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eleny Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Aug-03-09 09:03 PM
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Bill Clinton going to North Korea re: the two incarcerated journalists
I peeked at Fox news and Van Susterin was just talking about it. Hillary is sending him regarding an agreement with North Korea.

New news? I haven't seen it on DU today.
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Captain Hilts Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Aug-03-09 09:07 PM
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1. That'll keep him out of that burger joint on Wisc. Ave. nt
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eleny Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Aug-03-09 09:09 PM
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2. Snark if you wish but I bet the families of the two women are thrilled
If he could seal a deal and they could be released immediately, it would be fantastic.
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Captain Hilts Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Aug-03-09 09:19 PM
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4. I didn't mean it to sound snarky. Sorry. nt
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eleny Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Aug-03-09 09:20 PM
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5. It really is major news if the two journos are being released
All good thoughts go out to them and their families.
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eleny Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Aug-03-09 09:18 PM
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3. CNN just now reported that Bill Clinton is on his way to North Korea right now
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Stinky The Clown Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Aug-03-09 09:28 PM
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6. Why on EARTH did this thread get anonymous unec button pushers?
Geeeze ........

K&R cuz, gawdammit, this is a postive story with some hope in it.
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eleny Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Aug-03-09 09:30 PM
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7. Perhaps someone meant to click "Rec"?
But I admit that I've been wondering who would want to suppress such great news.
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Horse with no Name Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Aug-03-09 10:26 PM
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9. agendas being served
That.is.all.
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eleny Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Aug-03-09 10:30 PM
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11. If he returns with the two journos it'll be a triumph
The most important thing is that they are released. But it's hard not to view a release as a victory for U.S. diplomacy.
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MADem Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Aug-03-09 10:31 PM
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12. Well, I just pushed the button to make it FOUR. I hope he's got some
tough muthas in his entourage. I don't trust that pompadoured short guy with the platform shoes....and I think his kid is even nuttier than he is.

I hope the Chinese have our backs on this one. They're supposed to be keeping that little dipshit in line....
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eleny Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Aug-03-09 10:35 PM
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14. Thanks!
It's a tense situation for sure - but you so often make me laugh out loud with your postings these past few days. :D
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MADem Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Aug-03-09 10:47 PM
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15. All we can do is keep our fingers crossed. If anyone can charm the
birds out of the trees, it's our most loquacious Bill. Maybe he'll bring the little jerk a few DVDs of the latest movies. The guy is apparently a movie nut.

"You want "Funny Man" Mistah Dictator? Huh? Barely out in theaters--brand new from the director!!!! Hand over the ex-VIEW host's sistah!!!! And her little pal, too!"
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eleny Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Aug-03-09 11:07 PM
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18. Reminds me of some Don Rickles dialog from Kelly's Heroes...
Crapgame: Then make a DEAL!
Big Joe: What kind of deal?
Crapgame: A DEAL, deal! Maybe the guy's a Republican. "Business is business," right?
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SleeplessInAlabama Donating Member (341 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Aug-03-09 10:48 PM
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16. To be fair, I rec'd the first five threads on the topic that I saw. n/t
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eleny Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Aug-03-09 10:16 PM
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8. CNN now reporting that two lives are in the balance...
Depending on diplomacy.

Hopefully, they'll have more to report soon.
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Horse with no Name Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Aug-03-09 10:27 PM
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10. They are probably in the most diplomatic hands in America
Say what you want about Bill, but people outside of this country love him. Sending good thoughts for the families involved.
K&R (have to offset the buttonpushers!)
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eleny Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Aug-03-09 10:32 PM
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13. Agreed
And thanks for the k + rec. I've been doing some offsetting myself in other threads on this topic. Some sick puppies out there.
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fujiyama Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Aug-03-09 10:56 PM
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17. Well for the sake of the two journalists, I hope like hell he's successful
It's worth a shot.

Doubtful and pessimistic though - The NK govt is full of some real crazy bastards!
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