bule outrage: screw you mr president!
I was so happy to read that KPK commissioners Bibit and Chandra had been released. But happiness quickly turned into anger.
Nothing has changed. The Police continue with their ridiculous investigation into Bibit's and Chandra's so-called "abuse of authority".
The Police spokesman told the media that the reason they released Bibit and Chandra was because of "mounting public response". He added that it was necessary "in the interest of security and collective order". That's very interesting. What he is saying is that they were scared of public unrest.
As I worked my way through Kompas, the Globe and Post, my disappointment turned to anger. The powers that be --- the President and his court jester advisors --- are still yapping on about their bullshit investigation into the use of the President's (formerly) good name. If the newspapers are anything to go by, the President doesn't give a shit about the KPK.
The President sent out his corgis to meet the press. First there was Presidential spokesman Dno Patti Djalal:
The president wants a full investigation into the case... defaming the president’s name is a serious offense
Then came newly appointed Justice and Human Rights Minister, Patrialis Akbar. He went a step further and personally guaranteed that the President is innocent:
It is defamation. It is a lie. I guarantee that he has nothing to do with this case.
Maybe he thinks that this is still the New Order. Maybe it is. It's getting hard to tell.
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i thought things are improving but i guess it's just a wishful thinking
It can continue to improve, so long as we keep voicing our demands. Until the only way they can repress us is through violence. And then we'll have revolution.
We cannot let disappointment and apathy silence us. Nor fear of repression. Nor fear of anarchy.
"Screw you, Mr. President!" Sounds like something Marilyn said to JFK :D
I might add it is also a long hop, step, and a jump from the fella being a brilliant man...
I would agree, a campaign of passive resistance to tyranny is always a positive thing. It is much easier for me talking about passive resistance from the comforts of a foreign locale. But, the reality is that Indonesians (and perhaps happy-go-lucky interested bules) must be the change that they want to see.
That is one of the reasons I read your postings (some might argue rants :D) here. I admire your passion for Indonesia, and your determination to see her be all that she can be.
Good luck!
