If Hillary wins, it is because of Trump
The poll prospects of Donald Trump are fading day-by-day on account of his derogatory comments against women and surfacing of more and more sexual assault allegations against him (‘Why the final debate highlights the madness of Trump’s ideas’, Gulf News, October 20). He not only rejected the allegations, he went to the extent of saying that these women were not attractive. That just adds insult to injury. In all three debates Hillary Clinton outshined Trump by raising more relevant issues, accusing him of many commissions and omissions and responding in a passionate way to the allegations levelled against her. She could successfully portray Trump to be an incompetent person to occupy the highest post. The world is expecting no miracle from Clinton. If elected her foreign policy would be the same as US President Barack Obama, which isn’t that bad at all. Since the options are limited and Trump proved himself to be not as mature as Clinton, her winning chances are high.
From Mr Girish R. Edathitta
Dubai
Humiliating politicians
Both Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton have become comedians in the true sense (‘Final debate brings little clarity to undecided voters’, Gulf News, October 21). Many people around the world are laughing at them and not with them. There is a difference. Where has the dignity and integrity of politics gone?
From Ms Maxene Dodds
UAE
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How didn’t he know?
I think it’s hilarious that such a noted person as Pierce Brosnan doesn’t have an idea what he was endorsing (‘Pierce Brosnan apologises for Indian ad’, Gulf News, October 22). Don’t celebrities first check the products or at least find out what they are promoting?
From Mr Sadiq Hussain
UAE
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Unethical
I agree, it seems unethical to promote something you’ve never tried. Couldn’t he ask to use it before hand? And if it’s something he doesn’t like, then I don’t think he should promote it.
From Ms Pinky Rose
UAE
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He got paid
He got his cheque. So what if he thought the advertisement was for a chewing gum. He must pay the price for blind negligence.
From Mr Thoimran Thoniazi
UAE
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A great opportunity
Trade with China will lead to a great opportunity (‘Underestimate Duterte at your peril’, Gulf News, October 21). We know that the US has major trade deals with China, the European Union (EU) trades with China, Japan trades with China and the stakes are high. Should the Philippines be left out? It’s been too long. The US is there as a trade partner, but did anyone check the position of the US on our trade partners?
From Mr Ahyan Bautista
Abu Dhabi
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Leave us alone
The US needs to keep their nose out of other countries’ business. They should mind their own country and focus there. We the Filipinos want to improve without their interference. Look at Syria and Libya. They destroyed these countries. They should stop making wars, because they cannot be the leader of the world. The world has its leaders, the world is full of diversity and they can’t control those. Let the leaders of their respective countries lead and let the leaders of the world unite.
From Mr Zah Tisay Rah
UAE
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Acting like a child
I think President Rodrigo Duterte has every right to play politics. But, on the other hand, it’s insane to act the way he does. He is like an attention seeker, acting like an excited teenager.
From Mr Mukimbiri Kabanda Edson
UAE
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Needs to be quiet
As much as I hate to admit, Mr Mukimbiri Kabanda Edson, but you’re on to something there. His leadership is actually fine, but his mouth is killing me. His mouth is like a 24-hour store – it doesn’t close. I don’t like China, that’s for sure, but I’ll give him a chance. After all, I am no expert in politics.
From Mr Lordson M. Destura
Abu Dhabi
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Marginalised
First, I don’t see any reason to nurture ties with the US. Looking back to the history, we have made a lot together. But when you see all those Filipinos there in the US, you will see it as a sacrifice and hard times for them. When Americans are in the Philippines, they are treated like kings and queens. We are marginalised in their country and in our own through deep-rooted racism.
From Mr Raymond Ronquillo
Dubai
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Not a good feeling
I don’t care if the US is not our friend anymore, but I do have doubts with China. And this doesn’t mean I am not supporting Duterte. A lot of Chinese are in the Philippines residing and acting as one of the locals and I don’t like the way they think. All we need is to pray.
From Ms H. Sagacious
Dubai
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We all need change
Malala Yousufzai shouldn’t restrict her goals to only being the Prime Minister of Pakistan (‘Malala: I want to be Prime Minister of Pakistan’, Gulf News, October 20). She must think big and try to become Secretary General of the UN because the whole world is in need of a big change. The first thing that is needed is to really unite the nations of the world with telling them to implement justice in their countries and stop the greed of a few countries for the resources of others. After this we can have peace in the world. Peace is the biggest need of our time.
From Ms Syeda Ahmad
UAE
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Under what pretence?
I agree, she shouldn’t restrict herself to a country, I request Nasa to send her somewhere in a galaxy far away. How does she think she can make changes to Pakistan when she isn’t there?
From Mr Aamir Sheeraz
UAE
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Not a politician
First learn how to be a politician. Now she is a voice for girls to get education. Be an example. Unfortunately, her story was tragic, it made her known worldwide, but that doesn’t make her a politician.
From Ms Inaya Mariam
UAE
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Have faith
It looks like a great and inspiring speech that she gave, but I have just one request. I hope she will be good with Pakistan. The people are laughing and commenting on her and I hope she gets the chance to prove them wrong. Bring a positive change. Where she is standing, only a few people can be there and she is one of them.
From Mr Najam Chand
UAE
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Dream come true
The opening of the UAE Consulate in Kerala, India, will definitely benefit millions of expatriates who are residing in Kerala (‘UAE opens consulate in Thiruvananthapuram’, Gulf News, October 21). Instead of going to Mumbai or New Delhi, India, now it’s easy for the majority of Keralites to do the consular work in the capital city itself. It’s a long-standing wish of the majority Keralite expatriate community to have a UAE Consulate and it has come true.
From Mr Eappen Elias
Dubai
Helping Keralites
This is a great effort by two friendly countries in cooperation for the betterment of their citizens. It’s one of the many Initiatives by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in leading a nation with reinforcing good ties with their neighbours.
This consulate general office will benefit not only the people of Kerala, but all the Southern states. This showed the UAE-India relations, further cementing greater mutual understandings. There will be less grievances raised from people seeking jobs in the UAE with this resource. Furthermore, any issues faced by Kerala non-resident Indians (NRI) could be amicably addressed by this centre. These diplomatic missions mean greater friendly and significant investments in India, which can be added to Modi’s achievements.
Kerala job seekers can have their grievances addressed at their doorsteps now. Now they don’t need to go to New Delhi or Mumbai for all their services, which means less expenses and less time.
From Mr M. K. Gunaseelan
Abu Dhabi
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