Random Political Thoughts

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i call it MY MYANMAR
esp the plight of the ROHINGYA people

Fn GOOGLE it, to be safe, piss me off

Myanmar’s Rohingya losing faith in new government

Thousands of Rohingya were forced from their homes in violence four years ago and have been confined to camps in Rakhine state since then.


F'n makes me angry re that election of Aung San Suu Kyi,
another NOBEL winner similar to Obamas behaviour

one really has to have folllowed its movements to understand and your opinion can only be one side

since the WW support and sympathy for the bi....when she was under house arrest for many years by the military of Myanmar
thats how she got her NOBEL, for her resilience/perseverance,speaking out about peace and love, what she would be doing for people in her position supported by many world leaders, everyone had the hope she would honour it

'poor old F'n Aung Kyi was the catchcry'

many people thruout the wortld were in bewilderment that she never once spoke out in support of the plight of the Rohingyar people
but we all thought it may have been a wise move, awaiting till she was successful in her electoral bid
which she was/is to a fashion

but the ruling military were wise enough to not give her true ultimate power as the supreme leader of Myanmar, if she was success ful in the elections, thhat many were also surprised would take place

and now she comes out and says that in this clip
the Military Govt are just as bad, but it may as well take back control from her, and continue on as before, she certainly has made no difference to the Rihingyar plight

True colours

i am super glad the Military who still basically rule Myanmar hhave not allowed the b... to take full control of the country, so we will see, if they happen to throw her out, i would not be happier

she has proven to be a most evil .... treating the Rohingyar millions by those word

The Muslim minority group had hoped with the election of Aung San Suu Kyi, who campaigned for democracy and human rights, that their desperate situation would be looked at.

But that has not happened yet.

stupid to still be living in hope it will happen/had her chance to speak out in support of these people

Myanmar’s Rohingya losing faith in new government


Thousands of Rohingya were forced from their homes in violence four years ago and have been confined to camps in Rakhine state since then.

The Muslim minority group had hoped with the election of Aung San Suu Kyi, who campaigned for democracy and human rights, that their desperate situation would be looked at.

But that has not happened yet.

 

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follow up
said my piece above
formulate your own opinion with the below ..


Suu Kyi calls for 'space' to address Myanmar's Rohingya issue as Kerry visits

Myanmar's Foreign Minister Aung San Suu Kyi and U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry attend a joint news conference in Naypyitaw, Myanmar, 22 May 2016.
REUTERS/NYEIN CHAN NAING/POOL

Myanmar's Aung San Suu Kyi asked to be given "enough space" to address the plight of her country's Rohingya Muslim population, as visiting U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry pressed the Nobel peace laureate to promote respect for human rights.

Some 125,000 Rohingya in Myanmar are displaced and face severe travel restrictions in camps since fighting erupted in Rakhine State between the country's Buddhists and Muslims in 2012. Thousands have fled persecution and poverty in an exodus by boat.

The United States has long supported Suu Kyi's role in championing democratic change in Myanmar, but was surprised this month when she suggested to the new U.S. ambassador Scot Marciel to refrain from using the term 'Rohingya' for the persecuted Muslim minority.

The Rohingya, most of whom live in apartheid-like conditions, are seen by many Myanmar Buddhists as illegal immigrants from Bangladesh and referred to by many as Bengalis.

"Emotive terms make it very difficult for us to find a peaceful and sensible resolution to our problems," Suu Kyi told reporters at a joint news conference with Kerry in Naypyitaw.

"All that we are asking is that people should be aware of the difficulties we are facing and to give us enough space to solve all our problems."

Kerry said he had discussed the Rohingya issue with Suu Kyi during their meeting, describing the issue as "very sensitive" and "divisive," in Myanmar.

"I know it arouses strong passions here," Kerry said. "At the same time, we all understand, as a matter of fact, that there is a group here in Myanmar that calls itself Rohingya," said Kerry, adding that the United States used that term.

"What's critical to focus on is solving the problem; what's critical to focus on is improving the situation on the ground to promote development, promote respect for human rights, and to benefit all of those who live in Rakhine and throughout Myanmar," he added.

There is widespread hostility towards Rohingya Muslims in the Buddhist-majority country, including among some within Suu Kyi's party and its supporters.

Taking up the cause of the beleaguered minority would carry a political cost for Suu Kyi, who took on the newly created role of state counsellor in April following the first-democratically elected government in some five decades.

Last month hundreds of demonstrators protested in front of the U.S. Embassy in Yangon in objection to the use of the term Rohingya in a statement issued by the embassy.

Ambassador Marciel has said he would keep using the term Rohingya because it is Washington's policy to do so.

"What we want to do is avoid any terms that just add fuel to the fire," Suu Kyi said in response to a question on her comments about the Rohingya.

In a clear reference to the United States, she said her "well-wishers" should be helpful as she tries to work through the issue of the Rohingya.

"While we are trying to find that solution, we would like our friends to be helpful in this," she said, "That is very difficult, I'm not denying that, and if our well-wishers are not ready to cooperate with us, it will make our task that much more difficult."

Kerry was on a brief stop in the capital Naypyitaw before he joins President Barack Obama in Vietnam on Monday.

IMPORTANT HURDLES

Kerry offered U.S. support for Myanmar's new government, but said there were still "important hurdles" for the country to overcome in its transition to full democracy from military rule.

Kerry met later to discuss further political reforms with the commander in chief of the armed forces, Senior General Min Aung Hlaing at the sprawling defence services complex in the capital.

The military still controls 25 percent of seats in the country's parliament and oversees three power ministries of defence, home affairs and border affairs.

Min Aung Hlaing has repeatedly said that the military will step back from the political arena when there is peace in the country.

Last week, the Obama administration further eased economic and financial sanctions against Myanmar. Kerry said a further easing of measures would not occur under the current constitution, which bars Suu Kyi from becoming president.

http://www.reuters.com/article/us-myanmar-usa-kerry-idUSKCN0YD01E

 

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a dispossed people,as if they dont exist ..

Myanmar’s Rohingya find work to rebuild lives

Tens of thousands of Rohingya Muslims in Myanmar have been detained in camps for at least four years.

They've struggled to get basic care or health supplies.

However, they're trying to do whatever they can to rebuild their lives.

Wayne Hay reports from Sittwe in Rakhine State.

 

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shows where the money is
how money can be made huh !!!
F' the human health PRICE TO LLOW'

Monsanto rejects $62bn bid from Bayer

GMO giant Monsanto rejected an unsolicited $62 billion takeover bid by German pharmaceutical giant Bayer, saying the price was too low but adding that it remained “open to further talks.”
Monsanto can “see the logic” of combining with the German corporation, and believes the merger could get the required approval from regulators, sources familiar with the talks told Reuters. However, the St. Louis, Missouri-based company believes its shareholders deserve a better offer.

READ MORE: Germany’s Bayer makes $62bn offer to buy US firm Monsanto

https://www.rt.com/usa/344239-monsanto-bayer-bid-reject/

must say thedissapearace of planes these days, media //interest soon dies off
why, just a common occurence maybe

EgyptAir human remains point to bomb – official LATEST
Tuesday 24 May 2016 9:18

Read more: http://www.newshub.co.nz/world/egyp...nt-to-bomb--official-2016052421#ixzz49ZXZ3Pml

French Investigators Offer First Clues About Final Moments Before EgyptAir Crash

https://news.vice.com/article/frenc...ues-about-final-moments-before-egyptair-crash

 

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another UN dream ..

One Humanity, One Planet, One World: Global Politics is Dehumanizing Mankind

http://www.globalresearch.ca/one-hu...obal-politics-is-dehumanizing-mankind/5526644

World Humanitarian Summit attacks 'broken' system


Published on May 24, 2016
The way world powers respond to humanitarian crises has been labelled 'broken', at a gathering on the issue in Istanbul.
As the first UN World Humanitarian Summit drew to a close, some delegates pushed for a larger overhaul of the system.

EGYPTair dissapearance/disaster a seemingly minor occurence
when we have other thingsto attend to, since the 80s huh ..

Sinai civilians caught up in escalating violence
An army operation targeting members of the armed group Ansar Beit al-Maqdis began last year. As the offensive intensifies, people in the region complain of brutality and heavy-handed tactics.
Al Jazeera’s Imran Khan reports.

 

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oh dear AUSTRALIA
you have got yurselves in a bind with your indigenous ccitizenshavent you

been like that since the 60s when i was first there

bottle o proprieternot looking happy huh
and i geuss it is a fact,not a great deal of whites are on welfare, 200-000 a week, bloody disgusting in itself anyway,supressesthemto get ahead in itself ..
GOOGLE

Australia’s welfare cards land in controversy
PM says 'govt not backing down'
io am betting they do ha, remember the tractors?

France runs on emergency fuel as labour protests intensify

Published on May 25, 2016
Australia is hoping to reduce alcohol abuse in some Aboriginal communities by introducing a welfare card which cannot be used to buy alcohol. However, the idea is not popular with many indigenous people who say restrictions on their welfare payments are a return to the racist policies of Australia's past.

tuff shit for HOLLANDES FRANCE

things often are not as rosy as youd like them to be huh

viva la France BAS, goood job? ha


France runs on emergency fuel as labour protests intensify
Workers at French nuclear power stations are continuing their strike over controversial labour reforms.

With trade unions blockading refineries, the growing industrial dispute has forced the government to use emergency fuel reserves to deal with petrol shortages.\

 

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Gotta love america.

Bill O’Reilly: Black Lives Matter Is ‘Killing Americans’

Meanwhile...

Donald Trump and the Spike in Anti-Muslim Hate Crimes in the U.S.

 

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yet another UN Fuck up
known for years
miminal,next to nothing done about it by the UN

UN faces backlash over Haiti cholera crisis

It's been five years since Haiti was hit by a cholera outbreak which killed more than 8,000 people.

Despite a fund set up to battle the disease, this year alone there have been 14,000 new cases, resulting in 150 deaths.

Those being treated blame the outbreak on sewage water seeped from a base camp used by UN soldiers from Nepal. In reaction, the UN has refused to admit liability.

as if
his presence was welcomed, or was it
more like a first gathering of those who breach all the humanitarian ruiles
with the worst offenders noticably staying away ..USA/UK Eu etc etc

was a major joke anyway wityh banki moon trying to leave a lasting legacy
THINK HAITI/CHOLERA (as above) and the non reparastion by the UN etc ..


Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan speaks during the opening ceremony of the World Humanitarian Summit in Istanbul, Turkey, May 23, 2016. (photo by REUTERS/Osman Orsal)

Erdogan irked as major players snub humanitarian summit
Imagine throwing a huge fundraiser. You proudly plan it for months. You invite all the must-have, high-society elites. On the big night, the place is packed, but at the last minute the big spenders — the ones you really want — don't show.

But the political heavyweights were noticeably absent this week: Britain, France and China were not represented at all, and the United States and Russia sent delegates at the undersecretary and deputy minister levels. It was no surprise that Russia didn't send a high-level emissary, given its frosty state of relations with Turkey, but many were hoping the US president would attend.

About 50 presidents, prime ministers and ministers or their deputies attended the summit. Participation from Europe was limited; most of the European countries that attended were those affected by the Syrian refugee wave. Other participants were generally friends of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan or leaders of countries that Turkey supports politically and financially.

Read more: http://www.al-monitor.com/pulse/ori...s-human-summit-disappoints.html#ixzz49nOgtAGH


'smile'

Bansky’s street art exhibited in Rome
Works by the mysterious British street artist Banksy are now on show in Italy, in a more conventional setting.

“Banksy: War, Capitalism & Liberty” at Rome’s Palazzo Cipolla Museum features 170 works by the anonymous artist, who was not involved in the event.

 

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i would say tyhe French Govt will give in
they have had it all there way too much, good job, the peoiple arer talking .,.

escalating crisis indeed, had it there way for too long the French Government, me thinks

Paris police make arrests after clashes with protesters

Published on May 26, 2016
At least 77 people have been detained across France during labour reform protests, which attracted an estimated 18,000 demonstrators in the French capital.

In Paris, demonstrators shouted anti-government slogans and sirens wailed in the background, as the march advanced on Thursday from the Bastille plaza through eastern part of the city.

Inside Story - France's paralysing strikes

Published on May 26, 2016

Europe's second largest economy slowly grinds to a halt as mass strikes continue.Presenter: Laura KyleGuests:Remi Piet - a public policy expert and professor at Qatar UniversityAnne-Elisabeth Moutait - a French journalist and political columnist for the Sunday TelegraphFrancois Reyes - a One Young World Ambassador- Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe- Follow us on Twitter:

 

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good for them, hope they achieve and make a difference
too muvh of these F'n oldie govt politicians WW dictating how the young should liver/lead there lives ..

Chile protests: Students start non-stop marches
Riot police in Chile have fought with students demanding free education.
This was one of President Michelle Bachelet's election promises.
Students say they will protest non-stop until they achieve their goal.
Al Jazeera's Lucia Newman reports from Santiago.

same again,wonderful/admirable people
same for these folk,admirable ..leaves us mere humans behind ..

Hong Kong agriculture: Developers try to evict community
In Hong Kong, a major disagreement between farmers and one of country's biggest property developers is heading to court. The company Henderson Land wants to evict tenants and occupiers from a piece of land that's being developed in the North East. The case has shone a spotlight on powerful developers and their apparent disregard for village land. Al Jazeera's Divya Gopalan reports from Hong Kong.

 

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from the GR article below

The Inquiry, which sat from 24th November 2009 until 2nd February 2011, is finally to be published on July 6th, approaching five and a half years since its conclusion. Speculation is that publication of the findings are being further delayed until after the 23rd June British referendum on whether to remain in the European Union. Tony Blair is campaigning on his pal Prime Minister David Cameron’s “remain in” ticket. Confirmation of his murderous misleadings before the referendum would further discredit all he had to say and seriously damage, if not detonate, the “in” campaign.

from BLAIRS WIKIPEDIA

Tony Blair and George W. Bush shake hands after their press conference in the East Room of the White House on 12 November 2004.
From the start of the War on Terror in 2001, Blair strongly supported the foreign policy of George W. Bush, participating in the 2001 invasion of Afghanistan and 2003 invasion of Iraq. The invasion of Iraq was particularly controversial, as it attracted widespread public opposition and 139 of Blair's MPs opposed it.[70]


Is the UK’s Iraq Inquiry Set to “Savage” Tony Blair?
By Felicity Arbuthnot
Global Research, May 25, 2016

In spite of all the scepticism regarding the long delayed UK Iraq Inquiry in to the illegal invasion of Iraq, with predictions (including by myself) that it would be a “whitewash” of the enormity of the lies which led to the near destruction of Iraq, to the presence of ISIS and to probably over a million deaths, The Sunday Times (22nd May 2016) is predicting an “absolutely brutal” verdict on those involved. The paper claims that former Prime Minister Tony Blair, his then Foreign Secretary Jack Straw, Sir Richard Dearlove, former Head of British Secret Intelligence (MI6) are among those who face “serious damage to their reputations.”

Not before time, many will surely be thinking.

The Inquiry, which sat from 24th November 2009 until 2nd February 2011, is finally to be published on July 6th, approaching five and a half years since its conclusion. Speculation is that publication of the findings are being further delayed until after the 23rd June British referendum on whether to remain in the European Union. Tony Blair is campaigning on his pal Prime Minister David Cameron’s “remain in” ticket. Confirmation of his murderous misleadings before the referendum would further discredit all he had to say and seriously damage, if not detonate, the “in” campaign.

http://www.globalresearch.ca/is-the-uks-iraq-inquiry-set-to-savage-tony-blair/5527169

 

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CRAP

says the undeserved Nobel peace prize person, who set about 8 years of the usual US presidents death and destruction WW
no use the usual US president laast term of his year jaunt, running around the world proclaiming what should be/have been
like the UK staying in the Eu, what a crock of shit .

legacy seekers after years of ...
the US president knows its a partof there job to start wars etc.. why bother pretending to be guiltless/blameless??

ASIA & PACIFIC

Obama Calls For a World Without Nuclear Weapons During Historic Hiroshima Visit
By Reuters News Agency

May 28, 2016 | 12:15 am
Barack Obama on Friday became the first incumbent US president to visit Hiroshima, the site of the world's first atomic bombing, in a gesture Tokyo and Washington hope will showcase their alliance and reinvigorate efforts to rid the world of nuclear arms.

 

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HOW NICE
what a lovely piece of news
F' your wars you mad killing human animals ...

Venezuelans escape daily pressures by running
Long description:
Venezuelans have struggled for months with food shortages, economic hardship and rising crime.
As one reaction, running clubs have started to pop up across the country, giving people a chance to forget some of the troubles, and reclaim their violent city streets.

most unfortunate for this country
ther govt seem to be doing the best it can for its people
no mention of the common corruption, that seems prevelant in these countries
needs help you clever bastards

and if China does help,the West will be the first to bitch and moan .

Mozambique economy: Debt shock hits growth
Mozambique is facing tough economic times. The country recently disclosed a billion dollar debt and that has caused several international donors to cut funding to the African nation. It's making things harder for the people who are already struggling to make a living. Al Jazeera's Tania Page reports from Beira

 

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geesus
that Nepalese government needs to be thrown out
another country China/India could do absolute wonders with for the people ..

billions of dollars given in aid since the earthquake, and the Nepalese govts procrastination, fn disgusting
a 2nd winter comming up i suppose ..

Nepal quake: Government asks volunteers to help in rebuilding efforts
The government in Nepal has been asking volunteers to help rebuild homes that were destroyed in last year's earthquake. But so far no one has signed up to help. The rainy season is approaching and thousands still live in temporary shelters.


dontt
give a shit re Turkeys/Egypts bitching
but interesting re the USA and there usual tactics, bnothings beyond them, a rule/law unto themselves ..

Turkish President condemns US commandos photographed sporting Kurdish militia insignia
Posted about 2 hours ago

PHOTO: A man identified as US special forces, at right, sports the insignia of YPG. (AFP: Delil Souleiman)
http://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-05-...t-of-kurdish-miltia/7456670?WT.mc_id=newsmail

 

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FACEBOOK MAIPULATES ..
of course many may deny such ..
i thhink google is much the same .. not that i am fussed re googles behaviour ha
fact of our lives ..

accountable and transparent these days, a whole lotta shit ..

Facebook's liberal bias: the truth about your newsfeed - Listening ...
A look at the implications behind Facebook's alleged manipulation of its 'trending' news feature.

 

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'smile'

seem to be going about with impunity,doing there own thing especially techowise ha
laughable, that the mighty USA
boasting the best of eyerything in the world
especially military ..

just dont want to knnow, curiously dont interfere as usual
but almost beg,hopining China wykl say something/keep them in check
LAUGHABLE, the supposed mighty US doesent dare try an IRAN,on NK huh ..

North Korea linked to digital thefts from global banks
Date
May 27, 2016
Nicole Perlroth and Michael Corkery

Is his regime the culprit? North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in Pyongyang earlier this month. Photo: AP

Security researchers have tied the recent spate of digital attacks on the global banking system to North Korea, in what they say appears to be the first known case of a nation using digital attacks for financial gain.

Read more: http://www.smh.com.au/business/worl...unhv63x4iu2cjv8cjytdi23l4prauy8#ixzz4A2XQjMIK
Follow us: @smh on Twitter | sydneymorningherald on Facebook

 

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Australainpolitics turning out to be a farciaccal happening
seems theres little interest considering voting is legal, you have to vote
NZ, you have to register, but dont have to vots

out of the 5 main Australian TV media outlets, 2 gave full coverage of the main eaders debate

the 3 other chanells gaveno coverage of it at all
how werid is that

my thoughts, the current govt with Turnbull as P, will get in easily ..

ELECTION DATE AUSTRALIA JULY 2ND as exciting as the USA elections, not
think the UK referendum more important/exciting haha

Game on: Turnbull and Shorten prepare to face-off in debate

The coin is tossed and speaking orders decided as Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull and Opposition Leader Bill Shorten prepare to go head-to-head in the first national, free-to-air leaders' debate tonight.

 

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another
just dont seem to care anymore scenario

the more planes that 'just dissapear, ie vanish
who gives a shit
ofcourse just a hint of a US airliner being threataned, and all hell will break loose, accusations will fly everywhere, wars will be started, etc etc


EgyptAir black boxes impossible to recover before 12 days

Investigators into EgyptAir's plane crash need at least 12 days to recover its black boxes as they await a ship that can retrieve them from the bottom of the Mediterranean, investigation sources say.

find this human life story, how intriguing indeed, Argentina's Ushuaia

Workers are marching at the 'bottom of the world'

State workers in Argentina's Ushuaia, the southern-most city of the world, are on the march because of government changes to their pension plans.

 

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wheres the IMF/UN all the other global orgs to help this country out
even if Venezuela had a marvellous opportunity over time to be a great country ..
yes,i expect the UN to do a lot more good in the world, but countries dont really/readilyy give it promised funds to operateefficiently,apparently ..
GOOGLE

Patients going without treatment in Venezuela's public hospitals

Published on May 30, 2016
Venezuela's economy is in trouble, with hyperinflation and a drop in oil prices leading to a scarcity of basic goods. Economic crisis is hitting the country's public hospitals the hardest.
John Holman reports from Merida.

totally unrelated to anything but, a great thing

but
just the thing your new possible president Trump will put a stop to
an arse like him wont want citizehs to benefit/enjoy life,the way it carrys on with its pure madness
in any/every thing it does and says

A community radio revolution is taking place in the US

Published on May 30, 2016
Community radio in the US has never really made much of an impact but new low powered licenses are changing all that.
It's all part of the Community Radio Act aimed at helping non profit stations get on the air and serve their communities in unique ways.

Andy Gallacher reports from Montana.

 

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agree
thinking it is/was a no brainer visit
seems his administration felt 'he should' for whatever reason, make that appereance ..
no further comment, all pretty much avery personal reason,as to ifit was/not,the correct thing to do,me thinks..

A mushroom cloud hangs over Obama's Hiroshima visit

http://www.aljazeera.com/indepth/fe...il&utm_term=0_e427298a68-4ebd9554bb-224064669

INDONESIAS sole answer is execution,for te users of harddrugs
no excuses, no rehabilitation attempts
very ruthless,and veryquick to ask fr assistance when the country is subjected to any natural disaster

Indonesia narcotics trade thrives in prisons
The narcotics trade has increased in Indonesia, one year after eight convicted drug traffickers were executed.

The government’s National Narcotics Agency says half of the entire trade in heroin and other illegal drugs happens inside prison.