All said and done, let's not forget that all these so-called de-classified documents are not some words of god or some age-old scriptures like vedas. They only speak about what the CIA thought was happening around the world at that time. Whether or not there's any truth in those documents, it's always better to take whatever the CIA or the Americans say with a pinch of salt.
RE:CIA and its sayings
by Readiff on Jun 29, 2007 07:21 PM Permalink
I think release of this information by US is very timely. During 50's China's supremo Zhou considered Nehru as a meek and characterless leader. They cunnignly convinced Nehru that they didn't have any treacherous plans to occupy Indian territories, but they did in 1962. The similar situation is about to repeat now. While China is re-claiming Arunachal Pradesh as their own land, our dumb PM Manmohan wants peaceful ties with China. Its a wake up call for India to prevent a possible threat from arrogant and mean Chinese govt.
First and foremost thing is to ban Communist parties of India if they sing to Chinese tunes like they did in 60s.
RE:CIA and its sayings
by kskumar on Jun 29, 2007 07:17 PM Permalink
It does not require a de-classified CIA document to know what happened in 1962. The most unfortunate thing is the Communists who sided with Chinese in 1962 are still unrepentant. They should have been thrown out of power on that count alone. Unfortunately, the main stream media and the self-styled intellectuals [who hog media space] glorify these people. So we are stuck with such unworthy people.
RE:CIA and its sayings
by Prem Mohan on Jun 29, 2007 07:23 PM Permalink
Mr Jyoti Basu completely deindustrialized West Bengal during his period of influence -- first as leader of the opposition and later as Chief Minister. I am now inclined to believe that he did this at the order of his Chinese masters.
