Sometimes diplomats beat around the bush. Not the ones in China.
They lay it on the line and don’t care who gets cheesed off. Here’s an example of the Asian version of the Straight Talk Express, from no less than Foreign Ministry spokesman Qin Gang:
“At present, the situation on the Korean peninsula is rather complicated, with an increasing number of uncertain factors. We express concern over this.”
Holy s**t! When was the last time you heard such blunt, no-holds-barred talk from a diplomat!
And if that wasn’t enough, ol’ Qin followed up with this bombshell:
“We believe maintaining peace and stability on the Korean Peninsula and in Northeast Asia is in the common interest of the relevant parties.”
Wow! Talk about calling ’em like you see ’em!
Let that be a lesson, college kids. Don’t go into diplomacy unless you’re prepared to live on the edge!
Friday, March 20, 2009
China syndrome
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Sounds to me like a man who's had to "splain" where the heck he's been all night to the little woman. Platitudes "R" Us!
"Guest-of-the-State Chang, as you know, we at the Shining Red Star Comfie Camp for the Socially Not-Quite-Fitting-In-ness have had to explore new sources of revenue to help make ends meet in these trying times. Certainly we appreciate the efforts you have made in remediating your deficiencies as a commie rat...uh, citizen of The New and Improved China, but as you know one must always be flexible in making arrangments for one's future. A kind and thoughtful Belgian bank executive suffers dreadfully from a kidney malady, while you, the beneficiary of The Great Renal Forward, enjoy excellent health, including your kidneys, which, as you know, are rightfully the property of The Working People. I'm sure you can make the connection. Say 'bye-'bye."
Uh...Mack...whut?
Sven the Viking
They shot him in the head and sold his guts to a rich guy.
Oh. Way cool.
Sven the Viking
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