Originally Posted by jorgeI
30K is chump change in the big scheme of things especially when you consider the % of GDP we spent during the Cold War years and we didn't blink an eye or go broke either. NK has the CHICOMS behind them and we were there as a deterrent during the Cold War years. Surely you didn't object to that then? What is killing us are entitlements, big government, over-regulation and kookery over "going green". jorge


A link to a site that I had never heard of before until recently called VBS.TV, and an expose of an inside view of N. Korea. Part 2 provides some excellent insight into the DMZ. Truly bizarre.

http://www.vbs.tv/watch/the-vice-guide-to-travel/vice-guide-to-north-korea-1-of-3

http://www.vbs.tv/watch/the-vice-guide-to-travel/vice-guide-to-north-korea-2-of-3

http://www.vbs.tv/watch/the-vice-guide-to-travel/vice-guide-to-north-korea-3-of-3

Like ancient Rome we have extended our power out past a reasonable return on investment. The real enemy is at home in the form of political corruption.

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