I adore the Dalai Lama with as much passion as I despise George W. Bush.
I’m not sure if the Congressional Gold Medal is even worth anything at all when this president is the one awarding it; furthermore, the Dalai Lama is so far and above the token that it’s like he has to stoop to accept it.
But being the gracious man that he is – he’s certainly a better human being than I could ever hope to be even in my wildest fantasies – the Dalai Lama will accept it with that incredible smile that lights up the world and that giggle that sounds like the stars themselves are laughing, so it’ll be okay, because he’s really not above or below anything, really; that’s the whole point, I suppose.
Still, though, it rankles me that this president, of all presidents, is the one to do the honours. I should let the Dalai Lama be my inspiration and rise above that kind of feeling – he of all people understands what having to deal with a corrupt and abusive government is all about, especially when you put it into perspective – but being the base, grubby dirtbag that I am, it’s just too close and the emotions are too raw for me to do it.
I’d say congratulations, but I just wouldn’t mean it. The “honour” is worthless to me, and the gesture is mystifying. My first thought was “hmm, I wonder what Shrub is up to now behind the cover of this gesture?” I just dont believe he’d do anything at all without a despicable ulterior motive. I wish the Dalai Lama would refuse it, to be honest. I really do. But he won’t, because he’s just not that kind of guy. That’s why he’s the Dalai Lama and I’m just some fat schmuck in LA.
Oh, and fuck China.
Dalai Lama brushes off China’s ire – CNN.com
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Ok, I have to throw in another view.. it is my job, after all.. :)
Remember, this is the guy who called homosexuality, “sexual misconduct”.
He thinks that abortion is only acceptable if the child would be “retarded”.
He has called for India to expand its nuclear testing program.
He has praised Shuko Asahara, whose cult released nerve gas in Tokyo’s subway.
He accepted millions of dollars and troops from the CIA to be a thorn in China’s side… then ostensibly sacrificed hundreds of monks to make a political statement.
And remember, China’s criticism of him is based on his being a religious leader in a country that thinks that religion is wrong.
Yes, this compilation is one-sided, but it is presented as balance. There are two sides to every story and things are not often as simple as they seem. :)
Oh, and yes, fuck China.
Posted 17 Oct 2007 at 16:51 ¶Well, we’ve all got a seamy underside, right?
I didnt know about that thing with Shuko Asahara, what was the praise for? Can you give me links? That’s pretty messed up! It’s not hip-hip-hooray let’s gas the underground, is it? I mean, the Japanese piss me off too sometimes with their tiny schoolgirl porn and their damned siphoning of everything edible out of the ocean, but jeez, that’s a little harsh.
I still think he’s got the BEST giggle, though.
If I sent him a “fuck China” shirt, do you think he’d wear it under his robes? Like, secretly?
Posted 17 Oct 2007 at 17:43 ¶Mmmm.. japanese schoolgirls…
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