Whether the work has been done by the ruling party or not, a self-named political entity can only last as long as the person with that name lives provided that he can hold on to his duty.
However, with the entire political arena controlled and monitored by the ruling party, the same can find the way to dismantle its opponents with little or no problems. The important thing is whether politicians truthfully believe in their own principles and are honest with their party and to themselves.
Being a father who is away from home, the family can be shattered; hence the concerns over Sam Rainsy Party without Sam Rainsy being home are understandable. It becomes clearer now that the theory behind naming a political party after one’s own name in order to stay united or to win does not work given that there is no proper democratic process in the political theater.
With the current electoral procedures, the oppositions have no chance to succeed. The political opportunity is set by the ruling party for the oppositions to play in order to legalize its rules. Many years ago Sam Rainsy said he would not become an alibi to the CPP, but as of today Sam Rainsy still wants to continue the same processes. His party has asked to the King to pardon Sam Rainsy so that he would be able to play again in the same uneven political ground. This reason proves that politicians use whatever tactics they can to stay in politic for it is their lifetime career.
Yim Sovann is rational enough for saying that some SRP defectors would only use other political parties such as HRP as a parking lot to move on. Some politicians have already done that. After all, Premier Hun Sen said he would always welcome more defectors to his party.
Learning from Yim Sovan meandering statements as well as my own experience, it is ashamed to find out that certain politicians are deceitful. A number of politicians are playing game by double-dealing having their family members working in different political parties to secure their family’s businesses and their own profession. Using the pain and suffering of Cambodian people as baits, some leaders mix up political and personal businesses at the expenses of innocent donors.
With regard to a mass defection, if it happens at all; it is not because one party is better than the other democratically. HRP is not democratic. Defection is about whether politicians see their potential in a certain party or not. Some people jump ship to seek a better position and/or for a better opportunity. After a while, when they learn about the new leadership and the lack of opportunity, they would do it again—and the final destination would be at the party that can offer them some money, security and position.
It is therefore reasonably concluded that, it’s not about the name of the party, nor about the democratic processes within a party that are the real obstacles for political unity. It’s about the attitude, level of commitment and moral obligation of many Cambodian politicians toward Cambodia’s national interests and toward their party’s principles.
Cambodian politic nowadays is nothing more than just a form of profession which is banking on the pain and suffering of the Cambodian people. However, if ones are mentally corrupted and blinded by money, sex and nepotism; no types of party on earth can help them win for Cambodia.
Regardless of what many corrupted politicians promise to the people, the smelling is too strong for most of them to believe.
2 comments:
The real obstacle of political unity is the politicians, do you want me to name them one by one, or people will be felt too shameful when the true is come out?
R/
Khmer Blood
Dear Cambodian friend:
I have heard very often about adopting name of groups joining togtehr to achieve a a common goal.They talked about coalition partners, united front. As they tried in the past many times, they never succeeded their gaols.
So why do they want to do the same thing in their lives and waste all resources and sometimes worn out. If you want to climb a mountain, you must change yourself and take new path for a safe and secure walk.
Let's take a look at the old story that has been around nowadays. That is about Neay Kvak ad Neay Kven who were handicaps and slaves to the rich for years, since they were young boys. Both men want to get away from their bosses. One day, they made plan together to run away from home at night on boat, but didn't succeed because they were not smart enough. Then, they were found in the moring at the same place, and their bosses came down to getthem back home.
Even though, both men still wanted to escape to free themselves again, with a new plan. They came up with new ideas and agreement to escape once again. They believe that their plan would be successful through using their common sense: Neay Kvak agrees to carry Neay Kven on his shoulders, and Neay Kven can guide the way how to run away from bosses. Finally, thier plan was a good one.
One may say this simple story can bring us some kind of inspiration whether you can do or not. I think if we could cooperate jointly it is likely more successful.
In regard choosing the name, it is good to propose taking both names and put them together in one line as HR/SRP for the name of the merging parties. I am serious, not a joke!
Yes, that looks funny or ridiculous, but that will work much better, if no other way is possible. By a patriotist!
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