True! There is nothing wacky from that picture. What’s wacky is the atmosphere in my country, especially in Jakarta as the capital city of the country.
Political temperatures continue to increase in my country and seem to be reaching its peak on the twenty-second of May. The government continues to arrest a number of political figures who voice people power, which of course makes social political temperatures close to the boiling point. A large number of police and soldiers were withdrawn to the capital to face the people’s attitude.
Indeed, today the people and national leaders no longer talk about winning or losing in the election but about real and open fraud from the vote counting process. The people and national figures will take to the streets in anticipation and will declare that they do not accept the election results if the announcement will win an incumbent that is no longer trusted by most people.
Many parties have shown how various frauds were committed but it seems that the authorities did not care about it all and because of the government’s attitude, everywhere the people have said: “We will take to the streets and we are ready to die”. To all my friends, I understand that most of you do not like to talk about politics, for that through this paper I just have a little ask to you to pray for us, me and the people of our nation to get through these tense moments well. Thank you very much.
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Is there a government that does not threaten its own people with the authorities and weapons that are bought with public money itself?
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No
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Do you agree that democracy is a utopia?
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Users voted 13 times.
Q: Is there a government that does not threaten its own people with the authorities and weapons that are bought with public money itself?
Yes (7 votes) – 50%
No (7 votes) – 50%
Q: Do you agree that democracy is a utopia?
Yes (9 votes) – 69%
No (4 votes) – 31%
Thank you so much, Ta.
The socio-political temperature continues to rise now. We’ll see how this story will end.
Just like you, I also have no interest in politics at all, but sometimes the situation pulls me in that direction. Well, that’s the risk and consequences of being an activist.
Thanks for your support, dear friend.
Actually, I am a consultant, but my life journey and concern has brought me as an activist too. As an activist, right now I have just been detached from the tense atmosphere around me…
Thank you for your care, Ta.
No, I’m just too tired right now and can’t talk too much. I am still in the middle of the group right now.
My organization’s activist group and several other groups.
Users voted 12 times.
Q: Is there a government that does not threaten its own people with the authorities and weapons that are bought with public money itself?
Yes (6 votes) – 46%
No (7 votes) – 54%
Q: Do you agree that democracy is a utopia?
Yes (9 votes) – 75%
No (3 votes) – 25%
I’m sorry this is happening in your country. I hope and I want the problem to be resolved in a peaceful way. My thoughts are with you.
Thank you for your sympathy and support, dear friend. We’ve tried and will keep on trying to do for the best in peace. We really really hope so…
Yes, my thoughts and prayers with you and your people, a terrible thing when some are corrupt.
I don’t really believe in Utopia, if its too good to be true it probably is. The best anyone can do is do their best
My spirit feels so full of your thoughts and prayers, Pamela. That is the best support for me, and for us.
I think they, in general, have done their best, for their own sake.
Politics is always dirty. I’ve seen tricks before and after elections.
There have been saying that most politicians will try and help solve your problems only after they’ve achieved what they want.
Anyway, since its decided that you and your people will do this, just be safe.
Even in the information age where everything can be documented by anyone in many ways, they don’t care, and even back defame. Ah, they are indeed funny!
We will see what happens three to seven days from now. Thank you for your support.
Albert, you have my support and my prayers. I also experienced worse things in Serbia.
Just head up. Be optimistic.
My chest immediately bloated reading your support and sympathy, Robin. I stand tall, head up, and very optimistic!
Thank you very much, Robin.
As the others have said, this sort of thing is unfortunately happening all over the world it seems, some worse than others. People just need to calm down. Take a pause and think about what you are doing. Is it really worth risking people’s lives!
It is a crazy, wacky atmosphere for sure. I certainly hope things calm down in your world soon.
I agree with you and all friends here that this kind of thing happens all over the world, it just that those who always ask and advise people to learn from history, and from other nations it turns out they don’t know anything about history, or deflect historical facts and ignore reality that occurs in other countries solely for the sake of power, in the interest of the group, and for a larger hidden agenda. Now it seems like my country is the biggest hoax country.
However, as you and your friends say, hopefully, we can pass the boiling point of this situation well. Thank you for your sympathetic support, Carol.
You are always welcome and I will continue seeing good positive vibes your way.
It really strengthens my heart, Carol. It is my choice and you will continue to see it from me, thanks to your support and prayer.
Indonesia is a great country with lovely people. Love and peace would triumph soon. We are with you Albert.
Thank you for your appreciation and sympathetic support, Mohan. That is very valuable to us.
It’s saddening to see how the military forces prefer to work for fraudulent governments instead of supporting the people. After all, soldiers are people as well. ?
I think it takes a different level of civilization to have a proper democracy.
Perhaps, it would help to have several governments that manage small communities with like-minded people, and give them the freedom to move to another place when the leader is disliked or fails at his job, whenever they want. No violence needed to tell a leader is not appreciated, he would be simply left alone.
Now democracy means having two bad options to choose, and even when we thought the elected leader was good, he ends up being corrupted.
Violence is not a solution because civilians can’t compete with the army, hunger strikes are more reasonable. When the government no longer gets the money, it wakes up.
I wish the people of Indonesia can get justice in the most peaceful way possible.
Indonesia is the largest archipelagic country in the world consisting of 17,504 islands and 267 million inhabitants, which is the fourth largest population in the world. It is not easy to lead our country, but it is very sad if the reality used as a pretext upon the disorientation of development and certain hidden agenda.
The people took to the streets to carry out peaceful actions, only that, and it has been proven many times, not even trampled grass, or little trash scattered. Therefore, I hope that there is no excessive repressive attitude from the authorities, and we also have the same expectations as you expect. Thank you for your thoughts and support, Sabrina.
I hope things look better soon Albert. I like what Lacho said.
I really hope so, Kim. Thanks for your support.
But it became really hard for you, dear Albert … what kind of democracy is a friend? It’s just on paper
This is a problem for most people, dear friend. Democracy has been raped here.
Unfortunately, you are not the only one … what do you have a dictatorship? … officially, probably not?
You are right, we are not the only one, but we don’t want us to be like Tibet. It seems that now is a dictatorship in the democracy packaging, dear friend.
Yeah absolutely I known this situation, dear Albert…I want you to solve in a peaceful way
We’ve tried and will keep on trying to do for the best in peace. We really really hope so… After all, life has its own way.
Albert, do not despair. There is a path forward. Oppression and government abuse are difficult and terrifying.
But there is a way forward. I send you my energy. I send you my dreams.
Really I am not worried or afraid, brother. I’m just sad to see how greed and thirst for power can be so cruel and don’t care about all truth that publicly known. I only hope that something can prevent unnecessary casualties.
Thank you very much or your support, energy, and powerful dreams, Doc.
I am glad you do not feel fear. I will wait here on the edge of forever for your return safely after this.
I’ll keep try to be active here even though in a random time pattern because it adjusts to the situation. Maybe this is another way to inform our situation to the world.
Besides that, because you are waiting for me there, I will come with a high-minded, Doc.
I wish I had more to offer, what you are facing is hard.
Thanks. I really appreciate that, Doc. After all, life has its own way…
I came upon a fork in the road.
(robert frost)
Taking the harder road is harder but makes us better people.
I agree with Robert Frost and you.
Such situations happen all over the world! I have long understood that not people are the ones who choose their leaders. There are other forces that make games around the world! We are just “puppets” in the hands of the great powers. Stay safe you and your familly! God help you to have peace in the country!
I really agree with you in that context, Ileana. There are several “hidden” major authorities who regulate the game and divide the leadership seats for those puppets for certain interests.
I continue to arrange my role to keep contributing while maintaining family security. Thank a lot, Ileana.
There are frequent protests here, but the political temperatures are normal. Unfortunately, Venezuela’s situation is tragic. Beware of your friend. I’m sorry about what’s happening in your country.
Thank you for your advice and sympathy, so far I can still recognize who is on the side.
One should initiate and bring the peace and harmony, Indonesian are really good people
Peace and harmony should be spread throughout the world.
Thank you for your appreciation for my people, unfortunately, goodness is often misused for certain interests and purposes.
Sorry about the situation in your country , I will pray for you and your country.
Thank you for your sympathy, support, and prayer, Dawn.
You knew how to slip this in the wacky challenge lol. Great thought provoking post.
Thanks a lot, LaJenna.
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