Why Is The House Holding Hearings on Human Rights In Vietnam?

[me b zola]

I am listening on CSPAN-2, and they seem to be focusing on "freedom of religion", with several evangelical organizations said to be testifying. And, WHY NOW??


:wtf:

[LostInAnomie]

1. Hell, Iraq is going so well...

... they're thinking about going back.

[me b zola]

3. I tend to think that this is what it is about

I think they are going to say that Vietnam is not a utopia because we did not stay and sacrifice more of our men there. Hence, we must continue to let the blood of our men & women flow in Iraq until the neo-cons rule the world---oops---I meant bring utopia to the ME.

[Jara sang]

2. Most Favored Nation Status

Or what is called Normal Trade Relations. Vietnam wants it. They have to jump through hoops to get it.

[me b zola]

4. I thought that happened under Clinton?

Or was that just a lifting of sanctions :shrug:

The hearings, though, seemed focused on religion.

[Jara sang]

6. I wasn't sure of that either

The MFN website said as 0f 1997 there were several countries that did not have MFN status and Vietnam was on the list then and seems they have been on it since 1999 as well. Can't find a current list.

http://www.itds.treas.gov/mfn.html

[TahitiNut]

5. Uhhh ... because we're the experts on human rights violations?

(Set a thief to catch a thief.)

[izzie]

7. We are not done with that war yet? And they really did not win?

It is always fun to beat a dead horse I guess. :shrug: