China Calls for 'Patriotic Education' for Tibet Monks


	China Calls for 'Patriotic Education' for Tibet Monks

wiccantexan

3-26-2008 11:58 PM

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religion, china, tibet, dalai lama, monks, government

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3-27-2008 1:24 AM

ratilfar

Yeah, they brutally conquer them and then call for "Patriotic Education". I'm sure that would make old Mao so happy! Idiots!

3-27-2008 9:46 AM

tabsey

Like most land grabs, there are few Tibetans that won't suffer. The invading country has to win over the beaten, one way or another.

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