Back on the political scene

This week witnessed the return of Benazir Bhutto. She accomplished a lot and re-wrote the political and society bylaws. Her father, an army colonel was assassinated by Peves Musharraf. In sweet revenge, Benazir won the first democratic election in Pakistan, ousting the military junta. Death threats and a military coup forced Benazir out of the country, perhaps it was her drive to end corruption in government. In attempts to ruin her political credibility, her opponents pinned false corruption charges on her cabinet and family.

The applause extends to her. A woman who legitimately won a democratic election, draped with only a sheer head scarf, wears pants, and told her nuclear bully neighbour to shove it. This is a great feat, especially for a Muslim country, Pakistan.

On the same subject, the recent traumatic massacre in Burma, or Myanmar rippled slightly in the international political scene. Aun Sun Su Kyi has been a prisoner in her home for the last 15 years. She too was the legitimate winner of the first ever democratic elections in Burma, however the military junta refuse to allow her succession. Over the years, she painfully stood for her country in the confines of her home in Rangoon, or Yangoon, held prisoner while her husband passed away in London, thousand of miles away. The atrocities in Burma has been concealed from the world. Soldiers attacking harmless monks, nuns and children. Burma's liberation is drawing near, the age of international media has brought attention to this tiny and forgotten country.

My take on the current run for the Presidency, I think Mitt Romney will prevail if he continues to feed his charm and avoids further discussions on gay marriage. Rudy Giuliani, as much as I adore him, does not have the aggressive punch, but will do great as running mate to Romney.

Hillary, just shut up already.