Burma

[pickledseal]

Suprised that this hasn't had a mention on here yet, 9 already confirmed dead - and sure there are many more to come.

Jim Carrey Appeal

People are being urged to wear red tomorrow in an act of solidarty and support of the Burmese people. On days like these, wearing t-shirts is not enough, but after signing the petition - Burma Campagn UK - there is not much any of us can do.

 

[steveo]

To a degree I can understand the Police fighting/battering a rampaging mob but to attack people who are not going to fight back must be a lot harder to do, but they dont seem to have a problem with it.

 

[MK Shrimper]

9 is the "official" number, reports say it's far, far higher.

 

[pickledseal]

To a degree I can understand the Police fighting/battering a rampaging mob but to attack people who are not going to fight back must be a lot harder to do, but they dont seem to have a problem with it.

Exactly, Buddhist monks FFS

I'd imagine it is far higher too - but with modern communication which does seem to be getting out this time around - maybe we will actually see how horrific it is this time round. It scares me!

 

[MK Shrimper]

I hope China adds some weight to the cause to end this repulsive dictatorship....

 

[Firestorm]

I hope China adds some weight to the cause to end this repulsive dictatorship....

Because they really know how to quell a protest.

With the Chinese record for human rights violations any intervention may be a touch hypocritical

 

[McNasty]

Where's Bush and his army of freedom when you need them ?

 

[pickledseal]

India is a key player too - they are one of the biggest trading nations with Burma - but have so far said or done nothing.

As for Bush, he has made several comments, but there's no oil in Burma ;)

 

[Xàbia Shrimper]

I hope China adds some weight to the cause to end this repulsive dictatorship....

Tiananmen Square?!

:confused:

 

[MK Shrimper]

Because they really know how to quell a protest.

With the Chinese record for human rights violations any intervention may be a touch hypocritical

Diplomatically I meant! Can't see Chinese troops wading in like they did in Tibet.

 

[osymandus]

Sigh , the consquences of actions . Why do people get it into their heads they have to control and crush any opposition . Sad and pathetic .

This seems apt
"Woe unto the children who sleep in the Freedom that their forefathers won for them!"

"O man! behold thyself! With what pains wast thou fashioned! What ages have gone to thy shaping! The history of the planet is woven into the very substance of thy brain! Was all this for naught? Is there no purpose in thee? Wast thou made thus that thou shouldst eat, and breed, and die? Think it not so! Thou dost incorporate so many elements, thou art the fruit of so many aeons of labour, thou art fashioned thus as thou art, and not otherwise, for some colossal End."

"Nerve thyself, then, to seek it and to do it. Naught can satisfy thee but the fulfilment of thy transcendent Will, that is hidden within thee. For this, then, up to arms! Win thine own Freedom for thyself! Strike hard!"

 

[MK Shrimper]

Is that from Harry Potter and The Order of the Argos?

 

[osymandus]

Is that from Harry Potter and The Order of the Argos?

Why yes , Ron declares it just before he sends Hearmnoe and the kids off to Burgaur King , his buying their Christmas presents you see.


Or its from Liber 150 . Bah who knows

 

[MK Shrimper]

OOh, give away the ending will you! Naughty Ozy!

 

[osymandus]

OOh, give away the ending will you! Naughty Ozy!

Well they all live happilty ever after except Norris the evil caretaker , who lived in a shed and smelt (as all evil people do , as say opposed to poor soicaly rejected persons of minimal wealth and means )

And after that they all go and dance on Chairman Mao's grave :D

 

[MK Shrimper]

Do you think we're off topic somewhat?

 

[osymandus]

Do you think we're off topic somewhat?

No its fine no one noticed (sweeps it under the carpet like teh international community would like to do so as not to ruin trade agreements)

There you see back on track . Like your very own literal GPS

 

[canveyshrimper]

India is a key player too - they are one of the biggest trading nations with Burma - but have so far said or done nothing.

As for Bush, he has made several comments, but there's no oil in Burma ;)

I read an article earlier in the week stating that Burma do indeed supply China with oil.

Diplomatically I meant! Can't see Chinese troops wading in like they did in Tibet.

Korea more like, the invasion of Tibet was over 50 years ago, and they walked in unopposed.

 

[pickledseal]

I read an article earlier in the week stating that Burma do indeed supply China with oil.

I stand corrected.
Has someone told Bush? He'd be there pretty pronto I'm sure....

 

[Napster]

Has someone told Bush? He'd be there pretty pronto I'm sure....

I don't imagine Tilly would give him the time off