Good Times...
What an incredible time we live in. Who ever thought the Democrats would use the morality card of passing the genocide resolution to fight the Republicans on the international stage. Who knew that Tom Lantos would be encouraging passage of the genocide resolution to restore morality to the US? Could the Armenian Genocide possibly become a turning point in history for America itself and it's position in the world? It was once before when it became America's first massive relief effort. I can't believe how much coverage its getting all around the world and continuously.
But most of all, I never thought I'd see the day where Jon Stewart (now among my heroes) slammed Bush for pandering to Turkish demands by condemning the condemnation of genocide. Jon, you are a genius. Sadly, they removed that segment from youtube already, but I believe you can view it on the Daily Show with John Stewart website under the "most recent videos" section. It's the one rated 5 stars.
And finally in the Boston Globe, there is mention of Senator Hillary Clinton's position on the matter, stating the following:
"Senator Hillary Clinton, a New York Democrat and presidential hopeful, said she now has qualms about supporting a similar measure she cosponsored in the Senate.
On Wednesday she told The Boston Globe editorial board that Turkey's opposition had been stronger than anticipated and that Congress should proceed with caution."
The ANCA is leading a campaign to reach out to her:
PLEASE CALL AND THANK SEN. CLINTON FOR HER SUPPORT OF S.RES 106
She needs to hear from us!
IF YOU RESIDE IN NY: 202-224-4451
OUTSIDE OF NY: CAMPAIGN OFFICE Phone: 703-469-2008
And of course the Turks are following through with a ruthless campaign to bombard Congress with calls urging them not to move forward in a shameless final attempt to stump the resolution in its path. If they do, all eyes will be watching in disgust.
But most of all, I never thought I'd see the day where Jon Stewart (now among my heroes) slammed Bush for pandering to Turkish demands by condemning the condemnation of genocide. Jon, you are a genius. Sadly, they removed that segment from youtube already, but I believe you can view it on the Daily Show with John Stewart website under the "most recent videos" section. It's the one rated 5 stars.And finally in the Boston Globe, there is mention of Senator Hillary Clinton's position on the matter, stating the following:
"Senator Hillary Clinton, a New York Democrat and presidential hopeful, said she now has qualms about supporting a similar measure she cosponsored in the Senate.
On Wednesday she told The Boston Globe editorial board that Turkey's opposition had been stronger than anticipated and that Congress should proceed with caution."
The ANCA is leading a campaign to reach out to her:
PLEASE CALL AND THANK SEN. CLINTON FOR HER SUPPORT OF S.RES 106
She needs to hear from us!
IF YOU RESIDE IN NY: 202-224-4451
OUTSIDE OF NY: CAMPAIGN OFFICE Phone: 703-469-2008
And of course the Turks are following through with a ruthless campaign to bombard Congress with calls urging them not to move forward in a shameless final attempt to stump the resolution in its path. If they do, all eyes will be watching in disgust.
posted by Arsineh at 2:39 AM
4 Comments:
Jon Stewart rocks! The segment was excellent!
Two clips from the Daily Show are available on Jewcy, fast becoming one of my favourite blogs.
http://jewcy.com/daily_shvitz/daily_show_bush_and_armenian_genocide
R.
why can't Armenia open up one of its militery airports for US.
Even temperery.
it was a great Daily Show segment. :)
I am hoping that the reaction from Turkey will show our UK PM that the genocide NEEDS to be recognised and Europe that Turkey is still a LONG way from being ready to join the EU!!!
Rhiannon in London.
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