posted on October 19, 2003 01:17:11 PM new
I really haven't formed a definite opinion on this yet and would be interested in hearing other's viewpoints on the subject regarding President (that's for you 12 ) Bush's handling of the issue.
posted on October 19, 2003 01:52:39 PM new
While Clinton was in office the US was paying [imo, bribe money] so that NK would not continue forwarded with it's nuclear program.
Then we found out they were doing so anyway. We had been lied to.
Bush names them in his 'axis of evil' and, imo, rightfully so.
Then the little NKorean starts jumping up and down making more threats....to do more of what he was already doing. He insisted the UN inspectors/watchers get out and take their cameras with them. He then has continued on with his program.
I support Bush in not agreeing with JongII to make this a 'bilateral' issue, but rather make it a joint 'affair'. U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell and his counterparts from China, Japan, Russia and South Korea—the five nations that have been in talks with North Korea about its program.]
This still angers Jong11 who continues to demand it be between him and Bush because he feels threatened.
IMO, he should feel threatened, because of what he's doing and because of the fact we can't trust him anymore. He has given us good reason NOT to trust him.
I do hope Bush doesn't sign a treaty or make any other kind of promise to NK. If they feel they have an agreement/promise of no attack, that will make them more comfortable to continue with what they're doing. If all the countries say he MUST stop going forward with this NW program.... that might hold more weight with him. Maybe not.
But his people are starving and winter is rapidly approaching. He'd better do something or more of his people will die.
posted on October 20, 2003 02:52:19 AM new
No matter what they do he'll proceed as he wishes. He's a liar's liar.
When he works up enough of a fantasy world in his mind to attack the US then they will have to take care of him.
posted on October 20, 2003 08:29:12 AM new
Linda
"He has given us good reason NOT to trust him."
From their point of view; (I don’t know where they would get that idea); Perhaps they think that, at least there won't be another Macarthur as quick to seek use of Nukes.
Shouldn't we be saying; Pres.Bush's 'Mexican Stand Off' with Nth Korea?
gravid
"When he works up enough of a fantasy world in his mind to attack the US then they will have to take care of him."
Does anybody learn from history?
Hey Sheriff!!
Is that a Chinese rocket I see in orbit above your ranch?
posted on October 20, 2003 08:33:56 AM new
It surprises me that more aren't replying to your question, Cheryl.
Not sure why, but maybe it's because some demanded President Bush have discussions one-on-one with NK. And he didn't.
They were upset that we didn't get permission from the UN to take action against Iraq. Now that this is being handled on a multi-nation level, they have nothing to complain about in regards to how this President is handling the situation????? That would be a surprise.
edited for clarity
[ edited by Linda_K on Oct 20, 2003 03:09 PM ]
I just hope that the crazy Bush will not try to eliminate Iran's nuclear program with an air strike. Iran has extensive diplomatic and economic ties with the EU and any effort to bomb Iran will result in serious consequences.
posted on October 20, 2003 11:24:57 AM new
That worries me too, Helen. If Bush gets in for a second term, I'm sure Iran will be next on the list. 7 years of war is what you'll get from this guy. That's about it.
posted on October 20, 2003 11:41:44 AM new
He has been called the most dangerous man in the world. I'm really not sure that the country can survive another Bush term.
posted on October 20, 2003 12:12:15 PM new just hope that the crazy Bush will not try to eliminate Iran's nuclear program with an air strike. Iran has extensive diplomatic and economic ties with the EU and any effort to bomb Iran will result in serious consequences.
I am so gald you don't have a say in the matter Helen... better get back under the bed where you can feel safe...
posted on October 20, 2003 03:07:03 PM newHe has been called the most dangerous man in the world. Those who called him that would take the trophy for "the most stupid person award". Our president against Saddam, bin Laden, hamas, etc...and they think this way? fools...simply fools.
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Cheryl - If your Mr. K should become our next president how will he handle the NK situation?
That's a great question. I just put a call in to his campaign manager because I would also like to know how he would handle it. I'm expecting a call back. When I get the answer, I'll let you know. I've been so busy lately that I really haven't been as prudent in information gathering as I should be. I don't know if you've heard or not, but an 11 year old girl whose been missing for a month in this area was just found dead in a field. With a small grandchild, that's been dominating my interest.
I don't know as I can trust anything Bush is going to do. He has already proven that he cannot be trusted. I started reading today about the World Bank and Iraq. Unfortunately, I got called away and the paper has disappeared. From what I understand, the World Bank and the UN are taking charge of Iraq's rebuilding? If so, I think that's great news. I can't imagine President Bush is too happy about it, though. More than Iraq frightened me (and it frightened me very little), North Korea frightens me more. I'm afraid with Bush's "bring it on" attitude, he's liable to drop one on North Korea and then all hell will break loose. He's proven already that world opinion means nothing to him. I have to agree that Bush is a very dangerous man and even more dangerous than him is Chaney.
I know those opinions will not make right wingers happy. If Bush were a Democrat doing these things, I'd be just as angry over it. I think things are going beyond party issues and into issues of pure power hungriness. There are times when you have to look past what party someone represents to see that he's not representing anyone but himself.
Cheryl He has his own throne (Revelation 13:2) and his own worshipers (Revelation 13:4).
) Bush's handling of the issue.
Bush have discussions one-on-one with NK. And he didn't.
