There has been much comments, analysis, blogs over the Honduran "Incident". But the detractors of the current "new government" of Honduras miss the fundamental contradictions of their own arguments. They argue that "this is not a coup, because ex-President Zelaya was removed for a good reason". But that is simply an "end justifies the means" argument. Military Coups are … [Read more...] about (Letter from raventhorn4000) Honduras, Iran, and China, Part Deux, Detractors missing basic point
(Letter from raventhorn4000) Honduras, Iran, and China
Honduran President was forced into Exile by a group of military soldiers who stormed his house and forced him onto a plane at gun point. The reason? He tried to push for a referendum to extend his terms of office. His replacement was quickly sworn in, but massive protests have broken out. US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton had this to say: "Our immediate priority is to … [Read more...] about (Letter from raventhorn4000) Honduras, Iran, and China
(Letter from shane9219)It’s time to define new Chineseness
Many western press and intellectuals appear to suffer a deep perception gap on modern day China. The root cause is their persistent refusal to recognize the political legitimacy of modern-day Chinese philosophy and ideology. To many western liberals and conservative alike, they perceive the current CCP government as helpless and inward looking, trying hard just to stay in … [Read more...] about (Letter from shane9219)It’s time to define new Chineseness
(Letter from TonyP4) Fatherly advice: Eight success principles for being an official
It is often said that to be successful in the Chinese officialdom, you have to acquire a thick face, and a black heart (厚黑, there is an English book if you want to learn more about 厚黑学) . Nine years ago, the director of Jiangsu Provincial Department of Construction, Xu Qiyao (徐其耀), was arrested for taking bribes of over 20 million yuan. He also distinguished himself among … [Read more...] about (Letter from TonyP4) Fatherly advice: Eight success principles for being an official
(Letter from pug_ster) 6/4 and Zhao Ziyang’s Chinese’ reactions around the World…
6/4 came and went and I came to this article about the Overseas Chinese' reactions to these this event. Much credit given to China Beat. http://thechinabeat.blogspot.com/2009/06/64-around-world.html I rather not discuss issues pertaining to Media nor from the Chinese dissidents living in that country but rather get a consensus of what the Overseas Chinese' reactions to 6/4 … [Read more...] about (Letter from pug_ster) 6/4 and Zhao Ziyang’s Chinese’ reactions around the World…