Category Archives: Politics
Burma’s by-elections are overhyped
First off, it’s really breathtaking to see so many enthused Burmese, so many people anticipating a future of opportunity. It fills me with emotion, too. This sense of yearning, reconstruction … Continue reading
English translation of Aung San Suu Kyi’s official campaign speech
I took the liberty of adding English subtitles (and Burmese, for the curious) to Aung San Suu Kyi’s 15 minute official campaign speech for the 2012 by-elections, run on Burmese … Continue reading
Word choice in Thein Sein’s 2012 State of the Union
Thein Sein made his annual address to the Union Parliament on Peasants’ Day, March 1 (official English translation here), a speech that has been praised by many. The Irrawaddy points … Continue reading
News Roundup
Just a compilation of some interesting articles I’ve come across this past weekend. “Whistle campaign a hit on city buses” (Myanmar Times) Interesting campaign going on in Yangon’s streets to … Continue reading
Honest credentials?
President Thein Sein’s advisory board has a curious mix of people, civilians and military men, ranging from U Myint, a well-regarded economist to the DSA-educated Ko Ko Hlaing. Among the political advisors, … Continue reading
Burma in 2012
It’s almost been 3 years since I last posted. I’m so grateful and amazed that my humble blog has remained a forum for many folks interested in Burma. I truly … Continue reading
Effort to add “Burmese” to the U.S. Census
I recently learned about an interesting effort by the Burmese American community to have “Burmese” added to the U.S. census’ list of races, for a more accurate population count of … Continue reading
The idiotic “Drill, baby, drill” and Palin’s ABC interview
I don’t think many people realize this, because I certainly didn’t: Offshore drilling and Arctic drilling would not impact gas prices in the near future. It’s 100% populist, used by … Continue reading
UCLA professor on a potential one-party America
I may sound alarmist but this campaign makes me fear for American Democracy. My thesis: We are on the edge of becoming a one party state. Many one party states … Continue reading
10 problems Obama faces
Barack Obama is black. Even in this day and age, there are still many people who are uncomfortable with voting for a Black man. It’s a sad reality of this … Continue reading
The morality double standard in American politics
The McCain campaign’s insistence on imposing a double standard for Palin is nowhere clearer than in the demand, voiced by many of the candidate’s surrogates, that her religious affiliations and … Continue reading
Obama’s tax cuts would be greater than McCain’s
I’m not updating on Burma-relating topics for the time being because I’ve been mostly following the American presidential race. Just less than 2 months left. The more informed I am, … Continue reading
