Oops! They Did It Again

Once again North Korea pokes the sharp stick of defiance in the eye of the world. And the world’s response? Criticism and tough talk. Obama said, “I urge North Korea to abide fully by the resolutions of the U.N. Security Council and to refrain from further provocative actions.” What if they don’t? Will they be bludgeoned with more tough talk and criticism from world leaders?

United Nations sanctions are a joke – meaningless dribble. The rhetoric coming from the U.N. is laughable, threatening the next time they do this we’re really going to do something. It’s doubtful the North Korean leaders are shivering all over with fear. The U.N. would have a difficult time intimidating a five-year old never mind a country hell bent on oppressing their people and causing world conflict. U.N. sanctions and world condemnation only serves to embolden the North Koreans.

The whole world has known that North Korea was going to launch this long-range rocket. It was not a secret and North Korea launched without hindrance. They knew that no one was going to stop them. They were right. While the American military claimed it was a failure because it did not reach orbit the North Koreans considered it a success and if for no other reason than just by virtue of launching it against world objection.

Is this a small test of Barack Obama as predicted by Joe Biden’s premonition? Maybe. After all is said and done there is a possible course of action. One properly programmed cruise missile would and could take out the North Korean launch pad. It’s the only action the North Koreans will listen to and understand.