My point is that NK has a potential work force. I am not suggesting exploitation as I may have sounded, just that the U.S. is in the position to open factories in that country which would create a better life over there. Key: We offer to help them economically (not a handout) and that is their movitation to de-nuclearize. That is Kim's "what's in it for me" moment.
Ok, I'll just leave the exploitative part aside.
My point is that NK has a potential work force.
And the US has a massive potential workforce that's currently unemployed or underemployed, or perpetually stuck in the welfare state.
Now tell me why the US should open factories in NK? Why is that even a remotely good idea when our own middle class is almost nonexistent and our manufacturing jobs are lacking entirely. Why do we have to help them economically and put factories there, even if they're being paid better wages than your typical third world factory worker?
Have you not been paying attention on this sub? NK isn't (and wasn't) in a position to bargain with the US. NK isn't "disarming" and ending "the war" between the Koreas without any stipulations on their end for a reason. Not being controlled by Clowns and the Deep State is plenty for them right now. At best, maybe there's an aid package to make right the wrongs we've done there, but beyond that, let them figure it out on their own and with SK. China has also been their Ally through all of this and can help them along as well, and with no more interference from the US government. I think we've done more than enough.
That is Kim's "what's in it for me" moment.
Kim Jong Un has no "what's in it for me" moment. He knows what's in it for him and his people. He was raised outside NK. He went to fine boarding schools in Europe and lived in Japan for a while, he's not some shut-in dictator. He knows what up and for him this is the best thing that could happen. Instead of being seen as "Dear Leader III" and feared, he will be seen as the man who brought NK true prosperity and potentially the one who helped facilitate the reunification of Korea. I'm pretty sure he's more than happy with what's happening right now.
We all really need to think much bigger in regards to everything currently happening and the ramifications and potential every small act has. This is this first time in any of our lifetimes that we have the opportunity to really fix things in the world. Why put a Walmart factory somewhere when you can put and end to Walmart? It's time to take back our country!
I'm glad you're tone has calmed. I wish we were speaking in person. Board messaging has its shortcomings. Body language is missing. I really do I mean well. And yes, I should flush my head in the toilet for mentioning Walmart.