tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-843778778119050450.post7826667747582628951..comments2023-10-30T02:18:50.850-07:00Comments on the spitting vessel: Bashed and Battered in Burmadurano lawayan a.k.a. brad spithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10432711769928256631noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-843778778119050450.post-37643878501659995732022-06-13T02:24:59.683-07:002022-06-13T02:24:59.683-07:00Great post, thank you.Great post, thank you.Cory Shttps://www.coryshelton.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-843778778119050450.post-78065387418237924102008-05-09T00:26:00.000-07:002008-05-09T00:26:00.000-07:00Hi JD,Yes, during the demonstrations against the g...Hi JD,<BR/><BR/>Yes, during the demonstrations against the government, soldiers were everywhere. Now they have made themselves scarce.<BR/><BR/>And the images I saw on TV last night was disgusting. After 4 days of delay, the aid starts to trickle in, and the soldiers are deliberately using it for photo-ops!<BR/><BR/>These guys should be impaled on the tree branches! :-) --Durano, done!durano lawayan a.k.a. brad spithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10432711769928256631noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-843778778119050450.post-7541917543435611722008-05-08T22:01:00.000-07:002008-05-08T22:01:00.000-07:00"Before, soldiers came like ants to arrest people...."Before, soldiers came like ants to arrest people. Now, I dont see soldiers anymore"<BR/><BR/>That was taken from a villager interviewed. made me so sad.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-843778778119050450.post-80615618044244410082008-05-08T07:39:00.000-07:002008-05-08T07:39:00.000-07:00Hi Layne,I believe a good number of idealistic you...Hi Layne,<BR/><BR/>I believe a good number of idealistic young men start out this way, seeing the inequities in society and exposed to its harsh realities for the underprivileged.<BR/><BR/>In the process of working to achieve their objectives, the system forces them into constant compromise and negotiation that dilutes what they really want. The continuity of this process results in frustrations to the point where they cross the line - into getting something for something. <BR/><BR/>What they give out involves questionable deals to get what they intend for their own projects. The questionable deals add up, and they are given "extra benefits" for going along. Soon, this becomes the norm, and they have been tainted by the venom of the snake pit that is called political realities.<BR/><BR/>This is one way these things happen. There are other routes.<BR/><BR/>Yes, George Orwell's predictions came a little late but they're here. Big Brother has changed hands several times. Now it's a God called Google! :-) --Durano, done!durano lawayan a.k.a. brad spithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10432711769928256631noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-843778778119050450.post-89178778299375034292008-05-07T18:46:00.000-07:002008-05-07T18:46:00.000-07:00Do you think politicians start out ethical, and wi...Do you think politicians start out ethical, and with a genuine desire to improve people's lives? What happens to them? <BR/><BR/>For the first time, recently, I didn't vote, because I could no longer tell one party from the other. Shades of Orwell's Animal Farm or what?<BR/><BR/>Questions, but no answers. Sorry. :-(Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-843778778119050450.post-3720530501380115542008-05-06T08:36:00.000-07:002008-05-06T08:36:00.000-07:00Hi Anonymous,There are a significant number who wo...Hi Anonymous,<BR/><BR/>There are a significant number who would fit that description. There are also those who do a lot of good, but do a little something on the side.<BR/><BR/>I think it is a function of power and how it's used. Some have this foolish thinking that they could always get away with it.<BR/><BR/>As one who believes in karma even if I am not a Buddhist, I always say, "I don't think so". :-) --Durano, done!durano lawayan a.k.a. brad spithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10432711769928256631noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-843778778119050450.post-34859209505893505302008-05-06T08:33:00.000-07:002008-05-06T08:33:00.000-07:00Hi Immortal,It's been a long time!It is a great tr...Hi Immortal,<BR/><BR/>It's been a long time!<BR/><BR/>It is a great tragedy for the Burmese people. Banged on the head by government, then banged on the edge of the precipice of life by nature's fury.<BR/><BR/>The politicians are those who are campaigning for the referendum, but Su Kyi is not part of this. Some are those who reside in Thailand who are wanted in Burma.<BR/><BR/>Now that you mentioned it, no word has been heard from Aung San Su Kyi nor if she was injured by the force of the cyclone. I don't have any clue if she is alive.<BR/><BR/>I hope she's safe. Otherwise, the Burmese people will have nothing to hang on to. :-) --Durano, done!durano lawayan a.k.a. brad spithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10432711769928256631noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-843778778119050450.post-67781110862532923942008-05-06T07:53:00.000-07:002008-05-06T07:53:00.000-07:00Politicians are the same everywhere, blood suckers...Politicians are the same everywhere, blood suckers of the people!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-843778778119050450.post-70123673541119538382008-05-06T07:52:00.000-07:002008-05-06T07:52:00.000-07:00This is a tragic day for the Burmese people being ...This is a tragic day for the Burmese people being under the oppressive rule of the Maoist communists. At least China has had wider reaching reforms.<BR/><BR/>The politicians you refer to, do they include Su Kyi? Is she still alive?The Immortalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16381537738893121913noreply@blogger.com