Thanks, Sam, for providing the actual statement. I see that it does conform exactly to what a "statement of agreement" typically is. The meat of it is that Kim agrees to complete denuclearization, and Trump agrees to provide security for Kim. It will be interesting to see exactly what 'providing security' entails. I assume Trump means that he is assuring Kim that the USA won't try to depose Kim or invade his country, but Trump can't protect Kim from others and Trump can't guarantee that a future POTUS won't decide to depose Kim or haul him before the Hague. So I found that guarantee a little puzzling.
As for the MSNBC commentary, it was nothing surprising. An outpouring of criticism and negative spin was to be expected, and I didn't see anything that would have a prayer of changing my opinion. It's more negative speculation and this is the pattern to date. Every step of the way, the liberal media has been filled with negative speculation---the meeting won't happen, Trump will blow it, Trump will start a war, Kim would never consider giving up his weapons, etc. etc. etc.
But here we are. The meeting took place, the mutual goals are in writing, and there now exists a framework for the process to begin. What's not to like? Seriously, what's not to like? Have you come across an alternate proposal for how this whole thing should have unfolded? |
