Re:Thoughts From An American (Score 1)

However, claiming that NK is a more pressing issue is just uninformed. It's a big deal, yes, but not one that we can do much about right now, especially given how quiet they've been since China's new leader was installed. Until China believes diplomacy has failed with NK, us moving on NK would likely cause China to move in on thier side, if only to assure that no democratic government was installed. And that is something that we really can't risk happening right now.

You're not arguing the North Korea isn't a more pressing issue - but rather it is easier to deal with Iraq.

I don't disagree with you claims - you are correct...it would be very dangerous to engage North Korea without buy in from China. However your conclusion doesn't follow. Your argument doesn't show North Korea to be a less pressing issue. Just one that would have greater political and possibly military fall out than engaging Iraq. Claiming that North Korea is a more pressing international security issue than Iraq is not misinformed. You have not made the case to claim otherwise.

Just as the Bush administration has not made a case for war in Iraq.