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Pakistan – NATO Air Strike and U.S – Pak Standoff
November 30, 2011
By Padmini Arhant
The recent casualties involving 25 Pakistani soldiers from NATO air strike on Saturday, November 26, 2011 near Pakistan and Afghanistan border is deeply regrettable considering the loss of precious lives and,
Simultaneously the upside being, the tragic incident prompting U.S and NATO engagement assessment in northwestern region and Central Asia.
Pakistan designated as terrorism hub in the so-called war on terror justifying persistent U.S. drone attacks and ground activity through Central Intelligence forces –
Deployed as paramilitary escalated in the past two years has claimed many Pakistani civilian and armed forces lives on all sides with no conclusive strategy to end the military aggression and operation altogether.
U.S. led NATO stated agenda is – target militant groups in northwestern area, contain Haqqani and Al Qaeda network and terminate Taliban insurgency in Pakistan as well as Afghanistan.
However, the dismal results confirm the failure in the implementation of decade old warfare.
Alternatively defending the supposed war on terror a successful mission,
Alongside alleging the growing threat from various terror networks in Pakistan –
The proposition for taxpayer funded protracted military affair would be contradictory pre-empting,
The need to recognize the unwinnable paradoxical predicament favoring troops withdrawal and vacating all air bases from the sub-continent.
Similar action across the border in Afghanistan and Central Asia is primordial providing permanent relief to the population and facilitating dawn of peace in the embattled zone.
Pakistan defense committee decision calling for Shamsi air base shut down including other locations is justified and,
The people of Pakistan grievances against eternal turmoil deserve effective action.
The perpetual violence with no exit plan not only voids Pakistan’s sovereignty but also defines the illegal occupation fomenting anti-western sentiments across society.
The military aid to Pakistan could be diverted for economic assistance to rebuild the nation directly helping the people affected by war, internal conflict and natural catastrophe.
As for Pakistan’s terror haven status – the military top command urging foreign force withdrawal is legitimate.
Arguably, the burden remains with Pakistan military and intelligence to pursue sources within and periphery in disarmament by seizing weapons and explosives used in killing Pakistan’s innocent citizens and others outside the nation.
Further more, Pakistan intelligence agency ISI marred for links with terror groups could reverse role in apprehending elements hindering Pakistan’s peace and economic development.
The two important national security authorities – Pakistan military and intelligence bureau commitment to protect national interest prioritizing citizens’ safety from different factions inside the country would eliminate any foreign intervention requirement.
Both institutions confined to respective responsibilities i.e. monitor and manage dismantling of groups tied to terror plots against anyone would restore self-image and international confidence.
Besides overhauling the highest national defense and intelligence organization to remove detrimental allegiance to internal and external influence compromising statehood identity and integrity would revive the two institutions credibility as disciplined honorable establishment.
Pakistan’s status quo could be attributed to trust violation by those entrusted with safeguarding citizens’ welfare and national proprietary allowing prolonged foreign infiltration under the guise of fighting terror subjugating the nation to remotely controlled dominance.
Nonetheless, Pakistan’s current measures are indicative of awakening to reality.
It is prudent to address the increasing fatalities from robot wars experimenting newly developed technologies on the vulnerable population in utter disregard for life.
Pakistan stance to close supply routes in response to the unfortunate event is understandably emotion driven and could perhaps ease the tension on humanitarian grounds to enable the necessary flow of essential goods to troop stationed across the border.
Concurrently, U.S. and NATO reciprocation with complete withdrawal from Pakistan soil would spare Pakistan nationals enduring the spate of air and ground attacks due to U.S. and NATO assertive military policy and arms distribution in the territory.
The relation between U.S and Pakistan could improve with viable economic trade, educational programs, infrastructure investment, scientific research, cultural exchange and mutual respect in sharing relevant security information to save lives in the domestic and international domain.
Evidently war over these years has precipitated bilateral cooperation decline and,
The two nations could strive for peace and diplomacy that would guarantee resolutions to challenges in the present and future.
The stakes are much higher in rejecting peace and the existing stand off exacerbates the delicate balance maintained in resisting retraction from original position particularly for the U.S and NATO alliance.
Given the public reaction in Pakistan, U.S. default in vacating air base and continued military option would approve Pakistan’s sovereign right to defend citizens from proven assault with cross border access denial.
U.S. and NATO winding military activities in Pakistan, Afghanistan and Central Asia is a litmus test for the world’s super power and modern democracy to deliver peace in the war torn nations ushering in the new era for regional progress and prosperity.
Pakistan and United States resuming peace talks is the preliminary step towards reconciliation and procrastination in this regard would impact human lives with irreversible outcome in the otherwise resolvable international dispute.
Pakistan electorate seeking liberation from violence and occupation could be expressed in unequivocal terms through Parliamentary legislation in unison exemplifying the strength of democracy against overseas power presence.
Communal harmony solidifying national unity is the key to success in achieving the common goal.
Hopefully political discourse premised on rational approach would promote peace over unsustainable conflict with emphasis on U.S. and NATO immediate departure from the region.
Best Wishes to Pakistan for everlasting peace and economic growth.
Good Luck! To Pakistan and United States for renewed peace and economic partnership.
Peace to all!
Thank you.
Padmini Arhant
Egypt – Tahrir Square Revolution Ending Army Rule
November 26, 2011
By Padmini Arhant
Citizens gathered in Tahrir Square demand end to army rule that took control in February 2011 subsequent to Mubarak era termination
Supreme Council for Armed Forces (SPAF) has been on international watch since assuming power under direct influence of United States and ally.
Army rule under Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Field Marshal Mohamed Hussein Tantawi and the Chief of Staff, Lt. Gen. Sami Hafez Anan has implemented predecessor hard line policy and continued crack down on peaceful dissent for civilian government.
Egyptian army comprising civilian recruits through conscription receives arms supply from three major so-called democratic nations – the United States, France, and Britain representing the powerful military industrial complex.
Furthermore, Egypt army is also the recipient of U.S. $1.3 billion annual military aid until now that enabled fatal attacks against unarmed civilians during Mubarak dismissal.
U.S. State and Defense Department involvement in political activities of nations around the world is well known – viz. Latin America, Middle East, Africa and Asia – specifically Central Asia, Afghanistan, Pakistan, and India.
However, in the Middle East – evidently the policy is to prevent democratic government formation predominantly for strategic and economic interests in the region witnessed in Egypt, Bahrain, Yemen, Kuwait, Qatar, Jordan and Saudi Arabia.
Palestinian statehood permanently stalled even though identical approach through UN vote enthusiastically adopted in 1948 for Israeli state establishment.
Arab Spring considered an impediment by hegemony except in selective states like Syria – the uprising with western intelligence engagement promoted to escalate situation like in Libya – arming peaceful protesters for a potential civil war.
Egypt army re-appointment of Prime Minister Kamal Ganzouri after his resignation upon public protest is foreign donors instigated development.
The United States in particular conducting dual dialogue – conflicting actions with public message for peace and privately favoring the army repeating the earlier maneuvering with Mubarak ouster exacerbates U.S. trust factor amongst people.
If United States is serious about civilian rule in Egypt,
It could cut off military and monetary aid to Supreme Council for Armed Forces effective immediately concluding military regime term with no political intervention in the future.
Egypt revolution could turn the tide peacefully and non-violently by declining foreign power enforced draft and shifting to nation building through community service.
Military families encouraging their members to lay down arms defying military order to harm non-violent peaceful citizens in Tahrir Square and elsewhere could save lives expediting desirable outcome – transfer to civilian power.
The national security personnel – police and army responsibility to maintain law and order begins with protecting the people and nation from internal and external tyranny.
When citizens’ safety and security is threatened with military might and police brutality or hired mercenaries,
It is indicative of the fact – the military government under foreign authority was never legitimate and remains imminent danger to national sovereignty.
The people in Egypt along with families serving in the police and army could come together in unison to challenge the concentrated power – a mere handful sworn allegiance to foreign force and reclaim political governance by civil society.
Please remember the Libyan leaderships exhibited enormous clout backed by foreign alliance and eventually succumbed to their choice of destiny.
He who lives by the sword dies by the sword.
As for the loyalists – One who follows evil perishes with evil.
Throughout history, revolutions have driven treason and oppression away from their soil demonstrating resilience and unity.
The solidarity movement pledged to peace and non-violence has prevailed against powerful ruling political class despite authoritarianism unleashed surreptitiously or by terror and violence against own citizens.
Egypt army latest statement on holding political power attributed to ‘curse’ claiming they cannot not escape from it – is indeed a great burden and,
Perhaps the Supreme Council for Armed Forces could transform the curse into blessing by stepping down honorably allowing republic governance in the country.
The national election scheduled for November 28, 2011 is meaningless as long as autocracy through subjugated regime receiving orders from abroad is a permanent system in Egypt politics.
Time has arrived for Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Field Marshal Mohamed Hussein Tantawi and the Chief of Staff, Lt. Gen. Sami Hafez Anan including the military chain of command to relinquish power and dismantle the overseas operated political apparatus that has withheld Egypt progress for exclusive benefit.
Not to mention the persecution of Egypt population by proxy – prevalent worldwide not excluding the democratic environment.
National army definitive goal is to infuse patriotism in a solemn oath to defend the nation from the enemy within and outside.
Instead military top brass subservience to foreign elements and corrupt domestic authorities jeopardizes national defense institution credibility surrendering the nation to remotely managed invasion and occupation.
Egypt revolution having achieved remarkable victory thus far with Mubarak government removal leading to interim cabinet resignation,
The ultimate task is liberating the nation from foreign dominance under army rule.
Adhering to peaceful and non-violent principle that delivered Mubarak elimination,
The revolution could solidify with common aspirations such as individual freedom, economic prosperity and social justice for all.
Steel resolve combined with nationalist spirit vowed to true independence from factions proved detrimental to people and nation at large is the revolution’s key to success.
The united revolution could then move forward and not relent until civilian power is restored at the center and all over the country.
Egypt revolution has been on the path before and triumphed Mubarak expulsion.
Similar accomplishment is inevitable in the current mission.
Good Luck and Best Wishes! To Egypt revolution for republic governed democracy.
Peace to all!
Thank you.
Padmini Arhant
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Egypt – Military Government Resignation
November 22, 2011
Egypt – Military Government Resignation
By Padmini Arhant
Congratulations! To Egypt citizens assembled in Tahrir Square, Cairo, Alexandria and other parts of the country on the remarkable achievement towards civilian rule.
The resignation from the interim government headed by Supreme Council for Armed forces unfortunately following the predecessor hardline policy depriving human rights was inevitable.
It is time for other leaderships in the region viz. Syria, Iran, israel, Bahrain, Yemen, Saudi Arabia, Jordan…to recognize the developments and peacefully acknowledge the imminent political sea change without further procrastination through violence and/or powerful alliance.
Citizens in Egypt must realize that true liberation is never without challenges and unity among people across the political, economic, social and religious spectrum is imperative in the formation of republic governed democratic system.
Once again the martyrs’ sacrifices in the last seventy-two hours leading to the historic victory needs to be honored through solidarity, peace and non-violence.
More details on this extremely important milestone in Egypt political transformation will be presented in due course.
Meanwhile, it is in individual and national interest to maintain vigil and unity in all fronts setting political, religious and all other differences aside to steer the nation in the long desired republic rule.
Every citizen bears responsibility to safeguard the national boundaries and sovereignty at the critical hour of transition.
Best Wishes! To courageous civil society in Egypt for governance that guarantees political freedom, economic prosperity and social progress to all.
Peace to all!
Thank you.
Padmini Arhant
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Global Reality Check – Power, Pride and Prejudice
November 19, 2011
By Padmini Arhant
Humanity plight is largely attributed to shadow governance wielding power over politics, economics, religion, and social justice.
The military prowess and nuclear status is predominant threatening force subjugating nations to prioritize defense spending against citizens’ needs and nation building.
Any pre-emptive wars and preparation to strike targeted adversaries would be self-destructive with serious repercussions for eager participants in the world carnage.
Mideast naval fleet in the territory along with troop deployment from Iraq diverted to other closer borders viz. Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar and UAE boosting pre-existing military presence is kamikaze operation doomed for failure.
The false propaganda to wage war at irreversible loss of precious lives and scarce economic resources after major debacles in Iraq and Afghanistan is yet another wake up call for citizens around the world to demand the end of illegal warfare and foreign occupation with troop return from the global base.
Current posturing in the Middle East and Asia Pacific to disrupt emerging freedom and economic growth plunging the region into chaos and catastrophe is detrimental to the source underestimating dire consequences beyond salvation.
Indian sub-continent – Pakistan in particular ever remaining the terror haven is convenient for defense industry considering the arms race to the nuclear neighbors incited against each other as nuclear rivals for strategic control.
Amazingly the worlds’ super power boasting sophisticated artillery and military together with NATO fighting the presumed war on terror previously against self-founded Al Qaeda and,
Presently Haqqani network – US State department admittedly having held meeting with them but somehow unable to terminate terrorism from the group consisting barely hundred renegades confirms the military industrial complex real mission – profitability through eternal violence claiming innocent lives all around.
Meanwhile nuclear armament in India at the White House behest prompting the subservient government in New Delhi sworn allegiance to global conglomerate in rejecting citizens’ dissent on nuclear proliferation under nuclear power pretext compounds volatility to the fragile regional relations.
Again utilizing certain disloyal and unscrupulous local elements in society,
The nexus influence on all matter especially economics, politics, nuclear and media is prominent undermining sovereignty,
To capitalize on globalization premised on collective productivity and selective income distribution – depriving the vast majority decent living standard reflecting the global power designated ‘third world’ category.
Furthermore, from Asia Pacific, Down under – Australia is the chief exporter of fossil fuel viz. coal to China.
With Labor leadership recent declaration to lift ban on uranium shipment to India amid compliance to U.S led military aggression in every frontier details the anti-environment and anti-peace adaptation to appease the apex authority.
Africa and Latin America marred with civil wars, drug wars and political instability due to U.S and foreign intervention via coup d’état as well as arms supply suppress the respective continents’ ability to overcome challenges exacerbated in corporate driven globalization for exclusive interests.
Island nations regardless of size and economic output plea to the powerful players on global warming – averting cataclysmic 2 degree Centigrade temperature rise by Kyoto Treaty ratification and COP16 implementation is unheeded with resistance from energy industry backed political leaderships representing key polluting states.
Europe grappling with contagion factor on solvency is determined to impose drastic cuts in vital programs – education, health, retirement and housing…hurting the youth, working families and senior citizens – the vulnerable in the society.
Contrarily no tax reform in taxing the super rich or,
Closing financial institutions that allow legal deposits of illegal funds from tax evasions, national treasury embezzlement such as kickbacks on government contracts, corruption deals, arms sales, extortion, human trafficking and narcotic trade…
Comprising varied remittances draining the originating country’s financial capacity with no accountability and transparency to uphold justice in a functional democracy –
None are above the law.
The investigation formality stops at expendable members while real beneficiaries under privileged status granted impunity from treason and significant crimes compromising national image, wealth and credibility.
United States – Treading on Europe’s path experiencing rising national debt at $14.6 trillion with,
No agreement on balanced budget, jobs bill, infra structure improvement to spur growth and,
Free trade instead of fair trade practice declined by the people in the partner nations viz. South Korea, Colombia and Panama.
Clean Energy Obstructionism – Congressional examination of Solyndra insolvency involving the White House with taxpayer dollar investment $528 million in solar energy company is legitimate for fact finding purpose and future guidelines.
Solyndra with inherent deficiencies from inception receiving federal funding to a tune of half billion dollars creates a perception – eluding to discredit renewable energy options counteracted by none other than big oil companies generously financing both political party candidates throughout congressional and Presidential race.
Likewise the exercise conducted on taxpayer dollars squandered in illegal invasion and occupation of foreign land specifically Iraq benefitting Halliburton and then subsidiary KBR Inc.( Kellog, Brown and Root) would eliminate partisan politics stigma in truth exploration and justification on taxpayer fund investments.
On the warfront – Troop withdrawal from Iraq would be genuine upon troops returning back to United States and not deployed on Iraq’s periphery or around Persian Gulf prevalent in the growing tension against Iran.
U.S and Allies double standards: Arab Spring effect in the Middle East is addressed differently and entirely dependent on political ties with U.S. and favored ally – Israel.
Syrian violent crackdown is reprehensible and assault on unarmed civilians with firearms seemingly a pattern among autocratic regimes ignoring the equally devastating conclusion witnessed particularly in Egypt and Libya.
The situation in Syria could be prevented from becoming Libya in terms of civil war had there not been arms delivery to dictatorial governments from democratic nations.
Military hardware disarmament through diplomatic channel viz. Arab League and GCC (Gulf Cooperation Council) rigorous actions against leadership Bashar al-Assad and loyalists unlike U.S. and NATO dismantling in Libya would save many lives and contain violence.
There has been many hearings on Syria at the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee in Washington D.C.
However, same response and committee sessions are missing for other nations in the Middle East beginning with Palestinian statehood at the UN like Israeli state establishment in 1947.
Saudi army attacks against Bahrain citizens after former Defense Secretary Robert Gates visit to the Gulf State,
Yemeni President Ali Abdullah Saleh approved merciless shooting of citizens in the non-violent dissent.
Egypt’s Supreme Council of the Armed Forces pledged to hold elections early November 2011 for civilian rule.
Instead Egyptian authorities brutality against dissenters in Tahrir Square and clashes with Coptic Christians followed by the latest row with Islamists is the trend repeating Mubarak era and could perhaps exit the same way.
Kuwait citizens have joined the Arab revolution with the discord in Kuwaiti Parliament and the stakes are much higher given,
The Al Sabah dynasty strong military alliance with United States represented by 25,000 U.S troops and more relocated from Iraq in the so-called troop withdrawal.
Saudi Arabia and Jordan as the western partners escape media attention and political leaderships scrutiny on the relevant political sea change in order.
Nuclear wise reiterating the earlier facts – The western powers vying to supply uranium to India and concurrent condemnation of Iran’s nuclear program is contradictory generating nuclear competitiveness and non-proliferation default in the expansive nuclear power aspiration.
Attempts or the lack thereof to resolve manufactured crises from economy to environment is losing authenticity with people frustration demonstrated in peaceful protests like ‘Occupy all over.’
The bipartisan Super Committee proposals on deficit control are more directed at Medicare, Medicaid and Social security – the American family lifeline.
Divestments from Pentagon unaudited expenditure and extravagant military ambitions drowning the U.S. and global economies in debts could aid economic stimulus through job creation and investments to broaden prospects in education, research, health and clean energy pursuits for healthy environment.
Occupy protesters were evacuated from zuccoti park during the week on community hazard basis and elsewhere the approach was aimed at crowd dispersal to discourage constitutional right for peaceful assembly.
Nonetheless, the Occupy movement is resilient in exhibiting strength from coast to coast devoid of media coverage.
The 99% bearing the brunt of 1% blunders in economic, political, social and environmental policies at home and globally is one voice unified in bringing about the long overdue change –
Republic governed democratic system principled in fairness and equality for all.
Greed motivated global dominance showing no respect for life anywhere is the root cause of humanity suffering.
Mighty, powerful and the privileged are exempt from tax and judicial probe on general to monumental crimes that is otherwise enforced upon ordinary citizens with inhumane and extraordinary conditions.
Judicial inquiry and investigative process effectively transformed into political gimmicks with guilty either set free or shielded from public exposure.
Selective corporate media and communication outlets in cohort with politics obsessed with truth subversion, perversion, and profanity in certain segments deteriorating in moral and ethical standards – the fundamentals of civilized society.
Not to mention the deviation from substance and solutions for global problems ascribed to flawed strategies and presumptuous decisions ignoring grievous outcome.
Peace and diplomacy discarded for war and belligerence to promote misguided agenda at life and planet peril.
The status quo dictated by few is unsustainable and arguably engaged in losing battle against worldwide people power.
Mass consciousness dedicated to peace and non-violence could gain momentum expediting inevitable change and turning hope into reality for seven billion –
Seeking political freedom, economic progress, social equality and environment protection.
Humility is the virtuous trail leading to profound values that enrich human character for inner peace and happiness.
Inaction and tolerance to injustice make the powerful become powerless reversing the course in human development.
Individuals possess the power to produce positive results in life.
Will power without compromising honesty and integrity to succeed against all odds would enable reaching the mountain peak.
The vibrant youth energy in every society is resourceful and could be optimally used in self and national empowerment committed to saving habitat and humanity.
On that optimistic note – Wishing Good Luck and Best Wishes to Global movement in solidarity for peace, liberty and prosperity for all.
Peace to all!
Thank you.
Padmini Arhant
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Italy – Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi Steps Down from Office
November 13, 2011
By Padmini Arhant
Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi resigns after no confidence vote against his political party in the parliament and financial markets reaction to Italy’s economic status considering direct impact on seventeen members euro zone as well as Europe and U.S. economy.
The former Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi assumed power in 1994 becoming the longest serving premier in recent times leading Italian economy on the brink of collapse.
Italy’s national debt at euro 1.9 trillion ($2.6 trillion) – twice as much the combined total of Portugal, Ireland, Greece and Spain is the genuine cause for trepidation in the economic and political circle.
Ex-Premier Berlusconi tenure specifically the final term preoccupied in battling corruption charges and personal scandals deflected attention from economic and political issues resulting in the loss of mid-term elections this year.
Despite the writing on the wall, the then Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi remained defiant in accepting reality without the ability to govern the third largest economy in Europe effectively and avert the contagion factor on Italian shores.
Italy is at the crossroads with unique opportunity to not only resolve the immediate economic crisis but also demonstrate adeptness as a credible and viable euro zone partner.
Italian President Giorgio Napolitano and citizens’ choice – former European commissioner Mario Monti as the interim successor to lead the government at the critical juncture is sagacious given the nominee’s credentials and economics background suitable to address the existing challenges expediting anticipated revival.
The general election scheduled in early 2012 is indicative of democratic process taking precedence following the end of Berlusconi era.
Euro zone expectation on economic reforms from members struggling with credit default prevention is a balancing act that requires prudence in national budget reflecting revenue and austerity measures aimed at economic growth and debt containment.
EU recommendation to extend retirement age beginning 2026 might provide tax generated income.
However, the strategy could affect youth employment especially the fresh graduates and those in middle management aspiring executive and senior positions in service and manufacturing sector.
Ideally in full employment conditions, increasing retirement age could boost productivity yielding proportionate earnings necessitating inflation control at the same time.
The status quo with high unemployment in sluggish economy on the verge of recession essentially dependent on job creation and entrepreneurial incentives to youth labor force often frustrated due to lack of jobs and environment to hone newly acquired skills in the competitive labor market.
This situation has trickle down effect on youth population seeking higher education costing more in the absence of adequate educational funding exacerbated by long search to secure jobs – common experience shared by occupy protestors all over.
Job market flexibility to capitalize diversity in youth talent facilitating niche marketing could ease the burden on taxpayers across the spectrum.
Quest for advanced education and vocational training would continue to rise upon job availability for different calibre.
Hence economic policy with extensive and innovative job programs would gain public support besides contributing to national output and deficit reduction.
Private investments and government divestment from military warfare for economic development could stimulate domestic jobs stabilizing bond market for capital arrangement to meet government commitments.
Italy is evidently rejoicing the much awaited political outcome and now preparing to rescue the nation and euro zone from economic meltdown.
The daunting tasks ahead require unified effort and political will from all sides to rebuild Italy’s economy.
The People of Freedom, Lega Nord or the Northern League in particular along with Democratic Party and alliances are urged to extend co-operation to Italian premier Mario Monti in surviving economic turbulence faced by the great nation – Italy and European Union.
Congratulations and Good Luck! To Prime Minister Mario Monti, President Giorgio Napolitano, Council of Ministers, Parliament members and the citizens of Italy for a new chapter in political history.
Best Wishes to Italy and euro zone for swift economic recovery.
Peace to all!
Thank you.
Padmini Arhant
http://youtu.be/9p21Nh-hjacUnited States – Republic Referendum and Recall Election November 2011
November 9, 2011
By Padmini Arhant
Congratulations! To People Power in the United States for major victories in referendums and recall on core issues directly related to citizens plight.
Workers rights upheld in the Great State of Ohio on issue 2 SB-5 regarding collective bargaining rights on workers’ behalf.
Ohio Issue 3 – Over 60 percent favor State Constitutional Amendment to preserve Citizens Health Care Freedom nullifying Federal Health Care mandate passed in May 2010 –
Specifically the federal government defined mandatory health insurance with fines and penalties upon failure to comply – scheduled to be effective nationwide in January 2014.
More than 500,000 signatures collected marking one of the biggest volunteer signature rally in American history to support the cause on Election Day – November 9, 2011.
Similarly women’s rights on reproductive health protected in the southern state Mississippi.
Arizona State Senator and controversial anti-immigration law author – Russell Pearce –recalled through electoral ballots.
Historic day for the people of United States setting a fine example to the rest of the world on ultimate people power.
The electorates across the nation send a loud and clear message to respect and honor citizens rights clarifying the republic will in a democracy.
Citizens movement on transparency and accountability made possible in the democratic process.
Keep up the good work in restoring republic governed democracy.
Best Wishes to citizens’ efforts on national issues.
Peace to all!
Thank you.
Padmini Arhant
World Overview – Global Revolution
November 5, 2011
By Padmini Arhant
Across the globe from Tahrir, Pearl to Times Square – the resonating message from the citizens is freedom.
Freedom from political oppression, economic depression, environmental degradation and social injustice ending the era of dominance for sovereignty with new age republic rule is the popular demand.
Politics, economics and judiciary control citizens’ destiny.
The political systems are set up to serve self and special interests than national service.
Campaign promises remain rhetoric for election and re-election purpose.
However, campaign financiers agenda supersedes citizens’ requirements such as jobs, health care, education, housing, and clean environment.
Political leaderships elected to address public needs use mandate to deprive human rights, equal opportunity and social justice.
At the national level, governance is weakened by political partisanship and corruption at the center stage trickling down to the bottom.
While defense expenditure in multidimensional warfare including widespread air base and army cantonments is the major debt contributor for global economy,
Not to mention the human and environment toll from perennial violence.
People concerns are slighted with inaction or exacerbated through extreme austerity directed at survival programs like social security, Medicare, Medicaid and women’s health, educational funding…in the attempt to deficit reduction.
There is an urgent need for global consensus on arms embargo and nuclear disarmament accelerating the bilateral agreements to universal treaty.
Middle East uprising is prolonged at enormous stake on human lives predominantly due to industrialized and developing nations defense industry i.e. the military industrial complex weapons supply to the oppressed nations fomenting regional volatility.
Palestinian statehood with full UN membership rejected by Israel and the United States with a veto threat at UNSC criticizing the move as unilateralism especially after U.S. enthusiastic vote on Israeli statehood establishment at the United Nations in 1947.
Palestinian land – West Bank, Gaza and East Jerusalem is besieged with U.S. authorized Israeli troops at the controversial check posts and other parts of the meager area.
Similar strategy in Africa trigger ravaging civil wars denying peace for profitability aimed at disrupting normal existence with children recruited to fight in the combat zone.
Latin America is also mired with violence facilitated by guns sales and ammunitions influx from the United States given the proximity as witnessed in Mexico drug war having stalled the economy and enforced survival in fear.
Asia – Korean Peninsula – The peace accord between North and South Korea including the call for unified Korea is discarded with provocative drills on the Yellow Sea to continue arms deal with U.S. partner South Korea.
Meanwhile economic sanctions against North Korea – the global powers’ standard policy against nations in the enemy category isolate the globalists for aggravated assault on the population enduring persecution within and outside the country.
China – Arms exchange for oil with Sudan and rest of Africa led to ongoing genocide eliminating the possibility for peace.
Indian Sub Continent – India under foreign power maintain overwhelming troops deployment in Jammu and Kashmir Valley not excluding North eastern India ignoring public request to enable peace without military presence.
Indian government cooperation with Sri Lankan regime headed by President and Military commander Mahinda Rajapaksha in the execution of men, women and children representing Indian origin Tamils transformed the marginalized territory into killing fields reminiscent to ethnic cleansing in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Within India, rallies against black money and corruption curtailed with violent crackdown resulting in the death of a peaceful participant Rajbala and several injured in the absence of any investigation quest from media or judiciary.
Indian authority excess force was also demonstrated in leaders arrests to suspend peaceful assembly.
Pakistan – The global powers designated terror haven is the focal point to stir tensions in the sub-continent between nuclear neighbors generating constant need to replenish stockpiles from United States, China, Russia, France and Great Britain – the competitive arms suppliers to the beleaguered states.
Additionally Pakistan embroiled in terrorism on home soil is confronted with constant drone attacks from the supposed ally United States in the so-called war on terror.
Simultaneously key officials from Pakistan military and intelligence agency ISI on MIC (military industrial complex) payroll engage in derailing political stability and peace in Pakistan, Afghanistan and India.
Once again necessitating arms race not only among three nations but also spreading into Central Asia with Afghanistan as the strategic location in the brewing pre-emptive war against Iran possibly with dangerous nuclear retaliation.
Notwithstanding the convenience to monitor the cold war nemesis Russia from Afghanistan.
New millennium warfare is diversified viz. conventional war with troops on the ground in Afghanistan, Iraq and Northwestern Pakistan sprawling into Central Asia.
Robot war in the unmanned drone attacks on Pakistan, Yemen and Somalia.
In other fronts, currency war against China, drug war across the border with Mexico spilling over to surrounding nations is preventable at the source upon mutual recognition to implement appropriate measures on both sides.
By and large, the powerful and developing nations’ defense industry global installations have depleted resources, burdened economies with debts and wiped out generations creating a vacuum in the society for senior citizens, baby boomers and youngest members bereft of providers during the vulnerable phase in life.
Civil society movement all over – Please protest against war and ask for troop withdrawal from every frontier ending illegal occupation and invasion of foreign land.
Independence for Palestine, Egypt, Algiers, Morocco, Bahrain, Yemen, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Oman, Qatar, Iraq, Syria, Iran, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Tibet, Burma, North Korea…to name a few among several nations.
Emancipation also required elsewhere to establish republic governed democracy.
Globalists strategy – Puppet leaderships appointment through self-intrusion or indirect backing along with chosen local media as eager appeasers to sabotage peace and economic growth sustainability world over.
Mayhem is regarded lucrative for promoting prolific arms trade with wars premised on only available option to resolve manufactured crises – economic recovery in particular.
Alarmingly the war legacy in the present is intertwined with nuclear arsenal.
Aggression and assertive overtures for complete access to global resources at life detriment is the norm irrespective of policy failure.
Economics – Corporations financing election campaign is impediment for people voices in the legislative process.
Public financing with election expenses cap restricting personal attacks and focus on policies related to national and international issues would be a refreshing change conforming to civilized society.
Corporate media and air power at the political establishment disposal is abused for false propaganda and truth subversion undermining democracy.
Special interests drafted legislation swiftly passed compared with bills concerning average citizens in dire state delineating corporation influence over politics.
Close ties between corporations and politics for exclusive favors is the bedrock of corruption leading to constitution violation and national subjugation.
Corporations confined to jobs oriented economic growth rather than nation governance would yield anticipated output in economy and political functionality.
There are at least 802 lobbyists from powerful industries to negotiate with 436 House members and 100 Senators in the U.S. Congress drowning citizens cry in the current corporations run political environment.
Taxpayers funded government subsidies and bailouts in billions of dollars to energy and finance sector respectively is invested in lobbying directing legislation to suit industry agenda i.e. banks deregulation and environmental damage from drilling, mining and nuclear sites.
Similarly the desperately required revenues through tax reform closing tax evasion loopholes to recover national income stashed away in tax havens by wealthy corporations and individuals successfully thwarted with money power otherwise bribery.
Occupy Wall Street and alike across United States and the rest of the world need to restore power to the people beginning with political leaderships removal either through recall or upon term completion in the election to convey a strong message to the infiltrating elements.
Corporations owned media in cohort with politics is an imminent threat to democracy.
Media reform and public boycott of networks indulging in state broadcast adaptation could deter bias and myth propagation to exemplify consumer power and viewer discernment.
Judiciary: Legislative, Executive and Judiciary branch comprise the governing body in active democracy.
Judiciary framework encompasses constitutional law and civil rights preserving democratic values with checks and balances on entities both elected as well as non-elected officials in matter related to state governance and national interest.
Corporations and political powers ability to sway decisions in high profile legal quagmire debilitates democracy affecting judiciary credibility,
Besides diminishing constitutional power of the Supreme Court – the bastion for common man and nation at large to obtain justice.
Department of Justice and Investigation bureau under executive branch or incumbent administration increasingly misused in –
Obstruction of justice, intimidation, selective investigation and prosecution of whistle-blowers.
Department of Justice and Investigation Bureau would be legitimate and productive independent of the executive or administrative branch terminating political authority’s deflection following exposure.
Presidential power exercised in extrajudicial executions.
Continuation of rendition, indefinite detention of suspects without due process,
Habeas corpus denial,
In the Indian sub-continent those held in police and intelligence custody are subjected to ‘encounter’ parallel treatment to torture, electric shock…and variable techniques routinely carried out on prisoners throughout the world.
Concurrently impunity granted to political class and privileged members in the society on crimes against humanity and national wealth embezzlement.
The irony being those accountable for treason and equivalent compromising national image authorize illegal wiretapping, 24/7 surveillance distorting information to distract public from political reality – unscrupulous practices under the guise of democracy.
Police rough handling with firearms to disperse Occupy Wall Street inspired peaceful demonstrations in different parts of United States is disturbing and deeply regrettable.
Social Injustice: Poor and powerless often bear the brunt of discriminatory system with several thousands serving time for the non-verifiable crimes.
On the contrary, chief protagonists and beneficiaries in national scams are free utilizing political clout and economic power in defying judicial probe and accountability to taxpayers in the country.
Public awareness accompanied with national and global revolution to reinstate republic rule with democratic principles happening now through Arab Spring, Occupy Wall Street, anti-corruption rally gaining momentum would expedite mission accomplishment.
Solidarity, non-violence and peaceful movement without interruption to public or private operations are the key to success in realizing hope and changing status quo.
Food for thought – people hold the power as audience, consumers, taxpayers and most importantly electorate in any society.
People power united could roll boulder downhill clearing the roadblocks to humanitarian peace, progress and prosperity.
Good Luck and Best Wishes! To civil society en masse for a glorious victory in republic rule revival.
Peace to all!
Thank you.
Padmini Arhant
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United States – Protecting Workers and Women’s Right
October 29, 2011
By Padmini Arhant
Citizens across the nation are requested to extend support on two issues:
1. Wisconsin State – Recall Governor Scott Walker
Citizens Grievance – Since assuming office Governor Scott Walker has targeted workers, introduced undemocratic Voter ID and dedicated to corporate donors agenda.
Public dissent in the state was witnessed throughout the year and the decisive response is to recall Governor Scott Walker for the remaining years expected to exacerbate the electorate plight.
Wisconsin voters are urged to rally behind the progressive movement engaged in Governor Scott Walker recall.
Please reach out to ‘Progressives United’ in the State of Wisconsin and defend republic rule with democratic values intact.
2. Congressional House Republican Members’ Misplaced Priority –
Honorable Republican members pledged ‘Jobs for All’ on the campaign trail in 2010.
While jobs bill impending action, legislation restricting women’s health care passed this month clarifies the regrettable congressional discretion on citizens’ requirements.
There is an urgent need for female members and families to defend women’s right to decision on their health.
Please call your representatives in the U.S. House and Senate to reverse course by protecting Medicare, Medicaid and funding for women’s health.
Your solidarity will guarantee victory against powerful industry backed political leaderships and the erroneous legislation hurting the vast and vulnerable majority.
Life threatening laws undermining equal opportunity deserves mass attention and necessary intervention to establish effective governance.
Good Luck! to Wisconsin electorates in the Governor Recall and the rest of the nation on restoring women’s health.
Peace to all!
Thank you.
Padmini Arhant
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October 25, 2011
By Padmini Arhant
Andhra Pradesh – the southern state in India is confronted with decades old internal partition discord emanating from the majority marginalized in the economic development and political representation at the state and national level.
Telangana – one of the three major regions in Andhra Pradesh with Coastal Andhra and Rayalaseema constituting the remaining territories struggle for statehood largely due to exploitation from disproportionate resource distribution despite being the primary contributor to State GDP and urban modernization.
While the minority occupied rural and metropolitan areas are adequately funded and maintained in every aspect i.e. good schools and university, housing, clean water supply, electricity and other basic to advance requirements for comfortable living,
Telangana plight is evident in the neglected districts prompting secession demand from within the state.
The stark contrast in milestones reached thus far since independence cannot be ignored reflecting political bias and inequality at the state assembly, province and local council.
Telangana population have immensely suffered with disenfranchised youth and economically deprived farmers committing suicide as a result of state and central government abandonment.
Andhra Pradesh has long been governed by the minority led Congress Party arguably least interested in Telangana strife.
Meanwhile, the Congress Party at the center preoccupied in evading judicial probe and maneuvering investigations on corruption scandals have procrastinated for political reasons exacerbating the communal conflict in the state.
The declining status quo is attributed to central government indecisiveness in addressing Telangana citizens’ grievances conveyed through relentless public protests in the state and national capital without any affirmative response.
Telangana activists separate statehood justification based on the ordeal until now deserves empathy on humanitarian standpoint.
However, splitting the state with inherent complexities could lead to serious ramifications considering Telangana economic advantage from natural endowments deprives the residual state with less survival means for peaceful coexistence.
The disparity could create tension across the border with respective governments focused on settling disputes undermining effective governance.
Contentious issues causing potential problems in the short and long term are:
State tributaries viz. Krishna and Godavari rivers originating from Telangana and,
Capital Hyderabad renowned for cultural heritage depicting then Mughal empire and High Tech City now are poignant in the demarcation possibly creating prolonged disagreement.
As the advanced metropolis in the country – Hyderabad revenue and job prospects could be the focal point in the division with the dilemma of shared capital or,
Alternatively relinquish the city to Telangana.
Additionally several issues related to separation are likely to promote violence that could otherwise be avoided to protect life and state security.
Telangana leaderships seeking statehood for communal progress citing Chattisgarh and Jharkhand in eastern India need to reevaluate the pros and cons on the concept of –
Divided one fails but united one wins against the challenges confronting all.
Consolidated efforts and diverse talent strengthens core values yet retaining identity for character uniqueness in pursuit of common goals.
Telangana people have endured the state and central authorities’ willful negligence in improving living conditions and equal opportunity for the significant members in the society.
The solution lies in altering the status quo with appropriate adjustments for desirable outcome i.e. Telangana community uplifted in multiple facets starting from political rights facilitating economic and social privileges similar to other groups across the spectrum.
Isometric standards would diminish the prevalent anomalies preparing the disadvantaged demography to succeed in personal endeavor.
Henceforth, the Congress Party headed state government replaced with Telangana Rashtra Samithi Party leadership as the Chief Minister and TRS held cabinet posts to enable Telangana progress,
Inclusively sustaining current achievements in coastal Andhra as well as Rayalaseema would guarantee Telangana rule not only in Telangana areas but also in the rest of Andhra Pradesh.
In this instance – Right to Recall strategy upon the present and past governments miserable failure to act diligently in ensuring economic growth and prosperity throughout the state could have served in the electorates’ interest.
Modern democracies like the United States exercise ‘Right to Recall’ as a wake up call for the political parties and elected officials to deliver campaign promises or face power withdrawal by the voters in the absence of honoring commitment to the people.
The measure is desperately required in Indian democratic system given the political parties’ track record in post independent India.
Shri Anna Hazare’s proposal in this regard is relevant and public support could easily stave off vehement opposition from all political parties determined to limit voter prerogatives during the official term.
Indian election commission reservation in incorporating the pragmatic electoral recourse confirms the political influence on the so-called constitutional body to expand options for the electorate in a democratic society.
Reverting to Telangana – TRS leaders K. Chandrashekhar Rao (KCR) and K T Rama Rao together with Telangana Joint Action Committee (JAC) members are urged to rally for unified Andhra Pradesh.
Further, the leaders pledge to renounce actions causing public inconvenience and huge economic losses to the state exchequer could earn solidarity.
The continuous disruption in transportation and essential services pervasively affect all residents as taxpayers withholding autonomy approval.
Political rhetoric to inflict damages on the state owned assets and livelihood is detrimental to the political party not to mention the general frustration towards public access denial.
Non-violence and peaceful dissent respectful of state property and provisions over blockade would be formidable in attracting attention and empathy from all corners in any political or social movement.
The immediate remedy for Telangana crisis is to dissolve the incumbent administration responsible for polarization within society and allow TRS to be democratically elected to govern the southern state of Andhra Pradesh.
TRS should be able to overwhelmingly win the election on two important dimensions.
Telangana with largest constituencies and districts backing statehood could elect TRS to govern the state in entirety.
TRS platform with a strong vision in the election manifesto for Andhra Pradesh excluding none would galvanize voter confidence among the distanced electorate in coastal-Seema domain.
Such transformation would be a paradigm shift in Andhra politics setting a fine example for others to follow suit.
Hopefully rationality combined with integrity to address the different segment needs for greater good would prevail in resolving Telangana matter.
Good Luck and Best Wishes! to the people and political leaderships in Andhra Pradesh for everlasting peace and unity among all.
Peace to all!
Thank you.
Padmini Arhant
India – Court Decisions on Political Scams
October 24, 2011
By Padmini Arhant
Cash for Votes – Congress Party representative Amar Singh accused in the subversion of Parliamentary System with bribes in the ‘No Confidence’ vote granted bail on ‘humanitarian ground.’
2G Spectrum – Charges diluted with no opposition on bail from Central Bureau of Investigation under Congress Party against coalition partner DMK members implicated on 2G Telecommunication scandal noted as mother of scams.
Public and private threats to expose the true beneficiaries in both scams upon bail denial preceded the outcome and the ongoing development leading to leniency or bail approval for Congress party members and their affiliates.
Sad day for democracy when justice maneuvered with political clout and economic power.
The real justice is delivered through electoral mandate on the political party’s performance and integrity or the lack thereof in active democracy.
Peace to all!
Thank you.
Padmini Arhant
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