Anonymous: International PoliticsAn overview of International Politics and International Political Economy. Emphasis on minority languages and cultures and human rights.(Untitled)- October 29, 2004 5 years ago... ...was around the exact time that I began traveling internationally for business. I traveled to Africa, Europe and Asia and I saw that my country, while not loved, was at least respected. The government of the United States was seen as all-powerful, but mainly benevolent and President Clinton was loved as much for his faults as for his talents. During that time this nation was rich, it seemed like everyone who wanted a job had one and the possibilities of the future seemed...http://blogs.salon.com/0002222/categories/internationalPolitics/2004/10/28.html#a869 (Untitled)- October 28, 2004 Sometimes... ...http://blogs.salon.com/0002222/categories/internationalPolitics/2004/10/28.html#a868 (Untitled)- October 4, 2004 The curse of enlarging the UN Security Council I say "curse" because it seems like every time this issue arises it becomes impossible to solve and thus falls apart with no change. All of the articles out recently are all missing the same points about this issue and that's why I'm writing this piece today. I'll take each argument, state it in writing and then agree or disagree with its main points. 1. The UN Security Council today is anachronistic and doesn't reflect today's changed world. Yes,..http://blogs.salon.com/0002222/categories/internationalPolitics/2004/10/04.html#a853 (Untitled)- October 4, 2004 Observations I know it's probably old news but I watched half of the first presidential debate in the Philippines (I missed the other half because the satellite connection dropped). I thought Kerry did an amazing job. He was focused, articulate and believable. Bush was the exact opposite in every way. He stammered, looked pissed-off and was full of his usual lies, except this time he wasn't surrounded by his fawning bunch of sycophants to echo him on every issue. I think that's part of the...http://blogs.salon.com/0002222/categories/internationalPolitics/2004/10/03.html#a852 |