Petulant playground politics

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Published: 20 Nov 2012 at 00.00
Newspaper section: News

We know the pillars of democracy _ the courage to do the right thing, freedom of expression and all those seemingly important, nice-sounding things _ risk becoming a joke when those in authority start behaving like three-year-old kids.

That has already happened, and the joke is a sad one.

The incident in question is a recent press conference given by Deputy Prime Minister Chalerm Yubamrung. Mr Chalerm must have realised that Santa would probably not be making a stop in Bang Bon, where his home is, this year, so he went into full pouting mode.

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bkkmatt
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Discussion 3 : 20 Nov 2012 at 06.123
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Mr Chalerm's bullying comments remind me of a famous saying: If you are not with us, then you are against us. That kind of "fan club" attitude often echoes well amongst Thai people, many of whom are conformists with a group mentality.

Nail on the head!!!
From an early age and throughout school this group mentality is very apparent for all to see.
The lack of critical thinking has massive consequences as people follow blindly and rarely question, making them easily mainpulated and controlled.
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Discussion 2 : 20 Nov 2012 at 05.222
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Good article. Thai politicians have to start answering questions of those who pay there wages..... the people.
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Discussion 1 : 20 Nov 2012 at 02.391
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I wouldn't waste too much time on either of them, neither represents the best of their profession, Ms Somjit prefers celebrity to reporting and Chalerm is known for nothing but political brawling.
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