THE RUSSIAN/ CHINA PLAN FOR NORTH KOREA. “ PLATA O PLOMO”?

The new Silk Road is the answer? “Joint the club and make money”? Is that the concept the Russians and the Chinese have come up with for North Korea? Enticement? http://www.atimes.com/article/russia-china-plan-north-korea-stability-connectivity/

I have to admit, when I read this article, I had to smile. It’s a seen right out of the God Father movies.  No surprise here. The intent of the Russians as well as the Chinese is to keep the US / West / from finding its own answer for the North Korean issue. War on the Korean Peninsula is not an option for the Chinese or the Russians; or the South Koreans for that matter. So, let’s get all sides to sit down, with the exception of the US, and let’s talk what really matters. MONEY!

Yes, the allure of the new Silk Highway allowing the Korean Peninsula to be united, at least along economic lines, could be a tempting approach to the crazy fat guy in the North. Telling a story of, “we can all make money and all these hard feelings will go away”, that sounds enticing. Even the Japanese came to the table, or they came to listen that is. On the surface, it sounds like a “Great Deal”! So, what happened? Why didn’t the Hermit Kingdom jump on the deal? What “downside” could they possibly see? The fact of the matter is, they did turn it down, for now as they put it. Why? Why for now? What other goal other than survival as a nation might they have? To the Russians / Putin/ the response must have been puzzling! Who turns down “deals” from the God Father? More importantly, who sleeps at night knowing they said “no” to the Don?

Carrot and the Stick:

Did the Russians and the Chinese come up with this “deal” in a true collective? Was this truly a Russian / Chinese plan? Did the Tsar come up with the idea and the Dragon simply said, “Okay….let’s see what they say”. Do either of these countries only offer Carrots? Does anyone think this offer was made with no mention of the “Stick”? What else may have been communicated to the North Koreans when this offer was made? If the concept was openly covered, what about the alternative?

PLATA O PLOMO:

Is the Tsar and the Dragon “Plata O Plomo” kind of of leaders? Oh….most of you have no idea! What is Plata O Plomo you might ask? For those of you who don’t know, in Mexico, when a Drug Gang ask the locals to do something, the presentation is simple. “ Plata O Plomo”! Silver or Lead….. you choose! Was this a Plata O Plomo moment for the little fat guy in North Korea?  I would be willing the unofficial message came as soon as the North said, “ Not right now”! The little fat guy needs to learn Spanish quickly. Something tells me that was his ONLY “Plata” offer he will get. His successor will get the same offer. If that offer has already been made and the next “Great Leader” has said “Si”, then the little fat guy may be have another old saying coming. “ Tonight, he sleeps with the Fishes”!