Nepal in Crisis

Democracy falters and Monnarchy wilts

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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Okay.... And we're supposed to care , why?
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Okay.... And we're supposed to care , why?


Are you always such a bigoted little bitch?
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Great article, Bahu. I'm sorry to see the filthy ignorant American Dr. Miller has smeared yet another interesting article with such an uncivilized comment. He's probably jealous of your superior command of the English language.

David St. Hubbins



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Okay.... And we're supposed to care , why?


Are you always such a bigoted little bitch?


Okay jerk! "bitch" try the other way. And ask anyone here....yes I'm always a "bastard".
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I do not know why bad languaGE AND VIBES INHERE when two of the rtegular users hit out against eac h other. Think there is more to life than name calling anf abuse. Kindly do not do such things.

Why shouls one care. USA has procalimed Democracy as its foreign policy credo and thats why.
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Bahu,

I do not know why bad languaGE AND VIBES INHERE


Neither do I. Please ignore it. Not all here are like this.

I find it appalling that the International Community has not stepped in to help with the situation in Nepal. Realistically, Nepal has very little in terms of material worth, which is probably why they've not offered any assistance. If only we Westerners placed as much value on spiritual worth, then Nepal would be very rich indeed.

Cheers,

Maso
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Realistically, Nepal has very little in terms of material worth, which is probably why they've not offered any assistance. If only we Westerners placed as much value on spiritual worth, then Nepal would be very rich


You may be right about material wealth, but land locked Nepal has certain strategic implications for South Asia and China. In any event if the Maoists overun Nepal and set up a Pol Pot type of government there which the brutal peasant rebels of Nepal are capable of doing, then the world has aproblem on its hands. It is better to nip this problem in the bud, as the collapse of the Monarchy is only a matter of time.
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You may be right about material wealth, but land locked Nepal has certain strategic implications for South Asia and China. In any event if the Maoists overun Nepal and set up a Pol Pot type of government there which the brutal peasant rebels of Nepal are capable of doing, then the world has aproblem on its hands. It is better to nip this problem in the bud, as the collapse of the Monarchy is only a matter of time.


If this happens the west will probably step in. If America were to do it right now you and alot of others would accuse uss of nation building. You can't have it both ways.
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I put up this blog more than a year back. Now my prediction is coming true.
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The Moaists are following the strategy of giving redistributed agricultural land to soldiers who died in the conflict with the Moaist gureillas.


you must mean they're redistributing land to the soldiers' families. dead men till no vales.

Now my prediction is coming true


what's the relationship between the cpn-maoists and the 7-party alliance?
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what's the relationship between the cpn-maoists and the 7-party alliance?


What you have said is insightful because the 7 part Alliance will eventually fally to a Communist backed putch. Right now the Maoists are supporting the call for democtracy, but once Monachy falls, within a matter of weeks if not days, then they are in a fine position to take over the country.
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the 7 part Alliance will eventually fally to a Communist backed putch. Right now the Maoists are supporting the call for democtracy, but once Monachy falls, within a matter of weeks if not days, then they are in a fine position to take over the country.


i get the sense there would be little reason for the cpn-m to exist except to counter the monarchy. could they hope for better than an unpopular tryanical king like gyanendra?

i wonder how the nepalese will react should they suddenly find themselves in a country without any king at all.
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Okay.... And we're supposed to care , why?


Are you always such a bigoted little bitch?


Are you always such an ignorant jerk? That's Mr. "Bastard", to you!
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That's Mr. "Bastard", to you!


you realize you said pretty much the exact same thing in response to that comment when it was originally posted...in february 2005.

i'm thinkin it might more accurately be mr. redundant bastard to whomever.
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That's Mr. "Bastard", to you!


you realize you said pretty much the exact same thing in response to that comment when it was originally posted...in february 2005.

i'm thinking it might more accurately be mr. redundant bastard to whomever.


Me a redundant bastard???? How about you Mr. Oh so Irrelevant?
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#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.
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#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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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!
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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.
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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.
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Do-dah, Do-dah.