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August 28, 2010, 9:18pm
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Re: Where are the politicians?
fair enough…
my problem is that a lot of politicians (who are not even getting TV coverage, etc) are doing good work. credible journalists have said so over and over again. yes, some aren’t doing their part and they will suffer for it. but politicians as a class are judged by the inaction of the latter group rather than the outstanding, selfless work of the former group.
but when it comes to say the army… there is nothing but unequivocal praise for the whole group. I’m sure not all soldiers are helping out… some generals are probably still busy stealing the country’s resources never mind the flood. while Zardari was being roasted for being out of the country during the floods, Kiyani took off for a trip to the UAE. not one journalist even meowed about. due to the actions of those soldiers who are helping out today in the floods, the whole institution is being praised. they’re judged by the actions of the best among them - not the worst. this is the same army that apparently diverted flood waters and drowned multiple towns to save its own base. there is an article in NY times about this.
similarly, the army is getting credit and the govt is getting nothing but crap… well has anyone stopped and thought about where the army gets it helicopters, trucks, boats, money, etc from that it’s helping the ppl with? and these same people will go and vote yes for military rule in that poll thread and add to the 40% who believe that this act of treason is fine.
there is a double standard. the politicians are not given credit for their good work. they as a class are judged by the worst of them. until we get rid of this politician-phobia, we as a country will get nowhere.
I agree 100%, and to encourage honest and dedicated political leaders they must be recognized by people, otherwise it can be very disheartening to be grouped in with stereotyped thugs when these people are trying to do their best.
as far as military, I have seen enough of military folks kids in expensive private unis here and driving german sportscars that simply dont go with military salaries that I know all is not kosher in military land