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North Korea Mocks Trump’s

artappraiser — Thu, 24 Aug 2017 04:54:43 +0000

In reply to China demands U.S. immediately withdraw N. Korea sanctions, warns will hit ties

North Korea Mocks Trump’s ‘Weird’ Tweets

By Adam K. Raymond @ NYmag.com, Aug. 23

Hours after President Trump paid Kim Jong Un a compliment during his rambling campaign rally in Phoenix, North Korean state media mocked Trump for his “weird” and “ego-driven” tweets. Trump also frequently “spouts rubbish,” the state-run KCNA said Wednesday, referring to Trump as “that mad man.” So much for that “respect.”

Along with the personal attacks, the editorial criticized joint military drills the U.S. and South Korea are carrying out this week. “The US should not forget that their opponent is armed with nuclear weapons and ballistic missiles,” the agency said. It also warned that “we won’t just sit and watch the behaviors of the foolish people whose blood is burning with revenge.” [....]

How Russia may benefit from

artappraiser — Thu, 24 Aug 2017 04:26:11 +0000

In reply to China demands U.S. immediately withdraw N. Korea sanctions, warns will hit ties

How Russia may benefit from North Korean sanctions

Shutting off raw material exports from North Korea could create demand for Russian supplies

By Inga Velanskaya @ Asia Times, August 23, 2017 3:23 PM (UTC+8)

Comes to mind getting tough

artappraiser — Wed, 23 Aug 2017 21:09:52 +0000

In reply to China demands U.S. immediately withdraw N. Korea sanctions, warns will hit ties

Comes to mind getting tough on China would please the Christian Right, many of which still are big Trump fans, as this guy will probably be jailed by China next month:

I Won’t Put Xi Jinping Above Jesus

By DEREK LAM, guest op-ed @ NYTimes.com, AUG. 23, 2017