Angry Rodman defends N Korea visit

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Angry Dennis Rodman defends North Korea visit

(BBC) Dennis Rodman has angrily defended his visit to North Korea, ahead of a basketball game to mark leader Kim Jong-un's birthday.

In an interview with CNN, Rodman was asked if he would raise the issue of a US citizen jailed in North Korea.

The former NBA player responded with a rant that at one point appeared to point blame at the man, Kenneth Bae.

Rodman's visit has been criticised by rights groups, with Washington making it clear he does not represent the US.

His team of former National Basketball Association (NBA) players will take on a North Korean team in an exhibition match later on Wednesday in Pyongyang.

Rodman says the match is to celebrate Kim Jong-un's birthday, although his official birthday and age have not been confirmed.

It comes weeks after the execution of Mr Kim's uncle, Chang Song-thaek, once seen as a major power in North Korea. His rapid and brutal purge has sparked concern over stability inside the country.

Full story: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-25648091


-- BBC 2014-01-08

[keith101]

If this idiot likes North Korea so much maybe he should migrate there .

[siampolee]

Rodman says the match is to celebrate Kim Jong-un's birthday, although his official birthday and age have not been confirmed.

It comes weeks after the execution of Mr Kim's uncle, Chang Song-thaek, once seen as a major power in North Korea. His rapid and brutal purge has sparked concern over stability inside the country.

Kim Jong-Un made starving dogs eat naked uncle alive in cage

Singapore: North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un's uncle was stripped naked and thrown into a cage to be executed by dogs.

be careful as to what you may eat at the birthday boys bash Rodman

A despicable action from that despicable creature Rodman in my view.

Edited January 8, 2014 by siampolee

[Bluespunk]

I've seen the interview. "Defends his visit" is a very generous way of describing his rant.

[bushwacker]

Rodman, better find out which team Kim wants to win before they start the game or he might be in some serious trouble ,... might become dog food!

[DoctorG]

I've seen the interview. "Defends his visit" is a very generous way of describing his rant.

I saw a snippet of it on the news, but did not understand anything he said. Was he speaking English?

[Jingthing]

I've seen the interview. "Defends his visit" is a very generous way of describing his rant.

I saw a snippet of it on the news, but did not understand anything he said. Was he speaking English?

A dialect.

I'm impressed he got those other players to play along with him. I bet they'll regret it.

Edited January 8, 2014 by Jingthing

[Bluespunk]

I've seen the interview. "Defends his visit" is a very generous way of describing his rant.

I saw a snippet of it on the news, but did not understand anything he said. Was he speaking English?

He blew his stack and was incoherent. If you listen a few times you can make out he is saying, but it doesn't make much sense.

[Bluespunk]

I've seen the interview. "Defends his visit" is a very generous way of describing his rant.

I saw a snippet of it on the news, but did not understand anything he said. Was he speaking English?

A dialect.

I'm impressed he got those other players to play along with him. I bet they'll regret it.

They all had "<deleted> have I got into" looks on their faces during DR's rant.

[Benmart]

Mr.R(oddman) is free to go and say wherever and whatever he pleases. I would be inclined to defend his right to do so. His choice of friends is his business and he is a non-entity as far as I am concerned.

Rodman has always been an anomaly acting out strange behaviors, donning exotic garb and traversing the sexual landscape. Some segments of society and the media have enabled him to squirm his way into the news for much too long.

It is interesting that his latest friend would have no problem liquidating him if Rodman were a North Korean citizen and went against party line.

[Jingthing]

I think Rodman is safe in NK. The U.S. government wouldn't care if he was arrested there! So no point.

[GeorgeO]

Rodman says the match is to celebrate Kim Jong-un's birthday, although his official birthday and age have not been confirmed.

It comes weeks after the execution of Mr Kim's uncle, Chang Song-thaek, once seen as a major power in North Korea. His rapid and brutal purge has sparked concern over stability inside the country.

Kim Jong-Un made starving dogs eat naked uncle alive in cage

Singapore: North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un's uncle was stripped naked and thrown into a cage to be executed by dogs.

be careful as to what you may eat at the birthday boys bash Rodman

A despicable action from that despicable creature Rodman in my view.

I have no sympathy for Rodman whatsoever. He just needs to hope that he doesn't say anything untoward that might upset the current "leader", otherwise he may also become dog food...!!

[Jingthing]

Rodman's getting more attention than he deserves but it really can't be helped. People love to look at a train wreck.

[Halion]

The man is an idiot and headline grabber. By his team and his own presence he is condoning this regime of madmen and public outrage is to be expected. I wonder how he would react if confronted with the possibility that he was going to be dog meat. Nuclear power or not North Korea should be treated with the maximum disdain or it's barbarism brutality and dictatorial nationalism.

[spidermike007]

If this idiot likes North Korea so much maybe he should migrate there .

Damn. That is an excellent idea. Wonder how he would feel after a year or so. Not being able to buy cheetos, or get special friends to help him out regularly. Wonder if his dear friend would still command his respect. Did he say something about Un the Whale having a great heart? What planet is he living on, anyway? I think it may have started out as some sort of publicity stunt, to get himself back into the limelight he had been missing so desperately. When Madonna was advising him, he had a PR Master at his disposal. Whoever is advising him now needs to find another form of work. And Rodman needs to get a life.

[hawker9000]

A useless sack of, well, a useless sack... But I AM surprised he got some fellows to play along...

[webfact]

[MJP]

What's the betting Rodman's proper skint and little fat boy has turned into a cash cow?

[Suradit69]

So many threads in Thai visa just for Dennis:

http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/694708-ex-nba-star-rodman-returns-to-n-korea-for-kims-birthday/?p=7261185&hl=%2Bkim

[movsrus]

Nice ring through the lip. Cute- real cute.

[CraigSchuler]

Birds of a feather flock together!

[bigbamboo]

I wonder if Lil' Kim is as good at basketball as his dad was at golf?

[MJP]

Rodman appears rather awkward in any situation . . .

[geriatrickid]

A useless sack of, well, a useless sack... But I AM surprised he got some fellows to play along...

When a career is finished and one doesn't have any other viable job or life skills, the lure of a well paying gig is attractive.

One does question the ethics of the participants. In a country where much of the population is starving and where foreign income is derived from the distribution of addictive drugs and counterfeiting, I wonder if these people have a conscience. We all know Rodman isn't all there, but surely Kenny Anderson and Cliff Robinson need to be held accountable for their business decision. These are rational adults who should know right from wrong. It is just a shameful event and the participants should be subject to public scorn and admonishment.

[Bakeman]

Cancel Rodman's Visa back to the U.S.A. and label him a traitor. Let NK keep him. No loss to the U.S.A.!

[Scott]

He's a US citizen. He doesn't need a visa to get back in the US.

[tingtongteesood]

His first visit was good and I defended him at that time, but this time he has really lost it. Whilst it is true that he is not a diplomat and the American being held hostage by the DPR authorities is a political issue hence not for him to talk about, there is no excuse for his ranting and raving. He seemed drunk to me.

[philliphn]

Rodman, has nor moral compass. He is arrogant, narcissistic, self centered, and ignorant. He is all about publicity, and getting the money. Most of his basketball friends are cut from the same cloth.

[MJP]

This is just beyond peculiar now . . .

Rodman sings Happy Birthday to North Korea's Kim Jong-un

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-25648091

[Jingthing]

This is just beyond peculiar now . . .

Rodman sings Happy Birthday to North Korea's Kim Jong-un

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-25648091

I've met Hanoi Jane. He's no Hanoi Jane. He's Hungry Dog Rodman!