I woke to see Trump at his press conference. I admit it is a bit early to listen and comprehend what he was saying. The reporters seemed to be a bit more respectful this time, maybe because it was an international delegation. As usual Trump extoled his accomplishment with meeting Chairman Kim and signing an agreement. Only time will tell if this agreement is truly historic or another worthless pile of paper. I certainly hope it proves historic for the sake of everyone. Regardless of how you feel about Trump anything that can be done to get rid of more nuclear weapons has got to be a good thing. I do wonder why quite a number of those reporters asked the same question? Do they expect a different answer? Seems to me they should have prepared a number of questions and went down their list.
I am annoyed by the reporters who, after the conference, said Trump gave Chairman Kim legitimacy. Well, the thing is he does control a country with nuclear capabilities. Regardless if you believe his country is just poor and not an international power they can still do a great deal of damage. For me, and I'm no diplomat, I do understand one thing. If you want to negotiate with someone you do have to treat them as an equal. I believe Kim knows that as well and despite all the name calling and other stuff that preceded this meeting understands his position in the world. Yes, I believe the bottom line for that guy is to stay in power. That is really what he wants. He will do whatever it takes to remain in power, even if he does have to make concessions. If he can manage to look powerful in front of his people as well as looking reasonable and rational, so much the better. I heard he offered some crumbs in that regard concerning civil rights. He has agreed to return some dead bodies! Does that really have an impact of his power? No, I think he can do that, as a sign of good will, and it doesn't harm his position. He still has thousands of political prisoners that were mentioned, but not discussed in detail. It is those that he feels can do the harm, not bodies.
His big impediment is money. He needs more money to satisfy his subjects. It is my thinking that is what is behind all of this in the first place. He had hoped for more financial support from his friends and allies but that wasn't forthcoming. Then the international community began to sanction him. As usual the United States had the most money to offer and the most to withhold. He tried to bully Trump and the rest of the world by launching rockets. He threatened and acted like a deranged fool. It was all part of the show and the show failed! Now his country is in serious straights and his regime is in serious danger as well. He spent all the money. Time to try a new tactic to stay in power. As far as I'm concerned I don't care what his motives are as long as the nukes are reduced or eliminated. Look the bottom line is this, Kim wants to stay in power and needs money to do that. Satisfy that need and he will chill! No one wants to derail the gravy train, including Kim Jun Un. Yes, he bears watching, closely. Will he surrender his nuclear capabilities? I think he will if he is certain that he will remain in power. He knows he couldn't win a nuclear exchange. Yeah, he will threaten but he's learning he can't afford to keep doing that, and I mean afford in a monetary sense. His people aren't going to stand for it forever. Money will win out in the end, it always does. What started the American revolution? Money plain and simple. Taxation without representation is tyranny! Kim Jun Un knows all about that I'm certain. When the people are hungry and broke they tend to get mad. They start beating those plowshares into swords and the end result ain't good! Takes money to stay in power, a lot of money. He can't take it by force and knows it, time to sell something, anything you have. What's he got? Nuclear weapons? That's about it.
I am annoyed by the reporters who, after the conference, said Trump gave Chairman Kim legitimacy. Well, the thing is he does control a country with nuclear capabilities. Regardless if you believe his country is just poor and not an international power they can still do a great deal of damage. For me, and I'm no diplomat, I do understand one thing. If you want to negotiate with someone you do have to treat them as an equal. I believe Kim knows that as well and despite all the name calling and other stuff that preceded this meeting understands his position in the world. Yes, I believe the bottom line for that guy is to stay in power. That is really what he wants. He will do whatever it takes to remain in power, even if he does have to make concessions. If he can manage to look powerful in front of his people as well as looking reasonable and rational, so much the better. I heard he offered some crumbs in that regard concerning civil rights. He has agreed to return some dead bodies! Does that really have an impact of his power? No, I think he can do that, as a sign of good will, and it doesn't harm his position. He still has thousands of political prisoners that were mentioned, but not discussed in detail. It is those that he feels can do the harm, not bodies.
His big impediment is money. He needs more money to satisfy his subjects. It is my thinking that is what is behind all of this in the first place. He had hoped for more financial support from his friends and allies but that wasn't forthcoming. Then the international community began to sanction him. As usual the United States had the most money to offer and the most to withhold. He tried to bully Trump and the rest of the world by launching rockets. He threatened and acted like a deranged fool. It was all part of the show and the show failed! Now his country is in serious straights and his regime is in serious danger as well. He spent all the money. Time to try a new tactic to stay in power. As far as I'm concerned I don't care what his motives are as long as the nukes are reduced or eliminated. Look the bottom line is this, Kim wants to stay in power and needs money to do that. Satisfy that need and he will chill! No one wants to derail the gravy train, including Kim Jun Un. Yes, he bears watching, closely. Will he surrender his nuclear capabilities? I think he will if he is certain that he will remain in power. He knows he couldn't win a nuclear exchange. Yeah, he will threaten but he's learning he can't afford to keep doing that, and I mean afford in a monetary sense. His people aren't going to stand for it forever. Money will win out in the end, it always does. What started the American revolution? Money plain and simple. Taxation without representation is tyranny! Kim Jun Un knows all about that I'm certain. When the people are hungry and broke they tend to get mad. They start beating those plowshares into swords and the end result ain't good! Takes money to stay in power, a lot of money. He can't take it by force and knows it, time to sell something, anything you have. What's he got? Nuclear weapons? That's about it.
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