Let’s keep this FReepathon moving and wrap it up, Folks!
Posted on 11/23/2019 11:47:04 AM PST by jazusamo
Anyone watching mainstream news this week might not know that a major bipartisan effort is moving through Congress, aimed at protecting freedom and democracy while holding totalitarianism at bay.
That’s because the liberal media have an intentionally myopic focus on the completely partisan effort in the House of Representatives to attack, smear and impeach the president of the United States.
According to the mainstream networks, the impeachment hearings are the only newsworthy events happening in Washington. And yet on Tuesday, the Senate unanimously passed legislation to help protect the people of Hong Kong battling the oppression of the Chinese Communist Party.
Hong Kong enjoys special economic treatment from the United States, which has allowed it to grow into the powerhouse it is today – an island of capitalism and prosperity in the sea of Communist China. The people of Hong Kong have long benefited from these special rules, and so has mainland China.
The Senate bill would put in place a mechanism to hold Chinese leaders accountable for eroding freedoms in Hong Kong, which is meant to operate with a high degree of autonomy.
The bill would require the secretary of state to ensure Beijing is not encroaching on Hong Kong’s autonomy as a prerequisite for continuing its special economic status. It would also enable the president to sanction or place travel restrictions on individuals who have violated human rights in the territory.
This bill would represent a significant incentive for the Chinese Communist Party to back off its efforts to absorb and control Hong Kong. A companion bill has already passed the House. I hope both chambers can quickly work out their differences and get a final bill to the president’s desk as soon as possible.
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Unless it can be turned into an impeachable offense against President Trump this congress could care less.
Do we want another anti-communist proxy war in Asia?
I see economics in this regarding China but not a proxy war and I strongly doubt POTUS has any intention of armed conflict.
Let’s keep this FReepathon moving and wrap it up, Folks!
Hong Kong’s Polytechnic Uni after it’s occupation by “Democracy” Protestors. Some wish Togo to Australia to finish their studies.
https://twitter.com/i/status/1198074940446003200
I bet the Hong Kong demonstrators wish they had a second amendment! Democrats are the American Communist party.
None of our business;not our problem. The time to riot was when the stupid Brits wanted to give the keys to the Chicoms.
Pray for the people of Hong Kong!
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