The following analysis came via William Hooper at the Oligarch. Much of it resonates with me. It is in response to the latest politics between the U.K. and the European mainland where U.K. is decidedly against Germany's and France's efforts in dealing with the Euro financial crisis. Hooper's characterization, eloquently, of U.K.'s latest actions is apt too, in my opinion, of … [Read more...] about William Hooper: “David Cameron Drums of War”
Great Party, but Where’s the Communism? Minxin Pei Proves that Freedom of Opinion is a Bad Thing
(Below is an editorial by blogger 龙信明 countering an article published in the New York Times by Minxin Pei, who is a professor of government at Claremont McKenna College in California. Indeed, why would Americans subject their college-age child to such aptitude? Or, rather, ineptitude. DeWang) Great Party, but Where's the Communism? Minxin Pei Proves that Freedom of Opinion … [Read more...] about Great Party, but Where’s the Communism? Minxin Pei Proves that Freedom of Opinion is a Bad Thing
Is China heading for another Cultural Revolution?
Back a few weeks ago, I wrote a comment "recommending Cultural Revolution" every 50 years or so, provided the excessive abuses can be avoided. FOARP (and other resident/expat Western mouth pieces) had a cow. http://foarp.blogspot.com/2011/11/hidden-harmonies-raventhorn-lets-have.html. So, since an indirect challenge to me was issued, I confront it here, since HH is where … [Read more...] about Is China heading for another Cultural Revolution?
“Jasmine Flower” (茉莉花)
Yu Hongmei 于红梅 Erhu 二胡 Zhao Cong 赵聪 Pipa 琵琶 Chen Yue 陈悦 Dizi 笛子 Ji Wei 吉炜 Guzheng 古筝 … [Read more...] about “Jasmine Flower” (茉莉花)
Finally, a somewhat balanced editorial in the NYT
On China by a law professor teaching in Shanghai. The article is about the legal systems in the US compared with China's and how people's views on law and social justice are both similar and different. Reasoned criticisms of each other's legal systems can be beneficial for both societies but they would need to get off on a ground of mutual respect and understanding. It's too … [Read more...] about Finally, a somewhat balanced editorial in the NYT