If Bush stated"I believe the commander in chief must try all diplomatic measures before we commit our military

Question

Why does he refuse the idea of talks with N.Korea?

Answer 1

He only refuses to talk with them one-on-one.
He wants other parties in the area involved.
You know, the countries that are threatend by this lunatic.

Answer 2

It's some kind of ego thing in my opinion. Kim Jong whatever is a shrewd fellow and a tough negotiator. Bush doesn't seem to be an interactive intelligence. He brings in knowledgeable people and listens to their points without a lot of questions and answers., then simply decides. That kind of style doesn't negotiate well.

Answer 3

This is such a stupid question....why does everyone think this paints Bush in a corner?

Here's the simple fact....Bill Clinton cut our military capabilities at the knees, did deals with N Korea and China that put us behind the 8 ball to both of them. We don't dare (no matter who was president) go toe to toe with N Korea now, because if we did anything in that part of the globe, China would slam dunk us, and Russia would probably get credited with an assist.

This has to be a multi-lateral negotiation, because the simple fact is we don't hold the cards anymore....thanks to all you lib's hero, Bill freakin' Clinton! You stinkin' pacifists think that all we have to do is say "we won't do anything, just leave us alone", and that's what will happen. Simpletons.

Answer 4

He's still using the same losing strategy as always that's why , he just doesn't want or maybe he doesn't know how to have a diplomatic talk with them . I still believe that we shouldn't resort to violence , sanctions maybe if it's clear that they are not willing to talk but it seems that they are and bush just doesn't want to listen , besides thanks to him focusing mostly on Iraq , what a fumble , we don't have much choices since he hadn't sent people to inspect like other presidents they have been blaming this on .

Answer 5

Can't afford another war. Should have direct his attention more to the N. Korea instead of invading Iraq. Oils blinded the Commander in Chief's judgment.

Answer 6

Because nobody in the Bush regime speak Korean - Heck Bush, himself hardly speaks English!

Answer 7

Clinton got nowhere with N. Korea, talk didn't work he says so since he isn't anybetter at diplomatic relations than Clinton NO!!! Soooo He passes the buck to China, Japan and S. Korea.

Answer 8

He does not want private talks with the, he has been and is willilng to discuss within the 6 nation group that has offered N Korea almsot everything,

N Korea has refused to agree or has agreed then broke every agreement.

Answer 9

He has only refused one on one talks because NK wants our recognition. The Bush administration continues to insist on the 6 country negotiations that was originally agreed to by NK and their "Dear Leader".

I can't think of one significant reason to let the Dear Leader dictate discussions on his violating International Law and even pissing off their good buddies the Chinese.

Answer 10

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