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CNN got to interview prisoners in North Korea


Posted: Sep 2, 2014

at least we have gotten to see them and know they are basically okay.   I agree the interviews were probably scripted, particularly with their similarities, but at leaest they are alive and present.

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Why the nice? - Nm

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nm

Not the OP, but did you read the post? - sm

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My conclusion is nice is because we know the prisoners are alive. Why wouldn't you think that is nice?

Probably because we're waiting for the next part - of her statement - where she

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blames the fact that they are prisoners on President Obama. Just waitin' for that other shoe to drop, as it inevitably will.
Sorry to disappoint, I'm an Obama faithful - didn't even think about
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blaming it on Obama. Why would we blame this on Obama? I personally don't think I can blame journalists being kidnapped in Syria on Obama either, but that is another subject. BTW, I posted NICE also, which explained NICE.

Nice - sm

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Nice they were in Korea following a sporting event.

Nice they were asked to do this, even if being "used."

Nice for the family and friends of the prisoners.

and Nice Coup for CNN reporter (who, I might mentioned was probably terrified) to be able to provide that opportunity. They got to be what news should be -- a voice for someone who wishes to speak (even if it is the Korean govt exerting pressure) There wasn't really any editing allowed. No spin by CNN in the video, anyway. Really, nothing to argue with.

I admit, I did include the CNN part because I fear other networks might not have reported it at all since CNN got the interview, which I think is a shame.

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