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Quick-fix political remedies set us back years
Oped, Voranai Vanijaka, Published on 14/05/2018
» News media described it as a "shock", an "upset" and a "political earthquake" among other things. Few, if any, predicted it or expected it. But alas, the seemingly invincible populist regime with the mass working class as its support base is defeated in the national election. The victor? An opposition that's historically backed by the traditional establishment and urban elite.
Bang heads, take stats, tell lies
News, Voranai Vanijaka, Published on 19/08/2012
» Is the government's war on drugs a success? No, it's not. You might colour it a successful PR campaign, but not much else. Banging heads and taking stats, making front page news, is nothing more than the time-honoured tradition of putting up a good face. The lords of illusion are at work and everyone else eats it up.
Cults of personality
News, Voranai Vanijaka, Published on 01/04/2012
» Hero worshipping is a part of every culture. From great warlords to visionary leaders, religious prophets and yes, pop idols, their names and deeds are written in history, perpetuating cults of personality, though invariably with heavy revisions and colourful additions. Mankind rarely lets truth get in the way of a good story.