The Genocide Doctrine
By Daniel Greenfield Monday, January 2, 2012
Whether or not Ron Paul actually said that he would not intervene to stop the Holocaust, there is nothing particularly extraordinary about this position. The United States has never intervened to stop a genocide. Not in WW2 and not since when several genocides have taken place, most notably in Africa, without any military intervention.
Reminders of the Horrors of CommunismBy Roger Aronoff Wednesday, December 21, 2011
This past weekend, two stark reminders of the nightmare that communism was, and continues to be, left the world stage. These two people couldn’t be more different in their outlook and actions. One was Václav Havel, the Czech playwright, poet and intellectual, who spent years in prison, but whose willingness to stand up and tell the truth about the lies and brutality that were the essence of the Soviet Union and his own captive nation makes him a significant figure in the pantheon of those instrumental in defeating the Soviet Union. In 1993 he became the president of the Czech Republic. Here is a worthy obituary from The Telegraph.
In Defense of “Dear Leader”By Bob Parks Wednesday, December 21, 2011
The Death of Kim Jong-il
By Heritage Foundation Monday, December 19, 2011
North Korea’s official media announced that Kim Jong-il, the country’s long-time leader, died on Saturday of “physical and mental overwork.” Although Kim had several health problems, particularly after a stroke in August 2008, he had appeared vibrant in recent meetings. As such, the surprise development raises concerns about its impact on Pyongyang’s ongoing leadership transition, regime stability, and North Korean security and foreign policies.
Memo to World Diplomats: Don’t Cry for Kim
By Claudia Rosett Monday, December 19, 2011
To release news of Kim Jong Il’s death, North Korea’s government stuck a woman newsreader in front of a TV camera, where she sobbed and wept her way through the announcement. In coming days we can expect to see a lot more North Korean wailing and weeping. For such lamentation over the death of a monster, North Koreans at least have the excuse that they have been bombarded all their lives with Kim’s propaganda, and if that didn’t do the job, they could be shipped off to the North Korean prison camps, with their families, to be starved and beaten into a more acceptable posture of deference. Whatever their private views, they have plenty of reasons to weep.
Kim Jong Il’s Honorary Consuls: “The Elders”By Claudia Rosett Friday, November 18, 2011
“The Elders” are at it again—carrying water for North Korea, trying to arrange an inter-Korean summit at Kim Jong Il’s behest, whether South Korea likes it or not. Or so reports the Korea Herald, “N.K. proposes inter-Korean summit in Jan.”
Time for Action on PakistanBy Heritage Foundation Wednesday, September 28, 2011
The Obama Administration is quickly trying to contain the damage in another potential foreign policy debacle, this time with nuclear-armed Pakistan. Last week, Admiral Mike Mullen, chairman of the U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff, dropped a bombshell that rocked U.S.-Pakistani relations.
The Pakistan ConundrumBy Alan Caruba Wednesday, September 21, 2011
The answer to whether Pakistan is our friend is “It depends.”
That’s an apt description of U.S.-Pakistani relations over the years, but one thing is sure, Pakistan believes it is surrounded by enemies in general and fears India in particular. With a mindset like that, friendship is not a priority, but survival—even if it just means muddling through another day—most surely is.
I have read several books about Pakistan in order to understand this odd nation that was peeled off from India in 1947 when the British left. Divided between eastern and western sections, even Bangladesh, formerly East Bengal, separated from its western cousin, declaring its independence in 1971. In the ensuing civil war, a million died and ten million fled to India.
The Colombian Army stays the course under Juan Manuel Santos
By Online Friday, July 22, 2011
The two large billboards stand a kilometer apart, on either side of Carrera Septima to greet northbound and southbound drivers. The signs display colored paintings of the Colombian Armed Forces in action and the caption, “Fe en la causa. Comportamiento etico y mejor”, or, “Faith in the cause. Ethical and superior behavior”. Like bookends, the billboards bracket the Colombian army base that fronts this section of highway in north Bogota.
Dictators Mock Obama’s IgnoranceBy Online Saturday, July 9, 2011
Get Well, Hugo
By Daniel Greenfield Tuesday, June 28, 2011
Reports say that Venezuelan strongman Hugo Chavez may be seriously ill. In Dictatorspeak, seriously ill means seriously dead. And seriously dead, means there’s a revolution coming up shortly. But whether Hugo Chavez is dead, sick or just vacationing in Cuba for his health—there’s no reason for him to feel down.
Even if Hugo Chavez is dead, his brother Adan Chavez has vowed to use force to stay in power. And that is the true socialist way. If you can’t win an election or keep your strongman seated upright on his throne without stuffing him full of hay, then bring out the army and show the rabble who’s really in charge. Nothing proves you’re a man of the people like ruling through armed force.
Dalai Lama: “I am a Marxist”By Selwyn Duke Friday, June 10, 2011
There is no better way to proclaim your lack of spiritual and philosophical depth than by, two decades after the fall of communism, disclosing that you’re Marxist. Yet this is precisely what Buddhist spiritual leader the Dalai Lama did during a speech before 150 Chinese students at the University of Minnesota this month. Journalist Tsering Namgyal reports on the story at Religion Dispatches, writing, “‘as far as socio-political beliefs are concerned, I consider myself a Marxist.’ ‘But not a Leninist,’ he [the Lama] clarified.”
Well, that’s a relief. Those Leninists can really kill ya’. Marxists will just murder you.
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