New Friend Of The Barnyard

A Catholic Professor in South Korea, Joshua, and I made contact over the weekend when I stumbled across his blog, good reading and perspective. I will repost our conversation once I have his permission since it is at his site. It can be seen here. I will post my latest comment, a few questions.
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So we should pull out of the DMZ and turn it over to SoKo forces? Is that the feeling among the people? I know Kim Jung-Il is interested in regional hegemeny as is Iran. They represent a direct threat to our allies including South Korea, Japan, and Taiwan?
Thanks WC, it should be an interesting conversation, feel free to comment at my site as well, in fact, please do.

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His answers are interesting and compelling. The transcript so far:
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Are you in SOKO?
Goat Homepage 10.09.06 - 2:21 pm #

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Yes, Goat, I am.
The Western Confucian Homepage 10.09.06 - 2:28 pm #

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What is your assessment of the situation? I am interested being in California? I would love to build a contact base with you. My email is in my profile. I would like to hear the Korean thought, SoKo has a story to tell and a very rich one at that. Please maintain contact with me and I you!
Goat Homepage 10.09.06 - 2:44 pm #

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Thank you, Goat. I pledge to maintain contact with you. My email is on my sidebar, but I'll post it hear for your convenience:

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My assessment is that I feel no more threat for my immediate safety or that of my family than I did when I woke up this morning.

That said, this is a mess, and a huge one at that. This will really shake things up here in Northeast Asia. I pray that Pat Buchanan's almost four-year-old prediction comes to pass: The Coming U.S. Retreat from Asia
The Western Confucian Homepage 10.09.06 - 2:53 pm #

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And Goat, I would not worry in California. My parents have retired in Northern California. [I'm originally from Upstate New York.] Kim Jong-il won't attack the US. He's evil, but not suicidal.
Western Confucian Homepage 10.09.06 - 3:37 pm #

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Ignore! right on assesment
El Cid Homepage 10.09.06 - 6:02 pm #

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So we should pull out of the DMZ and turn it over to SoKo forces? Is that the feeling among the people? I know Kim Jung-Il is interested in regional hegemeny as is Iran. They represent a direct threat to our allies including South Korea, Japan, and Taiwan?
Thanks WC, it should be an interesting conversation, feel free to comment at my site as well, in fact, please do. I use haloscan as well for comments so contact should be easy.
Take Care and God Bless, Catholic missionary? Christ is the answer!
Goat Homepage 10.10.06 - 12:43 pm #

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Hi, Goat.

Yes, I think we should pull our forces. Many South Koreans want to have their cake and eat it too when it comes to the USFK. They want their defenses covered, but on their own terms. I think it is no longer in America's interest to defend the world's 12th largest economy. As PBJ suggested, let SK, Japan, and Taiwan develop their own nucler weapons. The DPRK is on the verge of collapse, and will never be a regional hegemon, with or without nuclear weapons.

I will be sure to visit your site regularly. As to your question about whether I am a missionary, the answer is no. I'm just a sinner and humble convert.

Pax,
Joshua
The Western Confucian Homepage 10.10.06 - 12:59 pm #

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Well Joshua, great to know you, I gave you the headline tonight so comment away!
Goat Homepage 10.10.06 - 1:08 pm #

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