To: SuperLuminal
By the 1970s, the American right had also largely abandoned Chiangs cause in its zeal to win China's support in the U.S. confrontation with the Soviet Union When Nixon brought two pandas back from Peking after visiting Mao, Rep. John G. Schmitz (R-Calif.) remarked that he didn't think the pandas were a fair exchange for Taiwan.
To: Fiji Hill
When Nixon brought two pandas back from Peking after visiting Mao, Rep. John G. Schmitz (R-Calif.) remarked that he didn't think the pandas were a fair exchange for Taiwan. Yep! Nixon began putting the finishing touches on a job started by Johnson & McNamara.
Then the history revisionists began their work in earnest with reenforcement and support from the Dept of Government Schools and the leftist-controlled teachers union.
By the time the 90's rolled around, the job was complete.
22 posted on
05/05/2009 6:14:25 PM PDT by
SuperLuminal
(Where is another agitator for republicanism like Sam Adams when we need him?)
To: Fiji Hill
Nixon didn't end recognition or abrogate the treaty with Taiwan, Carter did. And the US has not totally abandoned them yet. 30 years later, Taiwan is still free.
27 posted on
05/05/2009 6:50:45 PM PDT by
iowamark
(certified by Michael Steele as "ugly and incendiary")
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