Sad to say, but Chen never had a chance. Maybe in some other embassy, but not ours. We’re so up to hock to China and need their money so badly, any President would have thrown Chen under the bus. I hope this is used against the preezy, though.
Whatever happened to “pay any price, bear any burden, meet any hardship, oppose any foe, support any friend...”
Oh that’s right, that was when we actually believe in something.
25 posted on Wed May 02 2012 17:42:43 GMT-0500 (Central Daylight Time) by ingeborg: Has Willard Romney spoken out yet? I bet not or he just mews something very soft.
I agree that money talks. Maybe Romney can call Huntsman (the former American ambassador to China) and spend a few million to work out a deal that embarrasses Obama. Romney seems to be good at using his money to buy votes.
That, of course, assumes that China isn't perfectly happy with seeing Obama in office.
But who knows? I trust the Chinese to be concerned about their own self-interest, and they know from firsthand experience that socialism doesn't work. Maybe they'll actually be willing to listen to an argument from Romney that this is a good chance to embarrass Obama so they don't lose their investment in the American economy.
The sad thing is that even as I'm posting this, I'm realizing that I don't want to help Romney win. The goal needs to stay focused on what's good for Chen, who seems to be a sincere dissident opposing China's one-child policy. Sometimes the enemy of your enemy (i.e., Romney) is useful, even if he's not your friend.