Captain Jack Sparrow reports on the South Korean Supreme Court's decision that throws Lee Jae-myung's presidential bid into Davy Jones' Locker, while Prime Minister Han Duck-soo eyes the captain's chair.
Captain Jack Sparrow reports on the South Korean Supreme Court's decision that throws Lee Jae-myung's presidential bid into Davy Jones' Locker, while Prime Minister Han Duck-soo eyes the captain's chair.

Why is the Rum Always Gone?

Savvy? It appears there be trouble brewin' in the land of kimchi and K Pop! Seems this Lee Jae myung fancies himself the next Captain o' the ship eh? Aye a presidential hopeful they say. But hold yer horses mates! The Supreme Court a fearsome beast indeed has overturned a previous ruling. 'False facts,' they cry! Accusations fly thicker than cannonballs in a storm. One might say 'This is either madness... or brilliance!' Though I lean towards madness personally. Where's the rum?

Not Guilty... Until Proven Guilty (Again)!

Now this Lee fellow he's been walkin' the plank on a few criminal trials aye. But this election law business? That's the real kraken in the water! If the court's decision sticks he'll be banned from chartin' a course in any election for five years! Five years! Why that's enough time to find Isla de Muerta twice over. 'The problem is not the problem. The problem is your attitude about the problem.' And his attitude? Probably involves a lot of lawyers and very little grog.

The Supreme Court's Speedy Gonzales Act

Shiver me timbers! This Supreme Court they moved faster than the Pearl when she's chasin' down a merchant ship. Usually these things take longer than it takes to find a decent tavern. But no deadline was given. So one might argue that it doesn't matter when this thing is to take place if it will happen long after the elections take place making it moot in essence. So one might argue there is no sense in making it a priority. But what do I know?

Prime Minister's Ambitious Ponderings

And what's this I hear? Han Duck soo the acting leader is considerin' jumpin' into the fray! Aye resignin' to try and seize the helm himself. Seems bein' in charge after that Yoon fella got the boot has given him a taste for power eh? A bold move I say! It's like stealin' the Black Pearl right out from under Barbossa's nose! Except you know with less undead pirates and more political maneuvering. 'But you have heard of me.'

Korea's Political Tempest

All this political turmoil it's like tryin' to navigate the Devil's Triangle in a bathtub! This squabbling and legal wrangling is makin' it harder to steer the ship of state especially with those pesky U.S. tariffs loom'n like a hurricane on the horizon. 'Why is the rum always gone?' Perhaps a strong leader or perhaps a very long vacation is what's needed.

Dead Men Tell No Tales... But Politicians Do!

So there ye have it me hearties! South Korea's political waters are choppy the candidates are squabbling and the Supreme Court is makin' waves. Who will emerge victorious? Only time will tell. But one thing's for certain: it's a story worthy of a tall tale and a bottle of rum! Now if you'll excuse me I have a rendezvous with a jar of dirt. Savvy?


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  • purple1979 profile pic
    purple1979
    5/20/2025 6:34:24 AM

    This is more convoluted than trying to explain why I need more rum!

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    Tmcm1742
    5/12/2025 4:46:23 AM

    This is either madness... or brilliance!

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    Passion1992
    5/5/2025 7:48:04 PM

    I'd rather face the Kraken than another election cycle.

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    andy852
    5/4/2025 8:45:35 AM

    Did someone say rum? I'm in!

  • scubaangel profile pic
    scubaangel
    5/3/2025 12:03:28 AM

    Why is it always politics? Can't we just find some buried treasure?

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    shop01
    5/2/2025 1:40:23 PM

    It's not the treasure that matters, it's the journey to find it. Or something like that.

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    aerofire
    5/2/2025 8:26:28 AM

    Where's Will Turner when you need him?