axis of Evil after Shock and Awe or whatever. Then they do this before the written word guys even get a story published.

[Blue Scourge]

Hmmm,

Well if it was intentional than it would seem well planned and well timed. I agree we should get Iraq off of our table first before we go and start taking care of other messes.

And let us keep in mind what we are talking about here. It is still war, and where as I support action I do not jump for joy at sending our boys to die. I agree it is needed, but I try not to refer to it so lightly. Some of us need to keep a bit more of a sober mindset.

On a side note. A buddy of mine met Rumsfeld at the Washington Wizards game...you know, MJ's last one at home. He apparently sat a row behind him. He said Rumsfeld even bought him and his girlfriend a Bud Light, said he was really nice and really candid.

[Mr. Silverback]

Allow me to clarify. I am not questioning the rightness of this war. In fact, my post called it "necessary" and only an idiot would believe we didn't try peaceful means. And if some lackey had taken over after Saddam left town, it would have only delayed the war by days, since the goal of the Coalition was the fall of the regime, not a career change for Saddam as an individual. All this is academic now, but trust me: My goal was the end of this regime and has been since long before I joined this forum. Do a "search in forum" off my Freep homepage if you doubt me.

[OahuBreeze]

Wow! Dark Glasses (etc), what a policy! If not implemented, at least brings me immense psychological satisfaction! Thanks!!!