There's an unstoppable wave of change that is sweeping over global politics -- politicians in power are being replaced, thanks to either strong judicial arms or people power.
All around the world, East and West -- be it Thailand, South Africa, Japan, Zimbabwe (even the weak British Prime Minister is being shown the exit door!) -- people are showing their displeasure at politicians who are ineffective or are more interested in protecting vested interests rather than working in the people's interests.
But, having said that, I must say that I have great misgivings about the name of the Japanese Prime Minister-to-be Taro Aso.
He is surely going to be the butt of jokes should either or both the Japanese economy or politics misfire!
And, politically, Thailand is simply tragic: from Shinawatra Thaksin's crony Samak to Somchai Wongsawat (latter who is Thaksin's brother -in-law) -- Thailand's politics is an epic tragedy in the making. Expect the tanks to roll out again soon, folks. Buy flowers next time you plan a visit to Thailand -- to give as offerings to soldiers and also for decorating tanks that roll around Bangkok.
Photos of:
1. Taro Aso from http://www.topnews.in/japans-governing-ldp-elects-taro-aso-new-leader-269698
2. Robert Mugabe photo from http://www.bbc.co.uk/cult/ilove/years/1988/gallery/mugabe.shtml
3. Gordon Brown photo from http://www.newsoftheworld.co.uk/columnists/carolemalone/article26031.ece
4. Samak Sundaravej photo from http://www.thainewsland.com/?l=en&a=280968
5. Somchai Wongsawat photo from http://voanews.com/english/2008-09-16-voa16.cfm
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