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originally posted by: howtonhawky
originally posted by: SaturnFX
originally posted by: nwtrucker
a reply to: SaturnFX
Your thread raises a question. It may be off topic and maybe not.
I recall when the Soviets sent their hockey team to Canada for the first time.Back in the '70s I believe there was no shortage of KGB types to ensure no defections, etc..
Have you or anyone else noticed any similar types keeping a eye on the NK athletes? That would be telling, one way or another, in and of itself. Yes?
Well they aren't allowed to go to the bathroom by themselves.
24 hour surveillance
cnn propaganda
at least you provided a link but the link was speculation.
defecting is something that most countries frown upon
originally posted by: Subaeruginosa
a reply to: SaturnFX
Not trying to be completely naive here... but I'm just gonna think positive thoughts and hope that this young female will be just fine.
After all, it's a well known fact that North Koreans are totally obsessed with NBA basketball, right? So their for, logic would dictate that it can't be totally taboo to simply cheer on an American athlete , right?
Please tell me I'm right... for this poor girls sake.
originally posted by: howtonhawky
a reply to: SatansPride
how would we know either way if she is punished?
that is the main problem
originally posted by: pheonix358
a reply to: SaturnFX
here you go mate, take your pick. all global news from every organization saying the same thing
You can just keep those MSM talking points alive. The MSM said something ... must be right eh?
Listen to the noise.
P
originally posted by: MarlbBlack
a reply to: stosh64
pretty damn awkward you could say, that reporter or whoever she was seemed a lot more shady then kim... he sounded pretty cool lol... hhahahaa i'd but him a beer!
originally posted by: SaturnFX
originally posted by: howtonhawky
originally posted by: SaturnFX
originally posted by: nwtrucker
a reply to: SaturnFX
Your thread raises a question. It may be off topic and maybe not.
I recall when the Soviets sent their hockey team to Canada for the first time.Back in the '70s I believe there was no shortage of KGB types to ensure no defections, etc..
Have you or anyone else noticed any similar types keeping a eye on the NK athletes? That would be telling, one way or another, in and of itself. Yes?
Well they aren't allowed to go to the bathroom by themselves.
24 hour surveillance
cnn propaganda
at least you provided a link but the link was speculation.
defecting is something that most countries frown upon
here you go mate, take your pick. all global news from every organization saying the same thing
Google it yourself next time
But I am sure you personally know better than the world.
originally posted by: donktheclown
a reply to: SaturnFX
To point this out could very well be a death sentence. How could anyone be so irresponsible?
originally posted by: howtonhawky
there is no proof other than what people are saying and that is not quite enough evidence for me to condemn a whole country
originally posted by: NerdGoddess
originally posted by: carewemust
originally posted by: donktheclown
a reply to: SaturnFX
To point this out could very well be a death sentence. How could anyone be so irresponsible?
The entire cadre of North Korean athletes could face a punishment if they don't win any medals. Right now, they're at ZERO.
Source: www.cbssports.com...
But maybe Kim Jong will go easy on them, since North Korea didn't plan to participate in the games until a few months ago.
The fact that they had people who even qualified for the Olympics should be amazing and appreciated on it's own merit medals or not but then again I don't know how that man operates and works so who knows which way it will swing when it's over.
-Alee