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In reply to the discussion: China criticizes US for its human rights record [View all]geek tragedy
(68,868 posts)22. Except for the part wher the Dakotas applied for statehood status whereas
Tibet is under military occupation after foreign invasion and is experiencing cultural genocide.
But, other than that, completely intelligent comparison.
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china? really? dont they live in a glass house regarding human rights issues?
leftyohiolib
Apr 2013
#1
Certainly, but it is better for China to point out our flaws and for us to point out theirs rather
pampango
Apr 2013
#6
China has some good points, can they get out of & FREE TIBET to show us how 'human rights' work?
Sunlei
Apr 2013
#4
Did you seriously compare the status of Tibet to the status of Texas and the Dakotas?
geek tragedy
Apr 2013
#19
I think you better brush up on your US history, especially in terms of Native American history.
harmonicon
Apr 2013
#23
I grew up in North Dakota, and anyone who suggests the Dakotas are under military occupation
geek tragedy
Apr 2013
#24
There is no independence movement in North Dakota. It does not exist. It has not existed
geek tragedy
Apr 2013
#26
Wow... and you say you don't see the parallels between the Dakotas and Tibet.
harmonicon
Apr 2013
#27
Are you somehow incapable of learning? You can't click on a link and read the (brief) contents? nt.
harmonicon
Apr 2013
#32
Wow. Nice to see the two most powerful economic powers throw mud at each other...
Amonester
Apr 2013
#5
Did they also mention the 2.7 millioin people in jail 60% of which are black or brown? nt
kelliekat44
Apr 2013
#12