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You may not like it, but when what he wants is global legitimacy, then recognition is one of the few things we can do to influence him. He's already demonstrated he doesn't care for the welfare of his country.

Isn't buying Blue Note Music Matters 45s PROOF it's too late?

The problem comes if it sets a precedent, that other countries start expecting similar treatment. We have a similar situation in iran with the "hikers", where we are in a similar political impasse. If this raises the level it takes to get hostages freed, it's a problem. It's more painting us into a corner diplomatically by weakening our hand. We can't hold the needs of the country over the needs of reporters who knew what they were getting into when they went to north korea. It's either Clinton doing an ill advised but generous favor for his friend, or it's our country setting precedents diplomatically that can cause real long term weakening. Only time will tell which it was.

Attack him all you want, what he's saying is still valid. I'm not going to debate the character of the author in lieu of the argument.

out of your srd7

Happy birthday Mr Thrasher and nor_spoon!

It's an op-ed piece, and all diplomacy is impacted by speculation, supposition and sanctimonious platitudes, especially when dealing with batshit dictators (north korea not being the only one we have to deal with). I think Clinton put his friendship with Al Gore over the best interest of the country, and Obama was just going along because it was in line with what he campaigned on. We'll see long term if it has any impact.

That "batshit" "newspaper columnist" was the US Ambassador to the UN...

you mispelled anus

I agree with the author, but it is one of the things obama promised he'd do if elected. One of his stated goals was to have the US negotiate openly with rogue states whether or not it was actually in our best interest to do so.

Okey dokey mr baker

A bottle of Van Winkle Lot B for my good friend analog pete.

Hey, I'm wearing a blue and orange shirt today! I'm gonna take umbrage too.

dew eet

I pick ban, see you in a week greg

they claim "totalament a mano" on the box. I've had one of each so far. We'll see, I've got 24 of each left

I see the rmaf canjam as a way to leverage the canjam brand to market headfi for jude.

you can, it's called "megaupload.com"

Not gonna, did.

The difference between $14k and $20k is still more than I'd pay for a dac, let alone either of those prices.

but you have to have one of those for speakers anyway

esp950 + srm1 or srd7 can be had shy of a grand too

At $3, I preferred the El Ricos, but you can't get those for $3 anymore, so I'll probably end up ordering more. I'll say I'll reserve judgement til I've had a few more. I still appreciate the pointer, they're not dog rockets. updated: trying another one now Jose L. Piedra Brevas Not bad for a cheap cigar. Construction is rough, but flavor isn't bad.

Had a JLP yesterday. Not enamoured, but for under $3, it's hard to complain.

Amazon.com: Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots (Deluxe Edition CD + DVD): The Flaming Lips: Music dvd-a version