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The Western media is portraying Myanmar’s recent elections as historic. One commentator described Myanmar as an “exuberant nation prepared for a new era of democracy and political freedom.” But one wonders what sort of democracy and political freedom can be borne of elections in which nearly a million voters were banned from casting their ballots and with the apparent victor already declaring herself above the law.
The Western media is portraying Myanmar’s recent elections as historic. One commentator described Myanmar as an “exuberant nation prepared for a new era of democracy and political freedom.” But one wonders what sort of democracy and political freedom can be borne of elections in which nearly a million voters were banned from casting their ballots and with the apparent victor already declaring herself above the law.
Sidestepping these inconvenient facts, the West is nonetheless excited about the prospect of Aung San Suu Kyi and her National League for Democracy (NLD) taking power in Myanmar.
This is in part due to the fact that Suu Kyi herself, along with the NLD she leads and a vast network of supporting “civil society” nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) have all been created and sustained annually by billions of dollars worth of…
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The Most Revolutionary Act 
totally!
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Thanks for commenting Simon.
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well, the bbc presents her as the good democrat
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I am confused as Burma elections happened more then year ago and if Aung San Suu Ky is the puppet Master so be it as she has better understanding of the conflicted and divided situation in Burma. The Truth is Burma has had relative peace since elections held Nov 8 2015.
Jerry Campeau living next door in Military controlled Thailand
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Are you saying you agree with the way her government treats the Rohingya minority? That really surprises me. I never pictured you as an Islamophobe.
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I’m Saying that its much quieter now and much of racial discourse in this part of world is provided by agent provocateurs and i’m disappointed in Aung for not speaking out but you, Tony and i don’t know whats behind the curtain I’m to old to care how you slander me but its disappointing
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My humble apologies for being so blunt. I’m just trying to clarify where you’re coming from regarding the genocidal treatment of the Rohingya. Especially when you say “it’s much quieter now” – it honestly sounds like you’re supporting Myanmar’s ethnic cleansing policies – I’m glad to hear that you don’t.
The fact remains that a year after the election of Aung San Suu Kyi, the military brutalization of the Rohingya persists. That suggests me that Myanmar is still run by the military and she is merely a figurehead: http://www.independent.co.uk/voices/aung-san-suu-kyi-violence-rohingya-muslims-myanmar-failing-a7436121.html
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