War in Korea?
Well, it seems that trouble is following me wherever I go. As I'm sure you all know, the North Koreans claimed to have detonated a nuclear weapon underground in northeastern North Korea. The North Koreans also claim that no radioactive morsels have been released into the atmosphere. But really, no can believe the deranged little man known as Kim Jung Il, the man that makes up for his small stature with a boufant haircut and platform shoes. Who does he think he's kidding?
In any case, I'm not worried about this incident at all what with the entire world, including China, condemning this move. I guess that's one good aspect about this: China and America finally see eye to eye on an issue. In any case, I also don't see any reason to worry as that would do nothing but either give me forehead wrinkles or cause me to lose even more hair.
I have taken an informal poll of several of my classes and many of them don't seem to really care too much about what's going on. After all, it's not like this is the first time that Kim Jung Il has done something completely moronic just to get a little attention. Also, many of the kids here (wrongly) think that if the going gets rough, the Americans will jump in to fight the nty "red" north. Unfortunately, seeing as the American military is having a bit of trouble with Vietnam Redux, I'm not too sure that they're willing to open up a new front on the other side of the Asian continent. This also begs the question: with our designated, post-911 "Axis of Evil" defined shortly after the attacks, why didn't we attack the country with known nuclear capabilities? Could this have been avoided in the first place with a pre-emptive attack on North Korea? Of course not. We all know pre-emptive attacks are illegal, but it's still fun to think about.
Our school is a stone's throw from a US Air Force base, the same one the dignitaries and the president use to land Air Force One. There is usually quite a bit of activity off of the air strip, but since the test there has been significantly more: Apaches, fighter jets, and trainers.
That said, the general attitude is more of curious anticipation rather than all-out fear. I guess that's what you get used to when you live in a country that has been at war for more than 50 years. We'll keep you posted.
In any case, I'm not worried about this incident at all what with the entire world, including China, condemning this move. I guess that's one good aspect about this: China and America finally see eye to eye on an issue. In any case, I also don't see any reason to worry as that would do nothing but either give me forehead wrinkles or cause me to lose even more hair.
I have taken an informal poll of several of my classes and many of them don't seem to really care too much about what's going on. After all, it's not like this is the first time that Kim Jung Il has done something completely moronic just to get a little attention. Also, many of the kids here (wrongly) think that if the going gets rough, the Americans will jump in to fight the nty "red" north. Unfortunately, seeing as the American military is having a bit of trouble with Vietnam Redux, I'm not too sure that they're willing to open up a new front on the other side of the Asian continent. This also begs the question: with our designated, post-911 "Axis of Evil" defined shortly after the attacks, why didn't we attack the country with known nuclear capabilities? Could this have been avoided in the first place with a pre-emptive attack on North Korea? Of course not. We all know pre-emptive attacks are illegal, but it's still fun to think about.
Our school is a stone's throw from a US Air Force base, the same one the dignitaries and the president use to land Air Force One. There is usually quite a bit of activity off of the air strip, but since the test there has been significantly more: Apaches, fighter jets, and trainers.
That said, the general attitude is more of curious anticipation rather than all-out fear. I guess that's what you get used to when you live in a country that has been at war for more than 50 years. We'll keep you posted.
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