ABC News: Who was snubbed, who snuck through: Here's the list of invitees to Biden's democracy summit
Like any big party, the guest list is already sparking controversy.
With democracy in recession around the world, President Joe Biden made a campaign pledge to convene a summit of democracies in his first year in office to promote human rights, counter corruption and discuss ways to strengthen democracies against authoritarian models that have gained strength in recent years.
His first "Summit of Democracy" will convene virtually on Dec. 9-10, and now the administration is revealing who is invited -- 110 participants in total, from every corner of the globe.
Like any big party, there are some controversial invitees and notable exclusions, and the guest list has already sparked some anger.
Read more ....
More News On President Biden's Virtual 'Democracy Summit"
Joe Biden's Summit for Democracy Is Missing Some Surprising Countries -- Newsweek
Biden invites Taiwan to its democracy summit, sparking China rebuke -- France 24
Beijing Furious After Biden Invites Taiwan To Global Democracy Summit, While China Left Off List -- Zero Hedge
Kremlin Blasts ‘Divisive’ U.S. Democracy Summit Snub -- Moscow Times
Biden invites Israel to global democracy summit, snubbing Egypt, Jordan, Turkey -- Times of Israel
U.S. unveils invitation list for Biden's "Summit for Democracy" -- Axios
3 comments:
The whole exercise is worthless. Is it to give Biden a biump in the polls? Is it State Department employees getting to play?
Why is Mali there? They had a coup. Is it to get the military to play nice?
Pakistan and Bangladesh have horrible human rights records.
Why is Bolivia not invited. They held elections. There is a socialist so the they should automatically be in the good graces of the Washingtonian types.
Suggested topic: mandatory vaccinations
"Is it to give Biden a bump in the polls?" If so, it won't work. 1.) We are being pummeled by inflation. How do we provide for our families? 2.) Americans are more interested in how they're going to provide for their families in this current environment. How do we stop the hordes of illegals who are invading us from the south that threaten to overrun and destroy us. 3.) We're on the cusp of having a very dangerous mandatory vaccine on us that has limited efficacy. Many of us already have this forced on us I'm order to keep our jobs and feed our families.
Essentially Americans aren't focused on a "democracy" conference. Frankly among those who are paying attention aren't taking them seriously. Until our leadership class properly addresses the shenanigans that took place during the last presidential election, at best they aren't going to be taken seriously with regards to democracy. More likely they're going to be held in utter contempt by pretty much all world leaders. Of course when fools offer goodies they'll take them but they aren't going to be under any delusion with regards to whom they're dealing with!!
Post a Comment