| This Year's Handshake
Here is the much-awaited handshake of the year. Yes, VOA does not say it, but this picture can't be unreal.
Mr. Puspa Kamal appeals to Mr. Carter to help remove his organization from the "U.S. terrorist list". The interesting fact ignored by many is this: Maoists are not in Foreign Terrorist Organizations List (FTOs). Rather, they are listed under Terrorist Exclusion List (TEL). Whatever the difference between the two, and whatever the amount of legitimacy Carter provided the Maoists, his visit is merely symbolic.
In fact, everyone in Washington DC knows how little or no influence Carter has on the mainstream US policies. In fact, don't be surprised that he might be hammered for shaking hands with someone still in the US Terrorist Exlusion List.