Dear Compatriots,
Here come a new great divider, a young and somewhat inexperienced political agitator who has managed to fool a few nationalists on the extreme end - thinking that he can change Cambodian politics just as smoothly as he talks. More than that, he managed to blame every political leaders, left and right, from Monarchy to anyone he disagreed with on saving Cambodia. He claimed to have all solutions to all Cambodian problems, and presented himself as the only person who is full of you-know-what to know how to get back Koh Trol and the rest of Cambodia. Sound good, isn't it? If you are not sophisticated enough, you can be fooled, and perhaps you will be kind enough to take out a few bucks to hand to this new Cambodia's saviour, so he can travel places, without having any need to hold on to any real jobs in USA. If you don't know who I am talking about, read on...
It did not come to me as a surprise to learn that Mr. Sourn Serei Ratha has finally revealed his ultimate personal ambition to form a political organization and proclaiming himself to be the leader. What concern me most in his particular case is his views on Cambodian political process from the legal standpoint. Be aware of many dangers ahead, especially of having any associations with him and/or this new group. You certainly do not want to end up like people who previously joined Chhun Yasith, a US citizen who has been convicted by the United States government for plotting to overthrow a legit government. It has got to be legal.
After having listening to Mr. Ratha’s comment and declaration on Radio Post of Long Beach - program of August 22, 2010, I could not help but must take the liberty to inform every decent Cambodians to be looked out for danger in getting involved with this new organization. One needs to understand that a political organization has to be operated within the rule of laws, nationally and internationally. Mr. Sourn does not believe in political participation of our country's democratic process, and a few of his members shared the same view. Whatever you do or decide, you must understand who and what you are associating yourself with, and what would be the legal and political fall-out, if any.
Mr. Sourn is trying a play to a raw sentiment of ordinary people, including some frustrated and yet somewhat extreme nationalists who have limited understanding the complexity of our country's politics, from both national and global context. He is now embarking on a dangerous journey by leading a very radical and extreme organization which has yet to be accepted or legalized by our country's highest institutions. I wonder how he wishes to achieve his political aim when he’s never once believed in the legal political process of our country, Cambodia.
He has called all opposition groups as, if I quoted him correctly, either " Tourist and/or commercial politicians." To him, and his associates, oppositions offer no solutions, but more of a lingering complaints and problems to the overall Cambodia's mess. Mr. Sourn has a solution, and he is readied to lead, to bring all factions and groups, under his enormous talent and creativity which will lead us to not only save Cambodia's proper, Kampuchea Krom, but also get our Koh Trol back. It sounds like a real deal here, isn't it. But wait folks, if you are not thinking through, and if anyone are not well-informed on the pros and cons of this new group with this particular new leader, you could find yourself, personally, and your country in a whole lots deeper mess than you could possibly imagine. If there is a perfect name for a new politician or group like Mr. Sourn, given the way he conducted himself, beside tourist, commercial or the likes, here is one which I think would perfectly suit him well, A POLITICAL CON-ARTIST. Please do not go there, folks.
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The views expressed above are the personal opinions and the sole responsibilities of Pretty Ma. They do not reflect the views of Khmerization. Khmerization stands ready to offer the rights of reply to Mr. Sourn Serey Ratha shall he chooses this forum to respond to Pretty Ma's above article.
5 comments:
Pretty Ma,
I think you have given Mr. Sourn and his associates too much credit than they truly deserve when it comes to participation in the real Cambodian politics in Cambodia.
They are simply a small group of Cambodians who think they can make a difference for Cambodia.
Most Cambodians can think for themselves and if they decide to join this group, there is nothing much you can do because they happen to think a long the same line with Mr. Sourn.
I don't think your warning is necessary as this group is small and Mr. Sourn is not the type of leader who can arouse people the way Dr. King or Ghandi did when they were alive.
Anet Khmer
Total agree, MR Sour can only arouse people feeling by giving them Viagra.
People who are silent,while her own country and her people are facing unimaginable injustice,are either lack of emotional intelligent or sub-human or simply a traitor.
True Khmer
Lok Pretty Ma,
Please do not worry to much our people mention.
You can not compare Lok Sam Rainsey to him. He is young and try to do something that he sees it might be good. Do not act like Hun Zen or CPP when someone critizied you is bad. Be smart. I think you are aware of this. You can approach him, ask him. Stop rummor.
I used to think Sourn Serey Ratha is a very brave person and to this principle. Later, I found out that he is a loose cannon, an agitator and an ambitious freak who attacks anyone who disagrees or has different views from him. His views are very extreme and he looks like the sort of a person that can be classified as an extremist. It is very dangerous to be associated with him. Just wait and see, he might land in American jail like Chhun Yasith.
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