[Dubya]

The video declares that the ship’s presence in Pyongyang “will testify century after century (of) the crimes of aggression played by U.S. imperialists against the Korean people.”

Li, the tour guide, added: “If we sent back the ship, it would be a crime to the Korean people.”

[Dubya]

I wonder how much money we give them each year?

[mkjessup]

...in 1999, they ran their own flag up the mast and sailed the ship for nine days in international waters to Pyongyang. Why U.S. naval forces based in South Korea and Japan didn't move in to seize the ship then hasn't been explained. Russell, the former crew member, said senior Pentagon naval officers told a retired Pueblo commander that “they were told, ‘Hands off.’ Let them move the ship.”

Ahhh yes, another 'legacy' of Emperor Biligula and his pathetic SecState Maddy the Dancing Midget.

[doc1019]

I’m sure the old WLR-1 faceplate is still in place.

[NonValueAdded]

But in 1999, they ran their own flag up the mast and sailed the ship for nine days in international waters to Pyongyang. Why U.S. naval forces based in South Korea and Japan didn't move in to seize the ship then hasn't been explained. Russell, the former crew member, said senior Pentagon naval officers told a retired Pueblo commander that “they were told, ‘Hands off.’ Let them move the ship.”

GREAT debate question for Hillary. Now who would tell senior Pentagon officials what to do in 1999?

[Bringbackthedraft]

“The photo was published in a U.S. newsmagazine with an explanation of the real meaning of the gesture, enraging the North Koreans.” ................ Let me guess, Time? Newsweek?

[Cvengr]

Maybe we should allow the Japanese to christen their new aircraft carriers by performing a re-enactment of Dec 7, 1941 but this time on the USS Pueblo and surrounding vessels wherever she might be.

[JustaDumbBlonde]

"Now a major tourist attraction, the vessel has become a floating symbol of anti-Americanism and the Cold War era. It draws some 1,000 people a day in organized tours designed to drum up patriotism."

Oh good grief. These people aren't 'tourists' in any way that we understand the word. These folks do whatever they are told.

[SevenofNine]

Personally they could have it

[OCC]

New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson, who toured the ship.

I suppose he saluted every North Korean soldier in site. His "diplomacy" has really paid off.

[Walkingfeather]

How about a challenge to all seal teams. First team to demo the ship and make it out of N. korea has the bragging rights.

[PAR35]

But in 1999, they ran their own flag up the mast and sailed the ship for nine days in international waters to Pyongyang. Why U.S. naval forces based in South Korea and Japan didn't move in to seize the ship then hasn't been explained.

Could you remind me, and the reporter, who was Commander in Chief in 1999?

[ZULU]

Stephen Decateur and his crew must be turning in their graves.

We should bomb it.

[rick43515]

I was a Sp4 stationed at the 121st Evac Hosp in 1968 and was sent to meet the crew when they were released. I was in that 1st bus you see in that pic at the bridge of no return. Capt.Bucher was seated between to men that immediately started asking him questions about what documents were destroyed and before he could complete his answer was asked a question by the other person who I’m guessing was either Naval Intel or CIA. The crew was taken to the 121st for medical exams and the next day sent home. For a 19 y/o it was quite an experience.