Tag Archives: international.relations

Visit This Place!!

Posted on May 1, 2010 by Rhodo Zeb

You know, I never really thought too much about what it would really be like, the Expo I mean. Of course, for years now there has always been this discussion and that plan, this project and that meeting. But I … Continue reading →

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Dog's Out

Posted on August 6, 2009 by Rhodo Zeb

Its going to be good to have The Dog back.

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Its Up to You to Stay Put; the Shoe is on the Other Foot

Posted on May 31, 2009 by Rhodo Zeb

The title was just too appropriate to resist. Could this really be true? I would very much support restraining Israel and trying to force a solution out of the parties. The Israel lobby in the US is not truly serving … Continue reading →

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Double Standard?

Posted on May 20, 2009 by Rhodo Zeb

[singlepic id=4 w=320 h=240 float=none] Remember this next time stolen Chinese treasures are once again sold on the open market: Greece on Tuesday reclaimed scores of ancient objects dating to the fifth century BC that Belgian, British and German authorities … Continue reading →

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Three Steps Missing

Posted on March 15, 2009 by Rhodo Zeb

I am a big fan of TPM Media and Josh Marshall. You will see a link to TPM in my blogroll; it is one of the 2-3 blogs I check absolutely every day. I admire Josh for his vision and … Continue reading →

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The Horror must be Unveiled

Posted on March 13, 2009 by Rhodo Zeb

I just went over to Harper’s, (which, by the way, is one of the best magazines, and websites for that matter, in the US), to see what Scott Horton had to say about the news that the Alabama Attorney General, … Continue reading →

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Human Rights Kabuki – Rejoinder

Posted on March 5, 2009 by Rhodo Zeb

Reader BF takes issue with my posting on Hillary Clinton’s dust-up with Amnesty International. I have agreed to print the comments in full, and will address these concerns in a new post: I have a number of problems with your … Continue reading →

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Societies Develop Internally

Posted on February 26, 2009 by Rhodo Zeb

I am heartened somewhat by the news of the cease-fire in the Swat Valley. And it remains to be seen if the cease fire can hold. However, assuming the cease-fire can be maintained, I consider this a positive step. Alone, … Continue reading →

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Human Rights Kabuki Cancelled

Posted on February 24, 2009 by Rhodo Zeb

Hillary Clinton was quite right to downgrade human rights topics during her trip to China. What is surprising is that Amnesty International is shocked about her comments. The statement that AI issued, from a Mr. T. Kumar, is telling: “The … Continue reading →

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Vanity Fair – Oral History of Bush White House

Posted on January 27, 2009 by Rhodo Zeb

This article is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand what happened in the train-wreck that was the Bush Administration. Choice China quote: Kishore Mahbubani, Singapore’s former ambassador to the United Nations: The Chinese never said so, because they … Continue reading →

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