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Democracy falters and Monnarchy wilts
Published on February 14, 2005 By Bahu Virupaksha In Politics
An impoverished, violent and at time prophetic journalist of the !9th century once wrote:Events in History appesr twice; first time a tragedy and second time a farce. This statement is more true of Nepal than it was on the !8th Brumaire of Napoleon Bonaparte.
Three years ago there was a strage coup in Nepal. The entire Royal Family was shot dead and the blame was thrown on Prince Dependra the heir to the throne. The killing of the entire family meant that the pattern of succession changed from the family ofBirendtra to King Gyanendra and his prince of darknessParas. The people of Nepal freely admit that masked gunmen weraring the disguise of Prince Depenra were resopnsible for the Palace Massacre which brought the present king to power. The new king does not enjoy public support and the Monarcy is more unpopular now than it ever was. A small elite of warrior Ranas have now seized power after dismissing the Government of Sher Bahadur Deuba.
The likely fallout of this farce is the further intesification of the Moaist uprising. So far the Royal Nepal Army has been disciplined but disaffection is spreading in the ranks. The Moaists are following the strategy of giving redistributed agricultural land to soldiers who died in the conflict with the Moaist gureillas. This tactic is proving so successful that the recent strike called by the Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist) wasalmost total in most parts of the country. They were even able to show their support in Khatmandu where the soldiers were out in strength.
This year will be acrucial year for Nepal. The rate at which the Maoists are taking over the countryside and fedistributing the land suggests that before the end of this year they will be strong enough to storm the Capital. The monarchy stands discredited and isolated and when the hour comes it wil wilt.

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on Apr 21, 2006
#1 is a golden example of why you'll never understand "what's gotten into" some people, dr. It's a damn shame you can't seem to get out of the vapid mode you walk around in. I thought maybe you'd have something a little contrite to say about your previous behavior, but here you are, right back here reinforcing the statement.
on Apr 21, 2006
#1 is a golden example of why you'll never understand "what's gotten into" some people, dr. It's a damn shame you can't seem to get out of the vapid mode you walk around in. I thought maybe you'd have something a little contrite to say about your previous behavior, but here you are, right back here reinforcing the statement.


Why should I? Does anyone else around here do it? You yourself are no shining example either, sir.
on Apr 21, 2006
Feel free to point out where I said "Why should I care" when presented with the suffering of innocent people. If I did, you'll see a shining example of it immediately. You just don't see that you are the other side of the Col's coin, and can't see it... well... since you are facing the other way. Right is always right, after all, right?

Why should you? I guess you shouldn't. If you can't see that asshat statement for what it is, I suppose you should be honest and let it stand as a testament.
on Apr 22, 2006
Feel free to point out where I said "Why should I care" when presented with the suffering of innocent people. If I did, you'll see a shining example of it immediately. You just don't see that you are the other side of the Col's coin, and can't see it... well... since you are facing the other way. Right is always right, after all, right?

Why should you? I guess you shouldn't. If you can't see that asshat statement for what it is, I suppose you should be honest and let it stand as a testament.


Hey baker,I don't know what your problem with me is lately but.....GO FIND SOME OTHER HORSE TO RIDE, and stay off my back! And while your at it, why don't you dump the holier than thou attitude?I've done nothing here that I haven't seen you do before. If you read around you will notice I'm not the only one seeing a difference in you lately.
on Apr 22, 2006
I'll stay on anyone's back I want. You don't have a problem when I point out col gene or bahu's blind one-sidedness. Don't be surprised when I point out yours.
on Apr 22, 2006
I mean, you had the gall to say "who cares" to someone describing the suffering of a whole nation, and you ask why someone would ride you for being an asshole? You should get a pass... why? Because you are a Republican?

I'm just curious why I should go ride the Col and other people and keep my mouth shut when I see you being a jerk, Dr. if you had any sense of the suffering of the people of Nepal I don't think you could sit there and say "Why should I care". Ignorance is bliss, I suppose.
on Apr 23, 2006
I mean, you had the gall to say "who cares" to someone describing the suffering of a whole nation, and you ask why someone would ride you for being an asshole? You should get a pass... why? Because you are a Republican?

I'm just curious why I should go ride the Col and other people and keep my mouth shut when I see you being a jerk, Dr. if you had any sense of the suffering of the people of Nepal I don't think you could sit there and say "Why should I care". Ignorance is bliss, I suppose.


Want to try and go back and re-read what Bahu wrote about you asshat? He/she was NOT describing the suffering of a nation. Let me help you:


An impoverished, violent and at time prophetic journalist of the !9th century once wrote:Events in History appesr twice; first time a tragedy and second time a farce. This statement is more true of Nepal than it was on the !8th Brumaire of Napoleon Bonaparte.
Three years ago there was a strage coup in Nepal. The entire Royal Family was shot dead and the blame was thrown on Prince Dependra the heir to the throne. The killing of the entire family meant that the pattern of succession changed from the family ofBirendtra to King Gyanendra and his prince of darknessParas. The people of Nepal freely admit that masked gunmen weraring the disguise of Prince Depenra were resopnsible for the Palace Massacre which brought the present king to power


And just how does "this" describe the suffering of a nation? So once again I say "and we should care why"? And again I say: FIND SOME OTHER HORSE TO RIDE!
on Apr 23, 2006
If you knew anything about Nepal, perhaps you could discuss it. You should understand why this was of concern to Bahu, and why such acts are committed in order to further abuse the people of Nepal before you rate it as meaningless to the people there.

You didn't get it, evidently, and you really didn't need to since it was just an excuse to lash out at another of your arch-enemies. I won't repost the article for you, since you wouldn't read it anyway. I would suggest looking up the word 'maoist' and the modern history of Nepal.
on Apr 23, 2006
If you knew anything about Nepal, perhaps you could discuss it. You should understand why this was of concern to Bahu, and why such acts are committed in order to further abuse the people of Nepal before you rate it as meaningless to the people there.

You didn't get it, evidently, and you really didn't need to since it was just an excuse to lash out at another of your arch-enemies. I won't repost the article for you, since you wouldn't read it anyway. I would suggest looking up the word 'maoist' and the modern history of Nepal.


I "don't" need to be lectured by the likes of you. And you "really" should consider dropping the holier than thou attitude, it doesn't become you at all! This will be the last time I respond on this post.
on Apr 23, 2006
Do-dah, Do-dah.
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