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Almost everyone agrees to change leadership next election. It's easy said than done thou. The problem is you have a dictator who's used to single-handed rule the country for the past 30 years and doesn't want to give it up. He has many tricks up his sleeves and would not hesitate to use them with the help of his corrupt court, of course.
It's high risk for this dictator with billions of dollars at stake. He had proven in the past his resiliency and resourceful when push comes to shove. So it's everyone wish, with the "reformed NEC," that the last nail in his coffin will be used to put this dictator in his place for good.
Apr 15, 2015 06:21 PM
Do you believe what Hun Sen said? I live in Cambodia more than 30 years after KR, but it almost NONE that what Hun Sen say is true. I don't believe at all. He said he love Cambodians but he kill Cambodians. He said he love democracy, but he kill democracy. He said he want to protect the forest, but he destroy the forest. This time, Hun Sen said he like Sam Ransy, but he will destroy Sam Rainsy, etc.
Apr 15, 2015 11:03 AM
Reply to this commentWell, Hun Sen said peace and develop what a lie guy, he thinks only him can say any thing he wants. why do I say he lie? in fact, last month Kem Sokha went to USA he wanted to create problem-- arrest him. about develop, what develop? Yes develop his family, his CCP that small group ripped off people. It is very simple start audit those people to see where their money come from then you know how they develop.
Apr 15, 2015 01:26 AM
Reply to this commentCambodia has a long history of effectively playing all sides. Before it was the Soviet Union and the U.S. Now it is China and the U.S. Nothing has really changed except before it was the king now it is the Prime Minister.
Apr 14, 2015 08:10 PM
Reply to this commentCambodia is small and insignificant on international stage compared to other countries. As someone once said, "all politics are local." So it's local politics that are important to Khmer at the moment.
Anyway, if I had to choose between China and U.S, I would choose U.S in a heart beat. I understand why Corrupt politicians favored China because it benefits them, not the people. China favored dictators around the world and ignored the suffering of the people. This is the model China uses in its own country, control and oppress its own people. U.S, on the other hand, would like to see a democracy in a country because it would benefit the people and the U.S in the long run. Take South Korea, Taiwan and Japan for example are full democracy. Indonesia, the Philippines, Malaysia and Thailand are half way there. And Cambodia needs to work toward South Korea or Japan model, not China.
Apr 15, 2015 11:29 AM
I and most people like to see more actions and less words, or at least matches words with actions. The proof is in the putting, as the saying goes.
Apr 14, 2015 07:06 PM
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Anonymous Reader you know your stuff well. you are exactly correct with Hun Sen and about his leadership. i just hope that Sam Ransy is smart enough not to fall into Hun Sen's trap. i just hope we can change the leadership next election. if not, Cambodia will go no where but the rich will get richer and corruption will continue
Apr 15, 2015 12:12 PM
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