[Eric in the Ozarks]

You might be on to something. The Red Chinese could be using NK as a proxie to test W's resolve in regard to other plans they have. If things get too hot, they can phone Kim and he will heel to his Chinese paymasters.
I seriously look at Bush doing a "twofer,' or something very close to it.

[HP8753]

While we are busy fighting Iraq and North Korea.....China will invade Taiwan.