The eruption of a popular uprising in Burma will come sooner rather than later. The deteriorations of all the establishments and the dire of all aspects in society have been calling the people to rise up. As we have said on for years, democracy is inevitable whether dictators around the world like it or not. Dictatorship does not fit in today’s world due to the more civilized world, capitalism that is more lethal to exploit the weaker nations in a civil manner, and today’s technology cut-edge forward. The domino effect of middle-east, where the strongest religious society reside and which is somehow in favor of dictatorship, has proven it.

In response, desperate measures such as creating “fear” among the public, shutting down the international media, promising reform, gaining support from a veto-power nation and appealing international acceptance by acting look like business as usual must be craftily carried out on part of dictators. All of these measures must be met the challenges ahead. In Burma’s case, Than Shwe is not a novice to such situation because he has been there and done it. The dictator Ne Win had cloned himself enough of his kind of dictators to deal with it for decades since 1960s. General Than Shwe is way worse then his master by proving himself as the Buddhist Monks killer in 2007. To show no sign of weakness is in Than Shwe’s blood in order to create “fear” among the public. The strong and united presence of military engine is running well on the surface in Burma as well from now. It doesn’t mean he still has enough power to keep on ruining the country for decades to come though.

The people’s fatigue of enduring long lasting ruling body calls for “change” at this point. Military dominant rule in Burma has gone too far for too long for more than 5 decades already. It is the time for the humane side of military leaders to break away from the ruthless killing military engine for sure. Than Shwe’s creation of greed, bigotry and self preservation among the generals has weakness and backlash as well. The unequal distribution of the country‘s wealth among the generals will definitely bring Than Shwe’s death knell sooner rather than later. The chaos at that point will require the intervention of an elite and organization, which are widely respected by both domestic and international community. That will definitely not be Than Shwe and his “new government” for sure. And, that is the reason we have urged the activists to tone down the rhetoric against Daw Suu and NLD that are performing their job well beyond our expectation. Remember, we need them more than they need us. So, let’s just do our part to keep the ball rolling.