That’s the Chinese position on why people are literally dying to get out of North Korea. Let’s look at the numbers. Here’s a chart that tracks the North Korean food situation since 1997: And here’s how those improved harvests have impacted the number of defections during the same time period: So why are so many people leaving North Korea? What would they say if we asked them? Responses like these are among the most typical: “We have come to the...

Nov. 2, 7:00 A.M., the first of thirty-one hours that will end in Washington, fifty feet from the President of the United States. When the polls open, the line of voters is longer than the school itself. There are hundreds of people here, some with kids, some in business attire, in all kinds and colors. They read and make polite conversation about everything except politics as they move slowly toward the front of the line, where young volunteer election workers...

Nov. 2, 7:00 A.M., the first of thirty-one hours that will end in Washington, fifty feet from the President of the United States. When the polls open, the line of voters is longer than the school itself. There are hundreds of people here, some with kids, some in business attire, in all kinds and colors. They read and make polite conversation about everything except politics as they move slowly toward the front of the line, where young volunteer election workers...

Kerry was right about one thing–the whole world will be watching what we say through our votes. What they know is that no one can defeat us on a battlefield. Today, they use our political divisions and the opportunism that widens them to defeat us at the ballot box. That is precisely what those who mean us harm will conclude they have done if Kerry wins tomorrow. France and Russia will conclude that they have a free hand to continue...

More pictures here. They delivered their protest to the front door of China’s mission. A man answered the door, saw the protest signs, and slammed it in their faces. No, they won’t persuade China. But the Chinese are wary of bad P.R., and if we can ratchet the pressure up enough, they might release these refugees. Keep writing. Scroll down for links and sample letters.

Kerry was right about one thing–the whole world will be watching what we say through our votes. What they know is that no one can defeat us on a battlefield. Today, they use our political divisions and the opportunism that widens them to defeat us at the ballot box. That is precisely what those who mean us harm will conclude they have done if Kerry wins tomorrow. France and Russia will conclude that they have a free hand to continue...

More pictures here. They delivered their protest to the front door of China’s mission. A man answered the door, saw the protest signs, and slammed it in their faces. No, they won’t persuade China. But the Chinese are wary of bad P.R., and if we can ratchet the pressure up enough, they might release these refugees. Keep writing. Scroll down for links and sample letters.

Bonifas and Oulette are now in the hands of the ROK Army. “About 40 U.S. soldiers are left on the site . . . [t]heir roles are confined to administrative work and helping foreign visitors.”

I’d argue that Uri was only rescued from electoral extinction by the GNP’s assinine impeachment stunt last spring. Polls showed the result was a backlash that added 20% to Uri’s numbers. Now, Uri has taken a beating in two consecutive bi-elections, and it’s threatening to split the party.

It’s Han Chinese against Hui, who are ethnically like the Han, but Muslim.

Bonifas and Oulette are now in the hands of the ROK Army. “About 40 U.S. soldiers are left on the site . . . [t]heir roles are confined to administrative work and helping foreign visitors.”

Three North Korean warships have crossed the Northern Limit Line. Given the number of incidents of this kind in recent years, you have to wonder if the Navy is playing from the same book at the intel agents who have so skillfully influenced South Korean politics in their direction. No, the North Koreans are not all geniuses.

Three North Korean warships have crossed the Northern Limit Line. Given the number of incidents of this kind in recent years, you have to wonder if the Navy is playing from the same book at the intel agents who have so skillfully influenced South Korean politics in their direction. No, the North Koreans are not all geniuses.

I’d argue that Uri was only rescued from electoral extinction by the GNP’s assinine impeachment stunt last spring. Polls showed the result was a backlash that added 20% to Uri’s numbers. Now, Uri has taken a beating in two consecutive bi-elections, and it’s threatening to split the party.