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I'm Mike, a working professional trying to avoid my own personal Baker Street. If you do not know that reference, please listen to more Gerry Rafferty. Always remember, we didn't start the fire, but we can try to put it out.

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North Korea’s Shakedown

Michael Conte | Dec 15, 2010

It’s only a matter of time before China, the U.S., and South Korea get tired of playing the shakedown game. Kim Jong Il will quickly lose prestige amongst the North Korean elite, and also lose the aid that lets him cling to power.