19 February 2003

The meek Arabs Robert Fisk again, in a short piece he criticises the lack of demonstration among the arab nations. He is probably right, but I just don't think that most of the Arab nations are democratic anyway - or at least do not allow the freedom to hold demonstrations, nor is there a democratic tradition. 11:56:10 PM    Click here to add to the [] comments A Democrat voice in the wilderness West Virginian Democrat Senator Robert Byrd, writes a staggering article over at the IHT. I have seen some article from US politicians, but none more vehement than this. He questions the war that the US is pursuing and expresses plain disgust at war itself, and the coming war. If you read anything today, read this. 4:16:30 PM    Click here to add to the [] comments The Media Divide Paul Krugman writes a comparison of media between the US and Europe. Karlin linked to this story last week, as she seen it in the NY Times. Nevertheless it is definately worth looking at how CNN/FOX/ABC reported on the recent protests around the world. He argues that US media has taken it as their patriotic duty to sell the war, and not call the administration into question. 4:05:03 PM    Click here to add to the [] comments What should we do? Jonathan Freedland poses the question: What would you suggest? He talks about the moral question posed by Blair concerning the removal of Saddam. He suggests that The UN could demand that Hans Blix's team be joined by a squad of "human rights inspectors", keeping tabs on, say, the fate of political prisoners. Interesting idea. But I think we also should ask if it is moral for the West to impose its culture on other countries in this way - cultural imperialism you could call it. There is a debate about this issue over at the Independent. 3:44:32 PM    Click here to add to the [] comments

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