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Space Chef · 02-01-2005, 05:45 AM

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/south_asia/4224855.stm

emphryio · 02-01-2005, 08:40 AM

Gyanendra is a little Hitler. He had his entire family machine gunned so he could become King. The King was just a figurehead the last 10 or so years until Gyanendra just happened to be out of town during the massacre supposedly committed by the Prince who then conveniently killed himself. Now he is attempting to amass as much power as possible. The resistance against him is winning though. So he's been arbitrarily picking up anyone that just might be in the resistance and having them tortured and killed.

Not a good time to visit Nepal. The US gov doesn't give a shit so much because Nepal is a poor country. The best way they (the US gov) can use the situation to their advantage is to let the "Maoists" get powerful so they can bring back red scare tactics as justification for future imperialistic forays.

Loren Pechtel · 02-01-2005, 03:44 PM

There's not really much we can do.

Rob0t X · 02-01-2005, 04:01 PM

US policy is a large part of the problem. Im surprised no-one posted this yet.

The US and Nepal
An aggressive ambassador and weapons sales add up to disaster

Quote:

Tucked into the upper stories of the Himalayas, Nepal hardy seems ground zero for the Bush Administration's next crusade against "terrorism," but an aggressive American ambassador, a strategic locale, and a flood of U.S. weaponry threatens to turn the tiny country of 25 million into a counter insurgency bloodbath.

More than 8,000 Nepalese have died since a civil war broke out in 1996, and the death rate has sharply increased with the arrival of almost 8,400 American M-16 submachine guns, accompanied by U.S. advisors, high tech night fighting equipment, and British helicopters.

there is lots more to the article for those who are curious and it will provide an excellent starting point for those wanting to do their own research.

emphryio · 02-01-2005, 04:57 PM

While it seems a stretch to compare Vietnam to Nepal, replace "terrorism" with "Communism,"and the parallels are disturbingly similar.
Considering the terrain and how extremely tough Nepalese people are, the US government would do well to limit their intervention to selling/giving weapons.

Apocolips · 02-01-2005, 07:19 PM

Hola!

How did the current king of Nepal talk his nephew into killing his whole family, including his brother? Did he buy the boy the Jack Daniels and cocaine and stick a CIA like transmitter into his head telling him to "kill, kill, kill?"

From what I have read, the Nepalese disliked the current king, and his son (the next king) is a drunkard (not a sin in my book) who ran over a royal subject with his SUV and walked free without punishment (which is a sin).

Can you imagine what Nepal would be like if the Maoists won? Mass starvation. Nepal is desperately poor to begin with. Communists have never brought anything to a nation except death, disease, repression, starvation, and denial of human rights.

Maybe George W. Bush can invade Nepal to give the people "democracy". Or not.

Senor

emphryio · 02-01-2005, 07:29 PM

Go sit in the corner.

Xoxarle · 02-01-2005, 07:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Loren Pechtel

There's not really much we can do.

Perhaps we could light a fire - a fire in the minds of men. It could warm those who feel its power, it could burn those who fight its progress, and one day, this untamed fire of freedom could reach the darkest corners of our world.

Just a suggestion.

MonCapitan2002 · 02-01-2005, 07:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by senor boogie woogie

Maybe George W. Bush can invade Nepal to give the people "democracy". Or not.

Senor

There is no fucking way that such an invasion can happen. The US would most likely need the cooperation of the Indian and Chinese governments. Getting them to cooperate would likely not be possible.

Jimmy Higgins · 02-01-2005, 08:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Xoxarle

Perhaps we could light a fire - a fire in the minds of men. It could warm those who feel its power, it could burn those who fight its progress, and one day, this untamed fire of freedom could reach the darkest corners of our world.

Just a suggestion.

That idea is so crazy... it just might work!

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02-01-2005, 08:40 AM	#2
emphryio Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: WV Posts: 4,369	Gyanendra is a little Hitler. He had his entire family machine gunned so he could become King. The King was just a figurehead the last 10 or so years until Gyanendra just happened to be out of town during the massacre supposedly committed by the Prince who then conveniently killed himself. Now he is attempting to amass as much power as possible. The resistance against him is winning though. So he's been arbitrarily picking up anyone that just might be in the resistance and having them tortured and killed. Not a good time to visit Nepal. The US gov doesn't give a shit so much because Nepal is a poor country. The best way they (the US gov) can use the situation to their advantage is to let the "Maoists" get powerful so they can bring back red scare tactics as justification for future imperialistic forays.

02-01-2005, 03:44 PM	#3
Loren Pechtel Obsessed Contributor Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Not Mayaned Posts: 96,752	There's not really much we can do.

02-01-2005, 04:57 PM	#5
emphryio Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: WV Posts: 4,369	While it seems a stretch to compare Vietnam to Nepal, replace "terrorism" with "Communism,"and the parallels are disturbingly similar. Considering the terrain and how extremely tough Nepalese people are, the US government would do well to limit their intervention to selling/giving weapons.

02-01-2005, 07:19 PM	#6
Apocolips Banned Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Hangzhou, China Posts: 2,402	Hola! How did the current king of Nepal talk his nephew into killing his whole family, including his brother? Did he buy the boy the Jack Daniels and cocaine and stick a CIA like transmitter into his head telling him to "kill, kill, kill?" From what I have read, the Nepalese disliked the current king, and his son (the next king) is a drunkard (not a sin in my book) who ran over a royal subject with his SUV and walked free without punishment (which is a sin). Can you imagine what Nepal would be like if the Maoists won? Mass starvation. Nepal is desperately poor to begin with. Communists have never brought anything to a nation except death, disease, repression, starvation, and denial of human rights. Maybe George W. Bush can invade Nepal to give the people "democracy". Or not. Senor

02-01-2005, 07:29 PM	#7
emphryio Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: WV Posts: 4,369	Go sit in the corner.

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