Saturday, November 10, 2012

Purges Keep (north Korean) Regime Alive


Some good background on purges and why the regime depends on them.  I am somewhat confused by these comments, specifically the one highlighted below.  I am not sure if he is talking about the regime's system or the democratic system.  My comment is that if he thinks that the regime's systemize minimizes human error then I would have to disagree.  The regime's system has led to tremendous human error as evidenced by the failed agricultural policies of the regime just to name one.  The problem is that there is no reward for merit in this system, only demonstrated personal loyalty to (now) Kim Jong-un.  This means that the most competent technocrats or military leaders are not necessarily promoted but the sycophants who will not tell the emperor he is wearing no clothes. This bankrupt system has led to the squandering of the resources of its nation and the horrendous suffering of 23 million people as Mr. Kim does note.

In a democratic system, people with different ideas can participate in politics.
They may differ greatly or slightly in ideology. Different politicians voice different opinions and get involved in debates, and people can watch those debates and pick and choose what they like.
This system certainly costs time and money, but it is the only way to minimize human error.  North Korea has sustained its current system of leadership by victimizing many of its comrades.
But the result has been the absence of human rights and extreme poverty.
These purges will undoubtedly be re-evaluated over the course of history. 
V/R
Dave
Purges Keep Regime Alive
By Kim Hyun A
2012-11-08
North Korea relies on a tradition of purging senior officials to maintain its dictatorship, an expert says.

KCNA/AFP

Unconfirmed reports in North Korea suggest that Vice Marshal Ri Yong Ho, the former North Korean army chief, was a spy. They claim that he was purged after being caught trying to overthrow the state by gathering military forces. What’s more, it is said that Ri’s aides have also disappeared.

Ri’s dismissal is the latest example of quite a few conflicts and spy incidents in North Korean history.
(Continued at the link above)

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