I know how terrible things are going all over the globe, but after reading this headline minutes ago, and seeing how Bush himself has met with the Dalai Lama_much to China’s annoyance_, suddenly the late 1980′s came to my mind as the Pope chastised Communist Soviet Union and at the same time extended a friendly hand to all who would act correctly and accordingly to human dignity.

Some say it was Ronald Reagan who brought the Berlin Wall down. Others say Osama Bin Laden brought Soviet Union down by drying up their economic resources_up until now, anyway, since Russia seems to have picked up steam once more_But still others say it was Pope John Paul who did so.

And somehow, sometimes I think if we were to give President Bush time and benefit of the doubt he could accomplish great things. He seems to belief strongly in the goodness of people, even if it doesn’t turn good for him always…He said he’d looked into Putin’s soul! If he were to find peace between China & Taiwan that…
would be great achievement. People also say he favors Israel, but remember when he cautioned Sharon a bit after terrorist attacks on Sep. 11th? Can’t recall exactly but it was about Israel’s incursion somewhere.

I believe he has tried to do his best, and really wants justice in the world. But this is indeed a difficult world nowadays. Probably worse than it ever was.

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