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Mumbai, the NYT's revisionism, and lessons not learned

The Times' Editorial Page blames the Bush administration for "blessing" the military coup against Hugo Chavez without mentioning that it did the same. Why does that matter?

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  • Friday, November 28, 2008 09:19 AM

    I've learned to stop reading NYT's editorials, Glenn.

    I mostly only go there (nyt) to see Frank Rich - i like Frank - and Paul Krugmon, nowadays.

    Basically, i'm leary of any News Source with a circulation over >3, present company excluded, of course.

    At least President Bush has not revised his vision on Iraq >10/26/2008 "...it was the right decision then -- and it's the right decision today. (applause.)" Forever and that's a long time.

    Meanwhile, " We, the States Members of the United Nations, resolve:

    To consistently, unequivocally and strongly condemn terrorism in all its forms and manifestations, committed by whomever, wherever and for whatever purposes, as it constitutes one of the most serious threats to international peace and security.

    To take urgent action to prevent and combat terrorism in all its forms and manifestations and, in particular:

    To consider becoming parties without delay to the existing international conventions and protocols against terrorism, and implementing them, and to make every effort to reach an agreement on and conclude a comprehensive convention on international terrorism;

    To implement all General Assembly resolutions on measures to eliminate international terrorism, and relevant General Assembly resolutions on the protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms while countering terrorism;

    To implement all Security Council resolutions related to international terrorism and to cooperate fully with the counter-terrorism subsidiary bodies of the Security Council in the fulfillment of their tasks, recognizing that many States continue to require assistance in implementing these resolutions.

    To recognize that international cooperation and any measures that we undertake to prevent and combat terrorism must comply with our obligations under international law, including the Charter of the United Nations and relevant international conventions and protocols, in particular human rights law, refugee law and international humanitarian law."

    bah.

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