Our, (well, your, for my U.S. readers), dear Hilary. Such a caring, considerate lady is the Secretary of State.She said on her recent trip to China that economic co-operation took precedence over "points of friction", such as human rights. She went on to state that the two sides had held "candid" discussions" on this issue, (human rights), what ever candid discussions matters.
More euphemisms - "points of friction" - lovely way of putting it Hilary.
She is a politician, so one can assume she was speaking with false tongue.
Now the U.S. State department has issued its annual report on human rights. It says that China's human rights record worsened in 2008.
You'd think that the various departments in the government would co-ordinate, wouldn't you? Or am I being naieve?
Telling how it is leads to far fewer problems. No doubt the speech writers are proud of themselves - maybe your Hilary is too.
Try telling the people of Tibet how important the economy is - whisper that in the ears of all those held by Chinese authorities for doing nothing more than telling the truth.
I should not be surprised - Hilary is a politician. She is convincing though - that smile hides all.
See ya
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