[Agamemnon]

Originally Posted by Jake

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/15190745/?GT1=8618

"...but was hailed by the communist nation as a “great leap forward” for its people."

Is that supposed to be a bad joke?

Are you kidding? Nuclear weapons is a 'great leap forward' when it comes to North Korea's military capabilities. Thats why everyone is so concerned about their posession of these weapons, because it (could) dramatically shift the balance of power in North-East Asia.

I wouldn't be surprised if Iran and N. Korea believe it is a 'great leap forward', they've poured a lot of resources into these projects.