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| kunjan |
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on 03-Oct-02 10:27 AM
A US Congresswoman who was unseated in the Democratic primary election in August partly due to the political activism of local Indian-Americans has bitterly complained about Indian 'interference' in the American political process, citing a Times of India report to bolster her tirade.
CHIDANAND RAJGHATTA
TIMES NEWS NETWORK [ THURSDAY, OCTOBER 03, 2002 06:58:20 PM ]
WASHINGTON: A US Congresswoman who was unseated in the Democratic primary election in August partly due to the political activism of local Indian-Americans has bitterly complained about Indian 'interference' in the American political process, citing a Times of India report to bolster her tirade.
Representative Cynthia McKinney of Georgia was defeated in the primaries by her fellow African-American challenger Denise Majette. Her ouster was attributed to a wide coalition of forces, including disgruntled Democrats, who were shocked by some of her comments on the 9/11 catastrophe and her stand on various issues.
The Jewish-American lobby also campaigned against her because of her views on the Middle East, as did neophyte Indian-American groups, which were horrified by what they said was her constant vilification of India.
Among other comments McKinney had accused the Indian government of engineering massacres in Kashmir and blowing up an airliner. She also spoke about the imminent breakup of India because of its “17 different separatist movements.”
for more:
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/cms.dll/articleshow?artid=24079685
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| paramendra |
Posted
on 03-Oct-02 10:46 AM
...........neophyte Indian-American groups........
Nice to see some activity.
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| orion |
Posted
on 03-Oct-02 01:59 PM
Yeah ... I read it. I guess McKiney wasnt too sensitive to the general sentiment in America after Sept 11th but I find myself agreeing with many of her views points.
As for the "neophyte" Indian-Americans, more empowerment of ethnic minorites, the better this country becomes.
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| paramendra |
Posted
on 03-Oct-02 02:19 PM
"..I find myself agreeing with many of her views points. .."
What are they?
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| Orion |
Posted
on 03-Oct-02 04:14 PM
...specifically on the question of the use of force against Iraq( she opposes it). Her views on affirmative action, abortion rights, gay rights too. As for what her views are ... I dont have the time or desire to explain but doing a google search might help if you are interested.
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| paramendra |
Posted
on 03-Oct-02 06:18 PM
Ah. Google.
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