The Occasional Observer

Hmmmm, I thought according to Pres. Obama we could simply talk our way out of any situation, and negotiate with anyone. Guess that hasn't worked so well in N. Korea, which in addition to launching a missile is now kicking all UN inspectors out of the country and restarting its nuclear program.

Also, if talking works so well, why'd Obama have to give authorization to use deadly force to resolve the recent pirate-hostage situation? Why couldn't we just sit down across the table from the pirates over some tea and talk it over?