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Douglas Palmer's avatar

One thing Ryan misses (or just didn’t mention) is that these troops will almost certainly not be allowed back into North Korea. They are being sent to die for a propaganda win for Kim Jong Un and Putin, but he cannot allow them to return. They will have far too much information to allow back.

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ABossy's avatar

I picture Kim Jong Un as a needy child-man, hungry for validation and praise. Super-excited to test his lovely well-drilled troops (identical tin soldiers) in battle, and to demonstrate the superiority of his glorious regime. I bet he fantasizes about great victories, a chest full of medals, and international acclaim.

Then there’s Putin. I’ll bet you he has zero respect for North Korea. I’ll bet he thinks Un is a maggot. BUT, he needs to add more humans to the meat-grinder.

I’m devastated for Ukraine and tearing my hair out over the lack of western support for such a strategic ally. But well, I’m cynically holding my popcorn and ready to watch how these two egotistical despots work together. Hopefully not well.

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