Friday, May 16, 2008
Salaamaleykum. (0) comments Today, 15th May 2008, marks the 60th year since the Catastrophe tragedy occured upon the Palestinians, or rather, Muslims in general. It was the day the illegal Zionist State of Israel was formed by evicting millions of locals (Palestinians) from their ancestral lands. This act, was nonetheless, a crime against humanity and contradicts International Laws. However, until this day, Israel has neither acknowledged nor tried to amend its abuse of basic human rights. Rather, it continues to deny the Palestinians their rights to return home.  Strada Placido stands firm and united with the Palestinians around the world in their demand for justice- their right to return home. Had it been Jews who are being evicted, within days , the country in concern would have been under tremendous pressure from USA UK UN Europe and almost every single nation in the globe, with economic sanctions and military intervention threats. Instead, now with the table turned around, with Zionist Jews being the bad guy, the international community sits and condemns verbally, while conducting business and enriching the illegal state. Whereas the 'peace, freedom and human rights advocate' nation called the Zionist state a "model for democracy". If that is the model of democracy advocated by the US, I'ill pass.  YA ALLAH MADAD!
Monday, March 31, 2008
----- DAMASCUS, March 29 (Reuters) - Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi urged fellow Arab leaders on Saturday to improve ties with non-Arab Iran, saying it was not in their interest to antagonise the Islamic republic. "You have no escape from Iran. It is a neighbour and Muslim brother and it is not in your interest to be its enemy. We have no interest at all in turning Iran against us," Gaddafi told an Arab summit meeting in Damascus. A strengthening alliance between host Syria and Iran have deepened divisions in the run up to the summit, which is being attended by Iran's foreign minister but shunned by pro-U.S. Arab leaders, including Egypt, Saudi Arabia and Jordan. Tensions have also heightened in the region over Iran's nuclear row with the West and Tehran's alleged interference in Iraq and its backing of Lebanon's Shi'ite Hezbollah group in its standoff with the pro-Western Lebanese government. Gaddafi said Iran and the Arab world had historic relations that could not be ignored, with a sizeable Iranian minority in Gulf Arab countries. He said the United Arab Emirates should seek international arbitration to solve a dispute with Iran over three Gulf islands which Tehran controls but are claimed by the UAE. "Solve the issue peacefully," Gaddafi said. "Are these islands the only thing we have lost? Arab dignity, Arab future and past have been lost." President George W. Bush tried to shore up Gulf Arab support against Iran during a visit to the region in January. But Gulf states, which share a strategic waterway crucial to world oil flows with Iran, expressed little public backing to Bush's call. Gaddafi said it was important for the summit to convene in Damascus despite a regional rift, adding that Arabs have failed to produce a meaningful union after decades of meetings. "We are at crossroads. The Turks have their country, the Persians have Iran, the Arabs cannot prove their worth because they do not have a (unified) Arab state." Without a union, Gaddafi predicted Arab countries to turn into "spheres of influence, protectorates ..." "The only thing that gathers us is this (summit) hall."
Friday, January 04, 2008
Salaamualeykum, (0) commentsThe assassination of Benazir Bhutto.It was on the news 24-7. Now, here's my thoughts about this whole Pakistani political Whirlpool.  Firstly, deepest condolences to her family, friends and aides. I've to say that I was deeply shocked and somewhat saddened by the assassination. However, there is no excuse what so ever from the side of her supporters, and opportunists, to go around the country rioting and turning Pakistan into post-war Hiroshima. Benazir Bhutto (BB) wont come to life even if you burnt down the entire world. Here's my view on BB.With ALL due respects of cause. While BB's father, Zulfikr Ali Bhutto did some astonishing things for Pakistan...initiating the nuclear program in Pakistan is most definitely the crown of them all, he was hanged later in 1979 after being charged of murder. His legacy , other then the mentioned nuclear program, is also being a notoriously corrupt leader. BB seems to follow suit. She has been charged with multiple corruption charges. Two times in office and two times being dismissed from office by the President for corruption.Thats too much. There are on going fact finding investigations of these corruption allegations against her and her husband, Asif Ali Zardari in Pakistan and even other countries like Switzerland. Asif is, in fact, called Mr.10 Percent in Pakistan ...mainly due to his granting of big project contracts to companies, with him getting 10% commission. Perhaps BB wont be so corrupt had it not been for her husband. Murder charges also trail BB and her husband. Ironically, it was the murder of her brother,Murtaza Bhutto, in 1996. Murtaza was against Asif's influence on BB and accused them of corruption. This was during the Premiership of BB. If you are not South Asian, then you might not know that it spelt disaster to criticise the Prime Minister. If the circumstances of his assassination were not suspicious enough, then the Court's finding that it has to be approved by the higher levels of the government definitely gives creditability to the suspicion. (Reada bout Murtaza's Murder) Of course, like most politician, BB had her own long list of unfulfilled promises to the people of Pakistan. While I do respect her for being brave, I believe she invited her own death. After the bombing at her arrival rally that killed 130 people, she should have avoided public rallies...not for her sake...rather, at least for the sake of her supporters who are always the victim. Had she really cared for the people, she should have put their lives in front of her. Mass rallies are not important at all, all thats important is that you fulfill your promises. In the end, I have to say, despite my sorrow for her family and those who love her, I'm glad she wont be the PM. She would have torn Pakistan into pieces and auctioned them off to US, especially with the post-911 US foreign policy, her government would be puppets of her American friends. Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, her son , is now the co-chairman of Pakistan People's Party, sharing the post with his father.This is extremely an emotional move by the party committee. Bilawal has not even joined the adult's world, nor has he finished his education, nor is he accustomed to being in Pakistan (having spent long time abroad). If the election is simply because he's a Bhutto, then the party should be renamed Bhutto Party. Again I stress, these are my opinions...delivered with ALL due respect to everyone. I'm glad the elections are pushed back, it should be pushed back much further, any elections now will result in unfair advantage to PPP with sympathy votes. People are too emotional at the time being. Benazir Bhutto, may Allah have mercy on your soul.Only He know the truth about you,and only He can decide your fate. ALLAH MADAD! God Bless Pakistan.
Thursday, October 04, 2007
  4.10.07 International Blogger's Day for Burma
International blogging community have decided to stand with the Burmese people today by refraining from posting anything except a single clear messaged post -FREE BURMA.
Wednesday, September 26, 2007
Salaamualeykum... (0) comments If you guy have been keeping watch of the news, you would know whats going on in Burma/Myanmar nowadays. If you don't, then here's a brief flashback of what happened. First,in mid-August, the government increased petrol price, causing increase in bus fares and other petrol-consuming services...this in turn caused a massive inflation of consumer goods in general. This led to public anger (just like how the people were angered in 1988 when the government nullified the 100 kyat currency notes).At first the pro-democracy groups led the protests...they were,however, small and was easily cracked down by the army.Although, I should mention such courage to protest in Burma is a very formidable feat. Eventually, some Buddhist monks join in the protests, as they too were affected by the price hike.Some even claiming they can't even afford to buy razors to shave their heads anymore. Just like the pro-democracy activists, the army beat up some monks and jailed a few.This led to an outrage by the Sangha(Buddhist Monk Order).They demanded apology, which they never got.They resulted to boycott the government and people with connections to it.Means they wont perform rituals or accept alms from them(this is a humongous blow to any sane Buddhist). Before you know it, thousands of Monks hit the streets.   At first they demanded cheaper commodity, then they turned the economic protest to a political one.They demanded, for what is a taboo word in Burma-democracy. This is much to the delight of the public.At first the monks asked the people not to get involved in the protests, but after 6 days of protests, the monks asked the public from all walks of life to join in. On Saturday, they achieved what was impossible (even for foreign diplomats)- they met the Iron Lady-Aung San Suu Kyi. Though it was brief, it was very symbolic moment for the nation.It kinda resembles the officiation of fresh efforts to restore freedom in Burma. Suu Kyi is pretty much an idol of many Burmese. Though the government will deny that. Sunday, the protests were in its full swing.Down town Rangoon, the capital was flooded by a sea of protesters. Estimated 10'000 Buddhist monks and nuns along with 90'000 civilians marched from to the heart of the city.     This is very astounding for a nation where even a slightest backbiting of the government (Junta) is punishable by lengthy jail sentences. On Monday, the generals broke the silence, and warned of strict actions against the protesters, even the monks. However, the couragous heros of the nation marched on.The next day saw deployment of troops around the city, though they just stood there and didn't act. Today, Wednesday, 26th September 2007, the army- the pseudo-Buddhists troops, started getting rough. They cordoned off the focal point of the protests- the Shwe Dagon Pagoda. Men were placed at different points all over the city. Curfew was ordered between 6pm to 6am. Gatherings of more then 5men were forbidden. A jeep went around the townships with the loudspeaker warning of consequences to those involved in the protests.As they put it 'Dont get nosey and meddle with politics'. Perhaps someone should inform the generals that politics ARE people's affair, and its them that should stop being nosey and meddle with politics. However,despite all threats, the march went on. Monks were defiant and were willing to put their lives in the stake. Public joined in, of course. In the country where they rather live in torn down shacks while showering the Monks with gifts and coating Pagodas with pure gold leaves, religion is everything. Monks are revered, and they are the main authority. If a senior monk say a black cat is white, the people wont argue that- thats the amount of respect the Monks get in Burma.
 The Junta has shown its true colours...well, not that it was ever hidden.They defied the international pressure..and caused harm to hundred of protesters. Monks were chanting and the people were following the monks- in some cases, forming human chains around them. This would probably the first nation in the world where a Buddhist government,prosecuted Buddhist monks for chanting Buddhist sutras(scripts). So much for the 'hero nation' of Buddhism that hosted the 2004 International Buddhist Conference. The end results, 5monks and civilians were confirmed killed.300 monks and civilians were captured,plenty more were injured. In the evening when the news of the beatings of the monks reached the general public(who werent participating) they came out of their houses, and joined in the protests.  According to some sources, the army fled the scene as the crowd swelled in number.However the day ended, the tally have started, Protests Day 9-Violence Day 1 : 5 monks, 3 civilian national martyrs. As I write this entry, al-Jazeera is broadcasting a in depth coverage of events in Burma. In a few hours, UN Security Council will be holding a meeting in about an hour's time to discuss about Burma. With China and Russia already stating that its an internal affair of Burma, I for one, fear that the meeting will come up with no affective resolution. EU and US are proposing tougher sanctions...which are completely useless. The only thing the sanctions did was to further degrade the livelihood of the citizens. The Junta's not bothered by the 'petty' sanctions. However,if China, India and Thailand impose these sanctions, the world will see, finally, the generals on their knees- at the mercy of their main business partners. My hope, as well as hope of the millions of Burmese around the globe, is that, this Saffron Revolution will mark a day as successful as the Bastille day in France.Over 4 decades of military rule has washed down the country. If life is a series of downhills and uphills, we hope, its time to go uphill after so long. Sad to say though, older generations have little faith in this new Revolution. They assume, the junta will rule forever, and their bullets wont finish...the Revolution will be crashed just like in 1988. Well, I'ill keep on hoping and praying. Back in the early 20th century, no one would have expected the British Rajs to leave South Asia, but they did. I wonder, perhaps, my generation will be able to go back and live in Burma, and work towards its prosperity.Who knows, perhaps we will gain back the prosperity Burma had back in the 1930-s. Before I end this entry, let me say that Strada Placido (thats the name of this Blog) is proud to fly, the Fighting Peacock (symbol of Burma's Struggle) Everything is with God now-and He answers to the prayers of the oppressed.Pray! Allah Madad! useful link: http://burmadigest.info/ http://www.dvb.no
Thursday, September 06, 2007
Salamualeykum, (1) comments Ok, this time I'ill be writing something,which i predict, will be of little interest to most of you guys. This week, the Burmese Military government has approved the Constitution written by over a 1000 strong delegation, hand picked by them.Evidently, the convention for the forming of the constitution is a sham, and is boycotted by the main opposition of the Burmese Government, the National League for Democracy. To give you the idea of how the Constitition works, here area few points:- -25% of parliament is reserved for the Military men -posts for the Ministry of Defence, Borders,Home Affairs,Security is reserved to Military men, or ex-Military officers -3 candidates will be field for the post of the President(who is elected by the Parliament).One of them will be an ex-Military General.Bear in mind that he has already got the 25% votes from the Parliament thats reserved by the military. Yes, the constitution is just a facade.Sometime in the future, the people of Burma will have to decide weather to vote YES, NO or simply boycott the referendum on the Constitution. This constitution was first proposed 14 years ago in 1993.After the opposition party boycotted the convention, all works for the forming of the constitution came to a halt.It was only in 2003 that the convention was reconvened. What I'm trying to say is that...the constitution took a LONG time to finally finish.Grab the opportunity, vote YES. Vote NO and we'ld end up waiting probably another 10 years or so. Even though the constitution is not in the best interest of the Burmese people,its the best chance we got to having a civilian government since the coup in 1962. Let the elections come, let the learned men among the Burmese take over the government, and bring the nation to its previous glory, economically and sociologically. I'm sure, by the time Burma become a successful economic giant (again), the military will lose its interest in being in the Armed force, their men will quit and join the lucrative Business opportunities.And eventually, what remains of the Armed force will be those who are really caliber and is in the Armed force for the love of the nation, rather then desperation. LOOK AHEAD, VOTE YES
Monday, July 02, 2007
Salaamaleykum, (1) commentsRecently at a Pakhtun forum, I came across a topic where a person asked- WHY ARE PATHANS BACKWARD?  The first thing that hit my mind was - What defines backward? Oxford dictionary defines it as; having made less progress than is normal or expected. Again, if you look under a microscope towards that definition-i.e. what is progress...and study it further, you will notice that backward is a term that falls into the same category with terrorism, happiness...etc..words that are very relative. Just like one man's terrorist is another's freedom fighter, one man's progress is another's degradation. First of all, let me admit a mistake of my people- yes we do belittle the requirement of education for women (most of us anyway).Its time we Pakhtuns wake up and start facing reality.Women NEED to be educated.Women's role in the house is not confined to cooking and cleaning the house...they are teachers to the children and financial advisors of the household.Of course, being educated doesnt mean they can go out and work.I'm still,Pathan, i rather have them being full time wives/mothers. Other then that issue, there's an issue of our kids more eager to work abroad then to finish their school and graduate. I believe, as soon as we manage to educate our wives,they would influence our children to be keen on studying. Well, thats so much for criticizing my roots... If progress means lack of material wealth...fastest latest cars...fancy extravagant buildings...flashy clothings...then,yes...we're backward. But, if progress means low level of stress,calmness,tranquility, ability to follow all of Allah's Shariat(laws)...etc...then, we are indeed pioneers of this progress. In terms of tabligh(Muslim evangelical group)...Pathans are well known for their commitment to going on the Path of Allah (Jama'at)...when people normally go for 3days, 40days ,4months...these people are well known to go for 9months-2 years. PS: to the ppl unfamiliar to the Tabligh, Jama'at is a practice of going to other towns, and caling the Muslims there to be better Muslims (eg. come to Mosque for prayers 5 times a day..etc) If we study the mainstream population..they get crazy and miserable over mundane stuffs...wealth,job to name just a few.Heck! people are killing themselves in Japan over this! Well, the pathans are happy...we're happy with out simple way of life.Even the womenfolks are satisfied. I believe I say on behalf of all my people when I say...we'ld rather be happy stressless people living in mud walled houses, then being miserable,stressed out people living in big mansions(with hefty mortgages) putting on fake smiles. This is a makeshift world we live in...know where to place your priorities. ALLAH MADAD!
Thursday, March 08, 2007
salaamaleykum TERRORISM QUIZ 
4) Which country's illegal bombing of Libya in 1986 was described by the UN
Legal Committee as a "classic case" of terrorism? 8) Which country renounced the efforts to negotiate a verification process for
the Biological Weapons Convention and brought an international conference on
the matter to a halt in July 2001? The Answer to all the Question is...  United States of America
Sunday, February 11, 2007
Assalamualeykum...
 This post is dedicated to the Islamic Republic of Iran, on her 28th Anniversary of the Success of the Islamic Revolution. May this Revolution inspire more nations to return to Rule of Islam, and prove to the modern society that Islam is not just a religion;-its a Way of life. Here's a part of Ayatollah Imam Khoimeini's speech:
The Month of epic, bravery and devotion has arrived. A month in which the Islamic Revolution has gained triumph over the enemy. A month which teaches next generations, the way of victory. A month in which occurred the enemy' s defeat by Right (Islam). The seminary students should inform all deprived and dear farmers of Shah 's crimes. Holding of mourning meetings must not be depended on the permission of the police's office. I will support you, as a great and Islamic nation and congratulate all the martyrs parents. Voice of the Islamic Revolution of Iran has been reflected in Islamic countries and I hope that the flag of our Islamic revolution will always flutter in all over the world.
Saturday, December 30, 2006
Salaamaleykum , (4) comments Yes, the news is in.. the Amareekan adgenda has once again been reached.President Saddam Hussein has been martyred. (Innalillahi wainna lillahi rajioon) One Arab leader that openly supported the Palestinian cause...and dared to stand up against the Amareeka and Israel (May God's wrath be hastened upon them). His 2 decade rule saw a few thousand deaths, and it is not unaccounted for in his Book of deeds. But let me remind you, within just 3years after his fall, hundreds of Iraqis are martyred.( May Allah accept their Shahadat) Though I dont know him that well.... my issue is...what right does Amareeka have to enter a sovereign Muslim country, dispose its leader (who still have support), and eventually execute him. As a burmese...my country is in diaspora...with the Junta governemnt (who have no support from over 80% of the ppl) doing mass-human right violations. YET...if Amareeka were to invade my country...she will have to pass over my dead body first.Its our fight...keep ur hands off Uncle Sam! And to Bush...Allah has assigned His Angel to take the life of His salve Pres. Saddam Hussein But to you Mr.Bush...Allah has assigned His Angel to take your life soon enough- but there's no room for you in the Heavens...and only the deepest of the Hell fire will accept your soul. <<Home [ Page:1/2 ] Next Page>> About:  Strada Placido means 'Placid Road'. The holistic nature of this 'road' will venture to areas of all type. Politics, religion, self-improvements, cultures, etc.
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