bobjots : reduxthe unfinished story of graceThanks For Your Prayers- July 6, 2008 The event today turned out to be peaceful with people having the opportunity to express their general frustrations in a safe and secure manner. The general sense that things are still not all that well is still there and a cursory glance at the newspapers of the day will vindicate that feeling. For me personally, I get the sense that there are attempts to manufacture a scenario or a set of scenarios based on a lot of one sided pronouncements and opinions presented as objective truths. So, the..http://www.bobjots.org/2008/07/thanks_for_your_prayers.php 10,000 People So Far- July 6, 2008 According to Malaysiakini at least. I just got back from church and will be going over to the stadium shortly. I am thankful that the earlier fears have proven unfounded so far. Thanks to all of those who have kept the nation in prayer. The day is yet to be over, so I trust you will continue to pray (and if you can, drop by at the Kelana Jaya Stadium). I saw this short post at Jonson's blog. I must admit I am not too far from his opinion on Anwar and the party : I am in Keadilan to advance...http://www.bobjots.org/2008/07/10000_people_so_far.php Be Mindful Of Provocators- July 5, 2008 The organisers for the gathering at the Kelana Jaya Stadium today has gone on the record to warn of agent provocateurs attempting to create an incident that would justify police intervention. So, be forewarned and don't get hoodwinked. We want to express our dissatisfaction but I believe we can do so with decorum and in peace. Agent provocateurs are nothing new and we've generally learnt how to ignore them. This lesson ought to be well remembered today.http://www.bobjots.org/2008/07/be_mindful_of_provocators.php And While The Spinmeisters Spin ..- July 5, 2008 .. or at least, they try to since they do have almost absolute control of the printed and electronic media, something unprecedented has been occuring in Rembau, Negeri Sembilan. Yep .. the same Rembau where Khairy Jamaluddin, the brilliant son-in-law of the Prime Minister, is currently the Member of Parliament of. Norazizi A. Aziz (KeADILan Rembau) & S. Musliadi Sabtu (Umno Rembau) A joint press conference was held between the local KeADILan Youth and Umno Youth to publicly state their...http://www.bobjots.org/2008/07/and_while_the_spinmeisters_spi.php What Political Crisis- July 5, 2008 Nat has graciously granted permission to republish this piece which I believe is worth disseminating : The Army is on our streets - What will you do in Malaysias hour of need Some days, we feel that all the good fights have been fought; that all the important struggles are over and left to history. Some days, we feel like we are mere spectators in the great river of destiny.http://www.bobjots.org/2008/07/what_political_crisis.php |