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Chinese Activist 'Very Disappointed' in the U.S., Says Officials Lied To Him
The Atlantic ^ | May 2, 2012 | Max Fisher

Posted on 05/02/2012 7:15:05 PM PDT by Free ThinkerNY

A little over 12 hours after blind Chinese activist Chen Guangcheng was released from the U.S. embassy in Beijing, which he had fled to after escaping house arrest, Chen now says that American officials encouraged him to leave the safe haven of the embassy building, in part by making promises that they failed to keep.

In an interview with CNN's Steven Jiang, he expressed deep disappointment with the U.S. and with President Barack Obama personally.

He said that embassy officials were no longer picking up his calls and that he already felt his rights being "violated" by the Chinese government, which had promised him his freedom in exchange for him leaving the embassy.

He strenuously and repeatedly asked the U.S. and Obama to help him and his family leave China.

The interview portrays Chen as furious at the U.S., which he had only 24 hours ago seen as his greatest hope, and portrays the Obama administration as having sold out the high-profile activist, who in 2005 made an enemy of the Chinese government when he campaigned against thousands of forced abortions and forced sterilizations.

The interview, initially published on Jiang's verified blogspot account, has since been removed. Neither he nor CNN appear to have explained why. (Update: Jiang, on Twitter, says he removed the interview to re-post it later as part of a larger CNN.com story.)

(Excerpt) Read more at theatlantic.com ...


TOPICS: News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: abortion; chen; chenguangcheng; guangcheng; hillary; obamalies; obamasbus; statedept
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1 posted on 05/02/2012 7:15:14 PM PDT by Free ThinkerNY
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To: Free ThinkerNY

Your Freedom was sold-out by 0bama for the benefit of Socialism?

And you’re surprised?


2 posted on 05/02/2012 7:17:43 PM PDT by Uncle Miltie (FOCUS ON FACTS: 0bamaCare Hated. Worst Recovery. Failed Stimulus. Worst Deficits.)
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To: Free ThinkerNY

Clue #1, Skip: You were making a deal with Hillary’s people.

Face palm time.


3 posted on 05/02/2012 7:19:55 PM PDT by lurk
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To: Free ThinkerNY

obama is a liar, this is known by millions across the planet now.


4 posted on 05/02/2012 7:20:59 PM PDT by SoFloFreeper
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To: SoFloFreeper

ANYONE who thinks Obammy OR Hillary give a chit about ANYONE other than themselves...is SORELY mistaken!


5 posted on 05/02/2012 7:22:57 PM PDT by MagUSNRET (I gave 30 years protecting something Obammy pissed away in 4.GOD HELP AMERICA)
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To: Free ThinkerNY

1. One of the most important defector informants in Chinese history goes to the US Embassy —and is HANDED BACK

2. The biggest democracy activist in China goes to the US Embassy —and is HANDED BACK

What are you conclusions?

1. Obama is compromised

2. China is our banker

3. *** OTHERS...? ****

Give your serious suggestions.


6 posted on 05/02/2012 7:23:08 PM PDT by gaijin
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To: Free ThinkerNY

obama is a liar, this is known by millions across the planet now.


7 posted on 05/02/2012 7:24:05 PM PDT by SoFloFreeper
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To: Free ThinkerNY

Let’s see - we have a human rights activist who has spoken out repeatedly against the Chinese government and their forced abortion/sterilization policies vs. the most pro-abortion President, Secretary of State and Chinese Ambassador in the history of this country.....oh-and add to that the fact that it’s an election year and the economy is already in the tank and the Chinese own most of our debt.

Why should we be surprised at all that Obama and Clinton will choose to follow the orders of their bankers over taking the moral high road?


8 posted on 05/02/2012 7:24:38 PM PDT by VikingMom (I may not know what the future holds but I know who holds the future!)
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To: Free ThinkerNY
The US govt lies more than all of it's people put together lie.

Obviously their trade deal with China which was to be Obama's reason for reelection was far more important than principle.

Anybody who believes the US govt is insane.

9 posted on 05/02/2012 7:24:59 PM PDT by HeartlandOfAmerica ("We have prepared for the unbeliever, whips and chains and blazing fires!" Koran Sura 76:4)
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Poor slob, Obama lies, Chen dies.


10 posted on 05/02/2012 7:27:08 PM PDT by izzatzo (Just beat Obama.)
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1. One of the most important defector informants in Chinese history goes to the US Embassy —and is HANDED BACK

Just like Elian.

11 posted on 05/02/2012 7:27:47 PM PDT by dfwgator (Don't wake up in a roadside ditch. Get rid of Romney.)
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To: Free ThinkerNY

The Obama Administration lied to somebody? REALLY??????
Wow... This is my shocked face....


12 posted on 05/02/2012 7:32:44 PM PDT by tcrlaf (Election 2012: THE RAPTURE OF THE DEMOCRATS)
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To: Free ThinkerNY

Chen unfortunately u did not study up on past and current U.S. history.

1. The Klintons are pathilogical liars

2. Obama lies to the American Public and Congress EVERY DAY.

If they both lie to Americans everyday, what made you think they would tell a poor Chinaman the truth?


13 posted on 05/02/2012 7:34:00 PM PDT by tennmountainman
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To: Free ThinkerNY

What that piece of garbage Hilary and Obama did to this man is despicable.


14 posted on 05/02/2012 7:34:50 PM PDT by Andrei Bulba
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To: Free ThinkerNY
Why should we be surprised at all that Obama and Clinton will choose to follow the orders of their bankers

I don't agree with this one part of the explanation. A famous saying goes, "If you owe your local bank $7,000 and you can't pay it back, you have a problem. If you owe the bank $7 million and you can't pay it back, the bank has a problem."

I'd say China has a problem. I think 0bummer's actions over this are the triumph of his reflexive Stalinism over his electoral wisdom. (But why should we expect him to be able to anticipate the reactions of Americans, who are a foreign people to him?) I'll bet he and his peeps are furious at the Chinese for being ungrateful for their handing the guy back to his torturers.

As others have noted, the African Queen is pulling the same move Clinton did. I'm reminded of the fact that it cost Al Gore Florida and the election in 2000.

15 posted on 05/02/2012 7:38:13 PM PDT by SamuraiScot
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To: Free ThinkerNY

Hu Jintao simply reminded Obama that China is the largest holder of our souvereign debt...


16 posted on 05/02/2012 7:40:54 PM PDT by Hotlanta Mike (Resurrect the House Committee on Un-American Activities (HCUA)...before there is no America!)
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To: Free ThinkerNY

Well duh!!... they’ve been promising and not delivering for three and a half years now... what did he think would happen.


17 posted on 05/02/2012 7:49:51 PM PDT by dps.inspect (the system is rigged...)
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To: Free ThinkerNY

Hey, Mr. Chen.

Welcome to the wacky world of Obama and Hitlery.
We in the US have gotten used to the lies of these communists. Try to stay alive long enough for us to eradicate Zer0 and get a bit of truth into the US government!


18 posted on 05/02/2012 7:52:04 PM PDT by Noob1999 (Loose Lips, Sink Ships)
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To: Free ThinkerNY

Hey, Mr. Chen.

Welcome to the wacky world of Obama and Hitlery.
We in the US have gotten used to the lies of these communists. Try to stay alive long enough for us to eradicate Zer0 and get a bit of truth into the US government!


19 posted on 05/02/2012 7:52:21 PM PDT by Noob1999 (Loose Lips, Sink Ships)
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To: Free ThinkerNY

The direction that America is headed may make us all equivelant to Mr. Chen someday soon.


20 posted on 05/02/2012 7:53:42 PM PDT by Typical_Whitey (Obama reelection means the end of America.)
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