> Having people executed when you are a dictator isn't really bold. He had his aunt's (Another major source of power in NK) blessing. If he hadn't, he probably

> Having people executed when you are a dictator isn't really bold. He had his aunt's (Another major source of power in NK) blessing. If he hadn't, he probably couldn't have pulled it off without getting killed. For killing people in general, no. But for killing major hubs of power you need to be either crazy or have some balls or no brains. > I think that its also been demonstrated that he isn't wise either. Think about it. The young, western educated man that inherits the throne in North Korea has the potential to become one of the greatest statesmen in history, simply by implementing a series of idiotically simple reforms. All he had to do was let China know that he's ready, and they would probably provide him with shitloads of support to make sure that he doesn't get assassinated by the old guard. Even if did die in the process, I'd rather that be my legacy than "Hurr, Durr, I executed my ex-girlfriend and everyone she knows!" Indeed, it does seem that he acts more like a spoiled brat who will have his friend shot, because he took his toy. Than a sophisticated machiavellian ruler.