Why does the author call the leaders of the UK and the US a 'ruling caste'? Are these hereditary rulers (of course, other than the Bushes and the Kennedys)?
RE:Ruling caste?
by on Jan 27, 2007 04:22 PM Permalink
If you knew anything about the hyperventilating attitudes to "caste" that some of these countries have towards India, it would have been obvious to you. Let me put it this way - this is Rajeev's shot at the neo-racists who like to point fingers at anyone but themselves.
We got to develop our muscles. How can one watch these events happening all around and have no impact of them on our interests. Removal of Saddam is against Indias interests. Again removal of Komainiism in Iran is in Indias favour. How can one forget that in 1965,1971 Iran always provided moral and material support to Pakis. We should strongly support any US attack on Iran.
Other that that, we are entering a very dangerous phase. Any kind of Game with US, as a partner or foe is not much productive. As a friend, US will infilitrate our institutions and make them dance on its whims. No longer will our institutions be able to decide independently in national interest. The first thing US does to its friends is weaken their democracy. This nuc deal is not the only thing. we have to be very cautious.
With reference to war crimes by Japan - no nation in the 21st century can match the sadistic approach of beatings, torture, rape and death accorded to the prisoners by Japan. The bushido code is another matter but where there has been a crime there must be a punishment of the guilty of these war crimes.
As far as Saddam Hussein is concerned he committed many crimes on more serious than the other. If all of them were to be tried he would have spent a dozen lifetimes appearing for trials. Also because he was good to India and supported us on the 'K' issue it does not mean he could have not done wrong. Not finding his weapons of mass destruction do not mean they did not exist - it might be that they were never found.
Nothing can justify or condone a war crime and definitely nothing should be used as jusification when they are punished. Taking of life may be another matter but punishment should be exerted on the guilty. Therefore I find it extremely strange that those punished for war crimes are exonerated by the columnist because other lesser, similar or more serious crimes exist.
With reference to war crimes by Japan - no nation in the 21st century can match the sadistic approach of beatings, torture, rape and death accorded to the prisoners by Japan. The bushido code is another matter but where there has been a crime there must be a punishment of the guilty of these war crimes.
As far as Saddam Hussein is concerned he committed many crimes on more serious than the other. If all of them were to be tried he would have spent a dozen lifetimes appearing for trials. Also because he was good to India and supported us on the 'K' issue it does not mean he could have not done wrong. Not finding his weapons of mass destruction do not mean they did not exist - it might be that they were never found.
Nothing can justify or condone a war crime and definitely nothing should be used as jusification when they are punished. Taking of life may be another matter but punishment should be exerted on the guilty. Therefore I find it extremely strange that those punished for war crimes are exonerated by the columnist because other lesser, similar or more serious crimes exist.
this is a truely well written article by Rajeev and kudos to rediff for this one.
As rightly pointed by Rajeev, a world without was would be detrimental to US interests. What would you do with all the missiles and technology acquired when there is no place to use in a peacefull world.
you would not want to try them in your backyard. So identify a potential target or country and use these weapons to deadly effect!!!!!
in this case , the villian of the piece was Saddam Hussain. Double standards are the name of the game in the name of installing democracy and freedom.
What use is freedom if you cant enjoy the fruits of it???
Rajeev Srinivasan's article captures the truth of this syndrome of selective targeting of war criminals rather well. The nuclear deal may not work out as, finally, even the squeamish Shyam Saran and the ever kowtowing Manmohan have asserted that India is free to walk out of the deal and that we retain our right to test, whenever needed. Obviously the Indian security and nuclear establishment has begun to prevail, thank God for that. One also agrees with Rajeev Srinivasan's observation that India shoud stay out of other people's wars, but only partially. Mere staying out won't do Rajeev, we've got to develop the muscle to ensure that that the neo-cons don't come calling here in pursuit of pax-Americana. The Hindu nation has enough reason to be apprehensive and be perpetually on guard, besides beefing up its strength; though, after the abject American failure to subdue the Iraqi rabble, America's ability to perpetuate its domination has begun eroding. But that is the eventual fate of every arrogant empire, and the Yanks are no exception. What happened to Britain and other Western empires is certain to overtake the US too. That however must naot lull us into complacency.
I think one of the best well written article I have come across with. All marks to you Rajeev. I wonder when the world community will notice the hidden but evident truth.
I agree with your views. Why America is not tried for War Crimes of Iraq, Cambodia, Vietnam, Afghanistan etc. Saddam Hussein is not as bad as what the Americans portrayed.
RE:Why some war criminals are more equal than others
by Harihar Gangadhar on Jan 13, 2007 03:48 AM Permalink
Excellent article.
But if you compare American war crimes of Iraq, Cambodia, Vietnam, Afghanistan etc. with Saddam are substantially different. Had this world been lead by Germans or british today. There would have been no place for even speaking up or even food. forget bloggin.
India should remain silent and do more work towards humanity without noise, which usa forgets all times, and ends up hurting many more.
