"Thus many young Tibetans feel the policy of non-violence has failed, and are increasingly attracted to the kinds of militant tactics seen in Palestine."
They will fail, as well. For two reasons, IMO: (1) nobody will mess with
China because everybody makes good business with them, and the
multinationals care a rat's behind about the Tibetans as long as they
cash in, and (2) because nowadays support from the West comes
through means other than violent struggle. It's all media nowadays.
Originally posted by SeitseBut the point of the article is that the non-violent media-friendly campaign as waged by the Dalai Lama etc hasn't worked.
"Thus many young Tibetans feel the policy of non-violence has failed, and are increasingly attracted to the kinds of militant tactics seen in Palestine."
They will fail, as well. For two reasons, IMO: (1) nobody will mess with
China because everybody makes good business with them, and the
multinationals care a rat's behind about the Tibetans as lo ...[text shortened]... rt from the West comes
through means other than violent struggle. It's all media nowadays.
Originally posted by RedmikeWell, it has worked in the level that there is massive simpathy for the
But the point of the article is that the non-violent media-friendly campaign as waged by the Dalai Lama etc hasn't worked.
Dalai Lama and his cause. Tell me who doesn't like the Lama
(warning: rhetoric question).
However... the problem is not the campaign, but that nobody messes
with China... unless the campaign is directed against China as a
country.... but then again, still, it is too powerful and good
business is made with them.
It is hence my personal opinion that Tibet is doomed.
Originally posted by SeitseGiven your opinion then, do you think people in Tibet should still resist Chinese occupation, or should they accept their fate and get used to being part of China?
Well, it has worked in the level that there is massive simpathy for the
Dalai Lama and his cause. Tell me who doesn't like the Lama
(warning: rhetoric question).
However... the problem is not the campaign, but that nobody messes
with China... unless the campaign is directed against China as a
country.... but then again, still, it is too powerful and good
business is made with them.
It is hence my personal opinion that Tibet is doomed.
Originally posted by RedmikeEverybody is entitled to try what they think is best: Change or maintain
Given your opinion then, do you think people in Tibet should still resist Chinese occupation, or should they accept their fate and get used to being part of China?
their political, economic, social or cultural status quo. Hence, I don't
think they should or shouldn't do something... I just think
that, if they choose to do it violently, they will fail... unless they gain
massive world support in a way that the pressure becomes too much
for the Chinese government itself and, specially those who do
juicy business with them.
Particularly, my simpathy for the tibetans comes from their non-violent
stance. But that's just me.
Originally posted by Redmike--get used to [/i]not[/i] being part of China, which is what being marginalised is all about. A choice between total assimilation or extinction.
Given your opinion then, do you think people in Tibet should still resist Chinese occupation, or should they accept their fate and get used to being part of China?
Originally posted by SeitseOf course, the stated aim of such as Osama Bin Laden is to resist the encroachment of this decentred mediatised hegemony.
In this globalized world, not only the tibetans are faced with the
dicotomy of assimilation or extinction. We're all faced with that, for
better or worse, regarding the mass media portray of what the world
should be.
Edit. Please take the word should with "".
*silence*
er... well... that's when I have some problems... it is true that the
mainstream thought invades everybody's home in a very agressive
way, name it billboards, TV, magazines, schools, etc. etc.
But Ak-47's and RPG's are way less subtle than "The Price is Right" and
"McDonalds".
So I wouldn't be so sure of the best way to protect the cultural diversity
of the world, but achieving tolerance and respect at the same time.