My oh Myanmar

Do you not just love these tools in Myanmar? Fat, rich little boys wearing cool army uniforms with shiny medals. And what exactly are those medals for do you think? The Campaign of Grotesque Greed. The Battle of the Graft. The Medallion of Dishonor. The Liar's Cross. Man, if those poor bastards weren't so busy trying to stay one step ahead of cholera it'd be nice to see them stage a lovely little revolution and string a few of those porkers up. But, that's hard to do when you're sitting in the remains of your house, waist deep in sewage water, holding your children over your head to keep them dry. Sometimes I want to scream. Life is not hard. It's really very, very simple. Love one another, look after each other and pay it forward. Before you know it we're all happy, healthy and rich beyond our dreams. But obviously there are a lot of folks who are not only not on that page...they haven't read the book. One thing is dead certain. The military has no place in the decision making of any country, anywhere. That, as we have seen ad nauseum throughout history, is a recipe for disaster.

Comments

[Tom Pike]

I am certain that with some effort and a descent contract a smart delivery system could airlift the kinds of supplies that would greatly alleviate the suffering that is going on. It seems the biggest issue these days is bypassing the middleman (government) in these regions. Imagine the PR the US (or any country) would get if they instead of spending 3 billion on a jet fighters or a long range bomber they developed an aid transport that could accurately air drop food, and medical supplies, on mass. Seems like that is the best way to wage a war on terrorism. Develop stuff that helps people. Of course that makes no sense.

[Cassandra H.]

Hi Neil!
I totally agree with you.
And now today, they said on the news that a ship that was destined for that area full of supplies has sunk.
My heart goes out to all those people that were affected.
They need a miracle.