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Originally posted by Bosse de NageYou're projecting Western solutions on an asian/communist regime. I think we have seen with western meddling in other societies that they don't always work.
Gee whiz, what are the Tibetans getting so worked up about then?
I take it you're against having Scots and Welsh parliaments in the UK? Just a useless waste of taxpayers' money?
Originally posted by huckleberryhoundDemocracy has been so bad for Japan and South Korea, I agree. But the example was merely to point out that your 'cost objection' is spurious. If the UK can afford it, China can. Especially -- and here's the kicker -- if the people themselves want it.
You're projecting Western solutions on an asian/communist regime. I think we have seen with western meddling in other societies that they don't always work.
Originally posted by Bosse de NageI see you have the same general arrogance anytime you meet someone who thinks different from yourself, so i wont take offence. Manners are not genetic.
Democracy has been so bad for Japan and South Korea, I agree. But the example was merely to point out that your 'cost objection' is spurious. If the UK can afford it, China can. Especially -- and here's the kicker -- if the people themselves want it.
I see why you think it should happen, but you still haven't answered Why (and here's a kicker, that gives you the pair) would China want to ?
Originally posted by huckleberryhoundThey don't want to, but it would be the right thing to do don't you agree?
I see you have the same general arrogance anytime you meet someone who thinks different from yourself, so i wont take offence. Manners are not genetic.
I see why you think it should happen, but you still haven't answered Why (and here's a kicker, that gives you the pair) would China want to ?
Originally posted by huckleberryhoundGreater stability within the region. A better international image. Tourism. Because it's the right thing to do. For example. (And again -- why should the British Empire have withdrawn from Ireland?)
I see why you think it should happen, but you still haven't answered Why (and here's a kicker, that gives you the pair) would China want to ?
Originally posted by Bosse de NageGreater stability within the region - China would happily displace every Tibetan rather than fold to them. Think about how many people were displaced for three gorges Dam, and i've seen a couple of redirected rivers. The Chinese would do this without thinking twice.
Greater stability within the region. A better international image. Tourism. Because it's the right thing to do. For example. (And again -- why should the British Empire have withdrawn from Ireland?)
A better international image - As if China ever cared about that. We'll keep buying their products, America will still have enough chinese owned dollars to cripple it, and China will still be big enough not to give a crap what the west thinks.
Tourism. - Tourism is actually one of Tibet's biggest money makers, and China has done a lot to help them in this, building connecting roads/rail/air links. If people really cared that much, there would be no tourism now, right ?
Because it's the right thing to do - I can only guess that this was you being facetious.
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Originally posted by huckleberryhoundYou see why he thinks it should happen. Do you agree with him on why it should happen?
I see why you think it should happen, but you still haven't answered Why (and here's a kicker, that gives you the pair) would China want to ?
Why [...] would China want to?
China doesn't have a collective will. Are you talking about its government or the opinion of the majority of its people?
Originally posted by huckleberryhoundAgain, you make the mistake of confusing the wishes of an oppressive regime for what is ideal for the country.
Greater stability within the region - China would happily displace every Tibetan rather than fold to them. Think about how many people were displaced for three gorges Dam, and i've seen a couple of redirected rivers. The Chinese would do this without thinking twice.
A better international image - As if China ever cared about that. We'll keep bu ...[text shortened]...
Because it's the right thing to do - I can only guess that this was you being facetious.
Huck, do you notice that you've been running away from every answer that was given to you?
This started from whether people cared about Tibet. Not being able to defend your position, you decided to change the issue into 'what is better for Tibet (with your 'economic' arguments). Not being able to defend that position AGAIN, you've now went full tilt into 'why would China want that to happen'.
Originally posted by PalynkaHow many angels can dance on your head ?
Stupid as bricks.
[b]China would happily displace every Tibetan rather than fold to them.
As if China ever cared about that.
Where are the facts, numpty?[/b]
I especially like how you take snippits form a post, take out the facts, and then present them as proof of your moronic non-argument.
Really, calm down, and think before you post.