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white_wolf

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9. First of all, let me make it clear that I don't support any form of imperalism to deal with...

Reply to ellisonz (Reply #8)

Fri Mar 9, 2012, 04:37 PM

Mar 2012

these problems. I hope I didn't give that impression. I don't think any country should impose their model on another. I don't have a problem with Buddhism, I am a Buddhist. I may have read the article wrong, but it seemed to imply that Buddhism alone could solve the problems of this country, I don't agree with that. However, it is up to the people of Bhutan to make this decision for themselves and I oppose any imperialist actions. To be honest, your article has me worried China might try to pull another Tibet in the name of "anti-imperialism." Very ironic, considering China is as imperialist as they come.

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Bhutan Happiness Index: Buddhist Country Fails On Its 'Gross National Happiness' (GNH) [View all] ellisonz Mar 2012 OP

Maybe they are not real Buddhists. Lost-in-FL Mar 2012 #1

Poor choice of words in headline I think YankeyMCC Mar 2012 #2

When wealth is Newest Reality Mar 2012 #3

Is it not an expedient mean though in its purpose? ellisonz Mar 2012 #4

You bet! Newest Reality Mar 2012 #5

That certaintly would be a good topic for discussion. n/t ellisonz Mar 2012 #6

I think the problems might stem from more worldy issues rather than relgious ones. white_wolf Mar 2012 #7

Bhutan is a constitutional monarchy. ellisonz Mar 2012 #8

First of all, let me make it clear that I don't support any form of imperalism to deal with... white_wolf Mar 2012 #9

I don't think they expect to solve the problems... ellisonz Mar 2012 #10

I've been to Hawaii and read up on its history. white_wolf Mar 2012 #11

The debate is always kind of whether... ellisonz Mar 2012 #12

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