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Archives for September 2012

Paranoia and Superiority, the Twin Symptoms of Neo-Imperialist BS

September 28, 2012 by Black Pheonix 6 Comments

Imperial overstretch, also known as Imperial overreach, is a hypothesis which suggests that an empire can extend itself beyond its ability to maintain or expand its military and economiccommitments. The idea was popularised by Yale University historian Paul Kennedy in his 1987 book The Rise and Fall of the Great Powers. An Overstretched Empire feels the pressure of its own … [Read more...] about Paranoia and Superiority, the Twin Symptoms of Neo-Imperialist BS

The journey of a thousand miles starts with a single step…

September 25, 2012 by Mister Unknown 9 Comments

I know the blog admin doesn't want too much content on any single day, but today is special, today marks a new beginning. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w1TBbLrfs_A&feature=g-all-u By the way, to find out more, go to CDF (free registration required): http://www.china-defense.com/smf/index.php#1 … [Read more...] about The journey of a thousand miles starts with a single step…

Defaming Confucius

September 25, 2012 by melektaus 14 Comments

    Zigong inquired, “What if everyone in a village despises a person?” The Master said, “It's not enough. It would be better if the best villagers love and the worst despise, this person.” -Analects 13:24 There's no one more emblematic of Chinese wisdom than the ancient Chinese sage, Confucius (Kong Zi). His legacy as a philosopher in Chinese history is … [Read more...] about Defaming Confucius

On China’s Got Talent, husband begs for a chance for his wife to sing

September 23, 2012 by YinYang Leave a Comment

I came across this video couple of days ago of a failed performance on China's Got Talent, but the contestant begged the judges instead for a chance for his wife to sing. I was deeply moved by this couple, their modest means to life. The song the wife end up singing is about a toast between two friends. In many ways, the song is about the two of them too. Friendship alone … [Read more...] about On China’s Got Talent, husband begs for a chance for his wife to sing

Western Blogger Warns China, By Threatening Pogrom Against Ethnic Chinese

September 22, 2012 by Black Pheonix 34 Comments

On the recent Plastic cup pelting/ "attack" on the vehicle of U.S. Ambassador, Gary Locke, a Western Blogger gathered evidence of Chinese government's "not doing enough", and then implied that the Chinese government, by "not doing enough", was fanning the flame of nationalism, (even perhaps planning it). … [Read more...] about Western Blogger Warns China, By Threatening Pogrom Against Ethnic Chinese

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