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aTypicalProgressive 08/15/2008 09:06 PM Report
This is another fine interview and informative interview.<br>
Those who complain that Charlie Rose interrupts guests have merit but they should have seen him in the 80s. He was worse then. In defense of Charlie, sometimes guests get off topic or sometimes they say something that should be repeated or elaborated. Let's face it, Vitaly Churkin is a diplomat so some of his statements need checking.This is another fine interview and informative interview.<br>
Those who complain that Charlie Rose interrupts guests have merit but they should have seen him in the 80s. He was worse then. In defense of Charlie, sometimes guests get off topic or sometimes they say something that should be repeated or elaborated. So I am not hard on Charlie's interruptions as some others.<br>
Concerned 08/15/2008 03:00 PM Report
Mr. Rose, while I admire your program but I have a small problem sometimes you get into the conversation you forget you are on a television program and interrupt your guests while making statements. Case in point, @ 18:45. Russia's behavior has been less than expected, and for them expecting a better treatment from the West is not feasible. Russia's invisible support to Iran in attaining nuclear capabilities are the most unacceptable action. Iran's leader has stated for the world openly that he believes "Israel must be wiped out of the map." with such an open threat from Iran, I am not sure why Russia is supporting Iran.
Abbas 08/11/2008 02:55 PM Report
Well Georgians have violated the autonomy of Ossetians. Ossetians that are the only remaining descendants of Alans and ancient Scytians are of Iranian stock and in their own language call themselves Ironi and their language belongs to Iran group of languages. So they are from different background and language group than other Caucasian republics and autonomous states in the region. Therefore, Georgians have historic conflict with them and now they want to limit their freedom of having an autonomous sovereign government. This has nothing to do with suppressing democracy or Russia being against democracy.
As a matter of fact Russo-Persian wars 200 years ago that led to loss of Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Daghestan, chechnya, and other Caucasian territories of Persian empire at the time was triggered by Georgians. They asked to be under Russian empire mandate and when Iranians send their troops they faced Russian forces and lost many territories.
Now history repeats itself. Georgians can never stand for themselves and always want to open the presence of foreign powers to the region.
Aaron Samson 05/03/2008 03:56 AM Report
With all due respect Mr. Rose, your conversation with Ambassador Churkin was an example of extremely poor explorative journalism. I could not understand why you failed to ask the compelling questions to Mr. Churkin. What about Putin's blatant dissection of democracy in Russia? What about the very suspisuous details from the numerous murders of journalist? What about the intimidation from Russian bombers directed at our naval ships? What about Russia's policy to turn it's back on human rights in China just so it can perserve it's own secrecy within the new Soviet style regime? What about Kosovo, whether or not they would retaliate over our support for Kosovo's independence. You failed to take the opportunity to pick the brain of Russia's alarming new domestic and foriegn policy. Instead, there was lots of giggles and side stepping the issues. Poor interview Mr. Rose, lets get serious about challenging the real critical issues that may determine the future of our planet.
Lena Herzog 04/05/2008 03:11 PM Report
Reverse thinking always helps diplomacy and understanding. Hard to imagine US taking it well if Russia were to build a missile shield in Tijuana. This is what it looks like when Americans are trying to do the same in Poland. But more importantly what few people realize is how scientifically unsound is this construction of a missile shield. Only and only if the operator of the shield knows the exact trajectory and the time of the launch does he stand a 50/50 chance to interject the rocket. So, provided the 'enemy' sends you a fax with such helpful information you just might in good weather and with a lot of luck get that rocket. The performance of the test missile shields were so poor that Pentagon stopped doing the tests. How strange that this simple truth does not surface. So, in sum, what the US will have is an inoperable clunky structure outdated the second it is conceived, costing, oh, yet another trillion (why not another?) and make Russia understandably furious. Bravo!
Jesse Heath 04/01/2008 02:40 PM Report
What a great interview. Churkin is an excellent advocate of Russian interests. As an American, I really wish we could move beyond the lecturing and finally form a strategic partnership with Russia as equals.
USC student, Los Angeles 03/28/2008 04:08 AM Report
Thanks for the interview with Vitaly Churkin. It is good to know that Russia also feels uncomfortable about Iran's uranium collection.
On the other hand, Sen. Spectrum puzzled me. On Obama [after adding that they worked down the hall from each other\, Spectrum spoke like a "typical politician." [Hope I haven't offended anyone\. He thinks Obama's a VERY bright and gifted communicator, possibly better than JFK, BUT (which dismissed all of these positive statements), he advanced the good ole' lack of experience argument. Fuey!
What about the fact that we need a great communicator in the White House? And that we should be using our cultural capital? It's not like we have monetary capital anymore.
When is a politician going to argue the point of cabinet experience? An experienced cabinet can be just as efficient as some bozo who's been governor before. But this argument is only raised to buttress bozo leaders, who are lousy speakers, and that fail to unite Americans.
Older people are hurting us [young people\ with their prejudices. We need someone in the White House who knows how to communicate with us. Did you know that 91% of students in Las Vegas, Nevada failed algebra this past year? There's a reason so many students are not engaged in their futures. They know when robots are speaking to them. If America doesn't care about picking an impressive, new leader, why should young people care about impressing America?
tony nicholson 03/28/2008 01:53 AM Report
Interview (or debate) with Vitaly Churkin was great as an interview and interesting as a debate. Everyone here agreed on between 3 and 5 points for Charlie and a minimum of 19 for Vitaly. Have him again -- he is very engaging. Thank you for the opportunity to hear him.