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Pastimes : Let's Talk About Our Feelings!!! -- Ignore unavailable to you. Want to Upgrade?

To: Dayuhan who wrote (51141)	8/14/1999 1:11:00 PM
From: Michael M	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 108807

I have already rejected "communism" in favor of "totalitarianism" for the purpose of discussing the Soviet system. Re. Yugoslavia -- We are close to Bosnian and Serb families who left "Yugoslavia." They agree that life was good for the most part under Tito -- insane under Slobo. Many would like to return but fear trouble from their own people for being seen as "deserters." I'm sure we could have a long exchange on what qualifies as "better off" in former "communist" countries. There is a case to be made for distribution of bread and vodka being a key determinant. I think a good number of "artists" and "intellectuals" were better off in some sense under the old system. Talented or not, this potentially troublesome crowd was often pampered so long as they behaved. In my view, many non-European nations are in no way "equal" to the United States or other developed nations. It's hard, in fact, to acknowledge some of them as nations. What would happen, I wonder, if all the evil light-skinned devils (including yourself?), retired completely from the third world so it could evolve without any interference whatsoever? In fact, to be fair, keep CNN and the Discovery Channel out as well. No access to foreign banking or medical treatment of the third world elite. No aid programs, no charitable missions, no off-shore religions, no immigration. Just let them be free. Maybe this would be better. You're on the ground. What do you think? I certainly believe the rest of the world should be allowed to pursue its self interest -- until it conflicts with U.S. self interest or runs counter to prevailing human rights standards. In spite of foreign affairs blunders by many U.S. administrations, I think our record is admirable when compared with other world powers through history. I don't mind saying "we goofed" but I don't feel the slightest need to be apologetic about being American. China, we see very differently, but I will leave that for another day.