| wanderer902006:30 UTC01 Oct 2007 | So it seems everything back to normal....waht now?? those lives that was taken, those wounds, those beatings. it just went to NOTHINGGG....If the people of Myanmar will not continue on waht they are fighting for, then , the last laugh is still on those rich generals and military officers....and China will still reap profits of selling weapons and bullets, thats why it easy telling "its an internal affairs"...why not just tell, "we dont want to lose business"......
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| davelliot08:19 UTC01 Oct 2007 | As has been commented on many times , China would not feel comfortable with a democratic uprisng on its border , its own people might get ideas again.
Selling weapons to Burma is side issue , the Chinese are mostly interested in Burma's recources. Unfortunately the only way Burma's junta can be removed is if there is major mutiny among the military ranks .
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| ono08:46 UTC01 Oct 2007 | What now? www.uscampaignforburma.org/whatyoucando
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| rectravel09:44 UTC01 Oct 2007 | <blockquote>Quote
<hr>the Chinese are mostly interested in Burma's recources.<hr></blockquote>
As is India with it's new (since 1995 or so) "Look East" policy. This is why India rebuilt the road from the Moreh / Tamu crossing at least as far as Kalay. It seems to be business as usual at the Moreh / Tamu crossing these days.
Exiled Myanmar leaders shocked by India's stance
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<hr>Unfortunately the only way Burma's junta can be removed is if there is major mutiny among the military ranks.<hr></blockquote>
Agreed, and this is what is so sad at the moment. Burma's monks attempted to divide the military by coming out onto the streets as they did. Unfortunately, their attempt failed. Students couldn't do it in 1988, nor the voters in 1990. Now the monks have failed too. Agreed with the OP. What now?
The cost of gasoline in Burma probably won't go up again, at least not in the near future. It was the recent gasoline price increase that caused these demonstrations. Perhaps more gasoline will distributed inside Burma now, instead of being exported for hard currency?
Regards,
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| dbentess10:38 UTC01 Oct 2007 | The locals and monks will have to resort to tactics like those used in Afghanistan and Iraq. Suicide bombings against the top elite. Hit and run. etc
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| rectravel11:07 UTC01 Oct 2007 | If anyone is interested, a serious review of India's stance just popped up. See it on
Click here
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| minglaba18:21 UTC01 Oct 2007 | Most people would say that the Monks (and locals) failed in their efforts. They are looking at the short view and need to be patient. Who knows what effects the recent events will have? I doubt the military will want to take any pride in the way they handled the recent demonstrations. Getting the worlds focus on Burma is not a failure and may bring about some concessions by the military. We just have to wait and see.........
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| gumnaam00:10 UTC02 Oct 2007 | Interesting article, rectravel. Thanks!
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| rectravel12:20 UTC05 Oct 2007 | An International Herald Tribune journalist has an informative article up today.
Who's left to challenge the junta in Myanmar?
Besides China and India, some of the other major players are making statements now.
Thailand's PTT defends Burma business
Total CEO says will not withdraw from Myanmar
Sanctions against Myanmar will be counter-productive: PM Lee
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