Kim to celebrate UNSC resolution with a bang
posted at 7:15 pm on June 11, 2009 by Ed Morrissey
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How does a repressive, narcissistic dictator handle the spotlight of a UN Security Council scolding? He celebrates it with a bang — in fact, several of them. Fox reports exclusively that Kim has four responses ready for tomorrow if the UNSC approves yet another strongly-worded memo over his intransigence:
U.S. intelligence officials have warned President Obama and other senior American officials that North Korea intends to respond to the passage of a U.N. Security Council resolution this week — condemning the communist country for its recent nuclear and ballistic missile tests — with another nuclear test, FOX News has learned.
What’s more, Pyongyang’s next nuclear detonation is but one of four planned actions the Central Intelligence Agency has learned, through sources inside North Korea, that the regime of Kim Jong-Il intends to take — but not announce — once the Security Council resolution is officially passed, likely on Friday.
The other three actions include the reprocessing of all of the North’s spent plutonium fuel rods into weapons-grade plutonium; a major escalation in the North’s uranium-enrichment program; and the launching of another Taepodong-2 intercontinental ballistic missile from the Yunsong military complex on the west coast of North Korea. The North last launched a Taepodong-2 on April 5; it conducted its second nuclear test in the last three years on Memorial Day.
The intelligence community only learned of North Korea’s plans this week, prompting CIA to alert senior officials. Asked who would be briefed on this kind of data, a source told FOX News: “The top people: POTUS, DNI.” “POTUS” is acronym for the president of the United States; “DNI” refers to the director of the Office of National Intelligence.
It looks as if we have at least a few hours to get our assets in place near the Korean peninsula. If Obama really wanted to send a message, he would use a Taepodong launch as an opportunity to test the US missile defense system, as a response to Kim Jong-Il’s belligerence. A successful hit would underscore the point that we can defang Kim in other ways, if he wants to keep pressing the point.
I’d assume, though, that even this four-stage “celebration” won’t get enough of a rise out of China, Russia, or Barack Obama, for that matter. We’d be lucky to get four strongly-worded memos out of it.
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Star Wars bar scene crowd=Most useless individuals on the planet besides our Congress!
freeus on June 11, 2009 at 7:18 PM
Obama will watch the long range missile and exclaim: “Ooooo! Pretty!”
ThePrez on June 11, 2009 at 7:19 PM
And here I thought we had change….well I guess we do but just not the kind I think most were looking to see
CWforFreedom on June 11, 2009 at 7:19 PM
There have been nothing but strongly worded memos from the UN since the start and all along NK’s threat has grown more and more severe. I think it was old Billy boy who got him started with money and equipment to get those reactors up and running in the first place.
Once a nuke lands on LA we should round him and Halfbright up and stick them into Gitmo. Chamberlin’s weakness brought us 100 million dead – WW III could be 1 billion
dpierson on June 11, 2009 at 7:20 PM
With Obama in charge I have no doubt that any Navy SM3 counter missile would miss its target.
elduende on June 11, 2009 at 7:20 PM
But that would hurt our standings in the race to be the wussiest country in the world.
myrenovations on June 11, 2009 at 7:20 PM
Why don’t we just tell Iran that North Korea is Jewish and let them take care of it?
Oh yeah, that’s where they got their nukes from.
Tc0061 on June 11, 2009 at 7:21 PM
I think I read somewhere that he can have as many as 16 a bombs within a year ?
Its not getting better over there its getting worse.
William Amos on June 11, 2009 at 7:22 PM
And if I really wanted to be wealthy, I would have married Donald Trump.
The. Precedent. Will. Do. Nothing.
Knucklehead on June 11, 2009 at 7:23 PM
All this kerfluffle over a problem that could be solved with $1.67 worth of ammunition.
When are they going to learn?
Spiritk9 on June 11, 2009 at 7:23 PM
A very very sternly worded message is being written at the moment. Perhaps a video with an Obama finger wag will accompany it to P’yongyang.
Other than that…what’d ya expect?
We’ve actually been successful in past years dealing with North Korea…but none of it was allowed to play out in the press, and not to this extent as we have seen over the past many months. It is like feeding a troll on a blog site. So long as Kim Chong-il gets the impression that the world is paying attention to him, he derives power far in excess of North Korea’s military and political means. Our aims were met, and North Korea wasn’t publicly humiliated in the process.
China is the key to all of this. get them on board…we can make Kim Chong-il a pariah in his own country. It may have to take a major humanitarian disaster to get there, but the other alternative, going to war, will cause a lot more of a humanitarian disaster.
Fighting a war with North Korea wouldn’t be easy, but it would be easier than it was 5o years ago. KCI doesn’t enjoy total support from his people, either, but they have no means to do anything other than set themselves up to get killed or sent to socialist re-education camps. sometimes for life. Less than 1% of the population controls the other 99%. Makes things a bit more hopeful once the hammer comes down, and whole neighborhoods set aside fore the elites and all the major Korean Workers Party and Korean Peoples Army installation are reduced to ash.
However, getting China on board…with their present opinion of the Administration, seems to be a pipe dream at the moment.
coldwarrior on June 11, 2009 at 7:26 PM
The UN Security Council hasn’t scolded Obama, has it?
Felonious Monk on June 11, 2009 at 7:29 PM
Thank you for providing the best laugh of the day.
coldwarrior on June 11, 2009 at 7:31 PM
That’s because of a spineless leader who is dangerously playing games with his appeasement policies. No threat from Obama will now be taken seriously. JFK has to be turning in his grave at this weakened state of pathetic leadership.
Rovin on June 11, 2009 at 7:33 PM
Winston Churchill:
The era of procrastination, of half-measures, of soothing and baffling expedients, of delays, is coming to its close. In its place we are entering a period of consequences.
Realist on June 11, 2009 at 7:34 PM
ZING!!!!
FontanaConservative on June 11, 2009 at 7:34 PM
The one he wants to get rid of??
This would require that he would have to actually take a stand and make a decision that he can’t blame on some one else.
Not happening.
BigWyo on June 11, 2009 at 7:34 PM
When Obama does nothing but watch the fireworks, who hear thinks Japan seriously considers nuking-up and re-tooling for an offensive military?
ThePrez on June 11, 2009 at 7:36 PM
Even a Hans Brix marrionette would be more effective with dealing with NK than our spineless, hollow sham of a president.
cannonball on June 11, 2009 at 7:36 PM
ThePrez on June 11, 2009 at 7:37 PM
Hmmm…
Is Alaska going to start glowing?
upinak on June 11, 2009 at 7:38 PM
I know what will get kim to comply. If that does not work…maybe one more strongly worded letter.
FontanaConservative on June 11, 2009 at 7:39 PM
And,not a peep from the Ant-War moonbats,
or enviromentalists!
canopfor on June 11, 2009 at 7:40 PM
Hans Blix!
Mr. Joe on June 11, 2009 at 7:40 PM
HULK ANGRY! HULK SMASH!!!!!!!
ThePrez on June 11, 2009 at 7:40 PM
Hans Blix
Mr. Joe on June 11, 2009 at 7:40 PM
Problem like this ain’t going away that easily.
Now, this whole thing COULD be settled totally with 1 F22, 1 B83 and a clear shot of downtown Pyongyang.
For a problem like Krazy Kim, his million man army and now, his nuclear capable arsenal, you either go big or go home.
SuperCool on June 11, 2009 at 7:41 PM
Be safe, upinak. I have a feeling Japan, as Israel will, have to take care of safety for their countries. Obama is too busy taking his wife to New York and destroying the United States.
HornetSting on June 11, 2009 at 7:41 PM
Russia’s reaction may be interesting – the Norks are testing these things 60 miles from Russia.
Realist on June 11, 2009 at 7:41 PM
Oh yeah…
Matt Damon!
Mr. Joe on June 11, 2009 at 7:41 PM
Time for a missile shoot down,
or allow Kim Ill to be more ever
embloden!
canopfor on June 11, 2009 at 7:42 PM
……..Godzilla to the rescue!
HornetSting on June 11, 2009 at 7:42 PM
Oops,should be embolden!
canopfor on June 11, 2009 at 7:43 PM
1 round of what? .50 BMG? .338 Lapua? .408 Chey Tac? .308 Winchester?
I’m curious as to your weapon of Choice.
Chaz706 on June 11, 2009 at 7:43 PM
Another step in the glorious people’s REVOLUTION!!!
POWER TO THE PEOPLE COMRADE!!!!
(might as well join the winning side)
right4life on June 11, 2009 at 7:43 PM
All our enemies can see we’re weakened.Democrats are in charge.
Jeff from WI on June 11, 2009 at 7:44 PM
oh yeah, glad I don’t live in DC or NYC
didn’t someone say something about CHICKENS COMING HOME TO ROOST!!!????
right4life on June 11, 2009 at 7:44 PM
Mines either a Long bow or a blow gun
FontanaConservative on June 11, 2009 at 7:45 PM
Mmmm, atomic chicken.
ThePrez on June 11, 2009 at 7:46 PM
Where are the latest batch of new trolls? I’d love to hear their ideas and how they think this should be handled. I’m sure they’re full of some great ideas/
Not holding my breath…..
Knucklehead on June 11, 2009 at 7:46 PM
….getalife, aka, g0tmylifeback…..to say adults are in charge in 3…2….1….
HornetSting on June 11, 2009 at 7:46 PM
This is just lil’Kim’s way of complaining that Obama hasn’t visited his country to apologize for America and American arrogance yet. Lil’Kim is feeling he’s been dissed and he doesn’t like being left until last in line.
Meanwhile Obama was heard to say: “Sheesh, I’m going as fast as I can! Tell him I’ll move his apology up to July 4th as long as he doesn’t invade the South.”
Fatal on June 11, 2009 at 7:48 PM
Is the real story here that North Korea is preparing to test another nuclear missile? Or that our president is being distracted by such things before following through on the plan to nationalize health care?
Lemmy on June 11, 2009 at 7:48 PM
Try to get your mind inside Kim’s head.
Makes no sense at all. His people eat grass and he builds weapons that can be used for cash if he acts judiciously and doesn’t gather too much attention.
But he waves them around like a nut going to the Holocaust Museum.
SteveMG on June 11, 2009 at 7:48 PM
Probably go with the Megan Fox Doctrine of giving up middle America for slaughter in exchange for peace.
ThePrez on June 11, 2009 at 7:50 PM
SouthernGal to tell us we are greedy conservatives who hate poor people and the homeless and are being mean to the nut in NORK in 5…4….3…
Knucklehead on June 11, 2009 at 7:50 PM
Isn’t he already committed to celebrating 4th of July with a visit from Ahmadinejad?
califcon on June 11, 2009 at 7:51 PM
I haven’t seen my favorite wacko strangelet (strangelove) lately…
I like it when they think they’re the sharpest tool in the shed…and they’re about as sharp as a hammer…
right4life on June 11, 2009 at 7:54 PM
Leave Sarah out of this, she’s taken enough guff this week.
chemman on June 11, 2009 at 7:56 PM
Kim agreed that Dave Letterman is a scumbag for attacking a little girl. Kim says, shut up or I’ll launch against Indiana
Jeff from WI on June 11, 2009 at 7:58 PM
Meanwhile Obama was heard to say: Aren’t they the same guy. Short, weird looking, says mean things and likes stuff that glows in the dark? Sheesh, how am I supposed to tell these guys apart? Hey, Michelle, you ready to go yet, the helicopter’s waiting . . . dang woman takes forever to get ready.
Fatal on June 11, 2009 at 7:58 PM
……obama just announced, via Totus.
Kim Jong Ill is in charge of fireworks at the July 4th, “We Hate America!” Party, at the White House.
HornetSting on June 11, 2009 at 8:00 PM
Only one problem there would be so much lead flying that megatron would look like the old tin can I use for target practice. It would be a lot healthier for him to take out the liberal coasts.
chemman on June 11, 2009 at 8:01 PM
Trading talking points so they can deliver their well known and universally feared ‘Withering Assault of SmakTard Wisdom and Projected Loathing’ to shut us all up.
Or they could just be waiting for Axlerod to say ‘GO!’
BigWyo on June 11, 2009 at 8:01 PM
I still want credit on this site for coining the Megan Fox Doctrine. :)
ThePrez on June 11, 2009 at 8:03 PM
Hell, let’s just give Kim so Ill Megan Fox….Problem
solved.
HornetSting on June 11, 2009 at 8:06 PM
makes sense…
FontanaConservative on June 11, 2009 at 8:09 PM
But what does Lil Kim think of homosexuality? Hmmmm.
ThePrez on June 11, 2009 at 8:09 PM
We should send this guy in to take care of NK.
FontanaConservative on June 11, 2009 at 8:11 PM
Is Ahmadinejad bringing the ‘cue or are they going with Wagyu beef again?
califcon on June 11, 2009 at 8:19 PM
I was expecting Madeline Albright dressed as Rambo, yet holding a shinny new basketball signed by Carmelo Anthony (shout-out to Melo from the `Cuse)
ThePrez on June 11, 2009 at 8:20 PM
Pony and camel sandwiches, grilled by A-jad himself, at his nuke power plant…
HornetSting on June 11, 2009 at 8:23 PM
No. The US Navy will come through. We still got your back America.
alohapundit on June 11, 2009 at 8:56 PM
I’m worried that this guy isn’t just playing around. I’d be feeling mighty nervous if I lived in South Korea.
jazz_piano on June 11, 2009 at 9:09 PM
I’m worried that this guy isn’t just playing around. I’d be feeling mighty nervous if I lived in South Korea.
jazz_piano on June 11, 2009 at 9:09 PM
It’s part of the script. The Chinese control and own the little bastard. They want to push Bambi’s power on button through NK to see what happens. Problem is Bambi’s unplugged so the escalation continues.
faol on June 11, 2009 at 9:18 PM
We need to join in this celebration and help him to illuminated his sky.
PaCadle on June 11, 2009 at 9:26 PM
On a more serious note…
We wait for AlGore to arrive in P’yongyang and then we hit NK with everything we’ve got.
Just a thought. I mean, why waste a good crisis? Right?
coldwarrior on June 11, 2009 at 9:30 PM
Look the U.S. has enough serious problems like
-reducing the nicotine in cigarettes
-finding ways to handle that killer carbon dioxide
-and running two auto companies
and the banks
and health care.
North Korea is just a side show.
Dhuka on June 11, 2009 at 9:33 PM
Good test for the space based laser. Hit the nuke while it’s still in transit and ooops you guy’s had prenuculation.
Oh crap, forgot Clinton killed the space laser in 93.
faol on June 11, 2009 at 9:34 PM
Hmmm. So the strategy seems to be to detonate all of the inefficient nuclear prototypes (Iranian/AQ Kahn design)too heavy to launch, and use up all of the barely fissionable material. Next construct perfected weapons (lighter) and produce more enriched material (to reach higher yields).
What about the missile tests? The biggest obstacle is whether they can handle the weight of NoKorean nukes. Have we examined the wreckage to see if they are launching refrigerators?
It sounds to me like the program is complete.
Agrippa2k on June 11, 2009 at 9:49 PM
North Korea is still relying on liquid fueled rockets. That is a detriment.
Iran, however, is working on some very good solid fuel designs. Much better from an offensive military point of view.
Less run-up to launch time with solid fueled rockets, as opposed to between four days to a week and a half, looking at NK’s most recent launches. From a military perspective these would thus be “seen” long before they were launched.
coldwarrior on June 11, 2009 at 9:59 PM
WTF???
BallisticBob on June 11, 2009 at 10:27 PM
My dad got a good laugh out of that! Me too lol
FontanaConservative on June 11, 2009 at 10:49 PM
What’s the “UN Security Council”?
Great name, BTW. Terry Adams would approve.
Del Dolemonte on June 11, 2009 at 10:50 PM
Interesting. Obama keeps on pressuring Israel to freeze building in the settlements, since that’s teh biggest obstacle to peace, as we all know. Having the “Axis of Evil” weapon supplier obtain nuclear weapons is just another day at the office.
Phoenician on June 11, 2009 at 11:13 PM
Fridays are becoming so interesting…
This week:
Iran’s elections
A stern UN Letter to North Korea
A possible 4 missile response
And who knows maybe some blowback from the Brits about Bermuda and the Uighers being released there. ( I can’t wait til they stop sharing secrets with us- we should do well- not)
Has anyone composed a list of all the things we have learned on Fridays and Sundays since Jan?
journeyintothewhirlwind on June 11, 2009 at 11:19 PM
Well, for one thing, we have learned the efficacy of prayer, like praying that come Monday morning we are still here as a free country.
coldwarrior on June 11, 2009 at 11:35 PM
Obama won’t do squat lest he provoke NK, by responding to their provocative actions of testing nukes and firing missiles towards Hawaii. OMG Obama is such an idiot, hes seriously considering canceling missile defense right when Iran and NK (that last two of the Axis of Evil BTW) are about to ramp up nuke weapon programs.
I hope the idiots who voted for Obama are happy now.
Neo on June 12, 2009 at 12:32 AM
The retalitory action decision would be so much easier if Korean chicks weren’t so damn cute.
Alden Pyle on June 12, 2009 at 7:37 AM
If we had FULLY listened to Reagan regarding Star Wars technology with proper support, NK & Iran wouldn’t matter.
Jeff from WI on June 12, 2009 at 9:47 AM
Team America got it right…
Kim Jong Il: Hans Brix? Oh no! Oh, herro. Great to see you again, Hans!
Hans Blix: Mr. Il, I was supposed to be allowed to inspect your palace today, but your guards won’t let me enter certain areas.
Kim Jong Il: Hans, Hans, Hans! We’ve been frew this a dozen times. I don’t have any weapons of mass destwuction, OK Hans?
Hans Blix: Then let me look around, so I can ease the UN’s collective mind. I’m sorry, but the UN must be firm with you. Let me in, or else.
Kim Jong Il: Or else what?
Hans Blix: Or else we will be very angry with you… and we will write you a letter, telling you how angry we are.
Kim Jong Il: OK, Hans. I’ll show you. Stand to your reft.
Hans Blix: [Moves to the left]
Kim Jong Il: A rittle more.
Hans Blix: [Moves to the left again]
Kim Jong Il: Good.
[Opens up trap, Hans falls in]
Wolftech on June 12, 2009 at 12:10 PM
Exactly what would it take to get China on board with us at the moment? I mean, I realize that Taiwan and Tibet are issues, but talking China into stopping aid to it’s tiny neighbor, or even better yet, aiding us in military actions against NK…what would that take?
Ack on June 12, 2009 at 1:44 PM
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