re: #286 Charles

Instead, he tipped our hand and showed that we’re not going to do anything. In what way is this a good thing? Do you think Kim Jong-Il is going to be impressed by Gates’ honesty?

I see diplomatic speech “we might” , “if” “errant missile” and the like. He certainly did not say we won’t act if US territory is threatened. I think it would be irresponsible not to have that fall back plan and I’d like to think we do. To be honest, I think we have been too accommodating to the Norks for decades and Gates just continued that.