December 11, 2010

A monarchy? No way!


Man: A monarchy? No way!
Kid: How right you are lord
Man: It's not in accordance with the constitution!
Kid: It's truly so your majesty
Man: It's not in line with democracy!
Kid: Blessed be my lord

President Yudhoyono's latest tirade against the Yogyakarta sultanate – which unlike the rest of the country is seen as well run, with little corruption and few attacks on religious minorities – stands in stark contrast with his increasingly autocratic style of government.

Kompas - December 11, 2010