The new American Doctrine of "Changing Course" and the Asian Doctrine of Bribes
The Afghan President Was At The Asia Society While Ahmadinejad Spoke at the UN

by Phyllis Chesler
Pajamas Media
September 24, 2008

http://www.phyllis-chesler.com/350/the-new-american-doctrine-of-changing-course

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The street had been closed to traffic, the lines were long, the security was tight, the place was packed, and the joint was jumping. No, I was not at the airport or attending an event at the Israeli Consulate–although, these days, more and more places have been forced to adopt Israeli-like security measures. It always starts with the Jews but it never ends with us.

Anyway, I, and my friend from Afghanistan, were at the Asia Society to hear President Hamid Karzai speak. A warm and colorful carpet had been invitingly placed on the stage. And then suddenly, there he was, in his karakul cap and vaguely Indian, but western attire. Karzai has a slight, whimsical charm. His English is absolutely impeccable.

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