Posted on 06/03/2004 9:10:28 PM PDT by dfwgator
"Please remember June the Third, 1989. The most tragic event happened in the Chinese Capital, Beijing. Thousands of people, most of them innocent civilians, were killed by fully-armed soldiers when they forced their way into city. Among the killed are our colleagues at Radio Beijing. The soldiers were riding on armored vehicles and used machine guns against thousands of local residents and students who tried to block their way. When the army conveys made the breakthrough, soldiers continued to spray their bullets indiscriminately at crowds in the street. Eyewitnesses say some armored vehicles even crushed foot soldiers who hesitated in front of the resisting civilians. Radio Beijing English Department deeply mourns those who died in the tragic incident and appeals to all its listeners to join our protest for the gross violation of human rights and the most barbarous suppression of the people."
"Because of the abnormal situation here in Beijing there is no other news we could bring you. We sincerely ask for your understanding and thank you for joining us at this most tragic moment."
Hard to believe that on the fifteenth anniversary of this tragic event, there is very little media coverage.
NEVER FORGET THE HEROES OF TIENANMEN SQUARE!
I'll never forget the paper mache replica of the Statue of Liberty being destroyed by tanks. As I recall, China received MFN trade status as a reward for their militant fascism. So, what's the worth of a couple thousand dreamers when compared to Wal-Mart specials. Still, good times!
I don't think it's any coincidence that soon after Tiananmen, the Iron Curtain fell. Eastern Europeans owe a debt of gratitude to those brave students in Beijing.
I don't think it's any coincidence that soon after Tiananmen, the Iron Curtain fell. Eastern Europeans owe a debt of gratitude to those brave students in Beijing.
It was the third of June, another sleepy, dusty, delta day. I was out hoppin' cotton and my brother was bailin' hay...
Bump for the 25th Anniversary!
Anniversary Bump.
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