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In reply to the discussion: What the Hell Is Going On in North Korea? [View all]treestar
(82,383 posts)5. My guess is illness
Though he's youngish, and it would have to be pretty serious to sideline him for that long. A coup could be the answer. Though I'd think in NK that would not be so well received, as the Kims have been held up to heights of sainthood. Very curious.
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Since Obama has become president it is amazing how fast people declare defeat and failure.
Johonny
Oct 2014
#19
I read a pretty insightful piece somewhere that said China is pushing him out.
LostInAnomie
Oct 2014
#18
Is he camped out with his iMac waiting for the next "celebrity" nudes?
Sen. Walter Sobchak
Oct 2014
#44