Bill Clinton Visits North Korea, Secures Release of Captive Journalists
"The last time an American civilian was held prisoner by North Korea, in 1996, it took a visit from then-Congressman Bill Richardson to secure his release. Yesterday, it required the full prestige of a former U.S. President to win the freedom of captive journalists Euna Lee and Laura Ling. When it comes to giving up politically valuable hostages, the Dear Leader has clearly raised the price."
"The last time an American civilian was held prisoner by North Korea, in 1996, it took a visit from then-Congressman Bill Richardson to secure his release. Yesterday, it required the full prestige of a former U.S. President to win the freedom of captive journalists Euna Lee and Laura Ling. When it comes to giving up politically valuable hostages, the Dear Leader has clearly raised the price."
Maybe yes, maybe no.
Why?
1. The two "reporters" were employees of Al Gore's TV company.
2. They knew well in advance that they would be arrested when they went to N Korea.
3. The reporters (very well treated while "prisoners") texted their parents, relaying the demand that Bill Clinton visit N Korea before they would be released.
4. BIG TV coverage including the plane landing in the US with Clinton AND AlGore hugging etc.
5. Clinton always looking for publicity and his Peace Prize.
6. AlGore's TV company dying on the vine, needs publicity.
7. Two progressive, liberally well connected reporters looking for instant fame.
8. Clinton-the-savior , AlGore-the-caring-TV-company-owner, two-cute-now-famous-reporters. With book, TV, speaking deals galore!!
All for a few months in a N Korean hotel... with cell phone privileges to boot!
Oh yeah, Dear Leader Kim comes out lookin' pretty good too!
Could anyone concoct a better scenario?
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