One of the cardinal rules of democracy is voting, and its corollary, the rule of law. Over history, from Plato, Magna Carta, U.S. Constitution, to today, liberals have the myth that it's sacrosanct and inviolable. Critics, which I include myself, have always questioned whether voting with insufficient information or education, does really serve society well. It may well be an … [Read more...] about Democracy as Fiction Revealed by Events in Hong Kong and U.S.
A Look at China’s Public Health Care System
A rather grass root view of the public health care system in China. As a whole China is still presented as economically and socially under developed. However, it also presented the very warm and human side of the health system of China which is rather unique. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pWWKtB2-coQ&index=34&list=WL … [Read more...] about A Look at China’s Public Health Care System
Crisis of U.S. Democracy and Lessons for China
Tonight will be the second presidential debate, and it will confirm Trump meltdown obvious to elites in U.S.. 15 Republican senators have asked Trump to withdraw or disavowed him and counting. Yet the problem will not be solved with the coronation of Hillary. The gap between rich and poor, 99% versus 1%, will still yawn wide. The electoral system of U.S. is over 250 years old, … [Read more...] about Crisis of U.S. Democracy and Lessons for China
Movie: The Fall of Ming
This is a very good historical drama, easily one of the best I have watched. However, it is a flop at the box office so it is not very well known. For a movie to be successful, it usually must attract cinema goers. Unfortunately, although this movie is realistic and have a good script, there is no captivating theme that can attract an audience. In fact, it has a very dark … [Read more...] about Movie: The Fall of Ming
Clinton vs Trump
In 2 more days, there will be the first presidential debate, and 45 more days before election determining the next president of U.S.A.. As a Chinese American I would like to share my view on the coming election as it will affect everyone profoundly one way or another. For many Chinese it looks to be a play of the theatre of absurd, cynical entertainment value to be sure, but … [Read more...] about Clinton vs Trump