Sentences with phrase «supporting dictators»

Small wonder these populations are angry at their own governments and how long will it take before they take stock and focus some of that anger on the source of the problem which was our governments supporting the dictators who oppressed them for so long.

12:25 - Fantastic question by an African journalist who confidently leans back in his seat and asks if Britain will ever stop supporting dictators?

The sad truth is, even though our politicians try to sell us that our motive is freedom for other peoples, we are happy to support dictators as long as they serve our purposes.

Whether these Commenders have supported their Dictator friends through their own blind spots or through blind loyalty, they have given us ample reason to question their critical thinking, discernment, and decision - making skills.

We support dictators and create a charade of due process on the world stage while wantonly condemning one group of tyrants in favor of another.

So, by congratulating Putin, President Trump supports a dictator who seized power to himself and imitates democracy for public image.

Not exact matches

Russian support for separatists in Ukraine's eastern Donetsk region and Syrian dictator Bashar Al Assad only prompted more rebukes.

This means that, in defending the Dictators, they are also banking their own influence as loyalists to elevate the entire network of individual and organizations in this negative support system, and not just the Dictators.

What options should be considered, based on the types and degrees of support they gave, and the level of damage that resulted among the victims of their Dictator friends / colleagues?

However, it should be pointed out that the reason many Iranians distrust Bahais is that the group generally supported of their previous dictator, the Shah.

He very clearly and convincingly lays out the argument that Al Qaeda attacked us to weaken our support for middle eastern dictators and monarchies in favor of a Taliban - style sharia - law - based state.

maybe these religious leaders should be thinking about why they tacitly supported arab dictators for so long (and still do) while their own people are rising up for (american style) democracy.

For decades, the United States baffled us with its unconditional support for Central American dictators — so much so that many Latin Americans now suspect the word «democracy.»

U.S. support for dictators in Cuba, Iran, the Philippines, Nicaragua, Brazil, South Korea, Argentina, and numerous other places did not prevent our leaders from talking with a straight face about «freedom and democracy.»

In any event, the NCC missionaries to the Middle East were received by the dictator of Syria, the king of Jordan, and by Palestinian leaders, all of whom explained why U.S. - supported Israeli aggression is the source of all the troubles in that part of the world.

For one thing, America has supported ruthless dictators in Muslim lands for years.

support to dictators but applaud it in the name of anti-communism.

Last time I checked Kim Jong Un was the dictator of N Korea so they all must support him if the love their country.

It shows that Wenger and his greedy master have nothing but contempt for the fans and the board, Gazidis is a puppet told what to say and carrying those orders out, this club is an embarrassment to football.i am ashamed that the club Iv supported all my life and always could be relied on to do things right and with class has been reduced to a nasty money grabbing franchise of some ignorant wig wearing dictator who knows nothing about football and cares nothing about football, I will not put one more penny into this club while these spivs are in charge,

I have read a proposal (not supported by Mr. Wilders) to require parties that wish to participate in the elections to be democratically organised and member - based, arguing that it would make democracy less vulnerable (the wannabe - dictator could then be ousted by his own party members even if he has a majority in parliament).

The «blood money» reference is strange and perplexing coming from someone who is an unabashed apologist of Muammar Gaddafi, Robert Mugabe and other rogue international dictators who have ruled with blood - soaked hands,» Mr. Jeffries said, referring to Mr. Barron's strong support for the regimes of Mr. Gaddafi and Mr. Mugabe.

Take the «Arab Spring»... The USA supported fights for democracy in some countries, but not (for long) in Egypt - of course in Egypt, the «dictator» was a strong supporter of USA and also somewhat a supporter of USA's allay Israel.

Hmm... You could also ask why so many conservatives supported right - wing dictators - like Pinochet in Chile, Franco in Spain and Marcos in the Phlipines... and the less said about the conservatives - and the rich - support of Hitler from 1933 to 1939 the better - for the conservatives.

«Wherever there is a brutal Arab dictator in the world, he'll have the support of the honourable gentleman.»

«Gaddafi is a dictator who has a track record of violence and support for terrorism against our country and against Scotland specifically,» the prime minister said grimly.

Stop hiding behind the façade that an arms trade treaty will make a difference; stop promoting arms sales to dictators; and transfer the support and subsidy enjoyed by the military companies to growing industries, such as the quest for renewable energy.

«Detaining Nigerians for weeks without trial is a clear return of Decree 2, with which President Buhari hounded Nigerians in detention when he was a military dictator and we in the Ekiti State House of Assembly will continue to support our leader and Governor, Peter Ayodele Fayose in his fight against tyranny.

Barron, who has voiced support for African dictators Robert Mugabe and the late Moammar Gadhafi, has a strong base of support in the district that shouldn't be underestimated.

Most current members, especially in the EU, do not support the idea of being allied with dictators though - e.g. the recent move by the EU members of NATO to move the latest NATO meeting to Brussels from Turkey.

The APC leader said rather than accuse him of being a dictator in the party, Abayomi should concentrate on seeking the support of party members in Ondo State.

This will result in a disintegration of the political discussion in the US, with a concomitant rise in power of The Catholic League in concert with the election of President Santorum with support from the Heartland Institute, eventually leading to the Pope becoming the United Nations Dictator and abolishing all our precious freedoms and polluting our precious bodily fluids through forced Communion with adulterated crackers.

Featuring Jack Oakie and Paulette Goddard in stellar supporting turns, The Great Dictator, boldly going after the fascist leader before the U.S.'s official entry into World War II, is an audacious amalgam of politics and slapstick that culminates in Chaplin's famously impassioned speech.

Bolstered by the support of Ugandan dictator Idi Amin, the terrorists were seeking the release of 40 Palestinian militants — as well as 13 other prisoners around the world.

This time it's Peeta, Johanna, and some Peacekeeper backup not - dancers providing support as Evil Dystopian Dictator delivers an address to the nation.

Over the years, many great comedic actors like Charlie Chaplin in 1949's «The Great Dictator» have been nominated for best supporting or best actor awards, but the list of comedians who have actually taken home the top prizes at the Oscars is surprisingly short.

She took away an NAACP Image Award nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actress in this powerful film depiction of the sorrowful, blood - soaked atrocities of the Ugandan dictator.

In 1974 groups sympathetic to the EOKA such as the Cypriot National Guard, supported by the Greek military junta, staged a coup, ousting the President and replacing him with a puppet dictator who owed his allegiance to the EOKA.

Her chilling impressions of a dreary, muffled, and depleted land are juxtaposed with a uniquely to - the - point history of how North Korea became an industrialized Communist nation supported by the Soviet Union and China and ruled by Kim Il Sung, then collapsed catastrophically into poverty, darkness, and starvation under the dictator's son, Kim Jong Il.

Dear Wayne: Your recital of statements supposedly made to you by the people of Burma — «we'd like people to tell our stories» — shows a pitiful acceptance of the false stories spread by the military thugs who rule that country... Your claim that «not all the hotels are in the thrall of the military dictators» is absurd; every penny you spend in Burma supports the regime.

Support for travel to Vietnam to collaborate with artists at Ho Chi Minh Fine Arts Institute to create ceramic sculptures that integrate busts of famous dictators with those of Buddhas and Bodhisattvas, as well as organizing group shows and open studios with artist Dinh Q Le.

A dictator is the ultimate example of a monolithic power - holder but still requires the support of the military and security forces.

The point is that there's a coherent policy that was almost followed in Libya and could be followed in Syria for military intervention - do it defensively in support of forces that are Much Less Bad than the dictator.

Maintain education of all while the dictators (elders) of «communal lands» are supported in new ventures?

They also seem to be supported by more cohesive communities led by benevolent dictators (Vitalik for ETH and Zooko for ZEC).