…I hope Lloyd Austin (LJA3) is not a hawk. After all, he is a former general who used to sit on the board of Raytheon, but, perhaps, as an African American, he has sensitivities that will help steer the military in a new direction….
…How does a guy like Min Aung Hlaing (MAH) become a general, able to detain a popular leader for owning walkie talkies? … It seems that the people in the streets prefer Aung San Suu Kyi. Perhaps the youngsters in the military do, too. Perhaps that’s what MAH is afraid of. In any case, I’m holding them in the Light, hoping there is no blood shed….
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I am worried about Maynmar this morning. I several Friends with ties to Yangon. During my conversations with them, I have witnessed the strong draw that the place has on those who have lived there. So, it troubles me to see the Tatmadaw has detained Aung San Suu Kyi & has taken control of the government….
… many young Russians are woke & not intimidated by the prospect of getting arrested. 100,000 taking to the streets in over 100 cities, some in subzero temps, to express their frustration with corruption – that’s inspiring! I saw some video of people throwing snowballs at police officers. I’m not sure if that counts as violence or not….