Some of you might have seen this traffic footage already. Pay attention to the motorcyclist at the top-center of the video. What would possess this person to undertake the sequence of actions as unfolded in the video? … [Read more...] about 视频: 绝命三连撞 史上驾驶摩托车最疯狂的一幕
New Internet Economy Puts Dent In “Boycott China”
I have long maintained that boycotts rarely work well as a tool of political protest. Even when mobilized as a collective national action like a trade embargo, history has not shown much effectiveness in causing political change, other than merely increasing bitterness (like the Embargo against Cuba). Against a much larger target, with even broader scope, such as "boycott … [Read more...] about New Internet Economy Puts Dent In “Boycott China”
A look back at Hillary Clinton’s 2011 “Internet Freedom” speech
Still recall former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton's speech on "Internet Freedom?" Our first reaction on this blog was that America wanted unfettered access to citizens around the world. From a propaganda perspective, that idea enables the U.S. State Department to bypass foreign governments in reaching their citizens directly. Clinton herself has said the Internet would … [Read more...] about A look back at Hillary Clinton’s 2011 “Internet Freedom” speech
The Justification of Violence and Terrorism?
Today, I came across an article in Asia Times titled "Tiananmen Crash Linked to Xinjiang Mosque Raid" by Shohret Hoshur, originally published via Radio Free Asia's Uyghur Service. In the article Hoshur appears to justify violence and terrorism committed last week by presenting what must appear to him to be legitimate motivations for plowing a car into the guardrails in … [Read more...] about The Justification of Violence and Terrorism?
My Lai: anything else comes to mind besides the “napalm” girl?
When we hear about My Lai, the "napalm" girl immediately comes to mind, doesn't she? Can we imagine what else was happening to the Vietnamese there? Take a look at the picture below, starting with the woman holding a boy trying to button her shirt. From there, see the reactions from other people in the picture. This is of course one of those sad stories that's never told … [Read more...] about My Lai: anything else comes to mind besides the “napalm” girl?