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Voting for a change?

The Burmese military regime announced on 19 February that it had approved its draft constitution, which is to be put before the Burmese people in a referendum in May this year. The junta has also said it plans to hold general elections in 2010.

There have been repeated calls for the junta to give a timetable for democratic transition, and so the pledge to hold elections was welcomed by some, including United Nations special envoy Ibrahim Gambari and the Singaporean government, as a positive development.

But the announcement was met with strong criticism from opposition activists, rights groups and much of the international community. The US government dismissed it as a “sham”, while UN secretary-general Ban Ki-moon called for the constitution process to be more inclusive and transparent.

National League for Democracy members said that elections held by the regime would not have any credibility when the results of the 1990 elections have still not been recognised, and questioned how the date for a general election could be fixed when the constitution has not yet been approved by the people.

The junta’s claims of democratic elections have also been undermined by a statement by chief justice U Aung Toe reaffirming the military’s role in political leadership and by reports that Daw Aung San Suu Kyi would not be allowed to run for office under the constitution because of her marriage to a foreign national.

Do you think there is any hope for free and fair elections in Burma? Does the announcement of a constitutional referendum and general elections show that the junta has recognised the need for democratic transition? Or is it impossible to bring about real change with a constitution that does not represent the views of the people?

Let’s talk!
 

How can there be democratic elections in a country plagued by lack of freedom, and lately by a terrible cyclone, how can we believe in democracy for Burma when the government ignores the basic needs of people injured, traumatized, dying, starving, how can we even think of trusting this kind of people? This is an absolute nightmare, the international community HAS to help, and not only during this crisis, but in the long term, it is unacceptable that we allow this terror to happen.

corine (thailand)


Dear DVB, No words for those SPDC animals and they do not have the kind mind and they are doing for their lives protective.

Then they are planning to make ""CIVIL WAR "" and no considered who are supporting for our disasters of NAGIS.

We love our country and PUBLIC, so we can do any ways of DEFYING those animals of THAN SHWE and SUPPORTERS and faithfully men of military.

NOT SO LONG FOR THEIR REGIME and we are planning to do the most effective way of PUBLIC.

AUNG MOUNG (PAKOKKU)

aung moung (Pakokku) (Burma)


Let's look at the reality of the situation. Since the Burmese generals are allowing it's women, men, children, pets, farms etc. to die off completely..then how do they expect me to belive they are going to vote democratically at all? Mother earth is suffering too. Just a thought.

Cora (USA)


i was so interested to read and listen to the news from ur website. i realized that our government is very greedy and no intelligence. sometimes i'm so disappointed on them. i'm an student in malaysia. My dad is in singapore but my mom and my younger brother are in mm now. i'm really worrying about them. However, now i can know the myanmar statement nowadays. thank you all.

Thin Myat THu (Malayisa)


I heard that the Burmese goverment seized the UN`s aid supply.

The people of Burma has suffered enough.

FREE BURMA

Karl (Norway)


Burma cyclone appeal

Cyclone Death toll rises to 100,000 so far. Please help Burma, they don't have any expertise or enough fund to deal with such catastrophe. Your help will go to the most dire needs such as food, water and shelter.

Watch the videos (Cyclone in Burma ) http://www.myitworld.com/burma-videos/tag/Cyclone+in+Burma

Sai Richard Aung(USA)

Sai Richard Aung (USA)


why do them as a bad people have to kill the other for no bad reason if they didnt do nothing

emily (united States)


This is the time don’t allow the junta to make Burmese people and international societies to ignore DASSK. Once the junta announced the serious losses, they can’t lie or conceal the seriousness. Take this time to pressure the government to allow NLD major role in disaster relief actions. Pressure the junta to open further.

Brian (US)


It may be the time to beat the drums for a week through out Rangoon, Delta region and the areas destroyed by Cyclone Nagis to kick out the devils who came with the cyclone giving bad omen to Burma. If those uniforms don't come to clear the mess, use these as natural blockades.

Brian (US)


We have no way to sincere working place in Burma. All are BEER BAR and HAPPY places.

Kindly consider for our VIRGIN LADY life for future.

Those Military men are understanding to ""EAT"" and ""HAPPY"". and etc.

So, we are strongly recommand to give "NO" Vote and need to change the PUBLIC ELECTED GOVERNMENT by NLD.

Best Regrads, MTM

may thu myint (Burma)


burma (SPDC fox group)the liar vote unacceptable referendum planer fox out box vote (no vote)right.

aung zaw (myanmar)


1.No Electricity

2.NO Federal

3.For Junta or Military and Supporters

4.Low Education

5.No Future for STudents

6. Killing the monks.students, public 7.stolen the Public owned natural resources and funds by POWER.

How can we give respect those SPDC or Martial or Junta or Killers !!!!

So their MAGIC showed is nearly transfer to another MILITARY MEN and they are fraid for their future. If they found the DEFENSIVE Group, they will RUN AWAY.

By AUNG MOUNG

aung moung (Pakokku) (Burma)


Before doing anything just ask the butchers first if they are Okey with a third party, that may be UN organization, to supervise the coming elections. If the regime does not accept this it is crystal clear that they are not honest. If this is the case, the world body and the world community must stop the foul game which is to be played by the gun-wielding regime or let the blood shed on Burma's soil -- killing each other, one is the junta's running dogs (members of USDA and Soonahrshin among others) and the other is people who want Freedom.

maung maung kyaw win (The United States)


We must vote No to show our rejection of Military Rule. There are no other options, choices but the one drafted by Military Brain.

First, the People of Myanmar must go for refrerandum to continue or abort the 1948 Constitution. If Yes vote wins, there must be three varieties of draft Constitutions with different Principles for discussion and voting (Three varieties of Flags, National Anthems, Role of Military, Election procedures of President, Authorities delegated, so-on. the one with the most yes votes will be Full Flagging Constitution. (We now already have varieties of draft Constitutions worked by various groups)

Burma is a Country of all, not of Than Shwe and his allies.

Cho (Cambodia)


We commend the AUNG MOUNG saying the civil war should be come out if the Military is doing this way.

The MILITARY have no brain and must go to HELL because of the killing of BUDDHA law and the some of our colleague were killed in 2007 Spetember and waiting for those JUNTA or STUPID soldiers.

With Sincerely,

KHINE TUN (EX POLICE BSI).

khine tun (Brunei)


Why the stupid SPDC guy want to change the UNITARY Country.

We are UNION and we have (7) states and Divisions.

Those SPDC are making country trouble in pusing to """" CIVIL WAR"""".

We have no way to proove the UNITARY FLAG and their LOUSY constitution in May 2008.

So we have no choice, because they have ARM and POLICE 500,000 and 457,000 of permanent soliders.

So we have to prepare to make confrontation with them,

1. Now, SPDC start the BOMB blasting from their sources and we have no intention to hold ARM and Public also watching the brutal action in this time.

2. Now, we have to find out the selected perons for watching and taking the photos from each POOLS around the country.

3. We have to RECRD and lists for those each POOLS responsible persons and recorded persons (Confidential) to report to NLD or other related groups in oversea or UN or etc.

4.We NEED to AVOID the becoming of CIVIL WAR due to SPDC/JUNTA is trying to agitation and out come of CIVIL WAR, otherwise they have no SECOND CHOICE. First Choice is REFERENDUM and must understand their RISK and HAZARD in May 2008.

Best Wishes

for "NO" VOTE and

""NO"" CIVIL WAR.

Aungmoung(Pakokku)

aungmoung (Union of Burma)


No body should vote the constitution of Junta, because the constitution can make the future of burmese dark.

ko ko (Burma)


All leaders from each groups,

1. The SPDC have some trained men as like Aye Lwin, U Kyi Win and others. They are also cheating to us and KAL also against the 88 and NLD and fighing to Demo group.

2. We can ask all of them, what they were doing for Burma all the time. Now, the Democracy and constitution are connected and must must try all together.

Why they are making to split of country. 3. All of Public known the RESULT of this Referendum is becoming "" CIVIL WAR "" that are from JUNTA and SPDC and those guy are doing.

4. So, what shall do, now,

AA:: MUST GO TO POOL AND MAKE 'REJECT' OR "X" FOR NC OF SPDC.

BB;; MUST MAKE CONTACTS TO EACH GROUP.

CC:: MONKS AND SOME GROUPS WILL SURVIVE IF ANY PROBLEM ACCORDING TO CONDITION.

DD:: HAVE TO EXPLAIN CLEVERLY IF WE PAITIENT LIMIT.

EE:: SPDC OR USDA WILL START FIGHTING TO US.

FF:: SPDC AND JUNAT DO NOT WANT THE NC AND THEY NEED ONLY ''' CRISIS""" OR OTHERS. And they will continue their MILITARY RULE and will explain to WORLD, they kept for the country's situation or unstable matter.

So, the end of their lives are very near future and must kick-out cleverly in May 2008 Pool.

AM

AM (Rangoon)


Dear DVB and All of DVB borthers and Sisters,

"Happy New Yaer and just come back from fields trip from construction site.

Best Regards Ko Maung

burmese lover (Singapore)


I need to come and see the SPDC are doing well for US Dollar or US Dullar.

Now, I need to buy the corner of Pyay and AD Road. The owner is Dow Kyone or Dow Kyaing from No1 leeder's land if possible.

I will bring the US Dullar for her and contacted the burmese peoples or your agent in HK.

Could we use "NO" pool for your country polpularity of bloody REFERENDUM.

CHAN

Chan (Hong Kong)


OHO- Ko Thu Ra Lwin,

Kindly contact me to marry and give to "YES" for "KILLER" Vote for 2008, May Pool.

I am rady to "Give" "NO" or "Cancel" the Referendum of May 2008 if you are not marry me.

I am above woman and bottom is not change yet for KO Thu Ra Lwin or Ko Nga Thet Phyar Guy memeber.

Myint Myint Maung

myint myint (Burma)


OHO Than Shwe's son and followers,

You should get the brabies from SPDC and if you like them please ask your family to joint with them.

We are very pain and you are human of Burma or from BRUTUAL TEAM MEMBER or USDA, you should use it "YES".

We almost of public are not like with SPDC and Junta.

We know you are whom and we will watch your are going to where.

We are strongly would like to go straight and to get Democracy by sincerely for all 56 million of public including you and your family and all of generation. Please use the true story and sincere words.

We got THREE DEGREE and Master but still no food enough in Burma since 1980 form RASU and other Diploma.

Our way of VOTE is "NO" and need to call the SPDC as "KILLERS".

Shwe Than

Shwe Than (Dubai)


Happy New Year to DVB

chocolate (myanmar)


I need to change my name because the name was same as military brutual's name. They are killer and we have no seen in burmese history as like as those Junta or SPDC peoples.

The FLAG also not in UNION Position and purpose for their funeral cover when dead or killed by public.

The Vote is no awy for them and we need to ask to them,

(A) Where to leave if Public is kicking out from Burma !!!!

They have no ways and will investigate their palns and will take over the state owned properties from them.

2. SPDC is thinking they can control according to USDA representative U Aung Thaung explanation. U Aung Thaung's stolen the statae owned properties are from Minsistry of Industry (1), Ministry of Energy and Minstry of Electrical Power Enterprise.

3. Vice Sr Maung Aye and U Aung Thaung family is one Gaung and Sr. Gen Than Shwe is one group of "NGA TETE PHYA" gaung. But they are staying silince doesnot not known each group are what are doing as like as ignorecent.

Anyhow, the SPDC is trying to survive of their LAST CHANCE to CHEAT to PUBLIC and if they LOOSE or they have no way to get fund from OFFSHORE GAS or Mines or Timber, what shall they going in future.

Public suffering abount 45 years and can start the "PUBLIC REVOLUTION" because of their misfacing with public.

The 1990 election result and the statement of their periodically spech are "ON AIR" and never keep their promise since 1988.

So The POLITICAL PLATFORM" is 1990 election result and their promisory speech and statement of 1/90 is to draft the constitution by elected eprson and elected party by Gen Khin Nyunt and Gen Kyaw Sann.

Gen Saw Maung was also sppech several times and Sr. Gen Than Shwe also promise to public all the sppeching time.

We known the their ACTUAL requiremnt are

(1) SPDC can transfer the power if they have arranged backing for them and families------

(2)SPDC not really interesting in "CONSTITUTION" but the POWER Hunter group are still requesting to tarnsfer to their Military Regime and will protect to SPDC and their families.

We need to ask, we are human and "WHAT ABOUT OUR PUBLIC, MONKS AND FAMILIES were killed all the time being!!!!!

So, we have no way to release the Junta and must fight back with each of our group by group as like as 2007 September startegy and new startegy by public in each town and each of villages.

With Respect to ALL of Leaders and Public of Burma.

SHWE

Shwe (mandalay, Burma)


Myanmar Gov is so good .i am very very like Myanmar leader and their Gov.thank u.

Thura.lwn (Myanmar)


to... Hi , do u see the Military Gov:is trying to lie &curl of sprit Because they laid down the rule and regulation of vote in which if it is contain on the vote paper the mark of rigjht, the gov: accept and count their support. actually , they will make to lie open hurtly.

victor (singapore)


i think that burma should change their government

agbonlahor (england)


"Let us restore to social intercourse that harmony and that affection without which liberty and even life are but dreary things."

A nation is formed by the willingness of each of us to share in the responsibility for upholding the common good. A government is invigorated when each one of us is willing to participate in shaping the future of this nation. In this (referendum), we must define the "common good" and begin again to shape a common future. Let each person do his or her part. If one citizen is unwilling to participate, all of us are going to suffer.

"As I would not be a slave, so I would not be a master." This -- This -- "This expresses my idea of Democracy. Whatever differs from this, to the extent of the difference, is no Democracy." - Barbara Charline Jordan - 1976 Democratic National Convention Keynote Address

All Myanmar people including army officers and members of NGOs - please think this new draft constitution is good for our generations.

No (Singapore)


Military has brought down all Myanmar to the people with no dignity, taking slavery jobs in neighboring countries even in Bangladesh. 54 migrant workers suffocated to die in freezer container, all those rooted into the mad mad military rules of over 4 decades. With such crimes committed to it's own people, the military top brass still hope to win the referendum. Vote No to show anger and to avoid suffering of generations to come. Down with military rule. Dead to Thanshwe

Cho (Cambodia)


Hi,

We agree to fight to SPDC this time bravely.

1. We will provide our strength to all NLD or "NO" groups on 10th. May 2008.

2. The Military about 50 persons took all State owned money and opputinites.

3. We agree to fight by so many ways this time if they are not sincere at those Pooling days.

4. NLD or NEW CONSTITUTION must be prepared if JUNTA Constitution was REJECTED officially.

5. We can organize more and more groups at upper Burma. We well come for any USDA or Military gentlemen for "N" or "REJECT" of their NC.

6. SPDC is killing and fighting to all of our citizen and Ethinic group only.

That must be stopped and must give to proceed for 1947-74 NC.

Best Rgds.

Myinthtoo

myinthtoo (Myitkyina, Kachin State.)


Dear Senior General Than Shwe,

You are trying to approve the new constitution for keep controlling the country by the Burmese military regime forever. Please think for your grandsons. They are not army officers. Do you think your successors will take care your grandsons. Please see Ne Win's grandsons. How about Chairmen Mao Zedong's family in China. Please think for your generation - real democracy will keep your generation to be happy and safe.

No (Singapore)


Hi,

We must give th vote to Na Ah Pha or Stae Peace & development Council.

We have organize more than 100 groups in Rangoon to see the all Public condition.

If some thimg wrong,

(1) We will prtect to Public and Monks immediately.

(2) We contacted whole of Burma to organize same of our groups and to communicate to each others.

(3) We will inform to NLD and International Countries by our contacts

(4) The Military men are also helping to us and agree to our "NO" Vote.

(5) The Kyant Phut are no so many and they can not comepete with our PUBLIC STRENGTH.

(6) The MONKS (near the POOL) will lookafter the Public when the VOTING TIME.

(7) They can fight to SCHOOLS before closing of Exam and please takecare for our young students.

KT

khine Myint (Burma)


Actually, this vote or forum will not change Myanmar as long as this junta mechanism is not watchful by international. Even people who inside have only a chance to give their voices of voting NO for this junta's referendum next month, it will come again. Those who are ouside must pointout this kind of things under terror by junta since 1962 until now. Represented to junta only means country will become worser than before with legitimate abusive rights!

U Saw Kelvin (Myanmar)


As I got news from Myanmar, the Burmese military regime is planing for cheating the votes. They will reject 'No votes' by any ways. Whatever they vote, Yes or No, it has to be surely correct way and not to be rejected. Please let me request to NLD as I am the one of Myanmar people: since the NLD is a legal political party, please consider to get the post of legal witness for counting the votes. Also, NLD should have the right to explain the people how to vote the correct way, Yes or No. Also the NLD should get the right to explain about the new draft constitution. The NLD has these rights already and please kindly consider to use it.

No (Singapore)


Dear DVB,

The Pooling date is 10th. May and we have to casting the vote on that date.

1. The USDA member are more than 2.2 million among public and their % should be coming more. The population for casting voters are neary 35 million and must takecare for the family and cuivil servant voters.

2. The Result is "WIN" or "LOOSE"only and no doubt for going to Pool on 10th. May 2008.

3. The Public must takecare only "X" is Recommend or "REJECT" or "NO".

4. We must ask to SPDC clearly by NLD or authorised person,

"If SPDC constitution is not approved, NLD'S constituiton or REDRAFTED Constitution must be draft again by Elected Party and Candidates". "MUST ASK to SPDC or Junta."

5. If we "LOOSE" , we will stand as 1990 election result and other statement by SPDC for next step !

6. If SPDC "LOOSE", SPDC can make the CRISIS or crash in Burma, must ask to them " MUST KEEP THEIR PROMISSORY" agreement.

7. Their properties and ongoing projects budget must be investigated by Public according to their RECENT (SPDC)CONSTITUTION Act or 1947-74 Act.

8. So, the way of Democracy is in our Hand and "NO NEED TO WORRY LOOSE or WIN" because of SPDC is going to sucide by their rope (OR THIER CHEATING ROAD MAP).

So, we have to go POOL and cast the REJECT "X" Vote .

WITH RESPECT TO ALL

AUNG

Aung


I believe that most of Myanmar people will vote "No". Now, it is the time to plan for systematic controlling of counting of votes. We have to take care that people are not to be cheated. The military regime will do all the ways to be approved their draft constitution.

No (Singapore)


Dear Sir,

Kindly organize the team if you have contacts from each countries for 2008 May POOL.

That will more effective when the voting times in side Burma and out side of Burma as WATCH TEAM OR GROUP. For explanation of approval because SPDC can write as not clearly for Recoomend or NO as "X". According to last Referendum in 1973-74 is very clearly for one rule party. Public can vote to BSPP explained claues.

"Now, what for Recommend and What for NO or Reject nust be clearly sincerely".

Those are Gen Than Shwe (JIN THAN SHWE) culture and must understand and aware of their tricks in those days.

Our brothers, relatives, and Democracy's vicitms who were killed by Junta will give blessing us to win this time again.

lun maung (Burma)


X Vote is most suitable for Military Regime.

We are assure that we have no way to consider long way, because JUNTA declared very clearly, not to transfer the POWER before they are getting safe position.

All of senior Military Guys are thinking that they can do for all and they enetred the all business channel, Agri Channel, Oil & gas Channel and others.

Their fighting and front line is to defying our citizen and our nationalities only.

Is it "HERO" or " WICKED MILITARY" practice!"

So, all of frontier line soliders are waste of time and lifes of their families since 1947-48. So, we have to consider the "REALISM" of nature of Burma is to change the Government first and must contribute the Burma is Second Point.

Now, we got the chance is given bu SPDC and must GIVE the VOTE as "X".

Do not worry, for this "X" vote peple who will get the SAFE position and will protect by responsible persons and will take the RECORD for all of our "X" voters list for our PRTECTION .

So, VOTE can change or KICK-OUT the Miltary or BRUTUAL KILLERS by gun.

Win

winnaing (India)


Voting to change !

Yes, we can change now what ever USDA or SPDC given any chance.

The Burma is ownwed not only Military 50 peoples, but also also 55 millions of peoples owned country.

Why we are not able to Kick out those Military Guys.

The majority is Burmese patient Power for every things.

Now, we suffering very pain and have to try for Young People.

First, Military is sincered until 1993 and they gave the oppotunities are the real images and after that they known the POWER TASTE and using country's resources.

Really, we have watch them about 20 years ready and never come out their group are ruling by themselves.

Eventhough,their house wives of soliders are also very pain of their live and they are more poor than public.

So, our ladies,are willing to co-operate any organization to remove those military devils.

General Maung Aye Daughter and her husband are doing business and uppose to kill the public and monks must be stopped by any way.

So. our banner is " To Remove those Devil of SPSC" by any way soonest.

Best Regards.

Thin Thin (Burma)


Dear Sirs,

Thanks for all high light of those Voting matter in Burma.

The Junta is trying to defy the all groups at Thailand Boder according military sources.

So, all of our brothers hood, Shan, Kachin, Kayin, Mon and all must be take care in this time.

SPDC dealed the BIG ARM for purchasing and some their Singapore connected companies are changing US Dollar in Rangoon and SPDC will make the counter fate vote through USDA and Ko Aye Lwin Group (Who were from ABSDF before and now they were departed from ABSDF).

We read the some one idea is showing to set up the "INternational Student Union" is right for this time.

Because we need to recruit from students and public from Middle and High School and all Universities around the world.

That will more clean and more bright for young generation.

This time all activits are trying to co-operate each group and must ties up each group openly.

The SPDC families are preparing for run-away and they accppted by themselves that they are "NO SAFE" for future.

According to our contacts, some of soliders will join us and will fight to back Junta or unfaitful of military men.

Sr. Gen Than Shwe is never consider to understanding of Public affairs and consided only "How to Save of his Dynasty".

All of SPDC to group are only 50 persons, they will fight back each them if they are no getting brabie or corruption money.

Daw Kyaing Kyaing and most of Genral and Army wifes communication are becoming poorest situation.

Now, Public alrady known the sources of their fund are coming from,

1. South of Burma Yadanar and Yetagun Gas selling money from PTEEP, TOTAL and Pteronas.

2. Their Car Permits price are also coming down, because Japanes used cars are not Export for Burma. Korea Car are not market price and USDA memebrs are changing car permit from Japan to Korea name of Port Of Shipment.

3.Their Hand Phone are also coming down and no one intersted to buy.

4. The Rice Price are coming High and shaking their Chair with Major Rice Consumer country of Burma.

5.Public have fully knowlege of Politics and will wave from SPDC plans and attack in REFERENDUM time.

6. All of group must be formed solidly and must have group leader from each group.

7. The leader of all person will contact in case- that is very effective way of "WATCH GROUP".

So, we public are very happy and the above our leader written the 1/90 and 1990 election result is our "POLITICAL PLATFORM" for Burma. With sincerely,

All of

myittar aung (Burma)


Dear DVB,

We would like to inform to Burmese Public for the 2008 May Pool.

1. If we are not going to POOL, the chance to win the Pool fron NLD is only 25 %.

2. If we are going to Pool and give the Vote for for decided Vote what ever "X' or etc, we will get the chance to win 50 % for NLD.

3.IF we are going to Pool and Voting "X" will get the chance to win 75 % forn NLD and Public.

Anyhow, the young generation, Public, Students, and Monks are very strong position and will get the "WIN- Win" situation because "buddha" and "TRUTH" are infront of ours and the brutual Military regime should be end very near future.

The Pool could be faced with USDA movement and they can start the crisis when the voting time.

So we have to prepare for the communication to NLD and others for emergency case and the "Pool Watcch" group with intouch with each of group leader or group in thise days.

The probability if 2008 May Poll will be shifted because they SPDC or Junta afaraid of Public Revolution and well prepared for this pool. SPDC thought that Public have no time and no knowledge of this Referendum at first, now we are questioning to them,

1. Where is the 1990 election result !!!!!!!

2. If we win for this Referendum, SPDC must accept the NLD referendum and where is their promise !!!!!!

3. If NLD and Public loose, the 45 SPDC memebres drafted the constitution must be amedment by Public atlease 75 %.

Where is the 1/90 statement and 1/90 is still in legal fold as LAW and the elceted Party and Candidates are also still alive in Lagal fold and Law. Is it correct !!!!!!

4. So, "Win" or 'Loose" in 2008 May Poll, NLD is the standing as legally and SPDC must allow to stand as in Law and no one cancel the 1990 election result with our approval of 75 % by Public.

5. The Junta/SPDC'S memebers drafted the Constitution are not in lgal fold according to 1/90 and so many General delivered the speech is to draft the NC must be by Elected party and Candidates.

Now, who drafted the NC and NLD adjourned the Hluttaw is NLD have no right to justified chance for NC to expalin.

5. BSPP/SLORC/Junta fightint the civil war is efying our netionalities only and all of ethnic group never getting the Federal after General Aung San assissanated who was give priority for independence more than federal matter in 1947.

6. The SPDC generation are no RECORD of Burmes History as like as U Ne Win, most of them were coming from ordinary people.

7. So, we must kick-off all Military Regime this time "CLEVERLY" because they are as like as Killer of Buddha and we can shout to sky i 2007 septemebr,

A. The Killer of Buddha must be killed same as ours.

B. The Bogyoke given the army traing is for Public, not for killing to public.

C. All direction of humen, people and all alive persons must be got better health and happy for thair future,

we ar always giving the kind to all of them and will get the Buddha's myittar to save our Public and Monks and Students and Young Generation and etc including them id they are sincere.

So, the VOTE is going to be "clearly" as "X" not agreed the SPDC created "REFERENDUM" and "Constitution".

maungmaung (Burma)


TO All Public,

1. Must try to kick out the Monks Killer in Burma.

2. Junta have no chance to win, and will kill them by USDA again.

3. USDA are waiting Hand Phone Permit, so no deal with Hand Phone Business.

4.We are rtying to get Demcracy is for all PUBLIC and sincerely all USDA and military men.

5. The 1990 election result is still in LAGAL. 1/90 statement is also like LAW. The Brker is Junta or SPDC.

6. The final RESULT is not so fa and we have to go POOL and put the decided VOTE.

7. We gave 20 yers and SPDC can not do any improvemnt and they are afraid the Public Revenge and Attacks who will rape the all SPDC stolen properties from stste owned.

8. The 1990 election could not be disappeared if 2010 election is agreed.

" How can we trust the several election, until to win by SPDC !!!!!"

So, the SPDC way is nearly dead and USDA will kill back to them """""

By

MIN MIN

minmin (Future of Burma)


Most Burmese who call themselves Buddhists must know that "No one will do anything for you untill you earn it youself". Waiting for LUCK is lazy, people's excuse. Buddha himself showed the example of "How to achieve what one wants ...by leaving the luxury of his palaces and worked to the bones in his relentless search for 'Ceasation of Dukkha'.

Our goal is not that difficult. Please help each other, show your compassion and dedication.Win some friends and trusts from your fellow Myanmars. VOTE "NO" promptly and proudly.

SuSu (Burma)


Now, National League for Democracy announced for voting "NO". Dear Myanmar people, let's show the world as we are brave people same as 1990 election.

No (Singapore)


Just a week ago, I’ve been informed by my friend in Singapore that Burmese Embassy in Singapore mailed him these documents for voting registration to his residence. Apparently, they got the address from his tax filing forms. He’s now having difficulty deciding whether to respond to the letter or not. These villains are moving at the maximum force. This whole draft constitution and election issue made me remember my childhood friend who would restart the chess game every time until he won and unfortunately, he never did. Most experts said that it is unlikely that the National League for Democracy, which was absent from the constitutional drafting process, would be allowed to contest any elections. Even if NLD is allowed to participate, a whole bunch of the chosen representatives are either in prison, exile, quitted or dead. One widely reported provision in the proposed constitution states that people who are or had been married to foreigners may not run for Parliament. That would rule out Daw Aung San Suu Kyi. whose late husband, Michael Aris, was British. If this is any similar to my childhood friend’s chess game, he wants his opponent to restart the game and also remove the Queen piece and his only reason for that new rule is because it’s not the same color as his.

Sita Kumari (New York, USA)


None violence is for among intellectuals. Dogs do not understand that. Time to serve Molotov cock tail. Starting from lowest military family, wife, children and pats. Aung Mong.

Aung Moung (Bangkok)


Some people said "there is no effect for giving No at May Referendum". My idea is - the whole world and the whole army of myanmar will know that people are not happy that Constitution. If one of the army leaders change the mind, or if the whole world give pressure to them, the people will get real democracy.

No (Singapore)


I am very happy to see "NO CAMPAIGN -wearing NO T- Shirts". I feel it is very effective. Everybody has the right to wear NO T-Shirt. All myammar citizen! Let's participate in NO CAMPAIGN. No!

No (Singapore)


because a stupid american and the reste of the international community freeze economy exchange, the only open door isn near LASSIO, isnt'it... Is it ironical to say at this point ich allah...

laurent Pillonel (suisse)


Dear All Leaders, The 2008 May Pool is coming near future, So, what shall we do and prepare for that days, 1. SPDC can make 9,18 or 27 of May 2008 for that POOL. 2. Public must take what they give present and must show the real mind in their POOL Box. 3. The 1990 election result could be disappered if we accept 2008 or 2010 Pool. 4.The SPDC and USDA groups have well prepared for that May 2008. So we have to consider and move depend on situation. 5. Must form Group by group leaders and must co-operate more than before between our groups of Democracy. 6.SPDC have no choice the 1/90 is cancel, NLD can right to call the Parliament. If not cancel 1/90, SPDC must cancel the 5/96. So they are trapped in their Law and promissory notes of election and no one can not draft the constitution except elected NLD or elecetd candidates. Now their SELECTED 45 candidates are not right to their law 1/90 on 27 July,2008. 7. So, we have no choice for the Burma, (1) To show more openly to SPDC (2) this time is the right time and highest degree of poliyical role (3) SPDC reached the hell position and no one able to save them.(4) The Monks and Public and Students stregth is very strong and their god fathe Russia, China and Thailand are also not able to support them. But Thailand will take all their LOAN from our Offshore Gas income. (8) Today all of Burmese and all level are understanding the SPDC trend and cheating ways of their demo way. The JUNTA or Military will face the killing of Monks and students and public in near future. Aung Aung Eastern U.

Aung Aung (Burma)


LUDU SEIN WIN has risked his life and had openly advised the people, to come out and show our GUT by moving ALL the people to come out and ( VOTE- NO. ) Those who do not come for voting should be regarded as SILENT SUPPORTERs of robbers. People should take note of these people and record in our history, as TRAITORs. Those who are lobbying for ( not to vote) ( NO- VOTE ) are SPDC plants.We can now distinguish who they are; among our oppositions. Now it is clear why SPDC is survivng. Some of these plants have taken very important and lucrative positions in the oppositions and fighting in ways that will not have lethal effects on SPDC and sowing division among the oppositions. Those who vote - ( YES ) are PUBLIC ENEMIES Number-ONE. Our National Hero U Aung San, in his last speech, on , 13Th July , 1947, had clearly said as follows: There are corrupted persons in the previous government. Now there are some persons lobbying for these robbers, are public enemy number ONE. If you support these robbers, is just putting the noose around your neck by yourself. So we must motivate all the public to come out, on that day and show our SOLIDARITY and our TEETH. There could not be change from this vote. SPDC will cheat in all means.They are planning and have taken steps to cheat. To have the real change, WE, the people MUST open the dirty battles against them. No other ways left. Forget non-violence , or diplomatic ways. We cannot win with arms struggle, either. We can do something to our forest, we can play with Bird-flu . We can stop exports of sea-food, beans & pulses, garments, by doing one simple move.No country will take, EVEN ,if PSDC give free, if we do something. Very easy. Stop appealing to the selfish countries. Stop expecting hopes, from useless UN or security council. Just IMAGINE, if our hero U Aung San is alive: what will he would do? We can even give a big blow to countries and their economies, that are supporting SPDC. No country will dare exercise VETO power,if we bite them. WE need to show the VENOM we have. A KAYN KAUNG YIN -TA CHECK. I am ready to co-operate with any one who have the GUTs. Please understand ,if it contrary to your views. The situation is on the critical moment for our people. Dr Hlaing Myint.

Dr Hlaing Myint (Australia)


The reasons world community should BOYCOTT THE OLYMPICS 2008 IN CHINA AND CHINA PRODUCT *Until now,China has no good human rights record.Past human rights issues include the Tiananmen Square protests of 1989,and the recent protests in Lhasa ( the capital of Tibet) when many civilians were killed and injured. *China is a threat to world peace because China is selling arms to human rights abusers Like Burma and Sudan. *China is responsible for the deteriorating situation in Burma today. China is fully supporting the Burmese military government. *The world countries are warned of dangerous food and poor quality products like deadly toothpaste imported from China.

Sai (U.S.A)


THE OOFSHORE AND ON SHORE OF MYANMAR ARE TAKEN BY MILITARY AND SUPPORTERS. The Myanmar On and Offshore ure under Ministry of Energy and recently HE Mr. Samak Sundraravej paid visit to Burma and have dealed with energy sector more than one billion future projects. So, that NEWS are appeared International but our closer country of China and Thailand are exposuring their country benefit and tied with Junta for future who ever win the election. The offshore blocks were divided and shared by all of Junta and their best closer friends from China, Russia and Malaysia. The UNOG/IGE are Vioce Sr. General Maung Aye and U Aung Thoung son company in Singapore, CNOOC are dealed through Asia World, Focus Oil are dealed with Brithish Virgin Island, MPRL is Navy Commandar Admiral Mg MG Khin and CEO U Moe Myint owned, Goldern Arron are owned by Asia World and etc are supporting to Junta and USDA who were involved killlin of Monks, Student and Public in Sepetember 2007 and before crisis since 1988. All business and Oil & Gas business are doing by Power and all of PSC (Production Share Contract) are 20 to 30 years. Before 1988 some of those burmese are doing murphia business in Burma and change the name and doing again for Oil Business after 1988. Some of them are also doing arm business and never understanding the country suffering political demand and changes. So, we have to kick away and to stop their using our natural resources for their privat benefit. PTTEP allows to open L/C(letter of Credit) to buy the ARM, Oil Tools, Gas Equipment and etc through BORDER TRADE, with Thailand Currecy. So most of them will withdraw L/C at Border of Thai-Myanmar and transport the machines, equipment, tools from Border trade. Thailand is the Best friend for us and have to explain to understand of our way of struggling goal and the closest two countries of Tha and China must be take care of their diplomacy way and business trend all the time. Best Rgds. Lun Maung Petroleum Engineer

Lun Maung (Singapore)


please listen to the dalai lama...just as ghandi said....violence does not work...be strong in your belief in what is the correct avenue..but don't allow your youth and lack of life history to continue the same cycle. you do have reason to be livid,furious,hurt,angry,desparate,...all the words that you are thinking/feeling....BUT ,acting out of those emotions will not resolve the turmoil within your being. it will not calm the raging turmoil within you. we all have to take a united step. on march 29th, between 8-9 p.m. your time, turn off your lights. it's only a step, but think, about what it will look like from a government satalite! think about the billions of dollars that the governments and corporations will lose. we are all the same, we all want the same thing. i am you, just living somewhere eles, but we are the same..same needs, same dreams....with affection to you who reads this, gale from florida....

gale (u.s.a.)


All junta from Burma.. What not you just say you are not compromising anything for democracy. BS.. BS.. We do not want anykind of BS. Your road to democracy is BS.. Do you think the whole world is stupid like as you do??

win (canada)


God knows, the UN knows, the people of Burma know and last but not least, the military regime knows that there will never be democracy in Burma as long as these ruthless thugs are still armed and in power. Elections if there ever will be one, will just be another farce., a masquerade. The irony of it is that quite a few international powers and their designates are all playing major parts with straight faces and lying through their teeth. God have mercy on our people. Wallace Hla

Wallace Hla (Guilin, China)


Surely, this voting will establish to the new Burma's Imperialism that above the law! You asked for democracy to those who building imperialism and behave like imperialists in the new capital naypyidaw city! What a funny! Now we can see the weakness of UN and the world to let this happen in our so called advanced civilization communities. As long as the junta can get ammunitions, their faith is the gun that hold power. From now on no hope from UN leadership, and prepare for the worst in all sides!

U Saw Kelvin (Myanmar)


Continue arresting, torturing to peaceful demonstrators and harrassing to their families. Never release political prisoners and people leaders yet, but demanding for the vote? What is the meaning of vote? Planning to kill some more young blood leaders, automatically removed NLD legitimately, let the world know those going to vote are such a naive! Let's talk in meaningful ways with NLD and elective representatives first! Release Daw Su, U Tin Oo, U Win Tin. Or let them shamelessly announce the whole country is support to them (junta)!!!

U Saw Kelvin (Myanmar)


THE JUNTA IS NOT PLAYING THE GAME DEMOCRATICALLY. IF PEOPLE ARE FORCED TO DO WHAT THEY WANT THEM TO DO THEN IT IS NOT A CLEAN VOTE. THE PEOPLE ARE NOT FREE TO EXPRESS THEIR WILL. THE BALLOT HAVE TO BE A SECRET BALLOT WITH OUT ANY INTIMIDATION OR FEAR. AND SUCH A CLIMATE DO NOT EXIST IN BURMA NOW, THEREFORE THE REFERRANDUN WILL BE A SHAM. SUCH REFERANDUM CAN NOT BE RECOGNISED BY THE UN AND THE WORKD COMMUNITY.

BANVI (Australia)


Oppositions or demcoracy groups have 3 voices now.

1. NO VOTE for referendum

2. VOTE NO at referendum

3. VOTE YES and VOTE to democratic parties and win again within our limit legally that even government staffs also can do like 1990.

If we VOTE NO or NO VOTE for referendum, what can be happened?

I'm afraid to spread opposition groups' strength and junta will defeat us.

This time, we should not see we like junta or not. We should see what decision, action can bring us to democracy more quickly. For me, I really bored to stay under absolute military government (sit ah soe ya).

If junta can really change it, it's the best. If they cannot change, how can we change them technically? By no. 1 or 2 or 3 from above options? As some people said, can we still make 1990 result alive? Or not at all above, and other options are there? If all against methods are not working, flow with possible methods and change it slowly.

But we should not fail by dividing our strength into different groups. All diffent idea should be united as ONE before May 2008.

YangonTha (Myanmar)


There is very clear,the election will never free and fair since they removed Gen. Saw Maung and Gen. Khin Nyunt.The fear of the rest of their life security and their families,their pocessions.There's need a way of outlet, so far means current draft constitution. Right or wrong?,they decide to move on. Some information sources says, they will gather people from village cell in a certain place and then announce that "whoever doesn't support the Constitution can step outside" like this.

But they may use several strategic cunning plan to work out. All need to be aware on pros and cons.

sai kyaw (Myanmar)


Dear Sir,

Junta nnaouncemnt of 19 Feb 2008 is the incompetent of National Constitution for Burma.

Why we are saying for that means, 1.SLORC or Junta or SPDC declared that 1990 election is sincere and justified by publicc will and selected the most suitable party for Burma.

All General also make commitment to transfer the POWER and they are not invloved after election.

(2) Then they issued the 1/90 statement and Gen Khin Nyunt delivered at 100th, News conference that the NC must be draft by ELECTED Persons from Elected Party NLD and will form with Farmers, Laours, Technicians, Ethnic groups, and some from State Owned Department and etc.

Then SLORC/SPDC formed the National Constitution Steering Commettee with their SELECTED persons and TTHEY WILL MAKE PEOPLES DESIRED NC again in 2008 May.

So we need to ask to all of sevents are going to which GOAL.

1. SPDC can keep the 2010 result because they broke the 1990 RESULT recently.

2. NO WAY to go to 2010 Campaign.

3.SPDC will make 2008 POOL by force and will kill again to Monks, Public and all .

4.We have to take action EFFECTIVELY ways or attack to Junta.NLD declared the INTRIM GOVENMENT OR CALLED THE PARLIAMENTstatus inside Myanmar and out side Myanmarm which is more effective !

5.JUNTA need to hold the POWER MARKET and they will proceed for their destroying methods by time frame.

5. Their ROAD MAP is against the Gen Aung Sann's 1947 as like Road Map guided.

6. IF WE FAIL 50 % , HOW TO FACE WITH SPDC WITH PEACEFULLY OR ETC.

7.If we win "How to sttle with NLD and related Groups".

sO THE CONSTITUTION OF 1947-74 WAS ADJOURNED OR NOT. spdc ISSUED THE 5/96 is going on the 1/90 and 2/92 and NC matters.

So we have to stand the "POLITICAL PLAT FORM 1/90 and 1990 Result is " for every one and next step must be choose according to decison on each group and siyuation of 2008 May.

Best Rgds.

Lun Maung

Execeutive Committee

RIT STUDENT UNION 1973-74

lun maung (singapore)


When the regime has announced to hold another election in 2010 it reminds me about a fairy tale. A tricky lion that was planning to kill and eat all its prey convinced the other animals by saying: "Believe me. I will never eat my neighbours like you again in the future. Instead, I will eat vegetables and fruits. Don't be strangers to me."

The leopard never change its spots and the hands that stain with bloods will never stop killing. Once a thief is always a thief. To some politicians or diplomats or whoever have agreed to the decision of SPDC they will for sure regret later on. How come they easily accept the words that come out of the mouth of those who brutally killed people of their own country, who are telling lies to the world and not paying heed to the world body and the religious monks whom, they said, they are worshipping.

Men of principle or gentlemen will consider the latest move of regime is not a democratic way to make a decision of their own, especially for the interest of the country and people. These military butchers have done a lot of bad things to numerous people and forcibly grabbing the power for many years, enough time to accumulate their wealth. They even broke the promise to handover power to the winning party in the elections that took place nationwide. And now instead of handing over power and make peace to people and their opponent party they are still trying to stall the time and talking about a cock and bull story. If the mediators are the right persons they would never allow the thief to give a second chance.

The world already has concrete evidences of their atrocities and crime. In this connexion, why should we back off and not stand against the thugs and their followers and not speak up for the truth. The way it should be is the international community and the UN member countries must not accept the military regime's "back-to-square-one" scheme.

Let me remind all the people who are eligible to give vote not to become victims of a double cross by the regime. Beware of the trap set up by the military butchers. Stay away from polling booths and boycott the back-to-square-one elections.

Min Myo Naing (Chicago)


Questions and Answers about Military Junta Road Map to Democracy

Q: Do Burmese Military Junta really want democracy?

A: The answer is NO. If they really want democracy it is already done in 1990. They don’t need to hold another election again. The result of general election in 1990 is still legal and valid.

Q: So now why they talk about democracy?

A: Because they know that all people of Myanmar want democracy and do not like military government. And the whole world, except few communist countries, are giving them a lot of pressure by imposing embargo and restriction. They know they can not survive.

Q: Do they really want the people to elect the government?

A: No. They don’t want the people to elect the government they want. They want to force the people to elect military dictators.

Q: Do they want to give the power to the people? A: No. They have been holding power by guns and brutality for 45 years. They have committed unpardonable crimes against the citizens including foreigners. How can they dare to handover the power and authority to the people and allow them to put them in court and put the rope on their necks.

Q: Why do they declare road map to democracy?

A: Due to pressures from within and without, they have no choice. They have to bow to the pressure.

They are in crisis. The country is crisis. (However they don’t care about the country and people) But this road map to democracy in Myanmar under military junta is a false one. They are trying to trick the people and the world and hang on the power until or unless they no more on earth. (until they died) It takes fourteen years to draft the constitution by their own groups. Again they will take another years to prolong their grip on power.

Q: Why do they not allow other democratic parties to participate in drafting constitution at national convention?

A: They want to draft their own constitution according to their planning to have control all important positions in the government. They want to bar Aung San Suu Kyi and other political elites to participate in election and become leaders of the country.

Q: Why do they declare the date for referendum to be held in three months?

A: They want to avoid further sanction, embargo and pressure from United Nations, United States, EU and other democratic countries.

Q: Why do they plan for general election in 2010?

A: The want to have a kind of legal government (elected government or democratic government) under their control as soon as possible to that they will escape from more sanction and embargo from other countries.

Q: What about the result of general election held in 1990?

A: It is legally elected by the people. The elected MPs are still valid and having the power to form a government. No one has declared the result of 1990 election void. It still stands. No one can hold another election while the result of the previous election in still valid.

Q: What will happen if the people say no to referendum in May 2008?

A: The military junta will hold another fourteen years draft constitution again and there will be no election.

Q: What will happen if people elect the opposition groups in 2010 election?

A: The military will hold on the power by giving another reason.

Q: What is the hope of “free Myanmar”?

A: The only hope is another military leader/s stage a coup and hand over the power to the people.

Q: Is it possible?

A: Very much possible. The coup leader/s who stage a coup and hand over the power to the people will be pardoned, loved and adored by the people. They will be the “Heroes” of Myanmar.

Sai Sai

USA

Sai Sai (USA)


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