The Tibet Situation

2008-03-24 14:38:44

#1

Mekstizzle: WALKER; +3,611|7048|London, England

What's your opinion on it?

Mines. It should be it's own country. This isn't like Israel, or Kosovo or anything. Those Tibetans have been there basically since recorded history began. I don't get what the Chinese government say when they say it's always been part of China. There's quite a difference between your everyday Han Chinese and a Tibetan. I don't see why they invaded in the 50's. If there's any separatist movement out there worth backing, this is the one.

I personally think it's fucked up that the Olympics are over there. Then again, the Olympics is boring and full of druggies. And is just a political tool. So I don't really care that it's in China.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/asia-p … 299221.stm

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/in_depth/asi … efault.stm

2008-03-24 14:43:16

#2

GunSlinger OIF II: Banned.; +1,860|7070

youre in china

2008-03-24 14:45:01

#3

nukchebi0: Пушкин, наше всё; +387|6751|New Haven, CT

Is this really any different than the US in the Philippines?

2008-03-24 14:46:44

#4

Mekstizzle: WALKER; +3,611|7048|London, England

GunSlinger OIF II wrote:
youre in china

only on tuesdays

2008-03-24 14:57:17

#5

Spearhead: Gulf coast redneck hippy; +731|7117|Tampa Bay Florida

From the other thread....

Mek-Izzle wrote:
That's how the world works, unfortunately. That's also why I believe Israel has a right to exist. Because they fought for it and won. Just like the Muslims did when they took over the place.

By your own logic, shouldn't Tibet be a part of China? If not... its still being kinda contradictory...

2008-03-24 15:05:35

#6

Mekstizzle: WALKER; +3,611|7048|London, England

Spearhead wrote:
From the other thread....

Mek-Izzle wrote:
That's how the world works, unfortunately. That's also why I believe Israel has a right to exist. Because they fought for it and won. Just like the Muslims did when they took over the place.
By your own logic, shouldn't Tibet be a part of China? If not... its still being kinda contradictory...

I know. Really, it's the Tibetans fault for not being able to fend of the Chinese. I was about to say that in the OP, I still don't think that it should really belong to China. Perhaps I'm not really being consistent, but I reckon the Tibetans have a better case than the Palestinians do. At the end of the day. China has nukes (which rules out, outside intervention), they don't really care about ethical issues like other countries. So the chances that they will give a shit is slim. They don't even give a shit about the majority Han Chinese so the Tibetan don't have a chance.

2008-03-24 15:09:55

#7

HurricaИe: Banned; +877|6388|Washington DC

Did Germany have a right to all the territory it stole in WWII?

Anyways, I think Tibet should be free. China's track record on human rights is poor to say the least, and while it'd be nice to boycott China... we borrow lots of money from them. Whichever idiot thought THAT was a good idea should be exiled... if China was feeling ballsy they could call in our debt to them and we'd be like "oh shit"

2008-03-24 15:12:01

#8

GunSlinger OIF II: Banned.; +1,860|7070

france kinda had it coming

2008-03-24 15:13:15

#9

SEREVENT: MASSIVE G STAR; +605|6534|Birmingham, UK

Mek-Izzle wrote:
Spearhead wrote:
From the other thread....

Mek-Izzle wrote:
That's how the world works, unfortunately. That's also why I believe Israel has a right to exist. Because they fought for it and won. Just like the Muslims did when they took over the place.
By your own logic, shouldn't Tibet be a part of China? If not... its still being kinda contradictory...
I know. Really, it's the Tibetans fault for not being able to fend of the Chinese. I was about to say that in the OP, I still don't think that it should really belong to China. Perhaps I'm not really being consistent, but I reckon the Tibetans have a better case than the Palestinians do. At the end of the day. China has nukes (which rules out, outside intervention), they don't really care about ethical issues like other countries. So the chances that they will give a shit is slim. They don't even give a shit about the majority Han Chinese so the Tibetan don't have a chance.

But, how could it be the Tibetans fault, if, on the map they fot into China like a billion times, with room for crackers and cheese.

The point it, its like when America went over to the Phillipines i believe.

2008-03-24 15:18:34

#10

Kmar: Truth is my Bitch; +5,695|7028|132 and Bush

Ma Ying-jeou won in a landslide.
http://www.taipeitimes.com/News/front/a … 2003406711
He is the opposition party candidate. Expect changes in the order of closer ties with China, which isn't necessarily a bad thing. The whole situation is in need of balance.

Xbone Stormsurgezz

2008-03-24 15:19:24

#11

howler_27: Member; +90|7114

Is it any different than Americans running off the Native Americans? How about the Brittish Empire and it's treatment of the Aborigional Tribes of Australlia? It's unfortunate that these things happened, and are happening. However, it's sociological advancement in purest form. Survival of the fittest. Our tribe is stronger than yours. Bow to us and our ways or parrish.

I agree that having the Olympics in China are screwed up. The Olypics are about coming together as nations in peace and promoting peace. China is one of the most oppressing governments out there. To reward them with the honor of holding the games is a farce.

2008-03-24 15:24:52

#12

HurricaИe: Banned; +877|6388|Washington DC

howler_27 wrote:
Is it any different than Americans running off the Native Americans? How about the Brittish Empire and it's treatment of the Aborigional Tribes of Australlia? It's unfortunate that these things happened, and are happening. However, it's sociological advancement in purest form. Survival of the fittest. Our tribe is stronger than yours. Bow to us and our ways or parrish.

Doesn't make it right. Again, Nazi Germany. Extermination of the Jews was survival of the fittest?

2008-03-24 16:44:05

#13

Enzzenmachine: Member; +20|6772

a friend of mine who is chinese says that they're renting the Tibet to tibetians... I'm like lol each time he tells me that.

2008-03-24 21:41:24

#14

ATG: Banned; +5,233|6956|Global Command

http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/w … 612661.ece

Chinese bastards.

2008-03-24 21:55:21

#15

Turquoise: O Canada; +1,596|6832|North Carolina

Mek-Izzle wrote:
What's your opinion on it?

Mines. It should be it's own country. This isn't like Israel, or Kosovo or anything. Those Tibetans have been there basically since recorded history began. I don't get what the Chinese government say when they say it's always been part of China. There's quite a difference between your everyday Han Chinese and a Tibetan. I don't see why they invaded in the 50's. If there's any separatist movement out there worth backing, this is the one.

I personally think it's fucked up that the Olympics are over there. Then again, the Olympics is boring and full of druggies. And is just a political tool. So I don't really care that it's in China.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/asia-p … 299221.stm

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/in_depth/asi … efault.stm

My opinion?... China is a giant asshole of a country. Granted, it's an asshole we're apparently addicted to trading with.

This is going to play out kind of like Darfur has. We're not going to do much, but China will act as it pleases.

I'm just hoping more protesters annoy them. That's always fun to watch.

2008-03-24 22:35:57

#16

Kmar: Truth is my Bitch; +5,695|7028|132 and Bush

Turquoise wrote:
My opinion?... China is a giant asshole of a country. Granted, it's an asshole we're apparently addicted to trading with.

We are addicted to trading with Canada as well... _{*stops short*}

PS: Tibet pretty much just voted to have closer ties with China.

Xbone Stormsurgezz

2008-03-24 22:41:44

#17

Cheez: Herman is a warmaphrodite; +1,027|6866|King Of The Islands

Enzzenmachine wrote:
a friend of mine who is chinese says that they're renting the Tibet to tibetians... I'm like lol each time he tells me that.

To Let: Spacious country with mountain views, $100,000 per week. Apply within.

My state was founded by Batman. Your opinion is invalid.

2008-03-24 22:54:32

#18

Turquoise: O Canada; +1,596|6832|North Carolina

Kmarion wrote:
Turquoise wrote:
My opinion?... China is a giant asshole of a country. Granted, it's an asshole we're apparently addicted to trading with.
We are addicted to trading with Canada as well... _{*stops short*}

PS: Tibet pretty much just voted to have closer ties with China.

Just a side note, but do you really believe the results of a Chinese election are genuine?

2008-03-24 22:58:30

#19

BVC: Member; +325|7122

We're pursuing a free trade agreement with China. There are growing calls to scrap the FTA because of whats happening with Tibet.

2008-03-24 23:00:04

#20

Kmar: Truth is my Bitch; +5,695|7028|132 and Bush

Turquoise wrote:
Kmarion wrote:
Turquoise wrote:
My opinion?... China is a giant asshole of a country. Granted, it's an asshole we're apparently addicted to trading with.
We are addicted to trading with Canada as well... _{*stops short*}

PS: Tibet pretty much just voted to have closer ties with China.
Just a side note, but do you really believe the results of a Chinese election are genuine?

Er ,I'm talking about http://www.taipeitimes.com/News/front/a … 2003406711 . I have no reason to not believe it. Prior to this the DPP was winning decisively.

Xbone Stormsurgezz

2008-03-24 23:01:14

#21

Kmar: Truth is my Bitch; +5,695|7028|132 and Bush

Pubic wrote:
We're pursuing a free trade agreement with China. There are growing calls to scrap the FTA because of whats happening with Tibet.

We gave them preferred status years ago. Luckily we still do most of our trading with Canada.

Xbone Stormsurgezz

2008-03-24 23:01:36

#22

Turquoise: O Canada; +1,596|6832|North Carolina

Fair enough...

2008-03-24 23:41:06

#23

Ajax_the_Great1: Dropped on request; +206|7073

Empires wax and wane; states cleave asunder and coalesce.

States fall asunder and re-unite; empires wax and wane.

China has this whole thing about keeping the land united.

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