Tuesday, December 20, 2011

I agree with Stephen Harper: Kim Jong-il violated the basic rights of the North Korean people

When he's right he's right:

http://natpo.st/trjQ7B

"Prime Minister Stephen Harper also weighed in on the issue and said North Korea should "close this sad chapter in its history" following the death of leader Kim Jong-il, and use his death as a means to achieve "positive change" going forward.

In a statement, Harper said the legacy of Kim is far from admirable and that his death brings great opportunities to move ahead in a different direction.

"Kim Jong-il will be remembered as the leader of a totalitarian regime who violated the basic rights of the North Korean people for nearly two decades," Harper said.

"We hope his passing brings positive change, allowing the people of North Korea to emerge from six decades of isolation, oppression and misery.""

3 comments:

The Mound of Sound said...

Jim I'm moved that you agree with Steve Harper except that Steve is merely agreeing with most of the western world.

As for Kim's death opening opportunities for vast change do you believe that too? What opportunities? To whom?

This is just more macho blowhard shit from Steve Harper anchored on restating the obvious.

The Mound of Sound said...

Jim I'm moved that you agree with Steve Harper except that Steve is merely agreeing with most of the western world.

As for Kim's death opening opportunities for vast change do you believe that too? What opportunities? To whom?

This is just more macho blowhard shit from Steve Harper anchored on restating the obvious.

James C Morton said...

Oh heavens no -- there is very little chance to change things now and in fact now is a very dangerous time to try!