New Blog "Steve Kelman on Politics, Culture, and Life," 1.5.2022
Why so many covid cases despite vaccination?
I'm going to ask my question one more time in light of the record covid case numbers. I understand that omicron is more infectious than other variants. But most people are vaccinated. Is the infectiousness overwhelming the effects of vaccination?
Trump supports leader who has attacked press freedom and independent judiciary
Trump has pledged his "complete support" for Hungarian leader Viktor Orban, who has attacked freedom of the press and an independent judiciary.
Fox and Anthony Blinken’s spotify play list
Fox devoted a good 10 minutes this morning to making fun of Secretary of State Blinken's new Spotify playlist.
Solidarity with political prisoners in Hong Kong
The organizer of the Tiananmen vigil organization in Hong Kong has been convicted of violating the "national security" law. Solidarity with brave political prisoners in Hong Kong.
Chinese food in the US and China
Dialogue on my Facebook page about somebody who can't wait to go to China to taste genuine Chinese food as opposed to PF Chang's. The authentic version of Chinese food, in Steve's opinion, has great sauce tastes (especially Sichuan) and veggies (Chinese eggplant and Chinese broccoli), but I find many things the Chinese like, such as chicken feet, sea urchin, gristle, and even supposed delicacies such as abalone, to be anywhere from unappetizing to disgusting. In China, I stick as much as possible to noodle dishes, white meat chicken (not always available), and stuff such as eggplant with garlic sauce and sauted string beans. The rice is also great. My Chinese hosts are typically kind enough to ask me to order. Sorry if anyone is offended by my primitive tastes.
China’s idea of the rule of law
An editorial in China's People's Daily has referred to criticism of the Hong Kong police as attacking the "rule of law" in Hong Kong. This is yet another example of what the Chinese government means by the "rule of law" for them = obey the government. They are the law.
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Steve Kelman, Harvard Kennedy School prof, moderate Democrat, pro free speech/anti cancel culture, pro tax rich, Pro-Israel. Research improving gov performance, China interest. This blog will reprint many of my Facebook posts in these areas.
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