Former CIA agent of 20 years, turned historian, Dr. Michael Scheuer, recently discussed his views with Russia Today about America and the Muslim world. U.S. political leaders should absolutely heed what he had to say. The only disagreement I have with Scheuer is his view that the U.S. is inextricable in her feud with the Middle East. The U.S. and the West have the might to help … [Read more...] about Michael Scheuer on Russia Today about America and the Muslim World
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Is the West building a case for the invasion of Iran?
Remember the 1990s and early 2000s hunt for WMD in Iraq headed by the former director-general of the IAEA, Hans Blix? No WMD has been found, but during that period, the propaganda within the NATO countries arguing for war ultimately led to the 2003 Iraq invasion. Now, fast forward to 2011. I get the sinking feeling we are witnessing the repeat of that. Remember the … [Read more...] about Is the West building a case for the invasion of Iran?
Got freedom of expression?
The west loves to criticize China for its lack of freedom of expression. I personally think that this is a serious problem for China (though not the most serious problem facing the society which I consider problems with social justice and the environment). But the west has serious issues with freedom of expression as well. The US has sent its own people to prison in recent … [Read more...] about Got freedom of expression?
China’s role in the international community
I'd like to extend DeWang's last post on the possible role of China in the resolution of the Israel-Palestine conflict with a more generalized discussion of what China's role should be in international affairs in the future. China seems to be taking a more active approach in engaging with the world's conflicts and affairs and other pressing issues and I think this is the … [Read more...] about China’s role in the international community
Collective Defamation
What is the worst thing you could say or write about someone? Maybe alleging that they are a murderer. Perhaps it is labeling them a child molester. Both these accusations, when used without factual merit, constitute serious slander or libel. But what is the worst thing you could say about a group of people, a nation or ethnic group? During the Middle Ages in Europe, Blood … [Read more...] about Collective Defamation