By Erica Wong |Staff Writer| North Korean defector Lee spoke last Wednesday to an overflowing room about his experiences as a high-ranking official in the Worker’s Party of Korea (WPK) and worked closely with the Kim family. Lee’s full name and his exact title will not be disclosed due to security reasons. Lee had a quiet, friendly demeanor, but there was an air of mystery about him as he tactfully evaded questions that were too personal. When asked about the circumstances behind his defection, he smiled and said, “I will just have to tell you next time.” Everything done in North Korea is to highlight Kim Jong-Un, his leadership and the regime, according to Lee. There were … [Read more...] about North Korean defector lecture
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War with Iran would be worse than a blunder
By Kimberly "Charlie" Treloar | Staff Writer| I am against the U.S. going to war with Iran and you should be too. Just when we thought the troops were coming home and we could finally catch our breath, it appears that the U.S. may be going to war. At what point did we become the world’s policeman? Who put us in charge of running the world and controlling everyone in it? According to a CBS News poll, “a majority of Americans - 55 percent - say the threat posed by Iran, which has been developing a nuclear capability, can be contained by diplomacy, 15 percent say the situation requires the United States to take military action now. “Republicans are more than twice as likely as … [Read more...] about War with Iran would be worse than a blunder