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US bends rules, India-baiter Raphel named for Pak aid job

New Delhi: The US decision to appoint Robin Raphel as coordinator for non-military aid to Pakistan has run into controversy over conflict of interest with latest disclosures from a lobbying firm where she worked earlier clearly stating that she had been an active lobbyist for Pakistan until a few days bef  ....Read more

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Raphael's appointment unethicalBy: peediaj9 | Thursday , 12 Nov '09 18:04:14 PM Reply | Forward Raphael's appointent is unethical and against the current administration's own norms and therfore should be rescinded forthwith!
Clinton should tame herBy: Dr Tarashankar Rudra | Thursday , 12 Nov '09 15:16:01 PM Reply | Forward This is really a concern, but I am sure Mrs Clinton will tame her down when she goes awry. This appointment appears to be centred around money business rather than ethics.
Pakistani Aid-Job---By: romesh.sharma | Thursday , 12 Nov '09 14:36:47 PM Reply | Forward One has to do this dirty job and appointing Robin Raphael is infact right choice for she has to be extra conscious carrying her responsility.What can she do against India/Indian interests?Nothing but closing her eyes if the Aid is diverted to other channels to acquire/purchase weapons.Even without this socalled aid the US is supplying much more modern weapons and equipment which infact not atall required to fight against Talibans.This US practice is as old as Pakistan's creation.So is with Saudis who are giving them billions and are meant to strengthen Pak military forces.USA will ever remain anti-India what-so-ever.Obama wants to establish Indo-US relation to new Levels;whcih level!The lowest level based on treachery and deception.Moreover today's lobbyist is nest day's spy.Their major interests are money,fame and name.She will be sent there only after brain-washing and full training and ofcourse will be supervised by already exisiting US moles in Pakistan.
This is all Bull ShitBy: Reader | Thursday , 12 Nov '09 14:16:25 PM Reply | Forward This is all Bull Shit .
Conflict of interestsBy: Right thinker | Thursday , 12 Nov '09 13:59:49 PM Reply | Forward US will go along with India only as far as it serves its own interests. An ally, however close he may be to you, will ulitmately sacrifice you for the sake of his self interest. We have two known adversaries in our neighbourhood and a third one, who runs with the hare and hunts with the hound. India has only one option: that is to grow powerful by ourselves.
The caravan will go on ...By: Satindar | Thursday , 12 Nov '09 13:36:04 PM Reply | Forward India can count only on its own strength.That is not to say that we neglect diplomacy . On the contrary our diplomats shgould be made active and answerable. They should be given foriegn policy goals to be achieved and they should be judged on that criteria. US has its own intersts and India has its own. As in the past 60 years we must take this in our stride and march forward.We have internal and external challeges that no other coutry in the world has.Despite all these problems we have been moving forward and we will be marching forward.The caravan goes on ......
Passion is required.By: Avinash Baranwal | Thursday , 12 Nov '09 15:23:56 PM Reply | Forward When you deal with your nation - this remains no more just a JOB. This demands passion for the work. Somehow, for we Indian, it is only money money and money. This results in people taking bribe, going to odd jobs which does not suit their personality. and this is one of the main reason of failures with us. Our diplomats must not be judged on their performance only...They should live and die for this country and then only their worth is proved. This ofcourse stands for each of us also.
Oh whateverBy: Karthik Iyer | Thursday , 12 Nov '09 12:02:48 PM Reply | Forward No amount of Lobbying is going to save Pakistan. That country is going to implode very soon. Let them pour in the US money into defense. All this will be useless in the long run as there will no country to defend in the first place. The funny part is, Ms Robin Raphel who is working so hard lobbying for Pak, cannot even walk alone in the streets of Lahore or Islamabad. India is a big country and we should not be affected by these little things.
Commission The SweetyBy: Bharat | Thursday , 12 Nov '09 12:46:19 PM Reply | Forward Robin Raphael is not bothered about her safety while walking through the squadrangles of lahore or pindi. The magnitude of commission from pakis that is going to pour into her wallet is what makes her ecstatic.
INDIA IS THIRD RATE COUNTRY WITH THIRD RATE GOVERMENTBy: n.r.i | Thursday , 12 Nov '09 11:13:38 AM Reply | Forward WHY BLAME RAJ THAKREY ONLY . PEOPLE OF INDIA ELECTED FOREIGNER TO RULE OVER ONE BILLION BROWN PEOPLE . THE INDIAN PUBLIC DESERVES WHAT THEY HAVE ASK FOR . AMERICAN KHOWS , EVERY THING IS BOUGHT AT PRICE IN INDIA SO WHY WORRY .
Why keep the NRI tag, remove atlease the 'I'By: KVSKumar | Thursday , 12 Nov '09 14:55:08 PM Reply | Forward What a joke a person who would like to call himself a NRI is talking about foreigner ruling the country. Joke of the century. This must be a NRB (Ba*@&%#)
Sonia factorBy: Hero Vaz | Thursday , 12 Nov '09 19:50:45 PM Reply | Forward If India is not respected, it is because of Sonia Gandhi being at the helm.
KL needs herBy: Sridhar | Thursday , 12 Nov '09 11:00:55 AM Reply | Forward The new K-L Bill places heavy monitoring activity in utilising the aid, thus I think she fits the bill as coordinator...because she has years of knowledge championing the Pak's case and I am sure she knows Pak deep inside-out.
When Power goes to Head, You lose sense of proportionBy: Rohra Gyan | Thursday , 12 Nov '09 9:41:39 AM Reply | Forward With such actions US is losing trust of many friendly nations including Pakistan.As a major Power if they are sensitive they can make world a beautiful and peaceful place. Who knows if they believe peace is notin US interest.
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