Thank you for informing us about this brave journalist and the plight of the Uygurs. It is something we hear aĺl too little about. Sadly Trump loves dictators far too much and the US is no longer a proud free democacy. It will take many years to restore both the USA and its reputation.
Jay - I'm struck and embarrassed by the shock realization that Uyghurs have been, in my head, an abstract talking point. You (and Ms Hoja) slap me out of that. Uyghurs are real, and really suffering under the CCP. Western media (given the lack of complicity by Israel here, or of not finding some progressive angle on the matter--but they've never been good at covering communism's realities) is largely silent, while our president disgraces this nation, its history and ideals, cripples efforts at spreading freedom, and fawns over Xi.
Jay, this is the best piece of journalism I will read all week.
Well done, friend.
There are a lot of reasons one can criticize Donald Trump; I think his cosy relationships with dictators is among the greatest of reasons for which to criticize.
Thank you for informing us about this brave journalist and the plight of the Uygurs. It is something we hear aĺl too little about. Sadly Trump loves dictators far too much and the US is no longer a proud free democacy. It will take many years to restore both the USA and its reputation.
Jay - I'm struck and embarrassed by the shock realization that Uyghurs have been, in my head, an abstract talking point. You (and Ms Hoja) slap me out of that. Uyghurs are real, and really suffering under the CCP. Western media (given the lack of complicity by Israel here, or of not finding some progressive angle on the matter--but they've never been good at covering communism's realities) is largely silent, while our president disgraces this nation, its history and ideals, cripples efforts at spreading freedom, and fawns over Xi.
Robert, you captured exactly that which I was trying to express, but couldn’t find the proper words.
I literally felt like I was just slapped in the face.
That was a very strong post, friend, and I appreciate very much your efforts.
Jay, this is the best piece of journalism I will read all week.
Well done, friend.
There are a lot of reasons one can criticize Donald Trump; I think his cosy relationships with dictators is among the greatest of reasons for which to criticize.