40 years later, seized USS Pueblo is tourist draw in North Korea

McClatchy Newspapers ^ | Sep. 07, 2007 | Tim Johnson

[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?

[Jet Jaguar]

ping.

[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.

[Dubya]

The USS PUEBLO was a U. S. Navy vessel sent on an intelligence mission off the coast of North Korea. On January 23, 1968, the USS PUEBLO was attacked by North Korean naval vessels and MiG jets. One man was killed and several were wounded. The Eighty-two surviving crew members were captured and held prisoner for 11 months. The pages on this site tell the story of the Pueblo Incident and present the USS PUEBLO Veteran's Association.

Official Navy Photograph

[AmericanInTokyo]

I don't know.

But a Bush-Condi "Peace Treaty" with North Korea, a complete capitulation from the days of "regime change" and "axis of evil", is coming by Tax Day, 2008.

Mark my word. Lameduck Legacy, donchya know.

[Dubya]

The U.S.S. Pueblo, a spy ship seized by North Korea in 1968, is now docked along the Taedong River in Pyongyang.

[AmericanInTokyo]

What? And (them) risking the North Koreans releasing the hidden audio and video tapes of Roger Clinton in Pyongyang?

[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?

[mkjessup]

Exactly.

[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.

[Dubya]

[IrishCatholic]

Your right. Why wasn’t it taken back? Because the Clintons would not offend other socialists.

[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.

[USN40VET]

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

Probably a good collection of R-390’s as well.

[Stallone]

[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.