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    In defense of Obama’s “snub” of the Dalai Lama
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    “Stiffed by Obama: Dalai Lama told to take a number,” wrote Ken Silverstein in Harper’s. "In nearly nine months in office, President Obama has found time to meet with Hugo Chavez, Daniel Ortega and Vladimir Putin. But this week he’ll have no time to see the Dalai Lama, a peaceful religious leader who has for decades been a friend to the United States…" opined the Wall Street Journal. Full Article at True/Slant
    In nearly nine months in office, President Obama has found time to meet with Hugo Chavez, Daniel Ortega and Vladimir Putin. But this week he’ll have no time to see the Dalai Lama, a peaceful religious leader who has for decades been a friend to the United States…
    SOURCE: True/Slant 1 month ago
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In defense of Obama’s “snub” of the Dalai Lama
  1. Good grief. You begin to wonder if the man has a list of Friendly Leaders I Still Need to Offend
    SOURCE: True/Slant 1 month ago
  2. Stiffed by Obama: Dalai Lama told to take a number
    SOURCE: True/Slant 1 month ago
  3. In an attempt to gain favor with China…
    SOURCE: True/Slant 1 month ago

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