Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi has blasted a recent Pentagon report on how the Chinese military build up is changing the balance of power in the East. Apparently, by stating this obvious fact, the Pentagon (and Americans in general) have somehow given offense. The Minister had this, among other pearls of wisdom to impart:
What authority does the United States have to gesticulate and make improper comments about China's defensive national defense policy and measures?
It's quite simple Mr. Minister. Your country does have the right to build up its defense, just as you assert--you are a sovereign nation, as are we. If you can explain in what way that your building your military at what is for your nation almost certainly an unprecedented peace time rate, is not reshaping the balance of power, I'm sure the nice men and women in the Pentagon will take note and apologize if called for. We are also a sovereign nation, and we have every right to write whatever reports please us, and they are not subject to your censorship.
REF: CMP,Aaman
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— go to most recent comments1 - Eric Olsen
nice CO - your title reminds one of the speech from Stripes
2 - theco
:-D
I hadn't thought of that, but given that it's one of my absolute fave movies, it's not to surprising i'd nearly quote it.
3 - surinder
Why not admit it? The Americans are scared. Their game is up. The 21st Century and all other centuries to follow, do not belong to these losers (the American people).
Good riddance to an obnoxious people. They can write all the reports they like about China and my country, India.
4 - SFC Ski
Is that surinder or Surrender? He's obviously forgotten that China and Indian have had a few wars between them as well.
After Taiwan, where will China expand to?
5 - Nancy
Well, of course we're scared, some of us. And some are just nervous, and some are furious, and some are irritated, and some are vengeful, and some, somewhere, probably don't give a damn. Depends on who you talk to & how they react.
6 - Billy Braindeath
I've got a gesticulation for the Chinese and it only requires the use of one finger. Very efficient. Chairman Mao would approve.
BB
7 - surinder
China will put a big dent in the US, either using military or economic muscle. The Indians will move into what is now the US. In fact, we're already here.
The Whites and Christians will sell lemonade, the way they are supposed to. That is all they are good for.
It doesn't matter if you are scared or irritated or vengeful or whatever. Every one of you will be put back in their rightful place. Your very own tiny little sandbox. And we will start where China stops.
8 - Billy Braindeath
India will rule the world on the day that Rama manifests himself in Times Square swinging a flaming sword and eating Moslems with two hands.
How do you expect Indians to get anything done when they can't resolve the ethnic conflicts, corruption and poverty in their own country? They come here to escape from India itself, a country which they made the way that it is. Once they get here they become aculturated, learn to talk with a Texas accent and turn into Americans.
BB
9 - surinder
And that is when the reality hits us that you are nothing but sanctimonious bastards full of hot air. Professional crybabies. Talkers, not doers.
10 - surinder
Now go write a report. Maybe teacher will give you an "A".
11 - Billy Braindeath
Yep, Surrender. We're having a bigass talk with the terrorists in Iraq.
BB
12 - theco
Sunrider,
You do know that India and the U.S.A signed a defensive agreement a couple weeks back right?
There is also a _big_ difference at the government label in the way that India views the U.S. and the way China views America. India _does not_ see us as a threat to them, nor are they constantly saber rattling at us. China is also selling weapons to _our_ enemies, Iran among others.
13 - surinder
Yes, thats right. You are only fighting shadows there. There aren't any real terrorists in Iraq. It is all American stage drama.
For more on American lies about Iraq.
http://www.empirenotes.org/
14 - TheCO
Billy B,
What gesture might that be?
O:-)
15 - surinder
A defensive agreement that takes far more from India than it gives. In fact, it gives us nothing but vague promises. We know, the media writes, the US will go back to kissing Pakistan's ass as soon as they can.
16 - Billy Braindeath
I believe it looks a great deal like this
BB
17 - TheCO
Billy,
Oh, that one! That's a universal signal wishing the recipient engage in stress lowering activities right?
18 - TheCO
Sunrider,
Takes more than it gives? Exactly what does it take? Really, go ahead, write it all down in small words and type slow so no one gets confused.
19 - Duane
Surinder is an anomaly. My two Indian friends say that Indians are peace-loving and fun-loving for the most part.
My friend, Sudama, from Calcutta (Kalikata), used to be a professional rat-catcher, where he would spend 12 hours a day clubbing plague-infested rats with a stick. Sudama tells me that he is not planning to go back. He is happy to be driving a cab, because he doesn't get ugly callouses on his hands anymore. He also said that in the rat-catching industry, there is very little opportunity for advancement.
Gajanan, from lovely Varanasi, used to collect dead bodies, burn them in a heap, and throw what was left into the holy Ganges River. He says that although Varanasi had a certain natural beauty, he doesn't really mind living in the San Fernando Valley, where he now works at a carwash. He's says, "Once you've seen one charred human thigh, you've seen them all." Indians are very wise.
20 - Aaman
Neither Surinder nor your friends are emblematic or typical of Indians, just like most Americans are not symbolized by Jerry Springer, Oprah Winfrey or John Rambo 'nuff said.
21 - Billy Braindeath
Sudama must not have been a big follower of Ganesh, I'm guessing.
BB
22 - surinder
It puts our nuclear reactors under international inspections. And as if that wasn't bad enough, it makes us dependent on second rate American hand me down technology. Not the kind Pakistan has had for years now.
I realize you people here are being patronizing, not being able to help what you are. Making fun of and belittling Indians comes easy to your kind.
I have made my point. "Report" indeed.
23 - Duane
Thanks, Aaman. I believe that's what the word "anomaly" would imply, right?
24 - TheCO
Sunrider,
No one held a gun to the heads of the Indian government. And are you seriously going to argue that your own countries tech is better than the 'hand me downs'? Somehow i'd be surprised if you could prove that, or if anyone with a clue and the knowledge of what to do with it could assert that with a straight face.
25 - Nancy
The "Indian" families I know (3) are very well educated, well off economically, & quite mellow. Not party animals, but they know how to have a good time w/their neighbors @ block parties & BBQs. All have become US citizens, & plan to stay here permanently, altho they enjoy visiting India & hosting visiting friends & family from the Olde Country. 2 families are headed by 2nd-gen college grads; the 3rd by several gens of college grads, which puts them ahead of a lot of native-born Americans. They certainly aren't full of hate, venom, & spite like Surindar.