We are all one human family, we are all brothers and sisters. We must respect each other, and show compassion and love, or our society will degenerate into one based on fear and hatred. Whether we are Filipino, American, Chinese, or whatever, we are human first, and we must act out of love and compassion. We cannot allow the forces of division and fear create the future, we must protect each other.
All humans are equal, deserving of dignity. We do not create a better society when we reduce ourselves to committing acts of evil, even against those who may doing evil themselves. The solution to evil is not more evil, but love and compassion.
Arguably nobody has the capacity to make major reforms to Indonesia’s justice system. Reform in Indonesia requires consensus and compromise with many groups so only minor or gradual reform is possible.
This minor reform is most likely to be achieved by a political moderate, not a reformer (reformers tend to tread on too many toes and then suffer a backlash, as seen with the Corruption Eradication Commission leaders in early 2015). I’m not sure if Wiranto has enough youthful energy left to pursue minor reforms but he is politically well-positioned to enact minor reforms.
“You can say things but don’t talk bad about our king as your comments will hurt all the Thai people. ” Since this is an academic site, all I need to say to you is, Tithipon, that you are not speaking for me nor you can claim that you are speaking for all the Thai people.
Why keep it to yourself Brian? So how much? Was it more or less than the $3.5 billion Najib seems so blatantly cocksure he would not go to jail for? What could anyone do but cheer Najib onwards to more glory: Go Najib Go! Three or five more years and you’d break the world record (a measly $50 billion) set by Suharto.
This article does not promote a specific narrative? It reports that protest and activism that “worked” is “an important development”. It describes the leader’s power as “panoptic” and the media as “tightly controlled” – these are clearly relative to a presumed norm. Furthermore, when it reports that “increasing civic participation…is a positive sign for those who hope for more democracy and less restrictions”, are we really to believe that the article’s author and the target audience are not among those hopefuls?
The article promotes the specific narrative that democracy is better than autocracy, that civic participation is better than rule by fiat. If the article were not framed by this narrative, then how could this story of successful protests be perceived as one of “optimism and positivity”?
But the article goes on to suggest that this tale of baby steps in democracy shows that “the monarchy is listening”. Where is the support for this suggestion? No sources are provided other than reports from the media and social networks – which the article concedes are tightly controlled. So the article, wittingly or not, is simply putting a warm and fuzzy “democracy” spin on a story officially approved by the autocracy – i.e., repackaging propaganda for the “Western” palate.
This is excellent news about Da Torpedo and “Wolf Mother” inmates, following on from the release this past week of that Khon Kaen hunger striker. These releases have all the hallmarks of a Prem manoeuvre: think May’92, his earlier defusing of the CPT rebellion, his efforts for reconciliation in the Deep South (which Thaksin sabotaged), etc. Prem has the power and wisdom to pull Thailand back from the brink. He’s done it before. He looks like doing it again. For the first time, in a very long time : I’m beginning to think Thailand has an optimistic future.
Trouble with media is either one is absolutely pro government or opposition.
Rules of Journalism in medias matter is none existent, never existed is a better description. The closest Myanmar has ever come to objective reporting has been ‘yellow ‘ journals during the Nu era.
Journalists should be trained/taught asap with needed scholarly exchanges similar to lawyers and judges to encourage objective News and ROL.
Still be wearing longyi with ( roll over)a belt even when the beer belly get too large to accommodate securely.
Not just for the breezy/sans underwear announcement but to show why this article do not make sense, when compared to everywhere but Thailand.
Longyi will be Myanmar national costume not Chin mind you. Average temperature in the mountainous Chin is 60* F.
If shorts become cheaper then Yangonite might become more attired as you hope. But longyi will still be the emperor of clothing for everyone male as jammie. for obvious reasons.
According to Matichon Online, the petition states that when a political deadlock occurs the military, as the people’s ‘last resort,’ should be allowed to enact the Martial Law and take control the state power in order to maintain the nation’s peace and order.
For an extensive piece of work, you are expected to perform comprehensive background checks of your facts
‘……. a Mongolian interpreter who assisted Malaysian negotiations with French submarine firm DCNS in 2002.’
Placing the initial letters of the words ‘Chief Security Minister’ in upper case gives the mistaken impression that that is the name for Wiranto’s current post. It is not. He is coordinating minister for politics, law and security. As I have mentioned elsewhere, Jokowi has explicitly tasked Wiranto with reforming the legal or justice system in Indonesia, a job that reflects the second of his responsibilities.
Even if the author of this post is correct in arguing that Wiranto only played the role of ‘accomplice’ in human rights abuses in East Timor that had been devised by others, one is still entitled to have grave reservations about his capacity to reform the justice system.
VichaiN – if you are REALLY interested in the economic issues, rather than just posing here on NM as a troll – or worse – you could start by reading Phongpaichit and Baker’s excellent article contributed to the ISEAS book “Bangkok May 2010”. And of course their later book on inequality in Thailand.
the wrongdoers in 1MDB+MO1 Must not be condoned for plundering the national coffers,or Malaysians laws could no longer serve as deterrent to curb severe corruptions in the govt service sectors,thereby catalytically causing immense catastrophic consequences.
High interest rates Chris Beale? Recent bombings keeping the Thai Baht high? I am not now sure if you are living in planet Earth Chris or just on some chemical high of sort . . .
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Poor Filipinos’ lives don’t seem to matter
We are all one human family, we are all brothers and sisters. We must respect each other, and show compassion and love, or our society will degenerate into one based on fear and hatred. Whether we are Filipino, American, Chinese, or whatever, we are human first, and we must act out of love and compassion. We cannot allow the forces of division and fear create the future, we must protect each other.
A storm of bullets, a wave of apathy
All humans are equal, deserving of dignity. We do not create a better society when we reduce ourselves to committing acts of evil, even against those who may doing evil themselves. The solution to evil is not more evil, but love and compassion.
Wiranto: war criminal or political moderate?
Hi Ken,
Arguably nobody has the capacity to make major reforms to Indonesia’s justice system. Reform in Indonesia requires consensus and compromise with many groups so only minor or gradual reform is possible.
This minor reform is most likely to be achieved by a political moderate, not a reformer (reformers tend to tread on too many toes and then suffer a backlash, as seen with the Corruption Eradication Commission leaders in early 2015). I’m not sure if Wiranto has enough youthful energy left to pursue minor reforms but he is politically well-positioned to enact minor reforms.
Remembering the victims of lese majeste
“You can say things but don’t talk bad about our king as your comments will hurt all the Thai people. ” Since this is an academic site, all I need to say to you is, Tithipon, that you are not speaking for me nor you can claim that you are speaking for all the Thai people.
Financial scandals and foreign affairs
Why keep it to yourself Brian? So how much? Was it more or less than the $3.5 billion Najib seems so blatantly cocksure he would not go to jail for? What could anyone do but cheer Najib onwards to more glory: Go Najib Go! Three or five more years and you’d break the world record (a measly $50 billion) set by Suharto.
Backlash and benevolence in Brunei
This article does not promote a specific narrative? It reports that protest and activism that “worked” is “an important development”. It describes the leader’s power as “panoptic” and the media as “tightly controlled” – these are clearly relative to a presumed norm. Furthermore, when it reports that “increasing civic participation…is a positive sign for those who hope for more democracy and less restrictions”, are we really to believe that the article’s author and the target audience are not among those hopefuls?
The article promotes the specific narrative that democracy is better than autocracy, that civic participation is better than rule by fiat. If the article were not framed by this narrative, then how could this story of successful protests be perceived as one of “optimism and positivity”?
But the article goes on to suggest that this tale of baby steps in democracy shows that “the monarchy is listening”. Where is the support for this suggestion? No sources are provided other than reports from the media and social networks – which the article concedes are tightly controlled. So the article, wittingly or not, is simply putting a warm and fuzzy “democracy” spin on a story officially approved by the autocracy – i.e., repackaging propaganda for the “Western” palate.
Remembering the victims of lese majeste
Sorry – above should read “Wolf Bride”. Wolf Mother are an Australian band who rock rock music’s establishment.
Remembering the victims of lese majeste
This is excellent news about Da Torpedo and “Wolf Mother” inmates, following on from the release this past week of that Khon Kaen hunger striker. These releases have all the hallmarks of a Prem manoeuvre: think May’92, his earlier defusing of the CPT rebellion, his efforts for reconciliation in the Deep South (which Thaksin sabotaged), etc. Prem has the power and wisdom to pull Thailand back from the brink. He’s done it before. He looks like doing it again. For the first time, in a very long time : I’m beginning to think Thailand has an optimistic future.
Sukarno’s two bodies
“When it comes to imitating Sukarno, Jokowi is as much an imposter as Prabowo. It could not be otherwise.”
Admin on Soekarno Wife “Inggit Garnasih”
Remembering the victims of lese majeste
‘Wolf Bride’ and ‘Da Torpedo’ Freed From Prison
http://www.khaosodenglish.com/politics/2016/08/27/wolf-bride-da-torpedo-freed-prison/
A foundation for freedom
Trouble with media is either one is absolutely pro government or opposition.
Rules of Journalism in medias matter is none existent, never existed is a better description. The closest Myanmar has ever come to objective reporting has been ‘yellow ‘ journals during the Nu era.
Journalists should be trained/taught asap with needed scholarly exchanges similar to lawyers and judges to encourage objective News and ROL.
How long can the longyi last?
Still be wearing longyi with ( roll over)a belt even when the beer belly get too large to accommodate securely.
Not just for the breezy/sans underwear announcement but to show why this article do not make sense, when compared to everywhere but Thailand.
Longyi will be Myanmar national costume not Chin mind you. Average temperature in the mountainous Chin is 60* F.
If shorts become cheaper then Yangonite might become more attired as you hope. But longyi will still be the emperor of clothing for everyone male as jammie. for obvious reasons.
A vicious cycle of coups and constitutions
According to Matichon Online, the petition states that when a political deadlock occurs the military, as the people’s ‘last resort,’ should be allowed to enact the Martial Law and take control the state power in order to maintain the nation’s peace and order.
http://www.prachatai.com/english/node/6513
Now we know what Prem is up to ………………………..
The real meaning of Thailand’s referendum
It is possible to read TPP in thailand through a mirror site
Financial scandals and foreign affairs
Stupid comment. Have you ever wondered how much was siphoned off by Mahathir during his 22 years in power?
Financial scandals and foreign affairs
For an extensive piece of work, you are expected to perform comprehensive background checks of your facts
‘……. a Mongolian interpreter who assisted Malaysian negotiations with French submarine firm DCNS in 2002.’
http://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2013/08/03/documents-debunk-claims-submarine-deal-signed-two-years-before-altantuya-met-razak/
Wiranto: war criminal or political moderate?
Placing the initial letters of the words ‘Chief Security Minister’ in upper case gives the mistaken impression that that is the name for Wiranto’s current post. It is not. He is coordinating minister for politics, law and security. As I have mentioned elsewhere, Jokowi has explicitly tasked Wiranto with reforming the legal or justice system in Indonesia, a job that reflects the second of his responsibilities.
Even if the author of this post is correct in arguing that Wiranto only played the role of ‘accomplice’ in human rights abuses in East Timor that had been devised by others, one is still entitled to have grave reservations about his capacity to reform the justice system.
A vicious cycle of coups and constitutions
VichaiN – if you are REALLY interested in the economic issues, rather than just posing here on NM as a troll – or worse – you could start by reading Phongpaichit and Baker’s excellent article contributed to the ISEAS book “Bangkok May 2010”. And of course their later book on inequality in Thailand.
Financial scandals and foreign affairs
the wrongdoers in 1MDB+MO1 Must not be condoned for plundering the national coffers,or Malaysians laws could no longer serve as deterrent to curb severe corruptions in the govt service sectors,thereby catalytically causing immense catastrophic consequences.
A vicious cycle of coups and constitutions
High interest rates Chris Beale? Recent bombings keeping the Thai Baht high? I am not now sure if you are living in planet Earth Chris or just on some chemical high of sort . . .