Axis of Evil Shrinks

The U.S. is taking North Korea off its list of terror sponsors.

The move came after North Korea agreed to take "practical measures to neutralize" its existing nuclear facilities this year, the spokesman said.

  Yahoo

Wanting nuclear weapons facilities is punishable by sanctions and invasion. Having them is a different matter.

And, actually, the North Koreans say getting off the list is part of the deal.

[U.S. negotiator Christopher] Hill avoided discussing details in response to a question from reporters on the issue of the terrorism list.

"I don't want to get into some of the specific things that we're prepared to do," he said. "Obviously we had a considerable discussion about these, but I need to consult within my government and also among the six parties before I consult with the press on that."

His government might have a different way of parsing it for publication.

....but hey, do what you want....you will anyway.