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Originally Posted by Ducimus
It's my thought the new Kim in charge over there is just trying to assert his greatness to his subjects. In other words, i think its more saber rattleling, and more brinksmanship (something the DPRK can probably write a best selling book on), in order to assert and establish himself as a great leader, rather then live in the shadow of his father. Once he's established his greatness, and gets what he wants from the UN et all, he'll probably crawl back in his palace and occupy himself with booze and broads.
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He did that when he came to power. He continues the charade. The problem is he is stating things that might just get his arse in a sling.
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NK are suffering from a total lack of credibility in the eyes of the world and I believe China can be included.
The next round of financial constraints will probably impact mostly on the civilian population and that is the only thing that bothers me.
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I agree. However, credibility, IMO, is not obtained by idle threats.