In reply to “China Escalates Philippines Dispute, as US Continues to Intervene,” by John Glaser, 05/10/12:
If the island is contested I wonder why Mr. Glaser uses the word ” trespass” by Chinese fishermen? This would appear to show an anti-China bias.
Peter Rubin
John Glaser responds:
Peter,
Reports say that the contested territory is only about 200 nautical miles off the coast of the Philippines (not close enough to count in international law as Filipino territory by default, but much farther from Chinese territory). It is true it is disputed, but China wields considerable influence in the region — and is therefore a power center, ever warranting the specter of my scrutiny — much like the United States did at the time of the Monroe Doctrine. Merely recognizing that fact is not necessarily anti-China bias.
I believe there is room for nuance in the non-interventionist position. I don’t have to think China is faultless in order to disagree with U.S. intervention. Well meaning antiwar types often make that mistake.
Peace,
John Glaser
In reply to “NATO: The New Holy Alliance,” by Justin Raimondo, 05/09/12:
I read with interest your blog posting on NATO and your take on Colonel McCormick’s position. We, too, discuss how the Colonel was perceived as isolationist, although usually in the context of pre-WWII America. I appreciated your perspective and the irony set for next weekend in Chicago.
Unfortunately, should his ghost exist, I fear it would have exited Tribune Tower when Randy Michaels entered it.
Diane Gutenkauf
Director
Robert R. McCormick Museum
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Great article, but one criticism: The 1968 protests in Chicago were anything but peaceful and were designed tp provoke the cops.
TRQ
