If it happens, we won't have anything left on or inside our planet. China and India consuming similar to the US or EU or simply the poorer countries in the EU/non-EU europe, will make earth an empty shell in a short time.
Why the World Is Betting Against American Democracy
Ambassadors to Washington warn that the GOP-Democratic divide is endangering America’s national security.
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz presides over a summit in Berlin.
Foreign diplomats are aghast that so many U.S. leaders let their zeal for partisan politics prevent the basic functions of government. | Liesa Johannssen/AP
By NAHAL TOOSI
01/15/2024 06:43 AM EST
(Nahal Toosi is POLITICO’s senior foreign affairs correspondent. She has reported on war, genocide and political chaos in a career that has taken her around the world. Her reported column, Compass, delves into the decision-making of the global national security and foreign policy establishment — and the fallout that comes from it.)
When I asked the European ambassador to talk to me about America’s deepening partisan divide, I expected a polite brushoff at best. Foreign diplomats are usually loath to discuss domestic U.S. politics.
Instead, the ambassador unloaded for an hour, warning that America’s poisonous politics are hurting its security, its economy, its friends and its standing as a pillar of democracy and global stability.
1. If an ambassador is the personal representative of the GOTUS and start talking to dissidents/separatists, then it is can be and should be construed as the official policy of GOTUS.MARTIN: So for people who may not know this, maybe this is such an obvious question for you, but can you explain a little bit more about the job of an ambassador and why are they so important to a president's agenda?
RUBIN: Certainly. Ambassadors play a lot of roles, but the No. 1 role is as the personal representative of the president of the United States, which means in terms of communication but also authority and standing, they can speak for the president in a way that our career diplomats can't. Our career diplomats obviously represent our country, our government, the administration, but they're not the personal representatives of the president.
The second thing ambassadors do is engage with high-level officials in other countries. And if we don't have an ambassador, our access is dramatically reduced. It does depend on the country. Some countries are so eager to talk to us that they will talk to any American diplomat at any level. But in a lot of countries, they're very conscious of protocol. And if we don't have an ambassador in place, we cannot see the senior officials in the country, even in a crisis. And that's been going on in a couple of crises that have happened in the past few months.
Taking one photo and posting it without context derails any meaningful engagement and presents a false caricature of India-US relations. The paranoia and insecurity here is getting too much, and prevents any pragmatic/useful view of India-US relations.bala wrote: ↑20 Aug 2024 21:08The Abrahmics are comfortable with other Abrahmics, eating/chewing/feasting on animal parts, grinning, satisfied tummy looks, hands folded behind, exchanged poisonous venom with each other on Evil Mudi and how to overthrow elected govt. Why, pray did Indian EAM allow these critters to roam around freely and have kumbaya sessions with opposition kind. I hope the conversations were tapped and full transcript available for IB.
It was genuine. I think USD is some way from losing its dominance, since the system is entrenched as a result of WW2 - but it is a matter of time till it loses dominance. However, it is a question of relative (not absolute) purchasing power. China, India, Indonesia, et al have huge consumption potential and rapid growth. Furthermore, a recycling/circular economy is emerging that can moderate overall consumption trends. When both the production and consumption centers of gravity both shift (likely to Asia)- and US military strength is not enough to easily overwhelm other large countries - things will starting changing more rapidly.Adrija wrote: ↑23 Aug 2024 16:40KL Dubey ji, not sure if this is meant as tongue in cheek or genuine.......... if the latter, may I submit that an august institution like BRF should be clear on the root causes of the dollar dominance and consequently its decline (or not).......... it is NOT because US is a superpower or because of the petro-dollar phenomenon... IMHO those are but outcomes of the fact that the US has been since WWII the most prosperous and consuming nation globally...Since this is already well known to the world, the logical path forward for Bharat (and the world) would be to stop funding the US over time. Simply talking about it will not do much good.
There has been only one route to prosperity since WWII and that is selling to the US market since that time for each and every country. And all they get in return is pieces of green printed paper.... which then they recycle for purchases from other countries.... so if this is true then the days of dollar dominance will set only when another country replaces the US as the most consuming market.... which I don't see happening at all anytime soon...
Rahm Emanuel - a very powerful and successful mayor of Chicago - had been appointed as the amby to China where as a failed mayor had been sent to India after 18 months of sitting on their hands.Insiders Jockey for Whittled-Down Ambassadorship Slots
Hundreds of donors and former lawmakers, who have not been Foreign Service officers but are close to the president, are said to be clamoring for about 35 ambassadorship slots available.
Firstly you need to understand different opinions and not have your own bias based on Dumbocrat rulership in the US.
Every day at 11 am, T Rooban performs a special Abhisheka Aradhana for Kamala Harris' success, pouring liquid offerings over the deity's image while chanting sacred Sanskrit mantras.
While Washington, DC lay quiet and asleep in the wee hours of Friday, the air far away in Thulasendrapuram, a small village in Tamil Nadu, was alive with anticipation.
At 11 am IST, T Rooban, a leading priest at Dharma Sastha temple, believed to be 500 years old, was preparing for a special puja, or Abhishekam.
The temple air buzzed with the fragrant smoke of burning camphor and incense, mingling with the bright hues of lotus and rose petals.
As villagers gathered, their voices united in a singular prayer for a world figure far removed yet deeply connected: Victory for Kamala Harris, the American vice-president and Democratic candidate for the US presidency.
Their reason is personal.
About 340 kilometres from Chennai, Thulasendrapuram -- which sits lush and green in the fertile Cauvery River delta -- is not just a village of 300 families, or nearly 1,200 residents, but it is also Harris' ancestral home.
A black stone tablet at one corner of the temple bears the names of those who contributed to its renovation, including Harris, who donated Rs 5,000 ($59.69) in 2014 while serving as California's attorney general.{5000 INR contribution in 2014}
"She visited this village when she was 10 years old and came to our temple," Rooban reminisced.
"When she became vice-president in 2020, we held special prayers."
Now, every day at 11 am, he and other priests perform a special Abhisheka Aradhana for Harris' success, pouring liquid offerings over the deity's image while chanting sacred Sanskrit mantras.
Thulasendrapuram's streets are adorned with posters and banners of Harris, leading neighbouring villages to dub it 'Kamala Harris' Village' and guiding visitors to this unique place.
"When she became vice president, a team of foreigners visited the village, the temple, and a nearby high school. Now, everyone is putting up her posters, so I'm planning to print one too," shared Ganesan Manikandan, who has run a small grocery store outside the temple for 14 years.
Showing an advertisement featuring Harris and US President Joe Biden, he said while such posters in Thulasendrapuram may not sway votes in her favour, they could win hearts in the US.
About half a kilometre from the temple along muddy village roads lies an agraharam, a traditional Brahmin settlement.
There P Vasudha, a 60-year-old resident, recounted Harris' maternal grandfather, Painganadu Venkataraman Gopalan, as a neighbour.
"There's no house of Harris to show now; the plot is vacant. They (Gopalan's family) moved out of the village decades ago,"," he said.
Gopalan, a civil servant, was renowned for his relief work in Zambia and later with the Government of India.
He also served as an advisor to Zambia's first president, Kenneth Kaunda.
Among his four children, Harris's mother, Shyamala, pursued an academic career in the US and married Jamaican economist Donald J Harris.
"It was Harris' maternal aunt who last visited the temple and made a contribution on her behalf," explained Jayaraman Sudhakar, a local councillor.
"For every success of hers, we celebrate with firecrackers, processions, and posters. People here know more about US politics than Indian politics."
A Harris victory means a continuation of Biden's India-friendly policies, boosting strategic technology and defence ties, the villagers said, adding, conversely, Republican Donald J Trump's 'Make America Great Again' stance may strain India-US trade relations.
"We believe our pujas and the blessings of Dharma Sastha helped her win in 2020," said Thirunavukkarasu, a temple worker.
"Every day, 20, 30 people attend the puja for her victory, and we offer special food to the devotees."
"This is her village. She is our leader and a woman from this village," D Mannarkodi, a 55-year-old woman, proudly declared.
As Harris's campaign rallies Democrats with the slogan 'When we fight, we win,' a similar sentiment echoes 14,000 kilometres away in Thulasendrapuram. From children to elders, the message is unanimous: "Vetri (victory)" for Kamala Harris.
I am aware of your opinions. I'm posting factual information. There is a difference.bala wrote: ↑24 Aug 2024 06:48Firstly you need to understand different opinions and not have your own bias based on Dumbocrat rulership in the US.
BD was just burned down by CIA/US Deep State right in front of everyone's eyes and your talking about "paranoia and insecurity" - please does not pass the laugh test. The Sheer Gundagiri (with the Pukes and BD jihadi elements) practiced by them does not behoove proper conduct in any sense of the term. These tete-a-tete with guys like Owaisi are not about smooching around and feasting on animal parts. Recently Owaisi rudely questioned EAM Jaisankar about "Russian Oil" in parliament and who do you think is behind such questioning? Man, learn to deal with different opinions on this forum, you don't have to go into some "holy joe harangues" here. We know full well these 150 critters are out to create mayhem in India with that kerosene torcher called RaGa. Prevention is better than being sorry later on. A sovereign nation has the right to impose strictures when national security imperatives are at stake. Please don't bother to reply.
Positive!resident Joseph R. Biden, Jr. spoke today with Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India to discuss the Prime Minister’s recent trip to Poland and Ukraine, as well as the United Nations General Assembly meetings in September. The President commended the Prime Minister for his historic visits to Poland and Ukraine, the first by an Indian Prime Minister in decades, and for his message of peace and ongoing humanitarian support for Ukraine, including its energy sector. The Leaders affirmed their continued support for a peaceful resolution of the conflict in accordance with international law, on the basis of the UN Charter. The Leaders also emphasized their continued commitment to work together, including through regional groups like the Quad, to contribute to peace and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific.
Would be useful for our own commentators to appear on Western media outlets (FOX, etc) and point out to them just how hard the US is trying to engage in election interference in India - very noteworthy for a Biden govt that has been screaming so hard against foreign election interference in USA.Mort Walker wrote: ↑27 Aug 2024 00:07 Looks like Unkil is at it again. This time meeting with Omar Abdullah before Kashmir elections.
Maybe when Modi comes, he should visit with Trump?
GUBO moment for us, just in case that acronym has slipped from our memory
why is this GUBO for us? please explain.
bala wrote: ↑28 Aug 2024 03:56 I think both Russia and the US are using Modi ji on some useless diplomacy with Zels. Recently after Modi ji visit Zels was telling news outlets including Indian ones that there is no compromise on land of Ukraine. In other words he is hoping Russia will completely withdraw. What a fool. Donbass area, mariupol are never going to be returned to Zels. Nato is everyday increasing the envelope of warfare into Russian territory, that prompts Putin to threaten Nato territory. Let us face it - it is full fledged war between the Deep State and Russia and all means are being explored. Putin knows it deep down and jokers like Zels will be sacrificed given an opportunity. My only concern is why is India in the midst of such blatant war mongering sides. There is nothing to be gained other than an Attaboy and some muted praise which no one gives a hoot.
you have strong opinions & words - GUBO, witless beggar, prostrating.
I didn't invent "GUBO" - people here did.A Deshmukh wrote: ↑28 Aug 2024 12:09 you have strong opinions & words - GUBO, witless beggar, prostrating.
you are not presenting any facts to justify these opinions.
I disagree with your opinions and going forward, I will ignore your posts, till you present some facts justifying your inferences.
Garlic Chitty Chitty bang bang's imagination has gone wild. Now waiting for someone in External Affairs to say US is like
Take a look at what many are now saying:A Deshmukh wrote: ↑28 Aug 2024 12:09 you have strong opinions & words - GUBO, witless beggar, prostrating.
you are not presenting any facts to justify these opinions.
I disagree with your opinions and going forward, I will ignore your posts, till you present some facts justifying your inferences.
