Saturday, June 22, 2013

The Silly Season

The last couple of months have produced some particularly stupid, self-contradictory, silly and even vile comments in and about Cambodia from politicians, journalists and the like. The upcoming election has had a lot to do with it, but it hasn’t been restricted to politicians alone. Amongst the many ill-considered remarks of the last couple of months, the following are but a choice few.

“Most Cambodian men are dignified—we never have sex with minors. Only foreigners do that.” - Phay Siphan
(Cambodian government spokesman reacting to the U.S. State Department downgrade of Cambodia's ranking in its annual human trafficking report. Leaving aside the many studies showing that Cambodian men make up the vast majority of sexual abusers of children and minors in Cambodia, this statement is so counter-factual as to almost defy reasonable retort.)

"If the Khmer Rouge killed a lot of people, they would not be stupid to keep it to show to everyone, they would destroy it to eliminate evidence. I believe that it was just staged." - Kem Sokha
(Opposition candidate apparently denying that the infamous S-21 Prison [Tuol Sleng] was real, seemingly claiming it was some sort of Vietnamese propaganda invention.)

"Atlantis-like lost city unearthed in Cambodia" - FOX news
(Headline of a story about the high-tech mapping of a Angkorian era city complex in Siem Reap, which was not lost, nor unearthed and certainly not 'Atlantis-like', whatever that is supposed to mean.)

“But not only did I not authorize his arrest, I also sent other agents to go to Micasa Hotel without notifying authorities. It was like signaling to him that the authorities knew, and he escaped...So you have to remember that I helped you (Kem Sokha) by breaking the law myself.” - Prime Minister Hun Sen
(While engaging in some political mud-slinging against the opposition candidate, apparently also publicly admitting to interfering with the police in order to facilitate the escape of an alleged sex criminal.)

"Any election result would be dismissed by the CNRP" - Sam Rainsy, paraphrase by Cambodia Daily.
(After saying that his opposition party CNRP would participate in the national elections, Sam Rainsy went on to say he would reject any election result, apparently including his own electoral victory.)

"Fairfax Media recorded the discovery of the first five temples after pushing through landmine-strewn jungle, swollen rivers and bogs with the expedition on a mountain called Phnom Kulen." - Sydney Morning Herald
(Article from SMH about the high-tech mapping of a Angkorian era city complex in Siem Reap, portraying itself as some kind of journalistic Indiana Jones, presumably with bullwhip and Fedora. They managed to work in a plug for the publisher as well.) 

"I hope people in Cambodia are discussing the unfolding tragedy: Stealing a generation: Cambodia’s unfolding tragedy." - Lindsey Murdoch
(Apparently, after almost a decade of the orphanage tourism problem here in Cambodia, dozens of discussions on travel boards over the last 8 years, several articles in the Cambodia Daily over the last two and a half years, several more articles in the international press including the very often cited Al-Jazeera piece last year and, of course, the well-publicized  Childsafe 'Children are not tourist attractions' campaign launched in 2011, it was his article 2 months ago in an Australian newspaper that may finally spark discussion of this "unfolding tragedy" here in Cambodia.)

8 comments:

  1. Actually, Lindsay Murdoch was author of the SMH articles on the Angkor lidar mission as well,so, hmm.
    In a bit of self-promotion I should note that Damian Evans, the lead author of the lidar paper getting all the press has a rather lengthy comment about the press coverage of this research on my blog here: http://alisonincambodia.wordpress.com/2013/06/17/lidar-and-lost-cities-2/ (scroll down to the comments- can't seem to direct link). It's worth a read.

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    1. Ooo. Double hit on Lindsey. Well, I hope he has a sense of humor, or a thick skin, or doesn't care about a little blogger like me.

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  2. Ah heck, I decided to give Damian's comment his own post- so read it directly here: http://alisonincambodia.wordpress.com/2013/06/23/lost-cities-and-the-press/

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    1. I linked your blog entry in the text above and I tweeted it last night. Good piece. Thanks for the info.

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  3. How did Hindooism come to Khmer ? Simple - a Hindoo seduced a Khmer women !

    What did it take for a Khmer woman to be seduced by a Hindoo ! dindooohindoo !

    http://www.cambodianguide.com/?opt=6&hlineid=31&langid=18

    The important succession to the throne in Khmer family. Cambodian King has always taken the girl family to success the throne in Cambodia
    According to the legend, which appeared in Cambodian inscription,Kaundinya, landed in Funan or NOKOR PHNOM, drove his spear, which he had obtained from the god into the ground and married Soma or Liu Yeh, daughter of the serpent king (Nagaraja). In the early Chinese account, Huntien (Kaundinya) shot an arrow from his bow, frightened the sylvan queen and married. According to Cambodian legend, Preah Thong, son of
    a king in India , chased from his home, went to Kok Thlok ( Cambodia ), made war and seized the throne and married a naga princess. The Nagaraja or the King serpent helped him to create a Kingdom and changed its name to Kambuja. A grain of historical truth in these accounts seems to be that an Indian Brahman, who took the name of Kaundinya, whom the Chinese call Huntien, married a Khmer or native princess and became king.


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  4. What could be the reason for the Nil IQ impotenica of he Hindoo ? Could it be that they are fed on cow piss,goat shit,elephant piss and Cock Dung ? dindooohindoo

    Cow's Urine

    Cow's urine "gomutra" is prescribed as an ingredient of various plasters and mixtures (sometimes with fermented wine) or alone, as an antidote for obesity, as a purgative; for eliminating vermin from an ulcer; vayu disorders, abdominal dropsy and many other uses. [ Su. 15.35; 44.35 ] [ Ci 1.87; 14.13 ] [ Ray 131 ] Bitumen and cow's urine is taken internally to cure malignant jaundice. [ Utt. 44.29 ] [ Ray 234 ]. Antimony sulfide and cow's urine taken internally is also used to cure malignant jaundice. [ Utt. 44.29 ] [ Ray 234 ]. For the case of sebaceous cysts (large swellings that exude a fatty liquid on bursting), incision followed by washing with cow's urine is prescribed. Another treatment is the surgical incision and the removal of fat followed by cauterization of the wound [ Ci.18.10-11 ] [ Ray 295 ].

    Goat Dung and Urine

    Goat droppings "ajashakrt" are prescribed as an accessory to surgical cauterization and is used for cauterizing diseased skin. In powdered form after drying and compounding with honey and cow's urine it is used as a linctus for jaundice. [ Su 12.3 ] [ Utt.44.19 ] [Ray 130 ] Goat urine "ajamutra" is an ingredient for a paste that restores the natural colour to a cicatrix. [ Ci.I.86 ] [ Ray 130 ]

    Elephant Urine

    Elephant urine "gajamutra" is used as an alkaline decoction preparation for a supposed cure to malignant sores. [ Ci.9.16 ] [ Ray 131 ]

    Cock Dung and other Birds' Droppings

    The dung of a specially fed cock "kukkutapurisha" is prescribed as an ingredient for a plaster used to cure malignant skin diseases [ Ci.9.15 ] [ Ray 132 ] Vulture droppings "grdhrapurisha" is an ingredient of a plaster fro bursting of non-boils [ Su.37.9 ] [ Ray 132 ]. A similar use exists for pigeon droppings "karikapurisha" and heron droppings "kapotapurisha" [ Su.37.9 ] [ Ray 132 ]. The hooves of animals are powdered and after burning restore the darkness to a cicatrix; a paste of the powder obtained by burning is a cure for baldness [ Ray 132 ] Animal horns are used as surgical instruments and the paste is aid to be a cure for baldness. [ Ray 133 [ [ Ray 110 ff ] meat of various kinds is good The urine of different animals is recommended for use as purifying and appetizing agents; for cardiac stimulants and many others. Each type of urine has special advantages

    wHICH IS Y MADE THIS STATEMENT !

    http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report-isis-threatens-attack-on-india-vows-to-wipe-out-hindus-2202013



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  5. History shows that Monkeys are better than Hindoos ! And the Khmer are lineaged from the Hindoos ! dindooohindoo

    Rama the Limpet used an army of apes to rescue his wife and make a bridge to Lanka !

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vanara
    http://www.kamat.com/kalranga/mythology/ramayan/8017.htm

    https://www.quora.com/Hindu-Mythology/What-is-the-history-of-the-bridge-between-India-and-Sri-Lanka-known-as-Adams-bridge
    http://theislamshow.weebly.com/mystery-behind-adam-bridgeramas-setu.html
    http://www.occulttreasures.com/bridge.htm

    Which is Y the Hidoos use apes to guard the parliament !

    http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/delhi/40-men-in-ape-suits-to-scare-monkeys-away-from-Parliament-complex/articleshow/39373051.cms

    Even the Chinese have known this truth since centuries

    http://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy-defence/article/1853949/you-can-pay-them-peanuts-chinas-air-force-hires-monkeys
    http://edition.cnn.com/2014/05/08/world/asia/china-pla-monkeys/index.html?hpt=hp_inthenews

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  6. Rape best practices in Indonesia

    Rape by Ustads of little kiddies - dindooohindoo

    "Whoever is caught doing the crime of Lut's people, you should kill the one who sodomizes and the one who lets it be done to him.”

     The nation of Bogus pigs is facing a child sex abuse epidemic

    http://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2015/12/17/child-sexual-abuse-critic-level-minister-says.html

     The Rate is 33 cents

    http://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2012/02/09/notorious-cleric-reported-alleged-sexual-abuse.html

     Oral Sex therapy

    http://www.thejakartaglobe.com/archive/koran-teacher-admits-molesting-13-students-over-last-two-years/540443/
    http://www.thejakartaglobe.com/news/christian-minister-arrested-in-child-molestation-case/

     Rape after Koran Recital

    http://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2014/11/09/religious-teacher-tasikmalaya-admits-molesting-27-

     Female teacher rapes kiddies

    http://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2014/05/14/female-teacher-reported-molestation.html

     25 cents

    http://www.thejakartaglobe.com/archive/koran-teacher-admits-molesting-13-students-over-last-two-years/540443/


    And then the "Nassara and the Dindoo Hindoos", also join the party

     Dindoo Hindoo Lord Krishna makes "Muslim women perform fellatio" on him



    http://www.thejakartaglobe.com/archive/three-more-women-accuse-anand-krishnan-of-sexual-abuse/

     Christian Pastor "raping kiddies"



    http://www.thejakartaglobe.com/news/christian-minister-arrested-in-child-molestation-case/


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