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w/ still unresolved problem w/ iran, restless north korea and now the bullying china, can the us still fulfill the role of being the world's policeman? once the eurozone disolved what is the implication to the world economy?...and to china?
I would like to know why Fareed insists on making excuses for the brutal Assad regime in Syria. Innocents, including women and children are being tortured and killed. Fareed, you do not have a heart if you think the US should not intervene. You should use your bully pulpit for good.
With the rise of the BRIC countries, and the economic stagnation in much of the developed world, could it be said that we are headed for a multi-polar world? What is your take on this?
Things appear to be coming up roses in Pakistan. The roads are open for Nato traffic and the appropriate palms have been greased. The tab appears to be 1.3 billion and the meter is running.The protection racket will again flourish. The pursuit of terrorists will rival the World Wrestling Federation for the quality of it's showmanship. War is profitable no one can deny, but precisely what has the Pakistan military support package cost the United States over the past 10 years and how does that compare with non military assistance?
How do you think Prime Minister Manmohan Singh is doing as PM of India? Do you ever see a day when India and Pakistan reunite as one country again?
And Bangladesh.
Are you crazy? Why would India want all of the lunatic Islamist muslims that populate Pakistan?
Will are relationship with Iran ever improve? What is China's take on the "new" North Korean regime? Will Dog's lie down with Cat's? Will Joe Walsh ever step down and give me my old job back with the Eagles?
what is it like wearing so much makeup?
Why did President Obama's administration not embrace and adopt the Simpson-Bowles Report to make real progress toward the country's financial posture? It seems it would have been embraced by members of both side of the political spectrum.
I really view this as an opportunity lost for the President and the country. These are the tough decisions that our leaders need to make.
Thank you,
Louis
Would you agree that the behaviour of the French and Greek voters lately were just a flash in the pan? Many Europeans suffer under austerity measures, but they don't show their discontent the way the Greeks do! Maybe it has to do with the Meiterranean mentality!
IMO the only way to expand our economy is to create new markets/industries that did not exist before which expands the total demand for jobs. Existing industries as they mature work to reduce the number of jobs it takes to produce the same amount of goods and services (typically thru investment in technology). However, technology investment is the only way to assure our ability to expand jobs and our economy. While it is not an instant fix, it is our best choice that no one really talks about.
While we are still discussing DADT policies and gays in the military, it still surprises me that no one in the government or the public are aware that marital status in the military is discriminated on a daily basis. FACT: the military all branches of service is the ONLY government organization that pays its members more money if you are married or have dependents. You are paid significantly different solely based on your marital status by Basic Allowance Housing (BAH) check out the website below and put in any zip code you will see two rates one for with dependents and one for without. The interesting aspect of the different pay is that it is carried in other aspects of the military culture as well, for example, on holidays unmarried members are expected and most times required/told to stand duty since they don't have a family per se, so therefore they take all the hard duties, when coming up for orders to different assignments members that are married are often given preferential treatment, same goes for wounded soldiers umarried ones don't have the same rights as married ones as far as having their loved ones come to visit them if there were wounded in combat and now they are sitting in a Germany before transferring back to the United States. There are so many more examples you could do an entire segment on the differences and treatment of unmarried members. Bottom line in this day in age, I can't think of any job in the United States that you would get paid more money for simply being married can you?
http://www.defensetravel.dod.mil/site/bahCalc.cfm
Fareed, I have a few questions!!!
For three and a half years, the GOP has stressed fiscal responsibility while accusing President Obama of wasteful spending in most part for passage of the 2009 $787 Billion stimulus package and for passage of the 2010 $858 Billion Tax Relief, Unemployment Reauthorization and Jobs Creation bills! However, during the same period, the GOP has accused President Obama of failing the American people and not doing enought to improve the economy and create jobs! Subsequently, in 2012 Sen. John Bonning and other leaders of the Republican party held up a very important jobs/unemployment/insurance bill from being passed, stressing fiscal responsibility and accusing President Obama of wasteful spending once again! Then these same Republicans argued that extending unemployment benefits would only encourage the unemployed to stop looking for work! When these bill were held up in 2012, several construction jobs across the country came to a crashing hault and workers were told to back their bags and go home because their were no more available funds to pay them for their services!
Fareed,
First of all, could somebody in the mainstream media remind the Republicans in congress that the Stimulus and Tax Relief, Unemployment and Jobs Creation bills were both passed out of NECESSITY to help stabilize and improve the American economy and to help the unemployed keep a roof over their families' heads and food on the table while they look for work?
Secondly, would somebody in the mainstream media remind the Republicans in congress that these bill are on their tab simply because they were passed out of NECESSITY to fix an economic crisis that occured under their failed leadership? I believe if President Obama hadn't inherit an economic crisis, there would have been no need for these stimulus bills because there would have been nothing needing fixing economically!
Third, WHY for three and a half years the GOP has been allowed to accused President Obama of failing the American and not coming to their aid, when every time the President introduces a jobs bill or asks for unemployment extensions to help unemployed and struggling Americans make ends meet, it is the GOP that keeps playing games and stalling progress by voting NO to these measures? WHY is the GOP allowed to play games with the American people in these dire economic times and the mainstream media is yet to call them out and question their HYPOCRISY and lack of integrity?
Thanks Fareed!
Good to hear from you, Mr.Zak
On National and International base, you are doing a great job.
Currently, I do have Three questions:-
1) As some Muslims described it, "America is good for Christians". But, I found it wrong. Most of the beneficial in America are Jewish and Muslims. These Two groups has been seen regularly, when they attacked Christian Minorities in various locations, although, the Jewish are denying everything by their nature and bloods.
Most recently, I met Christian-Ethiopians in America and Canada, who were being denied to Worship God in Saudi-Arabia. They told me their friends has being killed in Saudi. But, in America, Saudi financed Mosques built everywhere.
As immigrants, is there any place where Christian Minorities could live peacefully and by getting accesses to the Government jobs????
2) Muslims and Jews never contributed anything for the base and establishment of North-America in general. They both came after America and Canada faced and challenged the hardships.
Now, we seen, if you are Christian and say anything bad about Jewish, within Minutes, the Jewish communities who stand for trouble will shout and accused US in all over the Media.
They even use Holocaust and Nazism as a cover-up. Well, in America and Canada, we got nothing to do with Nazism and Holocaust. It didn't happened here. Why the Jewish are not throwing out their bad baggage of problems, somewhere where they got?????? Here, in Canada and America, the Jewish Companies and Secret Agents used Recession, bad economy and war, as excused murdering and dismantling Christian-Ethiopians, everywhere. They applied their bad experiences as their book said,"War against the weak".
3) The Obama Administration must review the traditionally based marriage vs current gay marriage debates, very carefully. America is loosing its Christian values, in the daily base.
According to most Religions around the globe, Marriage is between Men and Women. We must stick with it.
Wow! I never visit this site, but now, I will.
I worked and studied both in Canada and U.S. But, I prefer U.S.
At the past, I was working part-time in various Canadian Companies owned and Managed by Jewish people. I went School where few Jewish were been seen. In both places, the bad experiences and negative treatments that I got and I saw it happened against Christian-Ethiopians, were horrible and sad.
First in my first job, in Toronto, Canada, from the day I started and until I quit, I and other Ethiopians were attacked individually by gas and other dangerous Chemicals. The Jewish has accesses in various Biological and Chemical substances in Canada and U.S, so they could use it in small doses against whom they hate, mostly in residents/Apartments, workplaces, transportation,...These are where Ethiopians has being attacked by Jewish and their assistants, who caused them Brain damages.
It is the Jewish people habits and natures, they did these horror to pleased and treat their people and some others.
There are Laws to applied, but the Jewish are controlled all the justice systems, Police positions and all Government jobs. As Ethiopians, we don't have access to address our issues. They dismantled Ethiopians in Canada and America. If you ask anyone, where Ethiopians are living, their is no one single specific location. The Jewish are dangerous and killers. Me and my friends, we wrote book about our real experiences and we will continue doing it.
I should say too many with many evidences, but it is not the right place to write.
However, I need Fared to question not only Jews, but also others who have bad experiences, working and studying with Jews.
By nature, #13 = Judha
Judha = Denial
Dude, You're crazy. Please see a psychiatrist for some medicine and don't kill anyone, especially for being jewish, since that's a hate crime and just messed up. Denial of reality is scary and dangerous.
This is a little off the topic being discussed, but I wanted to note an observation I had within my own company as it's related to an extremely important theme discussed repeatedly on GPS. I work for a tech company outside of Boston, and we are currently conducting interviews for internships and other IT engineering positions. I was struck by the fact that all of the candidates were of Indian or Asian descent. It speaks to Fareed's point about the need to implement more math and science based education in our schools as the US is getting left behind in subjects that we used to excel at. This may be too much of a generalization in that I only looked ay my own company, but the realization was striking. I suspect we are simply being out-worked by our Asian rivals in necessary fields, and the fact that the U.S. is making it harder for immigrants to come here and work legally simply translates into these individuals taking their skills and returning home with the necessary know-how. Again, I am not bringing up any new thoughts or insights, but being a loyal watcher of the show, Fareed is dead-on in his observations and the need to promote R & D as well as math and science with youngsters. Great show, great website, keep up the great work!
Best,
Dan J.
Fareed,
I used to watch your show, but can't bring myself to do it anymore. I can't get past your stupidity on Iran. To defend Iran the way you do, knowing that they are the #1 backer of terrorist groups in the world, there's really no excuse. You argue that the regime is "rational" and its nuclear program can be effortlessly contained. Really? Don't you think the weapons inspectors would know better than you? (and they aren't even allowed to inspect Iran's nuclear program by the way). But, everyone knows (including you), that there is NO REASON to enrich unranian to those types of levels unless they are seeking a nuclear weapon, period. You remind me of the Republican Party in this country, the truth stares them in the face and yet they refuse to accept it and prefer to live in a outside of reality. The problem is that people listen to you, so there's really no excuse for that kind of stupidity. I'm sure you disagree, there's no doubt. I guess i'm just not as "rational" as Iran, huh?
First you should define who is a terrorist. According to the US definition any person troubling USA is a terrorist and according to Syria and Iran any person troubling them is a terrorist.A person fighting against a government is always a terrorist for this government,so US is also supporting terrorists in Syria.USA has supported terrorist OSAMA against Russia and then suffered the adventure in New York
Fareed
I have another question on our economy and national deficit...
For three and a half years the GOP has stressed fiscal responsibility and has accused President Obama of wasteful spending and inflating the national deficit! Then they have reiterated that President Obama has spent way more in four years than what GWB spent in eight years! When President Obama took office in 2009, the national debt was 10.626 trillion dollars! It now stands at 14.071 trillion dollars! When GWB took office in 2000 the national debt was 5.768 trillion. So in the eight years GWB spent in office, his administration spent 4.858 trillion dollars but NOTE that that figure is misleading because it ONLY accounts for DOMESTIC spending and doesn't reflect the Afghan and Iraq war spending price tag which is now at 4.8 trillion dollars! Therefore if you were to add the spending that GWB is rightfully responsible for, it means that GWB has spent 9.658 trillion dollars and COUNTING as the Afghan war is still onging. Subsequently, if you were to rightfully add to the GOP's tab, the 787 billion and the 858 billion stimulus bills that were passed out of NECESSITY to fix the economic crisis they created, the GOP would be responsible for 3/4 of our national deficit. Furthermore, while the GOP has stresssed fiscal responsibility and accused President Obama of wasteful spending and of inflating the national debt, it was President Obama who was fiscally conscientious is ending the costly Iraqi war!
Fareed,
My question here is when will somebody in the mainstreem media remind the GOP that its their party that's been fiscally irresponsible and solely responsible for our inflated national deficit?
I agree with some of your claims, but take issue with others. You seem to see things only through a partisan lense. First, it's unfair and untrue that the GOP "caused" the economic crisis. I suggest that you research in depth the causes of the crisis. Second, unemployment benefits were extended. Third (referring to your last post), many Democratic governors also cut programs to balance their budgets. Fourth, the expiration of the Bush tax cuts will not only affect millionaires and billionaires.
My question is as follows;
1. Why is it that the Media is not airing the fact that Republicans want to hold the debt ceiling hostage again this year and risk damaging our economy and at the same time the Ryan plan calls for an increase in the debt ceiling in the amount of 5.2 trillion dollars so they can fund the tax cuts they propose?
2. That the vast majority our debt was created by Republican administrations implementing their Trickle Down Economics Ideology, the only President that delivered a balance budget and a surplus was the Democratic Bill Clinton administration using the economic plan that is very similar to what the Democrats want to implement today?
3. Why is it that the media is not reporting that we are one of the worst countries in the Western world in upward mobility. America is 15th on the list and you have a better chance of upward mobility in Germany, the UK and France?
4. Why is it that the Media has not reported that of every dollar created by our economy in 2010 $0.94 of each dollar went to the top 1%
5. Why is it that the Standard of Living for the Middle Class has been in decline for the last 30-years while the wealthy have seen their wealth increase by 275%
It has nothing to do with Pakistan but these issues are much more of a threat to America than what Pakistan is doing.
I guess I don't really expect an answer BUT has the cost of medical malpractice ever been truly quantified? All of it, the insurance, the legal process, the defensive medical practices. Against the ACTUAL physical loss experienced. Wouldn't it be possible to have state or federal medical providers licensing fees cover the cost of MEDIATED settlements with legislated parameters?
Why, exactly, would it be so bad to have a Palestinian aparteid, Where all of Palestine and Israel were a single country defended by Israel with complete autonomy for the Palestinians?
That already exists.
Fareed, Thank you for all that you do to present balanced accounts of world situations.
My concern is about the US. It gets to the heart of democracy which I believe has been sadly compromised. No matter who is president, or no matter which party is in power, big money sways the votes.The 9 million word tax code still remains to suit those who want loopholes, we still wage an unwinnable war on drugs to finance all the lawyers, etc who make their living from drugs being illegal, and we still have a justice system reminiscient of the Old Testament.
My plea is that you begin to talk about root causes in our system (which I had hoped for earlier) that cripple our democracy. John Adams and others at the inception of our nation were skeptical about even the existence of political parties. He wanted people to be elected as individuals on their own merits. The two parties we have are multi billion dollar machines. I've given up on voting because I would be voting for systems and ideologies. Please ask the questions to your experts (who are usually no better than myself and millions of others), "What is fundamentally wrong with America?" I'm talking about fundamental as root causes. As far as I can tell, nobody is daring to answer this question.
Yes Fareed, I'll be pleased to fan the flames of Mr. James Davidson's queries. There are serious fundamental flaws and problems with both our domestic and global systems, as it relates to the reality and functionability of our current world. Our governments and systems are like old jalopies that have no hope of being replaced with more modern models, until they're run into the ground. Is there any hope for real change ? Is there any leader or party that has enough brains or guts to step up to the plate and push or reforms ? Or is eventual collapse the only viable and best option ?
To a varying degree, a large number of countries use a system of "Proportional Representation" for elections and government. For the USA, and other countries, this would be a REAL CHANGE and a step in the right direction. But even the best PR systems could use improvement. If citizen Bob pays $10,000.00 in income taxes to support his country and citizen Bill pays no income taxes to support his country, why should Bill have equal voting power ? If there is anyone in America who wants government and taxation reform, they should be pushing for a referendum on the issue.
Fareed,
I have one more question!
Since passage of the 2009 and 2012 Stimulus bills, the economy has been stabilized and job growth in the private sector has been realized for 26 consecutive months. However, economic recovery continue to be gradual and slow at times simply because many republican governors across the country have conspired and wagered a fiscal war on the American people to see who can out do the other in slowing economic growth by either refusing stimulus funding to supplement domestic programs or have decided to enact large tax cuts for corporations and millionaires at the expense of the middle class and the poor. That is by turning around slashing domestic programs to compensate for revenue lost from not taxing these corporations and millionaires. As a result, Medicaid and Medicare funding for millions of seniors across the country, the disabled and low income working families have been canceled, including funding for nursing homes and funding for those needing dialysis treatment and transplants and generic prescriptions. Also, funding for hospitals in some states have been reduced to the point where the cost for an overnight stay at some hospitals have gone from $5 a night to $100 a night. Also on the slashing block is Earned Income Tax Credit for millions of low-income working families across the country. Then there are funding for preschoolers, high schools and colleges and universities that have been slashed so drastically that the potential for our kids getting a well rounded education is diminished significantly.
Aw we know, for three and a half years the GOP has maintained stern opposition to cancellation of the Bush Tax cuts for millionaires and billionaires, yet they have argued that all Americans must be willing to make sacrifices, meaning the middle class and the poor ONLY as they make historic and painful cuts to much needed domestic programs! HYPOCRISY! And Fareed, sacrifice is what the American people have done since the onset of this crisis! Again, republican governors and those on Capital Hill have hampered the recovery process by slashing domestic programs and in the public sector for example, many workers been laid off or forced into retirements while others have had to accept furlough days without pay, having their salaries and benefits decreased with no potential for pay raises and some have even been forced to contribute a percentage of their salaries to their pensions.
Fareed,
When will somebody in the mainstream media call out the GOP and their Tea party for what they are and question their lack of integrity and patriotism?
Thanks Fareed!
There have been some recent indications that Israel may be preparing to strike Iran's nuclear facilities. What are your thoughts on the chances of this happening and how do you see Iran responding?
Syria – Hello my questions are
- why does the american govt want to supply/train the rebels if the majority of the population supports Mr Assad
- why, if true, are they (U.S) not condemning the terrorist acts being committed there by possible Al Qaeda members
- what advantage is there to supporting the rebels/terrorists
Tks
Wow, we all wonder who you are paid by... haha
You are being paid by US and Israel and he is getting from Iran
Assad and his gangs are killing his people .His family ruled syria for 40 years and made syrians poor and wretched . They are pulling out people's throats while alive ,just because they speak out. The US has done nothing to oust Assad. They just want syria to be in chaos for the safe existence of israel, and keep the iranians as a threat to the gulf arab states.But the time will come when they fight over the piece of cheese..
what are the possibilities of Indo-Pak Reunification?
See my comment below. The re -engineering of India is the way to go.
Kudos to Fareed for asking his fans directly for suggestions.
The past two-three weeks we have heard a lot about China, US, and the Mid East. For the sake of interest maybe dig up something on Africa, Also, I really enjoy reading any stories you might be able to find on huminatarians/humanitarianism.
Thanks again for caring about your readers' feedback Fareed, this is why you are the best journalist CNN has.
Why CNN is not hiring, brilliant Christian-Ethiopians?????
Are the doors controlled by Jews, who are against Christian-Ethiopians????
Remember, if the World cut Trillion Dollars/Year donations to Jews and the fairness and special treatments, I guaranteed, the Jews will live like Somalia. Am I wrong? Explain to me politely.
You know, if you slap Christian on Face, He/She will turn the other to you. But, this makes US fool.
Long Live Christianity!!!!!!!!!!
What is your analysis on where India and Pakistan diverged in their history. They both started off on equal footing in 1947 and look where are now. Where did Pakistan go wrong and what can be done to correct it. There is no reason that Pakistan cannot follow the same trajectory as India and China.
Why is much of what the gov't of India does counter to the best interests of the Indian people? I have Indian friends who say the government is not interested in those it represents and does not care if the needs of the people are met.
Why have'nt we invaded North Korea?
They HAVE weapons of mass destruction and have/had dictators that have killed thousands of their own people.
We invaded Iraq and they had no weapons of mass destruction?
Do the George W. Bush doctrane apply?
That's a good point. I think that it's China and the threat of massive refugee flows into China that keeps us out of there.
i thought fahreed everything that he claims as his ideas. he still doesn't know how to connect all the ideas he parrots, though. that's an ability that one is born with.
My question is:
Would you please name one country in the world today that is ruled by Islamic "Shariah" law where women are permitted to vote?
Do you think there is a need for the U.S. to establish a third political party (or more) as is common in many other countries, and if so what would such a party or the process to accomplish this look like? Thanks!
The process to create a viable, multiple party system must go through passing an amendment to abolish the Electoral College (as evidenced by Ross Perot getting twenty million votes and zero electoral votes). Once that great hurdle is accomplished, I believe We The People need to embrace three anti-war parties (such as the Greens for true liberals, the Libertarians for moderates, and compassionate, fiscal conservatives who are also dedicated to real national defense on the borders, coasts and ports) to counterbalance the corrupt warprofiteers of the Demicans & Republicats. Will join the Popular Vote Movement and then boycott the corrupt, warmongering fascists and the shameless, exploitative elitists that are the real most dangerous enemies of the GPS?
Fareed,
How on Earth are your pieces so thoughtfully prepared and delivered? Are you secretly the God Zakaria, avatar of Moderation and Even-Handedness?
Fareed, I'd like to know your thoughts on:
What is the reason for the G8/Nato meeting in Chicago/camp david this week and how is the guest list decided?
Why would the US want to get involved in the Syrian Civil war when one side is led by Al-Assad who does not like us fighting the rebels who may hate us just as much if they get power. Why should we risk lives and spend money on a country that probably does not like us much anyway?
American interests.
With the German National Elections still a year away, do you think that the German government will change its position either by choice or by the force of popular protest on austerity? Why do they keep subscribing to an obviously failed economic policy that is threatening to tear apart the very Union the Germans depend on for their economic growth? And what are the possibilities for early elections in Germany?
Ahhh, let me through the other.
I think, u don't fit with this topic. Why don't you try, the Marijuana debate, where you chimney (chimed) yourself.
Leave alone German. They are tired of you. The EU said, "The Jew caused and contributed recession and bad economy". The reasons are, Billions of Dollars/Year for SWEJ< donations and the attacked of EU interests, that has been Bombed by SWEJ< in ME Red Cross.
Could you report on how the Eastern European countries are doing since the fall of the Soviet Union?
Why is pot illegal?
Cse, too many Chimney with few construction workers.
Mr. Zakaria, Has the Sunni/Shia rift improved or worsened since the Iraq War? And will it reach a common ground, particularly in the Gulf States, similar to the Catholic/Protestant status of contemporary christianity?
Why are you and all of the main stream media so liberal?
Fareed,
The current conflict in Afghanistan has been often described as a 'quagmire' and likened to the Vietnam conflict. One could argue a parallel of both conflicts is that although our military is strong enough to ensure victory through force the decisive factor in both conflicts will be a political victory. Because the Viet Cong were able to rally more support than the national government they were ultimately able to force an armistice and prevail in that conflict.
It is this parallel that troubles me the most. We certainly have the military power to win a protracted conflict; although we have had difficulty cementing gains with the current manpower it would be less than a trifling matter to win through overwhelming force. But this will not endear us to the Afghan people who see a continued U.S. presence in their country as an aggressive occupying force.
Given these factors it seems that the best way to win the conflict is to continue to provide security through a continued U.S. presence but also to make a more concerted effort to engage the Afghan populace both through propaganda and humanitarian projects. For example, most Afghan people believe that the United States intentionally caused the 9/11 disaster in order to occupy their country. Such sentiment feeds into the hands of the Taliban.
Fareed, if you were responsible for countering these sentiments in Afghanistan and waging a political war to win the trust of the Afghan people and wage it against the Taliban how would you go about it? What would you say to the Afghan people and to the Taliban and how would you justify a continued U.S. presence beyond 2014 to the people there? What steps would you take to ensure that the civil rights victories that have been won there will remain permanent and Afghanistan will emerge from the conflict and our occupation not as lapsing into a feudal society but as a modern and stable power?
"Small is beautiful". Along these lines, it appears to me that we must learn from history and apply lessons learned from USSR to India geo-politically. It thus appears that a new India broken up into smaller pieces (independent states) would be a much better scenario than current India. Why?. First, these newly emerged independent countries would be much more manageable being decentralized. Second, it would unleash tremendous economic demand that is imperative to sustain the growth of matured western societies. Third, it would reduce the bully factor in that region and reduce military tensions. Fifth, nuclear threat would also reduce in that region.
It seems that the way the events are unfolding pre and post exit from Afghanistan, that the breakup of India is a foregone conlcusion. The Chicago summit seems to be the starting point towards this end.
2 questions--- We live in the eastern part of Ohio are we going to be able to see the eclipse and which day???? ============== I heard someone found the rest of the Mayans calendars somewhere, Ive looked on CNN and no one says anything. Do you know????
PAKISTAN.....The New Gateway to Central Asia and Europe.
With a population of over 180 million most of whom are well educated, English speaking, entrepreneurial and a cultural and social fit with Central Asians...Pakistan now appears to be the new face and gateway to Central Asia and Europe. Pakistan will thus span this region and provide the impetus for growth, prosperity and unity among these countries.
The Chicago Summit will herald this emergence of Pakistan as a regional power and leader more aligned with Middle East, Central Asia and Europe than subcontinent. India will be relegated to patrolling the pirates and babysitting Bengal and Nepal as the remnant of the subcontinent.
Mr. Zakaria is taking questions on "From the U.S. presidential race to unrest in Syria, from China's rise to the latest on Iran"
I have NO QUESTIONS to Mr. Zakaria, given that:
a) Mr. Zakaria lacks basic knowledge when he DECLARED on AC360 that SYRIA was a LANLOCKED Country!
b) On Iran – When he declared that IRAN was a RATIONAL ACTOR, and it was the US which was RESPONSIBLE for pushing Iran into a corner through too much pressure, and his COVERT & OVERT support for a NUCLEAR WEAPON armed IRAN FALSELY playing up Nuclear weapons in the hands of India and even Pakistan as a threat to Iran (NOT to talk of the Israeli nukes!), and when he delibarately downplays the danger of RADICAL ISLAM by falsely equating that with the equilibrium between US & Russia.
c) or his comments on the unrest in the ME (Syria & Iran) when he ASCRIBED that to the price of oil (ALLUDING like his Muslim conspiracy theorist brethren that the US was out to grab their oil), even as EVERY LAYMAN knows that truth was actually the opposite.
d) or His comments on his former homeland India when he condemned India's rule in Kashmir as MARTIAL RULE, and also condemned secular free India's treatment of its MINORITIES (Read Muslims alone!) as abhorring....just as his Islamic scholar father Mr. Rafiq Zakaria did!
There are scores of such instances when Mr. Zakaria's knowledge, analysis falls AWFULLY short of JOURNALISTIC STANDARDS and his ISLAMIC BIAS shows through!!
So I have no questions to my former countryman Mr. Zakaria!
Hey Fareed,
With so many of the countries south of the US talking about drug legalization during the Summit of the Americas as a way to put the cartels out of business and put an end to the tens of thousands of brutal murders, how long do you think it will take before some of them start legalizing drugs?
What about Fukushima I? 10,000,000 (10 million) Bq/Kg was measured 5KM from Imperial Palace in Tokyo only a week ago!
What about Reactor 4 Spent Fuel Pool? What about the MOLTEN core of Reactor 2? What about the MOX fuel/Plutonium inside Reactor 3 (which has melted down, and exploded)?
THis is the world's greatest threat. NOT geopolitical show business that you like to make money on! Absolutely ridiculous.
That is Cesium 134/137 that was measured!
Hi, Fareed. I really love your show. It is always intelligent and thought provoking.
Well, Syria's rebels and refugees need help now. What can I/we do? What options or ideas come to you and your team? Some in the military seem like they are sympathetic to the refugees/rebels. The heart of justice beats strong and hard for their people! I would say that is an amazing strength. So, how about us?
You should go to Syria and fight with those people like Uncle Osama did by leaving his home and fighting against Russia in Afghanistan with US help.One day we will throw you in Indian Ocean like uncle Osama. US will award you with the biggest terrorist after OSAMA.
After the Soviet Union has fallen down in the end of 1980-s, US has lost the opponent which used to inhibit its world-dominating aspiration. After more than 20 years since and few local wars US started: is it getting any close to finding the new balance? Aren't they getting tired of the cost/responsibility, or their incessant ambition will be the end of the Empire?
Do you think the current administration missed an opportunity in taking an active role in the last round of elections and unrest in Iran? I thought even without our gov't interfering the people of Iran would have had an official change of government by now, but after reading that article about Iran suing Google it seems like so many Iranians will just fall in line with everyone else in the name of nationalistic pride
I thing main stream media lost their integrity.Because some favor democrat,some republican,suppose to be true& honest
news.What's your idea .
Why can't we have a separate monetary fund just for investors who wish to speculate and take risks. Then restrict normal funds to more stable portfolios. Might also then allow governments control to set their own exchange rates for their banking system's transfer of funds between the two; which would allow them to retain some political control over the economic risks within their borders.
Stimulus bills helped unemployed & economy But not what we expected. Why every body blame the President, not
congress/senate for economics crisis? They have some responsibility!!!!!!!!!!!.
what has happened to all of the stimilis money that has been paid back to the government??? And when is the congress going to pay back the two plus trillion that theysop called borrowed and left i o us for. this questionseems to avoided of any answers!!!!!
what has happened to all of the stimilis money that has been paid back to the government??? And when is the congress going to pay back the two plus trillion that theysop called borrowed and left i o us for. this question seems to avoided of any answers!!!!! I have'nt asked this question beore so I would like some answers!!!!!
Is Iran problem will solve peacefully or war? What roll will Russia& China do if war happen?
war
A war already exists between USA and Iran. Both support terrorists against each other.
Do you think that part of the West's apparent decline is the systemic difference between a "socialistic" Europe and a "free" United States. Sort of a "divided house cannot stand" problem between the two systems in the west?
another smart guy, true as a bell. socialistic policies always make countries weaker. in theory they seem great, but look at your history, all bad bad!!
the problem is that the amount of Liberals and socialists have increased over the past two decades, since the Reagan era, and since Bush F-ed up, they got power....till now.
and now you can see the last 4 years of Obama, and the preceding 4 years of Bush, who was an ass and began the freefall. and obama accelerated it much worse.
if he gets releected, we will be headed for what Greece and Spain are going through now.
Government cannot spend its way to improve economies. That is free market and business. This in turn creates bigger and bigger tax bases to collect...it's a catch 22 winner.
Yes, When did you beomse so self righteous? If the West is in such decline move.
Would you really wan ttolive in China or India as acommon person. Give me a break. I would prefer an American prison to life in China.
2 Quick Questions: During what time frames did you provide services to the Obama organization ? Are you still providing them services ?
Why are you not the President of India, you seem to be the smartest man on the continent!!!!
david, are you the smartest Moron?
To become a president you need to be a liar and not the smartest person.
Since the last decades and until recently, War is the Major causes of Political economy (Recessions) and Unemployment.
Whether playing a Poker or Black Jack, the Joker is somewhere in somebody hand.
More or less, I would like to pre-prepared, while the Dice is rolling between Middle-Eastern zones.
SO, WHAT IS THE CHANCE OF GOING WAR WITH IRAN? 0 – 100%, pick your lucky number, please.
Thank You.
one smart guy here, yes, war with Iran is 100%.
Iran, it's their terms, they are the ones asking for it....no, they are the ones demading it. it's a trap, they are pushing all the buttons
How effective is the U N? It seems like nothing gets accomplish. A lot of us thinks it is the most worthless organization in the world.
At UN we need democracy. Five nations are deciding about the rest of the world so no problem can be solved. A democratic behavior can only solve the world problems.The big power like democracy only for Syria, Iran, Libya and china and not for themselves.
What must the US accomplish in order to be accepted by the Muslim Nations ?
Besides my topic, this is a good one too
what to do to be accepted by muslims? Please. you are kidding right?
Muslims edict is conform to them, or PERISH.
what are all the other countries of the world supposed to do, kneel down and praise Allah? all the religions, the countries, the civilizations, just give it all up?
well, F-them!
A democratic behavior at UN by leaving the right of veto. I don't know why you don't know this simple thing. Havn't you heard the lecture of professor Osama.
Your take on the MEK.
I watched the 5/13 show and was dissappointed that David Fromm spoke from the U.S. point of view. He is a speech writer not an Economist, Reporter, Politician or Gov't official. He incorrectly stated that the unemployment rate in Spain was 50% only to be corrected by the German commentator who correctly stated it was 50% among the young population.
Why have Davvid Fromm.
I am Asian and from a developing Country and being in US for last 5 years. I just don't understand that when any Country does want to engage with another country economically, military and other certain issues why does US concerns about it?
For example when China wants to engage with certain countries like pakistan or in africa for building infrastructure.
Another classic example when India which is a democratic country and is friendly with almost every nation except naming a few why does it has to stop doing Oil business with Iran because US hates iran and of nuclear threat. Then why US is helping Pakistan which is named by them terrorist country and harboring terrorists and still has give 24 billions dollars in last 10 years.
Another classic example I know US is putting heavy sanctions on certain countries and talk about Aid programs and Peace. But due to political heads of certain countries does people have to suffer like Zimbabwe,Iran etc.
I just want to note another thing is why does US always has hold of World Bank and European head has hold of IMF, does it not allow other countries to hold off.
is it not the time of certain policies for Economic growth in US and well as Europe. I want to settle in US and I like the freedom of speech here but it has to responsibility of whats it doing in center stage of World for which it is just being blamed for everything.
I request Fareed to Answer where is US heading in the coming years with present situation on Economy. Does it concerns Europe too.
Hello
Why can't America mind it's own business, just focus on itself, and leave other countries alone? Why do we have so many bases all over the world when nobody else does?
are you an ostrich?
Do you want to die of hunger.Without looting you can"t do anything.
Fareed,
In today's hyperpartisan climate, it is difficult to hear practical innovative thinking on how best to address our economic crises both domestically and abroad. So much has centered on either or politics or the what-ifs of failure that we miss the important question: how else?
My question to you is what other innovative not-necessarily partisan proposals to address and redress our domestic economic crisis are out there that we aren't hearing about? Surely there is something new or in-between austerity and stimulus that deserves at least as much attention as the worn out partisan debates of the past half decade.
Johnathan,
Are you soft in the brain? You are talking "Socialism" economic tactics. It never worked, and doesnt work.
It's simple. If you are old enough, then you can remember when Jimmy Carter was run out of office by Ronald Reagan based on "Get government out of the way, government IS THE PROBLEM". With 18 months the economy was rocking!
Business and capitalism is what made this country strong, look back in time. Yes you hate capitalism, but the FACT is thats what this country has been based on.
If you don't like it, then MOVE!!! Maybe greece suits you, or Spain. That what they did, your in between stimulus and austerity planning ideas.
You Liberals will never get it, you are just the enemy with in, the minority we have to continually be bothered with to stamp down. Like a cancer you are.
Hey, get back on the Iran story. Next week is D-day, are you seeing whats happening?? Showdown.
What else matters if we all end up getting sucked into this potential global war.
Reuters yesterday:
http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/05/17/us-israel-iran-idUSBRE84G0UC20120517
Iran situation maybe ending peacefully? Negative.
Fareed, you all all media should be back covering this situation. The other stuff doesnt matter if we are all going to war, this may trigger a new WWar sadly.
Anyone who thinks that the "Iran situation" will end peacefully is delusional. And as for sancions working, as I predicted HERE 3 months ago as rebuttal to Fareed, they haveindeed not worked...of course. Dictators oppress their peoples.
the facts, the history...from how N Korea got the bomb to what signal Iran has given in the past decade. Its all a charade, buying time to bury the ordinates now in that mountain. What do you think they have been doing the last two months while we "reschedule" the next talks? its a joke!
naive people are the problem. Naive politicians, naive and wishful media. Sanctions.
when have sanctions worked? its just a put off tactic. kick the can and buy time. those Mullahs could care less of the populations, just like all Dictators oppress their people.
when will people wake up?
–Israel wont fool around. Do you know your history since the holocaust? Do your know the 6 day war and how that unfolded? its happening all over again. The one thing you can say about Israel is that they DONT F AROUND. They take action.
and mark my words, June or July here you are going to wake up to the headlines that during the night while you slept, Israel went in hard. Big fire.
Respected, Mr. Fareed Jakaria Garu,
1. Why U S doing administration like a dictator.
2. In U S, if anyboby ,will elect in elections– He must do strikes against to Arab countrys. - other wise he is not eligible to do the public services.
U S is eating Fuel thats why entire World will suffer by the Fuel price.
3. In the World , any country would developed by Financially and Economically, U S must take action againest him.--What is U S stand.
Please describe answers to my questions
Mr. Zakaria;
After observing you for some time, I can't figure out what your agenda is. You seem to be too objective. However, I know that humans need a "boogy-man" to keep their heads from exploding from confusion. So my question is this; Are you actually a Robot?
After our response to the Libyan crisis, why is the U.S. being so hesitant to aid Syrians?
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Check any violent attacks around the world you'll find the mighty and ferocious cowardly Islamics 95% of the time. They've handily taken over all of N. Africa and the middle East over the last 500 years, pushing out every other group. Now Europe(stan). Soon, SE Asia starting with Thailand. Any comments, oh people with head in the sands of time?
How come Islame so............lame? Hahahahahahahaha
Are you a Shape Racist? If you are not you should change the name of your program to "Global Public Triangle" or some other shape. You Shape Racist you!
Hello Fareed,
I must say that my knowlege increase whenever I listen and read your comentary.
I will be posting questions and comments in the near future.
Hi Fareed,
I'm a U.S. student studying in Lebanon. Can you bring attention to the increased violence in Lebanon as a result of regional actors involvement in the local corruption of domestic politics in Lebanon? The Hizbollah-Syrian-Iran alliance is a geopolitical issue exemplified in the sectarian conflicts that take place in Lebanon. Understanding the politics in Lebanon is not an easy task but identifying the issues here sheds light on the ongoing tension between powerful state actors. The support of Iran and Syria from China and Russia and North Korea resonates in Lebanese affairs. These countries strategic alignment illustrates their intent to position themselves to counter the balance of power between the U.S., Saudi Arabia, Israel and the West. Please discuss this dynamic. Lebanon is a small country with limited resources, however, power state actors realize its strategic importance.
Hi Fareed,
What do you think will happen to Iran in the current and coming year? Will Israel and U.S. strike Iran? And How about Kurdistan? What do you think will happen to Kurdistan? Will Kurds of Iran, Iraq, Turkey and Syria unite in a Kurdistan government? What's your take on these?
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Mr. Farfeed: I am a veteran of the US Military, (Cpt US Army Corp of Engineers.) I watch youir program every week on Sunday b/c I feel you do a fair and objective job in reporting the news and doing the guest interviews at CNN. I'd BHO that most all Americans are very interested in today. I know I am. Who is BHO? After reading the reviews on his new biography that he wrote himself.......he answered the greatest question of all for me. How does BHO view America? How does he perceive Americans think of or see him as their President. He instinctly knows that most Americans BHO said in his book he has never really felt comfortable with how he himself view him a man who carries no roots, no hertiage to America, and out of touch with our values most Ameircans share about this great nation. They see him as a man who struggles to represent their inner most feelings about America and see his decision making reflecting that. Especially on worldly decisions with Middle Eastern Countries. BMO was raised in his early childhood in Malaysia by a father who was a Muslim and not an American. And a mother who was American and was white. America still hesitates to accept BMO as a man who connects with them on our real values,our llove forf this great nation, and our unifying bond that he was never raised with as a Muslim in Malaysia as a young adult in his formative years. Americans would like to know what you can reveal for them so they can feel good at the polls when they vote.
I curious to know why when Paul Krugman made the statement that Europes problems are because of tighter monetary policy and that's why the Euro Zone ois calappsing Fareed Zakaria took it as fact. This is nonsense and most of America knows it isn't the belt tightening that is Eurpoes problems it was the long history of absurd spending. This lie continues and continues in the media as we watch our naiton itself go into financial difficulty. I'm a Democrat and I kn0w this is just plain nuts and a crazy point of view and I want to know why you tolerate it?
Mr. Krugman gets more press than any other economist in the U.S. You devoted a large portion of your program to him. Krugman already has a column in the NYT. He's interviewed every week on MSNBC and Charlie Rose. My point is that you should invite other economists (Keynesian or not). Krugman is not the only economist out there. Considering how critical economic policy is to our future, it's time that the media (GPS included) offer more voices, more perspectives.
Agreed, Fareed should interview Paul Craig Roberts
Two questions maybe not so simple
1. Italy's PM claims that the grow must be shared throughout Europe for the southern EU countries to prosper without implementing spending reductions. Growth is the drug addiction of wasteful spending governments. But there is not enough growth to go around for the entire world to spend like recent governments want to spend. First question: Is there enough global growth for all the existing "first" world countries to have the revenues required to balance their budgets?
2. A global government bond where all nations would guarantee the debts of any nation is bigger than the EU Bond. Don't we have to identify what the roll of governments should be before redistributing global wealth for the good of mankind. This concept can be made smaller like German vs Italy or even Domestic like Texas vs California.
If the wording of these questions is not clear it is because I have a hard time defining the issues. Defining the issues is the reason for me sending the questions to you.
I have great respect for you and your show. I also follow you on twitter. I just ordered your two books from Amazon and I plan to broaden my view of the world.
Donald O'Connor
What would motivate poor people to vote? Do they understand they can get anything they want if they join forces?
Are the politicians afraid to point that out? What would bring the rich and the poor closer to wanting the same social services from the government?
Blaming the teachers for poor schooling hurts public education. Is our nation suffering from rising dropout rates? Does weakened public education discourage voting?
WHERE ARE THE JEWS? Why is no one addressing how weak & alone the Jewish Nation has become under O'bama?
I voted for him but I genuinely FEAR another 4 years of his monarch type of runaway policies. Jimmy Carter # Ii. I NEVER thought I would EVER agree with ANY of the latter Bush's military policies...until NOW, seeing all of his accomplishments dismantled by O'bama.
Why are you not talking about Dr. Ben Carson???