In response to my prior article where I mentioned Napa Valley was destination of the first wave of laborers from China (and later became the driving force behind the Chinese Exclusion Act), reader perspectivehere reminds us there were in fact much more horrifying atrocities against the poor Chinese. perspectivehere digs up a piece of history from February 22, 1860. … [Read more...] about “The Horrors of The Coolie Trade” by New York Journal of Commerce, February 22, 1860
My impressions of China so far
I have now been living in China for almost 4 month and I'd like to write a little about my impressions so far from personal experience and in talking to the people. As you all know by now, my views on things like the rule of law, human rights and democracy may be quite different from some of yours (see the posts and comments here, here, here, here, here and here for example). … [Read more...] about My impressions of China so far
Fall foliage at Napa Valley
Readers on this blog know I post pictures from time to time. Today, I was at Napa Valley checking out fall foliage. Below are few taken at the Baldacci Family Vineyards next to Silverado Trail road. There is a China connection too. Napa Valley was a mining town and saw the first wave of laborers from Canton province in the 1860s into California. (More on the Chinese … [Read more...] about Fall foliage at Napa Valley
Russia Today talks to Israeli PM spokesman and a contrast to CNN’s coverage
Following segment is RT talking to Israeli PM spokesman Alex Selsky as ground invasion seems imminent. In contrast, readers should head over to FAIR.org where Peter Hart criticizes how CNN covers the clash between Palestine and Israel, "Who Started Gaza Conflict? Well, the U.S. Says?" Regardless of your position over this conflict, it is clear RT sides more with Palestine … [Read more...] about Russia Today talks to Israeli PM spokesman and a contrast to CNN’s coverage
Anti-war activist, Brian Becker, criticizes Obama’s foreign policy on Russia Today
Following segment is Russia Today talking to Brian Becker, an anti-war activist from ANSWER Coalition. Becker is critical of Obama's foreign policy and interprets how current flash-points around the world tie back to the U.S. military industrial complex. … [Read more...] about Anti-war activist, Brian Becker, criticizes Obama’s foreign policy on Russia Today