Tuesday, December 23, 2008

Ruthenia

Here's something that will give the Brzezinski types some heartburn. Russia is backing independence for Ruthenia. Let's see how much longer Atlanticists continue to carp over Kashmir, once they experience a similar situation in their own midst. If they keep trying to bring Kashmir to the UN, then we can always mention the question of Ruthenia's right to self-determination, which I'm sure they won't like to discuss at all.

I wonder what will happen when Ruthenians demand a plebiscite? I think they could benefit from a little Hurriyat-style organization, don't you? As I recall, it was Robin Raphel who helped bring about the Hurriyat to create a thorn in our side in Kashmir. I think we should find a way to return the favor.

1 comment:

M. Patil said...

Here's an article by Tavleen Singh on Antulay and Arundhati Roy.

"Well, you know what, I am sick of it. I am sick of India being blamed all the time for everything by people who would not dare open their mouths in a country that did not offer them the freedom that India does. This freedom has not come easily. We have fought impossible odds to create a country whose fundamental principles are democracy, secularism and universal human rights. To say that we have succeeded fully would be foolish. There are flaws, failures of all kind, especially when it comes to giving everyone access to the fruits of democracy, but at least we continue trying. The country that has become the epicentre of the global jihad is still struggling to rid itself of the effects of decades of military rule. Yet, if you were to read the views of our refugee writers who make their money and win their prizes in New York and London, you would think that there was no difference between India and Pakistan. "

http://www.indianexpress.com/news/the-real-enemies/400963/2