Boonie, can we have a balanced analysis of the subject?

LOL

and Buddhism is doing just fine in the region as well.

Only after years of Chinese attempts to destroy the culture and religion of the Tibetan buddhists, duly failed and so decided to reverse tack and promote something they couldn't destroy.

A bit like they are doing with Everest.

A heart redneringly touching account

It's a long story, but well worth the read. I mean, really well worth the read.

National Geographic got a Lot of flack for publishing it

How far is it from Timubktu Tibet?

well... I'm in France Mr Middle word.... so they are about Equidistant... My hard Cock beats your rubber pencil...

It's a long story, but well worth the read. I mean, really well worth the read.

Well you're right Kayo, maybe a bit too long, but a story of how many small things, inconsequential on their own, when added together will cause meltdown.

I have read the book 'Lost Moon' or 'Appollo 13', which was a similar story, without the finality of death of course, many small blunders that added up to to a disaster.

Moss

... and the rail line is complete,

It's suppose to be quite sporting, precarious passes, high altitude, even has oxygen if passengers need it.

Of course I reserve any judgment until I see the drinking car, it's a long trip ya know,

How about freedom for Tibet?

That includes getting rid of Dalai Lama as soon as China back out.

Um... DL has not stepped foot in Tibet since like 1959-ish!! Tibetans seem to like him for some reason...

But the people didn't have it any easier under the former rule of the religious rulers...

Huh? so, the former religious rulers jailed and tortured their own for following the philosophies of their spiritual leader and demolished the temples of their own faith????

Get a grip TAWP!!!

Perhaps you should read what was written instead of making up your own reality.

Nice strawman-argument.

Perhaps you should read what was written instead of making up your own reality.

Nice strawman-argument.

That is gonna need a lot more explaintion, like what you suggest we read for starters.

The previous written posts, would be a start.