Denis Rodman - North Korea - What is he really at

Tzardine

As per title.

What is his real agenda in North Korea. I find it hard to believe it is because Kim is his BFF.

Is it financial ? Rodman is worth negative $1 million. Is he working with the US government and feeding back information ?

Strange stuff all the same.

Specialun

Hookers and hair dye

Chefrio

He's trying to find out if it is physically possible for him to penetrate a korean woman. Kim Jong Un was curious to find out too.

Ugo Monye spacecraft experience

He went there originally with VICE to take part in a basketball game. Kim Jong Un was a massive bulls fan growing up and he invited him into his private box for the game

Rodman has since gone back three times and met KJU on numerous occasions

I am pie

Probably getting paid by kimmy, getting a few quid back home for interviews and ridin' man, woman and beast whilst he's out there.

endacl

He's bonkers. Who cares why he does anything? He doesn't know himself why he does anything! He just does stuff.

Witcher

Ugo Monye spacecraft experience wrote: »

He went there originally with VICE to take part in a basketball game. Kim Jong Un was a massive bulls fan growing up and he invited him into his private box for the game

Rodman has since gone back three times and met KJU on numerous occasions

Reading that I just imagined the sound of a rifle being cocked behind you.

vicwatson

Whats Matt Cooper got to do with it hey ?

Tzardine

vicwatson wrote: »

Whats Matt Cooper got to do with it hey ?

He is making a documentary I believe

Alf Veedersane

vicwatson wrote: »

Whats Matt Cooper got to do with it hey ?

He's Rodman's life partner.

SEPT 23 1989

maybe he is engaging in activities that would get you locked up for a long long time in the US

y0ssar1an22

How does he get there? Flight from the US? Drive up from the south?

Ugo Monye spacecraft experience

y0ssar1an22 wrote: »

How does he get there? Flight from the US? Drive up from the south?

Flight from Bejing

Franticfrank

Even though it's difficult to really say anything about his relationship with Kim, I'd say Rodman is just doing this for publicity.

Hazys

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_nJ0wIPvJG8

He is just batsh1t crazy and probably getting decent money too.

Augmerson

What if North Korea is really free and wealthy and peaceful, and we are the ones living in repression, poverty and war? It's kind of like the Matrix.

Kim Jung Ill is Neo.

He is THE ONE.

I don't even know who rules NK now probably not Kim

Alf Veedersane

Augmerson wrote: »

I don't even know who rules NK now probably not Kim

Mel.

Always has been.

Rawr

Hard to really put a finger on what Rodman is up to there.

I'm going to guess that he really does think that 'Basketball Diplomacy' is something that can work and that the piles and piles of overly positive jargon that the NK authorities have likely placed on his shenanigans, has cemented his belief in all of this.

However, I'm more likely to believe that he's now gotten drunk on the attention he has received (not to mention the booze if his apology is be believed), and with NK folk going nuts for him as well as the world media, he is probably doing all of this to keep himself in the lime-light.

Him singing Happy Birthday to Kim Jr. at the game, kind of makes me believe in the latter possibility

Now I kind of feeling sorry for the more level-headed NBA veterans he brought with him, who probably now realise how bad an idea this trip really was. I can only imagine the scene when the arrive back in the US!

Cienciano

He's going to get a scrooge mcduck style room of money

Karl Stein

I'd imagine he supplies the CIA with all the information they want.

It's funny how Rodman gets berated for hanging out with this cunt when our own western 'Dear Leaders' are just as comfortable hanging out with mass murderers and despots.

catallus

After hearing him sing Happy Birthday to the great leader a-la Marilyn Monroe I'm beginning to think that NorthKorea has something seriously weird on him and they're blackmailing him!

he living life as a king down there I guess

Hedgemeister

Ever hear of 'agents of influence'?
They were all the go back when Soviet Russia was a bit like North Korea is today.
Useful idiots would be a more common name for them, I guess.

Conmaicne Mara

Seeking attention and succeeding.

Daqster

Feeding his ego, doubt he needs the cash.

Tzardine

Daqster wrote: »

Feeding his ego, doubt he needs the cash.

He is broke. He is worth -1 Million. (In the red)

Daqster

Strituck wrote: »

He is broke. He is worth -1 Million. (In the red)

Oh, so then what's the mystery? Has to be money motivated if that's the case.

Just seen this "apology" posted:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iz6J-XHHFYw

Jimoslimos

Two issues at play here. How does Rodman benefit and what does KJU get out of the arrangement?

Rodman seems simple enough - money appears to be the motivating factor. I also considered the possibility that he's providing information to the CIA but listening to the guy speak I can't help but think they'd be better off just asking KJU himself. Rodman makes even the craziest totalitarian dictator look sane in comparison. Either that, or he's pulled off the greatest undercover agent stunt in history.

Kim-Jong-Un is a little bit more complex. Rodman obviously has no useful information. A propaganda tool - I'd say most North Koreans haven't even seen a basketball or a 6' 7" giant black man so wouldn't mean anything to them. Perhaps Kim simply likes his basketball and Rodman is the perfect play toy, which makes things a lot more dangerous since spoilt kids inevitably bore of their trinkets. I imagine KJU pestering Rodman to bring over Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen next time!

Hedgemeister

These people don't do it for money.
Brink of retirement sportsmen/women, out of work/failed actors/actresses, people needing to build a profile with a view to a future political career or such like.
Maybe Rodman wants to be nominated Unofficial US Ambassador to NK, seeing as he has the ear of the great Leader ?
(There's no such thing as bad publicity)
It's all about having or expanding or ressurecting a flagging profile, the Talk Show circuit, speaking engagements, etc etc.

Khomeini

There is no evidence to suggest DPRK are paying Rodman any cash to visit. It is likely Rodman is in receipt of payment from Western Media outlets such as Vice.

His recent trip was his gift to the Marshall.

Khomeini

Jimoslimos wrote: »

Two issues at play here. How does Rodman benefit and what does KJU get out of the arrangement?

Rodman seems simple enough - money appears to be the motivating factor. I also considered the possibility that he's providing information to the CIA but listening to the guy speak I can't help but think they'd be better off just asking KJU himself. Rodman makes even the craziest totalitarian dictator look sane in comparison. Either that, or he's pulled off the greatest undercover agent stunt in history.

Kim-Jong-Un is a little bit more complex. Rodman obviously has no useful information. A propaganda tool - I'd say most North Koreans haven't even seen a basketball or a 6' 7" giant black man so wouldn't mean anything to them. Perhaps Kim simply likes his basketball and Rodman is the perfect play toy, which makes things a lot more dangerous since spoilt kids inevitably bore of their trinkets. I imagine KJU pestering Rodman to bring over Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen next time!

That's not true. Basketball has been around in DPRK for a long time.

DRPK has tall people and has black people residing in the country.

Basketball is probably the most popular sport in DPRK (since the 90s).

Wattle

Maybe he's trying to see if he can get the dear leader to wear a dress. Kim appears on TV and makes an address to the people in full makeup and a skirt. The North Korean people suddenly realise that he's not a God and bang the revolution begins.

Khomeini

Wattle wrote: »

Maybe he's trying to see if he can get the dear leader to wear a dress. Kim appears on TV and makes an address to the people in full makeup and a skirt. The North Korean people suddenly realise that he's not a God and bang the revolution begins.

The workers of Korea revere Marshall Kim Jong Un.

Too Tough To Die

I think it's partly a case of him having phuck all else to do with his time.

Khomeini

Khomeini wrote: »

The workers of Korea revere Marshall Kim Jong Un.

Kim Jong Un, is that you???

12 posts and most of them praising NK!

For Forks Sake

Jimoslimos wrote: »

I imagine KJU pestering Rodman to bring over Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen next time!

Not beyond the realms of possibility, Scottie's been even worse with money than Rodman.

Khomeini

Deleted User wrote: »

Kim Jong Un, is that you???

12 posts and most of them praising NK!

No, I am not the Marshall.

I regard DPRK highly yes.

ZiabR

NK has to be the most messed up country in the world. It is disgraceful.

Westerners only see Pyongyang when they visit and that is under strict supervision. They use actors to portray that everything in the country is great and the outside world is wrong with its view of the country.

This comes from a country that starves its population, has an electric fence the ENTIRE length of the border between South Korea and the North so you cannot leave and commits mass genocide on a yearly basis.

Have to laugh when the US send food aid to the country and when some people asked why do those boxes have the American flag on them they were told, "it is tribute" from America as they fear North Korea.....

Watch this doc: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0987374/

Take a look at this: http://imgur.com/gallery/7A8Aj

Also - Go to youtube and take one look at the EYE Doctor that was sent to NK. That 1 hour documentary says it all about the country...

ZiabR

Khomeini wrote: »

No, I am not the Marshall.

I regard DPRK highly yes.

Troll much?

Tar.Aldarion

I, for one, think it would be hilarious if he kidnapped dennis rodman.

Grayditch

Maybe Rodman can have a word with his new best mate and maybe get some people fed. If this is all for the lols, then f**k Dennis Rodman.

Khomeini

logik wrote: »

Troll much?

Trolling would infer I am not being serious.

After spending some time in DPRK and having what I would consider researched a fair bit I am in support of the system and am proud of the young Marshall.

ZiabR

Khomeini wrote: »

Trolling would infer I am not being serious.

After spending some time in DPRK and having what I would consider researched a fair bit I am in support of the system and am proud of the young Marshall.

You cannot be serious, sorry.

chopper6

Khomeini wrote: »

Trolling would infer I am not being serious.

After spending some time in DPRK and having what I would consider researched a fair bit I am in support of the system and am proud of the young Marshall.

Have you ever visted one of thier correctional labour camps?

Khomeini

logik wrote: »

You cannot be serious, sorry.

If you want to have a discussion I am more than happy to.

I read this site a lot, but have just signed up due to the recent DPRK threads that are filled with misinformation.

Khomeini

chopper6 wrote: »

Have you ever visted one of thier correctional labour camps?

No I have never been to a prison in DPRK. Like any country, it wouldn't be a place I would want to visit.

Furthermore, I wouldn't insult the workers of Korea by dictating how prisoners should and shouldn't be treated. A significant amount are jailed for their attempts to overthrow true socialism. This is a threat to all Korean people and has to be dealt with.

Daroxtar

He's a CIA plant. They sent him in to get close to KJU and when the time is right he will assassinate him and his successor will be a CIA "asset" who will help move the country forward and into line with US policies. Worked in Iran...

ZiabR

Khomeini wrote: »

If you want to have a discussion I am more than happy to.

I read this site a lot, but have just signed up due to the recent DPRK threads that are filled with misinformation.

Oh please... EXPLAIN http://imgur.com/gallery/7A8Aj

As I have already said...

Westerners only see Pyongyang when they visit and that is under strict supervision. They use actors to portray that everything in the country is great and the outside world is wrong with its view of the country.

This comes from a country that starves its population, has an electric fence the ENTIRE length of the border between South Korea and the North so you cannot leave and commits mass genocide on a yearly basis.

Have to laugh when the US send food aid to the country and when some people asked why do those boxes have the American flag on them they were told, "it is tribute" from America as they fear North Korea.....

Watch this doc: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0987374/

Take a look at this: http://imgur.com/gallery/7A8Aj

Also - Go to youtube and take one look at the EYE Doctor that was sent to NK. That 1 hour documentary says it all about the country...

I feel so sorry for the majority of the population.

chopper6

Daroxtar wrote: »

He's a CIA plant. They sent him in to get close to KJU and when the time is right he will assassinate him and his successor will be a CIA "asset" who will help move the country forward and into line with US policies. Worked in Iran...

He's not exactly being subtle though is he?

And he's also more than a little mad...if he's a plant of any sort the CIA should be shiiting themselves in case he defects to the other side.

RobbingBandit

I swear I read somewhere recently Paddy Power were financing Rodmans trips to NK. Anyone else see or hear this or did I imagine it?

ZiabR

Khomeini wrote: »

No I have never been to a prison in DPRK. Like any country, it wouldn't be a place I would want to visit.

Furthermore, I wouldn't insult the workers of Korea by dictating how prisoners should and shouldn't be treated. A significant amount are jailed for their attempts to overthrow true socialism. This is a threat to all Korean people and has to be dealt with.

F*** Sake!!! Listen to yourself. A massive % of the people in prison did NOTHING wrong. For example, if you did something that was deemed wrong in NK, it is not just you that suffers, you ENTIRE family are sent to the camps...