tibet, u.s. diplomatic presence in lhasa
a u.s. consulate in lhasa would be a damn good next step. Also, regain the access to the freedom bridge for the Tibetan people. Just a couple important topics we need to confront with our partners regarding the human rights issue in China.
very tough to be Tibetan and proud to be Chinese at the same time...something they, the Tibetans, continue to strive to do even in the midst of such controversy and oppression.
It's so interesting how protest and patriotism naturally progress. We know that embracing one with the other is the one of the most important aspects of a strong community...in China, the U.S. and everywhere around the world. Props go to European nations, Canada, and the like that continue to embrace their sense of identity by letting the people get really fucking pissed off at the shortfalls of their own policies.
(did I mention having cable (for free) and a newer t.v. (bought for very cheap on craigslist) has created a c-span and c-span2 junkie in me?)
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Hey there, Patrick
If you got the cable you should check out Keith Oberman at 7 on weekdays on CNBC. Funny, and sometimes hard hitting, truthful journalism. He's always taking the idiots to task. Maybe you can compare notes from your C-Span 2. I no longer have access to TV, which is a reverse blessing. More books and language, less of the other stuff. Lots of good stuff on the tube, but most of it, as I know you agree, is toilet worthy. Climbing any hills near Tibet any time soon? Heard very good things about the climbing in near Krabi, down yonder...