Burma 2010 election: Than Shwe Version of Free and Fair Election (or) 4 cheats strategy

Burma - 2010 Election: Bo Than Shwe Version of Free Fair Election (or) 4 cheats strategy

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"Dogs of the same street bark alike." It is an English proverb which means "People from the same background have the same behaviour." Saw Maung, previous coup leader in 1988 said "We promise you that free and fair general elections would be held as soon as peace and tranquility is restored in the country". Incontestably, 1990 elections were recognized as free and fair elections by international community. Then, Saw Maung disclosed we would transfer power immmediately to winning party. But he didn't do it because election results were not like what they had forecasted. Though he failed to transfer power, he was a lot more transparent dictator compared to Than Shwe, current chief dictator in Burma.

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Now the word "free and fair elections will be held in Burma" is used by Bo Than Shwe again in the end of USDA conference. He also included the word "Elections will be systematically held in 2010 in line with 2008 constitution" when he addressed at War veterans organization last month. If we observe carefully about present situation in Burma, it is undeniable that election in 2010 is not the main priority. Reconciliation process or revising 2008 constitution will be the right way towards democracy in Burma if it is sincere attitude for the people of Burma. Then we all can coordinate for a standard election in 2010 or near future etc. However it is unlikely to happened what it is that should be done in Burma right now. In connection with this, Bo Than Shwe is unmasking himself as cheater because he hasn't even mentioned when election will be held and electoral law will be announced ahead of 2010 elections.

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Than Shwe's 4 cheats strategy

(1) cheat to the whole country

Banning things like internet, listening and watching to the media broadcasted by outside the country are designed to make the people believe in what they say. Though reality are not allowed to publish in their own newspapers, what Than Shwe says "Free and fair elections will be held" has been printed on the head line. Even Burmese people did not receive precaution before cyclone nargis hit dalta area.

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(2) cheat to his colleagues

The only phrase all the dictators in Burma use at all time is "western countries are still attempting to colonize Burma". Therefore we must be strong and protect our country from destructive elements. But the reality is that a lot of dissident military personnel have to be quiet because of factionalism. It is also a kind of brutalization between military personnel. For example, if we look at how Saw Maung was deposed as well as how Khin Nyunt and its intelligent network were ousted by another rival group, we can confirm that military personnel who want democratication process in Burma have to keep quiet.

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(3) cheat to international community

Regualr and routine job that a handful dictators have to do is, disseminating lies to the world in accordant with existing political climate. For example, it can be witnessed in recent episode of freeing prisoners in Burma. Though the UN and international community asked to release Daw Aung San Suu Kyi and political prisoners, they didn't do it adequately. As they included very few amount of political prisoners whose release date is about to due, they could still claim that we release political prisoners on demand. But dictators ignore most request made by the UN and international community.

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(4) cheat to himself

It is quite usual that people think what they are doing is right. But for Bo Than Shwe this is difficult function that he has to perform himself as a cheater. To a certain extent, he knows that he is dictators and he is not innocent. The worst thing he has done is to repudiate and refuse to acknowledge Bo Gyoke Aung San and Daw Aung San Suu Kyi. Then, the deeds to remove Bo Gyoke Aung San pictures from the offices is just insulting entire Burmese people and the country. Then, he promoted himself as he is grand national leader. This is just a cheat and he should know himself that he is the enemy of the state. But, supprisingly he still have supporter who say that “Killings and suppressions are normal there but we have to know the fact,” Samak said. “And Senior Than Shwe practices meditation. He said he prays in the morning … and the country has been in peace and order.”

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Whatever it is, what Bo Than Shwe has done so far is just to imitate previous authoritarians such as Bo Ne Win and Bo Saw Maung. As this is an obvious attitude that exist in almost all of Burmese people, we have to wait and see who's next after Bo Than Shwe.

Comparison between Than Shwe and Rodovan Karadzic

Comparison of Criminal Counts between Rodovan Karadzic and Than Shwe

It is a pretty good idea that Burma Lawyers' Council - BLC is enterprising a project of putting Burmese Dictators into International Criminal Court. The plan is better choice to accomplish than what is currently happening in Burma's politics. At the moment, the situation in Burma is heading towards consenting legitimacy to one of world worst dictatorial regime called SPDC by persuading both dictators and oppositions into 2010 elections. The main conspirator for this scheme to take place in Burma is the USA and its new policy. Even though it is too early to criticize what the outcome will be, voice and choice of opposition has been undermined already. Because this new push led by the United State is absolutely ignored previous occurrences of what have happened. It doesn't take into account 2008 constitution which is a composition of permanent existence of military dictators in Burma. It neglects people's desire towards real freedom. It omits capabilities of opposition groups against ruling dictators.

In reverse, what should be done in Burma in line with current situations, is very slim. Though Burmese dictators are explicit to be sent to ICC, the option has not been favorable by international community. Actually the crimes Burma's dictators have done is not quite different from Omar Hassan Ahmad Al Bashir, President of the Republic of Sudan who was issued warrant of arrest by ICC and Rodovan Karadzic, ex-Bosnian Serb leader. Charges against Sudan president Omar Al Bashir are five counts of crimes against humanity: murder and two counts of war crimes: intentionally directing attacks against a civilian population as such or against individual civilians not taking part in hostilities. Similarly, charges against Serb leader are COUNTS 1 and 2: GENOCIDE, COUNT 3: PERSECUTIONS, COUNTS 4, 5 and 6: EXTERMINATION, MURDER, COUNTS 7 and 8: DEPORTATION, INHUMANE ACTS, COUNTS 9 and 10: TERROR, UNLAWFUL ATTACKS.

"Details of 11 counts against Karadzic"

Therefore, instead of using our energy to criticize 2010 election which will be held by inhumane dictators, it will be more practical to focus on everyone's endeavor to take Bo Than Shwe and his followers into ICC by joining hands with BLC - Burma Lawers' Council.

Will Than Shwe meet Daw Aung San Suu Kyi?

Will dogmatic Than Shwe accept Daw Aung San Suu Kyi's proposal for dialogue?

It is sporadic proposal that Daw Aung San Suu Kyi has requested to Bo Than Shwe for reconcialation talk. It is really acceptable and the offer should be supported by all people who are striving for democracy in Burma. This is not the first time of request from Daw Aung San Suu Kyi. She suggested similar program since when Khin Nyunt was in power.But if you look back previous scenario of the same offering for dialogue by Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, just false hope or short-term solution has been taken place such as indirect talk via their chosen agent like U Aung Kyi who has been appointed to perform anything what Bo Than Shwe wants.

Therefore, whether coming into being of dialogue depend on (1) Bo Than Shwe's personal aims (2) the attitude of high ranking military personnel such as division and state commanders. But, Bo Than Shwe has not been given up to sort out current political deadlock whereas 2010 elections juncture has been well prepared for theirselves. Also, if you do careful observation on Bo Than Shwe's behavior, it can be found that Bo Than Shwe doesn't proclaim "NO" to any request, demand, appeal etc. by the UN, international community or opposition. He behave like he has difficulty with speech to the people or an arrogant dogmatist. It means he doesn't accept or take any suggestion. This might be at all time attitude that he adheres himself until he is forced to relinquish it.

Therefore he would not go for a dialogue with Daw Aung San Suu Kyi. Possibly he will release Daw Aung San Suu Kyi for sometime just before 2010 elections. But it will not be forever freedom for Daw Aung San Suu Kyi.

Joke of the week - Burma

Than Shwe wispered to Than Shwe for dismissal
It is just aftereffect of passing resolutions on Burma Human Rights by the UN special committee on 19 November 2009. SPDC and its representatives might have been taken into account with possible outcomes after UNGA. But they didn't expect the result is worse than what they thought. So, All they did is just their regular course of procedure of condemning the west. As a result of all, Mr Than Shwe, chief dictator was so angry with the situation at UN. Therefore he shouted to Than Shwe, a SPDC's representative at UN that I will sack you when you come back home. So, Than Shwe wispered to Than Shwe that I will sack you before you sack me.

The world should be with common Burmese people

The World should be with common Burmese peiole like this UN resolution on Human Rights

Resolution approved by a special committee of the U.N General Assembly is really strengthening to common Burmese people while current situation towards 2010 is favourable to brutal dictators. If you look at carefully on present occurrance on Burma, you will see that international community is pushing both opposition and dictators to inappropriate circumstance regardless of right or wrong. It is like putting rotten eggs and good eggs together. We need to see truthful situation in Burma which is the killer of innocent people is trying to turn the situation reverse. Dictatorial Regime led by Than Shwe and its thugs is cheating the whole country as well as international community. They are insincere and they just want their committed crime to be forgetten. If they are frank, the problems in Burma have been solved since 2 decades ago.

Despite this, China, India and ASEAN countries are still backing undeveloped dictators ignoring reality. It means the fact that Burma is getting poorer is because of the people's fault, and Mr. Than Shwe is right even though he arranged to put Daw Aung San Suu Kyi underhouse arrest with his phobia of hatred on Bo Gyoke Aung San. In this case, a question should be ask is "How the people of Burma will be protected"

Therefore, international community should look at cautiously not to encourage the worng person. But, if they really want to see a proper development in Burma, different mean of support to opposition should be made.

Where Corruption is popular for everyday live in Burma

Where Corruption is popular for everyday live in Burma

Corruption in Burma is incomparable to any other countries as it is unique and different attitude in the people of Burma. All people are thinking is "how he or she has to make a profit from someone else or from a circumstance". If there are 5 hierarchical order of government staff, 4 of them will be thiniking how he or she can make extra cash from his position. Only one of them is not thinking about corruption because he has no chance to be able to do so. The same attitude and course of action apply to military personnel. A couple years ago, over thousands of state personnel including officers from military were taken legal action over corruption. Actually, those who take action over corruption are also corruptive including Than Shwe and his relatives and friends. But, it is not accountable for those responsible dictators as they are above the law. I think that corruption is the main element to get rid of in Burma whether we move towards Democracy or remain stronger dictatorship system.

That is why any kind of sanctions on Burma should not be lifted as long as corruptive regime is in power. Taking into account of real circumstance of the people of Burma is the first priority to consider before you involve in any operation for Burma.

A dumb man and renovative policy

A dumb man and renovative policy

This is just the old things that has been repeatedly happened again and again for decades. For the chief of dictator bloke, he knows that this is the demand that he is going to come across sooner or later. So far, America's alternative policy has not been any different. Mr. Obama should know that what cruel man Than Shwe wants is just sanctions to be lifted for the sake of his fellow collaborators. What is it in evil Than Shwe's mind is just disregarding on anyone else.

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All he is thinking is just 1, 2 and 3. Then he will get what he wants, he reckon. So, what he has done as No.1 is he gave his favour to America and showed that he is willing to sort it out the problems. No. 2, he let american officials to Burma pretending this is serious business. However, he stayed away from whoever might come in from US or UN except Jim Webb. No. 3 is his expectation which is, the time to lift sanctions by the west. Probably, he will relesase Daw Aung San Suu Kyi if the pressure by the international community is tense. But he will ignore anyone request as much as he can.

So, alternative policy or the old routines will not work for Burma. Especially diplomacy will not work for Burma as long as those blockhead dictator Than Shwe and accomplices are out there. Remember those less intelligent and coward dictators who are heroic to kill innocent people will not give up easily.