Freedom’s Just Another Word For….
Freedom’s just another word for nothing left to lose – Me & Bobby McGee (Kristoffer “Kris” Kristofferson)
It is probably a little confusing that a blog that purports to be a commentary on the news has failed to mention that ‘winds of change’ that appear to be sweeping the Middle East with many commentators hoping and even predicting it shifting into sub-Saharan Africa. As Western politicians from all over the world fall over themselves to turn their backs on the leaders of these troubled countries, forgive me for not being impressed. Many of these same people where hugging and shaking hands with these ‘dictators’ for years. I have learnt or know about many ‘revolutions’ in the past and despite the sacrifices of the ordinary man and woman and child, for many, change, real change to their lives, remains elusive. One tyrant is replaced by another and yet by another – and any pretence of democracy is applauded by the West despite the contrary practises on the ground.
Whilst I applaud those who have courage to stand up to tyranny, I will wait to see just who the string pullers were and how honourable their intentions. Just call me cynical.
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