LETTERS: NCT, Aug. 5, 2008 Aug 6, 2008
" In fact, quite the contrary; usually that person is not being a jingoist flaunting that we should nation-build other countries to be like us, since that is pure rubbish. And by the way I'm sick and tired of people telling me that the Iraq war is being won, or has been won, or will be won; these phrases have zero meaning without them being explained. Many tell me our casualties are 'light' considering we got Hussein. Sorry, but Palomar College as one local example lost more students killed in... (North County Times)
Iran heartened by India's nuclear vote Aug 5, 2008
As a result, Iran has more of a legal case for seeking nuclear assistance from other countries, pursuant to the NPT articles, than India, which apparently is now interested in using its agreement with the US for de facto or de jure recognition as a NPT nuclear weapons state. There are important similarities between India and Iran, such as with respect to the nuclear fuel programs of the countries, cited above, that warrant a limited comparison by the US and the other participants of the "Iran... (Asia Times Online)
* How Chinese Taipei came about Aug 5, 2008
If China pushed too hard, Taiwan might seek de jure independence from China, which would be the ultimate defeat for the PRCs reunification agenda. Therefore the PRC conditionally allowed Taiwan to participate in international affairs, which was the most pragmatic choice under the prevailing circumstances. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
* Name debate misses point: PRC pundit Jul 31, 2008
Chinese commentator Li Jiaquan (au) told a Hong Kong newspaper on Monday that it did not matter if "Taipei, China" (Zhongguo Taibei, x_) or "Chinese Taipei' (Zhonghua Taibei, x_) were used for Taiwan's Olympics team because both terms incorporate the idea of "one China" and are thus interchangeable. Li, who specializes in cross-strait relations and is a frequent commentator in Chinese media, told the pro-China newspaper Wen Wei Po that the debate over the terms was pointless... (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
FM rubs it in, Left and Right Jul 23, 2008
Mr Chidambaram also attacked the NDA reminding it of the Vajpayee governments moves to forge a strategic partnership with the US. He referred to the speech by then prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee in the UN after the 1998 nuclear tests when he announced a voluntary moratorium on tests which amounted to de jure acceptance of provisions of the Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty (CTBT). He said the former prime minister, in a speech in Parliament in 1999, had said the country did not need to... (Economic Times)
Letters for Friday, July 18, 2008 Jul 18, 2008
Again, in my opinion, none of these issues will be appropriately resolved until the de jure government is once again in place. Reinstate the nation. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Prisoners' homecoming a triumph for Hezbollah Jul 17, 2008
"Thereby perpetuating an important political dynamic of the nonstate actor which functions as the de facto state versus the state nonactor which merely enjoys the status of the de jure state.". If Israel's goal of the release was to begin to strip away the issues that Hezbollah uses to justify keeping its weapons as some political analysts in the region speculated Sheik Nasrallah did not sound concerned. (International Herald Tribune)
Two groups file to represent plaintiffs in county schools case Jul 15, 2008
"The coalition further alleges, on behalf of its members who have children enrolled in Pitt County Schools, that students, particularly black students and other students of color, are presently harmed by the vestiges of the prior de jure system of segregation," the motion filed Monday states. Howard is expected to review the motions made by the PCCEBC, McLawhorn and the school district before issuing orders that will state the new move in the case. (The Daily Reflector)
Zimbabwe: African Leaders Oppose Sanctions Jul 8, 2008
From Kenya, a formerly de jure and presently de facto colony of UK, we read the following. "". (AllAfrica.com)
'Mugabe is here to stay' Jul 7, 2008
Furthermore, the acceptance of Mugabe as such condones all human rights abuses under the guise that that de facto is more relevant than de jure - Chris. I don't agree07/07/2008 08:47 Robert Mugabe is the illegitimate ruler of Zimbabwe (Tsvangirai won the first legitimate election and the run-off was a one man show and a sham). (News24)
Why some conservatives are backing Obama Jul 7, 2008
Armstrong Williams, an African American conservative and talk radio host who is not an Obamacon but said he might become one: "I'm not going to just blindly go to the polls and vote for someone because they're a Republican anymore. I wouldn't have given two cents of thought to this in the past, but fortunately I'm maturing and fortunately for the first time in my life I could vote for a Democrat for president." Williams refuses to base his vote on race, "however the stain of America is race,... (San Francisco Chronicle)
* Keeping the Taiwanese informed Jun 29, 2008
Yet the names Taiwan and Taiwanese, the issue of sovereignty, and for many eventual de jure independence, remain in the wings. Establishing a broad pact with China on a number of issues could easily generate problems with many smaller issues in which meaning is clouded by ambiguity. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
LETTERS: NCT, June 20, 2008 Jun 21, 2008
Reardon wrote on Jun 20, 2008 11:40 AM:Alf: I am certain that you wish OBL to be tried in International Court, but let me quote from Justice Kennedy, writing for the majority in the detainee case: before today the Court has never held that non-citizens detained by our Government in territory over which another country maintains de jure sovereignty have any rights under our Constitution. (In fact, in the 1950 decision of the Court (Johnson v. Eisentrager), the Court held that they did not have... (North County Times)
Terrorist Rights-Ruling Rallying Point for McCain Jun 13, 2008
The court acknowledged it was the first time it had ruled that noncitizens detained by our government in territory over which another country maintains de jure sovereignty have any rights under our Constitution. It said such a constitutional right can be suspended by Congress only in times of rebellion or invasion. (Newsmax)
Back to strait-talking Jun 7, 2008
The key premises allowing Taiwan and China to return to the negotiating table are Ma's declaration of not pursuing Taiwan's de jure independence from China and accepting the so-called "1992 Consensus". The latter is a term coined by Taiwan's then Mainland Affairs Council chairman, Su Chi, in 1999, in an attempt for the two sides to sidestep defining Taiwan's status, even though they hold different interpretations of what it actually means. (Asia Times Online)
LETTERS: NCT, May 31, 2008 Jun 1, 2008
Almost 100% agree that the situation is trying to make a rational decision out of an irrational process (the term "flawed process" is the term de jure). It is a self-inflicted wound. (North County Times)
* Wu arrives on historic visit to China May 27, 2008
Later, the CCP refused to deal with the Democratic Progressive Party government because of what it termed the administrations push for Taiwans de jure independence. . (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
* [ LETTERS ] May 26, 2008
The Republic of China (ROC) is per US law a legal non-entity; it has no de jure existence. As such Sec. 349(A)(4) of the US Immigration and Nationality Act cannot and does not apply. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
* Top policymaker fairly confident on relations with PRC May 24, 2008
Correspondents from Xinhua and the Peoples Daily were asked to leave in 2005 when Beijing passed its Anti-Secession Law, which authorizes the use of force if Taiwan moves toward de jure independence. Lai, the only member of the Taiwan Solidarity Union (TSU) in the predominantly pro-unification Chinese Nationalist Party (KMT) administration said that Taiwans independence is not an illusion because the Republic of China X the nations official designation X is a sovereign,... (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
* Activists rally for independence as Ma takes office May 21, 2008
We have more than 20 million people, yet we are still living under the shadow of colonialism, he said, citing the KMT, the Chinese Communist Party and the disunity of the Taiwanese public as major stumbling blocks to de jure independence. One demonstrator said she was disheartened by President Ma Ying-jeous (^E) election victory in March. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Long history of open and closed avenues May 21, 2008
That policy lasted more than 120 years until William Jennings Bryan, attempting to curb Latin American revolutions, adopted a de jure policy, negotiating only with those governments we deemed had a "right" to be in power. That Pandora's box has plagued us ever since. (Boston Globe -- Editorial)
* Taiwan should gain WHO status May 18, 2008
There is a weak spot in the global disease prevention network because Taiwan is not a member of the WHO. Taiwan, whose status as a de jure sovereign state has been in question since 1971, has been unable to attain WHO membership. If there is a time to make the case for Taiwans membership in the global health regime, it is now. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
a better kauai - The question of ceded lands May 17, 2008
A retired University of Hawaii professor presented his views that the Republic of Hawaii was a de jure government after the abdication of Queen Liliuokalani and entitled to convey the public lands in exchange for its debts in its 1898 annexation by America and that such lands now belong to the state and its people and not to a racial group. In response, letters appeared on succeeding days accusing the professor of being an ill, piggish man and that his piece was ranting by contending the... (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Respecting - And Recognizing - American D.N.A. May 14, 2008
Location: CA Reply # 2 Date: May 14, 2008 - 4:08 AM EST Porno-genetics from a globalist 1 What a load of hooey-- that a mishmash of the major races, which has barely begun to fuse even in its New World home, could have already produced an identifiable, generalizable phenotype after a few generations largely spent in a USA de facto or de jure socially and sexually segregated. Why should an MD and an assistant professor of psychiatry, the great snake-oil pseudo-science of the 20th century, be... (Townhall.com)
Kuo and DeWitt Dodger Heros de Jure May 8, 2008
Los Angeles Dodgers MLB Baseball. com is your premier guide to Dodger information and resources on the World Wide Web since April 2003. (Los Angeles, TheInsiders.com)
* The danger in choosing China over other states May 8, 2008
Taiwan needs to maintain allies to demonstrate the de jure existence of the Republic of China (ROC). But the Chinese Nationalist Party (KMT) is reluctant to discuss the shrinking of Taiwans international space caused by the contradiction between the ROC and the one China consensus. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Southern Africa: Regional Offers Critical Lessons On Internal Opposition [analysis] May 3, 2008
When Daniel arap Moi succeeded Jomo Kenyatta as President, he still had to contend with internal opposition even after he made Kenya a de jure one party state ... In the dual political system that is Botswana - de jure multi-party state and de facto one-party state - the BDP back bench, and sometimes even the front bench, has played a key role in keeping the ruling party in check. (allAfrica.com)
* Forum discusses Taiwan's sovereignty Apr 20, 2008
Monk suggested that China offer Taiwan de jure independence and seek to cultivate its goodwill as a neighbor to serve its own best interests. That way, the freedom of the people of Taiwan would not be threatened, and overweening Chinese ambitions would not give Japan the jitters or cause the Philippines and other regional states including Australia to look with great apprehension at its rising power, he said. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
* Academics discuss nations sovereignty at forum in Taipei Apr 19, 2008
He concluded that the ROC government had the power to enter into a treaty and make peace with Japan, which he said was another way of saying that the ROC government was the de jure government of China at that time not only vis-a-via Japan but perhaps vis-a-vis the international community ... Ando said that Taiwan is a de jure independent country, but he didnt specify which international laws or declarations could be used as legal basis for Taiwans international status. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Obama's preacher has more appeal than 'saviors' Apr 17, 2008
"Workers of the world, unite...." " cross1242 wrote on Apr 17, 2008 3:06 AM:" xdfred, regarding your distinction of "racism" and "bigotry," I judge that you're trying to make a distinction between state mandated discrimination (usually call de jure discrimination) and private discrimination (usually called de facto discrimination) ... So, are you saying that there is no de jure discrimination anymore but that we can't or shouldn't do anything about de facto discrimination (that is, action and... (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Guest Viewpoint Apr 16, 2008
At least 19 nations sent formal letters to President Sanford B. Dole granting full-fledged (de jure) diplomatic recognition to the Republic as the legitimate government of Hawaii ... At least 19 nations sent formal letters of de jure recognition from their head of state to Republic of Hawaii President Sanford B. Dole. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Taiwans Success Could Show the Way for Tibet Apr 8, 2008
Most recognize China s suzerainty, or de-facto sovereignty, over Tibet and most refuse to recognize Taiwan s de jure independence, thus blocking Taiwan s entry into many international organizations, such as the United Nations. Over the past decade, however, China s integration and growing influence within the global economy has given diplomacy and roads to peace or conflict a new, untested set of benchmarks. (YaleGlobal Online Magazine, CT)
* Ma, Hu, Bush head back to the past Apr 5, 2008
The US, China and the KMT have schemed together to exclude any discussion of Taiwans de jure independence from this cross-strait one China structure ... A democratic Taiwan that does not pursue de jure independence is probably the most in line with US interests ... Moreover, a Taiwan that does not pursue de jure independence will not interfere in Sino-American relations. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Political Insider Apr 4, 2008
Mike Ferguson, the de jure organizer of the conference, is scrambling to deal with a crush of new media requests. . (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
The Taiwan template Apr 4, 2008
Most recognize China's suzerainty, or de-facto sovereignty, over Tibet, and most refuse to recognize Taiwan's de jure independence, thus blocking Taiwan's entry into many international organizations, such as the United Nations. Today in Opinion. (International Herald Tribune -- Ed/Op)
* Taiwan can take a page from Teddy Roosevelt Mar 31, 2008
For at least four years, Beijing will not be exasperated by a leadership in Taipei proposing de jure separation. The fundamental problem with Chen's approach to cross-strait relations was that he insisted on poking his finger in China's eye without having the political capital necessary to strengthen Taiwan's defenses should Beijing lash out as a result. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Taiwan's message for Beijing Mar 30, 2008
China's President Hu Jintao and his ruling circle should read Taiwan's vote not simply as a rejection of Chen's intemperate call for de jure independence, but also as popular support for continuing the status quo. Ma recently summarized, as a policy of three "nots," how he intends to fulfill the popular will: "not to get independent, not to be united, and not to use military.". (Boston Globe)
* Can Ma work cross-strait miracles? Mar 28, 2008
Of course, to mollify China, Ma has also said that his administration will not "support Taiwan's de jure independence." He believes that within the broad concept of "one China," both sides might be free to interpret it in their own way. In other words, Taipei will seek to deal with the political side of the relationship through creative ambiguity. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Will the real Ma please stand up Mar 27, 2008
To win those elections, you needed the support of the people, including those people who increasingly were for the "status quo" of de facto independence or even those that were for formal, de jure independence. So Ma and the KMT took out newspaper ads spelling out what they saw as the three options for Taiwan: unification, independence, status quo - suggesting that they were open to any or all of those options. (Asia Times Online)
Taiwan's poll result offers hope for peace with China Mar 27, 2008
Since the Democratic Progressive party, which advocates de jure independence for Taiwan, came to power in May 2000 tensions between mainland China and Taiwan have escalated while political dialogue was suspended. Chen Shui-bian, the incumbent president, has pursued a controversial policy of cementing Taiwan's distinct national identity and separateness from mainland China, even though some of his actions risked confrontation with Beijing and provoked rebukes from Washington. (Financial Times)
Promises and pandas for Taiwan's Ma Mar 26, 2008
Perhaps more troubling for Ma is that the relationship with Beijing might not progress as smoothly as expected, even if the KMT government poses no threat of declaring de jure independence. "Beijing will again adopt an attitude of 'listening to what he says while watching what he does' as it did with Chen Shui-bian back in 2000," suggested a former senior cross-strait affairs official. (Asia Times Online)
It's time for China to win Taiwanese hearts and minds Mar 26, 2008
Incumbent President Chen Shui-bian has been seeking de jure independence for Taiwan through such moves as changing names of companies and agencies to get rid of the word "China" and proposing a referendum to apply to join the United Nations using the name Taiwan rather than the Republic of China, the island's formal name ... In fact, there is no longer any need for China to fear that Taiwan may seek de jure independence. (Globe and Mail)
Long road ahead before peace between Taiwan and China Mar 23, 2008
"Taiwan's identity has to be respected, and we have to negotiate with each other on equal footing. "What I can promise voters is that we will not negotiate the issue of unification and we will not support de jure independence," he added, speaking in fluent English. "And we will oppose the use of force across the Taiwan Strait. " But Ma said he would not consider talking peace with China, which claims the self-ruled island as its own, until Beijing removes missiles aimed at Taiwan. The two sides... (The Star Online, Malaysia)
* It's about governance, democracy Mar 22, 2008
He identified four pillars in Taiwan's national security: the soft power of economic globalization; military deterrence through a defensive capability; ensuring the status quo through a "three noes policy" -- no negotiations on unification, no pursuit of de jure independence and no cross-strait use of military force, along with the acceptance of the "1992 consensus" ("one China" with different interpretations); and restoring mutual trust and military cooperation with the US, mending relations... (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
* Defend Taiwan's sovereignty, says Ma Mar 15, 2008
China enacted the law on March 14, 2005, allowing the government to use "non-peaceful" means if Taiwan were to declare de jure independence. Ma also placed advertisements in major newspapers yesterday to mark the day, saying the KMT "firmly maintains that the future of Taiwan should be decided by Taiwanese people.". (Taipei Times, Taiwan)
* Presidential election 2008: 7 days to go: MAC chair slams 2005 communiques Mar 15, 2008
The"Anti-Secession" Law, passed in China on March 14, 2005, authorized the Chinese military to take Taiwan via "non-peaceful" means if Taiwan makes moves towards de jure independence. Chen yesterday blasted the law, along with the two communiques signed by former Chinese Nationalist Party (KMT) chairman Lien Chan (s) and People First Party Chairman James Soong (), as detrimental to any possibility of ameliorating the cross-strait quagmire because they work against Taiwan independence. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
* Presidential election 2008: 12 days to go: Hsieh and Ma face the nation Mar 15, 2008
During my term I will not talk [with China] about unification, I will not support de jure independence, and I will not support non-peaceful ways to tackle the Taiwan issue. We should maintain the current situation and we do not need to amend the Constitution to push for democracy. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
* Chinese spokesman warns against UN referendums Mar 5, 2008
Jiang called it "a serious step towards seeking de jure [legal] independence.". "If the Chen Shui-bian authorities should succeed, it will gravely undermine cross-straight relations, undermine the interests of people on both sides of the Taiwan Straits [sic] and threaten the peace and stability in the ... Straits," he said. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
* Ma promises pragmatic policies Mar 5, 2008
Ma promised to seek talks aimed at normalization of economic and cultural exchanges and work toward a peace agreement with China based on "three noes": no talks on reunification during his term of office, no pursuit of de jure independence and no use of force by either side. On foreign relations, Ma vowed to continue seeking security relations with the US and maintain the nation's defense budget at 3 percent of the GDP or more if elected. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Taiwan warned over independence Mar 4, 2008
"The attempts by the Chen Shui-bian authorities to push for a referendum on joining the UN under the name Taiwan is a... move towards 'de jure' independence for Taiwan," he said. "If the Chen Shui-bian authorities should stubbornly continue down the path, they will surely pay a dear price.". (BBC News -- Asia-Pacific)
Ex-councilman's key votes will stand Mar 3, 2008
A leader with a lawful claim to office is known as a "de jure" officer. In a 1990 ruling from the Florida Supreme Court concerning a school board election, the justices ruled that votes from de facto office-holders still count. (Florida Times-Union)
Taiwan and the Current International Reality Feb 29, 2008
But these comments were more a reflection of de facto nationalism rather than de jure separation ... But these comments were more a reflection of de facto nationalism rather than de jure separation. (Townhall.com)
* Siew's 'cross-strait common market' slammed by Hsieh Feb 28, 2008
"Politically, Taiwan would be forced into a de facto unification with China and then de jure unification.". Tuan said KMT vice presidential candidate Vincent Siew (U) was the architect of the "one China market" concept. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
How 'Pay-Go' Turbocharges The Tax Code Feb 22, 2008
It is de facto off the books, only de jure not. This can has been kicked down the road so long that the only reasonable conclusion and the one tortuously reached by Congress last year is that the can should be at the end of the road. (Investors Business Daily)
Fidel Castro steps down Feb 20, 2008
"If Raul becomes the successor -- not just de facto, but de jure -- then people will move forward.". Related Industry News. (South Florida Business Journal, FL)
Truman & Israel Feb 19, 2008
After popular elections the following year, the United States recognized Israel on a de jure, or official, basis. "I think Harry Truman was always a man of the Bible and someone who knew right from wrong," Lee said. (The Examiner)
Signs, signs, everywhere signs (8) Feb 15, 2008
And our elected representatives might want to employ some of their de jure persuasive powers of the purse, for example to see that it happens. We urge them to do so. (Paragould Daily Press, AR)
Three months onLife under house arrest for a sacked Pakistan judge Feb 13, 2008
"De jure and constitutionally I maintain that I continue to be a judge of the Supreme Court of Pakistan," he says. Mr Ramday has played an integral role in the dispute between President Musharraf and Pakistan's judiciary which came to a head in March last year, when the president dismissed the Chief Justice, Iftikhar Mohammed Chaudry from office, citing misuse of authority. (BBC News -- South Asia)
Support This Initiative Feb 4, 2008
If the CTBT gets ratified by the US and China there will be pressure on India to act on its commitment - given by former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee at the UN General Assembly - of converting the unilateral moratorium from de facto to de jure status. Should India endorse this initiative or not. (India Times, India)
Beijing responds to Taiwan authority's decision of "UN referendum" Feb 3, 2008
The decision of the Taiwan authority led by Chen Shui-bian to hold the "referendum" is a significant step in its attempt to change the status quo that the Chinese mainland and Taiwan belong to one China and attain "de jure independence" of Taiwan, said the statement. It's a referendum on "Taiwan independence" in a disguised form, said the statement released by the Taiwan Work Office of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council with an... (Xinhuanet, China)
TONY ONG: Democracy is at work in Taiwan Jan 31, 2008
Dana Rohrabacher and Tom Tancredo, two members in the House Foreign Affairs Committee, have shown their displeasure by writing, "The people of Taiwan have earned their right to conduct their elections without coercion from our government, the government of the People's Republic of China, or anyone else -- and we should respect their right to do so."Beijing has viewed the use of "Taiwan" as a pro-independence move, yet President Chen Shui-bian has said, "The U.N. referendum is not a referendum on... (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
Spokesman: Cross-Straits relations at a crucial point Jan 30, 2008
"We will unite with Taiwan compatriots to firmly oppose and curb the so-called 'Constitutional reform' and 'referendum on UN membership' for 'De Jure Independence of Taiwan'", he said. He said the mainland will adhere to the principle of "peaceful reunification, and one country, two systems", the eight-point proposal for developing relations across the Taiwan Straits and the four-point guideline on the relations with the island. (Xinhuanet, China)
Whose problem is it? Jan 29, 2008
After all, China gains no advantage if Kosovo remains in an ambiguous legal state between de facto and de jure independence, recognized by some countries and not by others, particularly if it provides Taiwan opportunities to expand its international space through diplomatic relations. But China's cautious approach might be harried by more nimble moves by Taiwan. (International Herald Tribune -- Ed/Op)
Akufo-Addo's enthronement and the theatre of the absurd Jan 26, 2008
s situation where a non-50%+1 winner with no contestant must be both the de facto and the de jure automatic winner. This is when judicial reasoning will prevail over the political noise. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Horrace Simmond's Speech Jan 24, 2008
He knew that these images when contrasted with America s global efforts to protect the freedoms of others would compel the federal government to enact laws to end de jure segregation and racial discrimination at home, especially considering that African American soldiers had served dutifully in various World War II squadrons, helping to end the mass murder of 6 million Jews in Holocaust Germany and were fighting valiantly in the Korean War. Dr. King challenged the way things were. (Winchester Star, MA, MA)
