Wednesday, March 19, 2008

Hun Sen Reaffirms Support for Monarchy; Attacks Opposition Party and Ranariddh Indirectly


Video still shows Prime Minister Hun Sen attacking the Royalist Voice program run by Prince Ranariddh (Television Kampuchea, 18 Mar)

18 Mar 08
Television Kampuchea (TVK)

Cambodian Government-run Phnom Penh Television Kampuchea in Cambodian at 0558 GMT on 18 March carried a 82-minute recorded video report, following its midday newscast, on Prime Minister Hun Sen inaugurating the 105-meter bridge of Prek Chrey and a road as well as opening a work site for building Stoeng Meanchey Bridge in Cheung Ek suburb, Dangkao ward, Phnom Penh on the morning of 18 March.

In his address, Hun Sen recounted the government's efforts to build bridges and roads for the people. After, he recalled the military coup staged on 18 March 1970 by Marshall Lon Nol of the Khmer Republic regime to topple the then head of state Norodom Sihanouk and to abolish the Cambodian monarchy.

While reaffirming his resolve to uphold the monarchy and adhere to the policies of Sihanouk's Sangkum Reastr Niyum [People's Socialist Community] regime, Hun Sen also attacked Prince Norodom Ranariddh indirectly, saying, "I am not royalist more than the royals, but can I ask to protect the monarchy? However, now, concretely the one who declares that he is royalist is not able even to defend himself. This is the fact. Therefore, all are asked to try to protect this constitutional monarchy," and never ever say--this remark was aimed at the Sam Rainsy Party [SRP]--the "future of the monarchy should be left for the people to decide." He added, "I wish to point out again that the clauses in the Kingdom of Cambodia's Constitution on the constitutional monarchy and liberal multiparty democratic regime cannot be amended. These points are forbidden from being touched." "Therefore," he added, "our Kingdom of Cambodia will last forever."

Continuing his indirect attack on Prince Ranariddh, Hun Sen warned that even though the Cambodian king was appointed, but this or that prince should "never dream about ascending the throne." It was because the Constitution stipulated that "the king is the head of state for life." He said that to his information, there was somebody wanted to be "king."

Hun Sen also attacked the Royalist Voice program of Prince Ranariddh. He said, "A radio calls itself royalist voice, but it curses other people. I do not know whether the king has listened or not. It calls itself royalist voice but it curses the other people. As such, does it deserve being royalist? This point is difficult. Saying like this, they may say that they are feared. Please go ahead continuing it. You are free. You can give yourself whatever name you want. I do not know. However, acting like that will besmirch the honor of the king, of the royal family, of the monarchic institution, and of the constitutional monarchy."

Also, before ending his address, Hun Sen also said that he would continue to be prime minister so as he could continue to "support the king." Moreover, he announced that the "King Father and Queen Mother will return to Cambodia to celebrate the Cambodian New Year with their children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren [on 13 April 2008]. This is happy news."

38 comments:

Anonymous said...

Very preditable move; using the monarchy to win vote because some people still vote blindly for the king.

The King was being used to get the farmers to go into the jungle to support the KR and now the CPP is using it to buy the vote from those farmers again....

Anonymous said...

Come on. The King knows what to do for the country. He is not being used by Hun Sen, but he uses Hun Sen to keep the country from going to civil war.

Anonymous said...

1:33pm you get it backward.Hun sen is able to use the monarchy and in the mean time make people believe that he respect it.How smart.

Khmer Young said...

Hun Sen's old-fashioned political behaviors

It is not far beyond our common sense of understanding the political behavior of Mr.Hun Sen. His last day political rhetoric about informing human rights NGOs to sue, to arrest, or to convict SRP's activists who have intimidated those defectors is the evidence of Hun Sen's effort to implement his old-fashioned political behavior.

It is normal political twisting of Hun Sen since he came to power. Firstly he likely twisted the neck of his master (Penn Sovann). Since then, Hun Sen has undertaken this political theory throughout his political career. The tendency is that he will use it whenever he is still in power. His political competency is good in this manner only. Other political talent will be difficult for Hun Sen. For example, Hun Sen will try the best to avoid the public debate.

In case of Son San's party, the rife and dissolution of the party is come from within, Cheat Khmer (Khmer Nation Party) also the dissolution is come from within, and recently Funcinpec also caused from within. The tool of Hun Sen to achieve political trick to destroy his opponent also effective through his court.

We also suspect that Thack Keth defecting because of his 3 court verdicts at behind and $$ including high ranking position in front. This "carrot and stick" technique is widely used by Hun Sen and his advisers. We can extend our investigation that many defectors from SRP, some are truly defected for $$$ and position, some defected because their disappointment in SRP, but some have no choice while they are frightened by CPP's activists and political-oriented court at behind and $$$ as well as position in the front. The third premise would be popular and relevant.

In some circumstances, Hun Sen and his advisers created chaos inside society and blame that chaotic situation caused by the opponent. With this theory, Sam Rainsy had to flee Cambodia several times during all social turbulences.

Critically, the act of using "bamboo to cut bamboo" is widely used by Vietnam to achieve their territory expansionism and overcome their enemy. In the moment, Sok Pheng, Ngo Sovann, Chao Phally, etc are the significant tools for Hun Sen to achieve his "twisting political behavior" of "using bamboo to cut bamboo".

However, the magnitude of Hun Sen's "twisting political behavior" has been tremendously changed. In the past, he used guns and armforce; but now he is using governmental-official positions and national budget to lure his opponent and weaken/eliminate their party.

But the outcome of this "twisting political behavior", "carrot and stick", or "bamboo to cut bamboo" has absolutely instilled the fear and social disorder; and it is the main cause of unfair election and weakening the process of genuine democracy in Cambodia.

KY

Anonymous said...

Here go again AH HUN SEN and his Vietcong theory and logic!

I am very surprised that AH HUN SEN would go as far as to announce publicly that he would uphold monarchy in Cambodia? What for?

Since Paris Agreement AH HUN SEN always argue on condition that King Sihanouk can rule but can not hold power! What kind a constitutional or ceremony King is this when Cambodian King doesn’t even have a say in any stupid Cambodian politic especially in dealing with the Vietcong and the Thaicong regarding Cambodian border problem and at the end AH HUN SEN has the gut to order King Sihanouk to ratify illegal Vietcong and Thaicong border treaties which claimed many of part of Cambodian land and sea borders!

At the moment Cambodia doesn’t even have a King because AH HUN SEN is the King and the dictator of Cambodia and he even personified himself as Sadech Korn! Ahhahah!

If AH HUN SEN truly respect Cambodian King as he is claimed to be then AH HUN SEN shouldn’t threaten Cambodian King to abolish monarchy and turn Cambodia into republic for nothing signing his illegal border treaties with the enemies!

AH HUN SEN has the love so much for Cambodian King and Queen that is why the ex-King and Queen are willing to live outside Cambodia away from his face and the new single King with no family value continues to play his role like AH HUN SEN lesbian daughter! Ahhahahhaha!

Welcome to AH HUN SEN Kingdom because all the Throne Council belongs AH HUN SEN and who would dare to chose a King without AH HUN SEN!

So I want to leave you with the following words from AH HUN SEN:

“Mr. Hun Sen made it clear last summer that he intended to use his power, saying, ''Don't forget that if Hun Sen vetoes, a new king cannot be created."
http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=980DE4DC1038F933A05752C1A9649C8B63&sec=&spon=

Khmer Young said...

It is Hun Sen's political trick (not smart) to shoot one and kill two: to favor Cambodian peoples for vote and to allow Rannarith back to legalize his election victory.

But the fruition of this dynamic surely offers to SRP!

KY

Anonymous said...

Absolutely!

One-bullet-two-kill policy is a good policy, irrespective of our philosophical and ideological differences.

Anonymous said...

Don't worry about that. You're a Khmer killer.

Anonymous said...

PM doesn't play trick.

Anonymous said...

Go home Viet trollers/thieves/robbers, go home to Hanoi now...leave Khmer people alone, and see what Hun sen can do.

Freaking Viet robbers!

Anonymous said...

Darn, there go another Maggot Feeder running lose and stink the whole place. I am going to have to raise this issue with their master (the Vietcong).

Anonymous said...

Alot of your guys (CPP supporters)posted that Moha Sicho Hun Sen has received PHDs from around the world. How the fuck the get those PHDs without know how to speak English. Do U guys know what you guys talking about?

Anonymous said...

Man...I tell ya..the guy is killing me every time he does a speech. Funny as hell. Love him.

Anonymous said...

Hun Sen spoke alot of nonsense words. I am so sorry for that.
Pooh.

Anonymous said...

And what is nonsense about what PM said, would you mind be specific?

Anonymous said...

The people had already decided with more than 2 million of their lives.

Anonymous said...

for what?

Anonymous said...

My beloved Khmers!

The reason why Samdech Euv Sihanouk is mentally blind, because he is once proudful of himself for his little accomplishment. Does Sihanouk nationally and personally care what will be happened Srok Khmer? No!

Anonymous said...

Oh! Remember the next time you and rest of your spacies happen to be at the Phnom Penh International Airport, be gingerly wary not to inadvertently slip a word of English, because I will personally refuse your visa and have your asses flown out of Cambodia.

Vote CPP!

Anonymous said...

3:55am. unfortunately, I am a Khmer Citizen. I don't need a visa to go my motherland. Are you telling me that you use govemental power to protect CPP interests? Fine, I will make you CPP feel how painful it is to have intenal deceases. If you love the country don't let CPP win, I don't belong to party and have no family, I live to cause you next CPP govement internal cancer if you happen to win. I will use all my intellectuals and I die I will take atleast 5 to 10 corrupted CPP with me.

Anti-unjustice

anti-unjustic.

3:50 AM

Anonymous said...

I am very concerned of a group of Khmer students called themself Nationalist and educated in Islamic countries might end up as suicided bombers.
If you happen to choose your altimate choice, Please don't hurt innocent Khmer civilians.

KI reader

Anonymous said...

I don't like to see violence in Cambodia because, Country will loose interests from tourism. We, Knmer Oversea Oppose such of actions.

Khmer Oversea

Anonymous said...

Don't do it, let the Cambodian decide who is their leaders. if you declare war against the unjustice, use some other methods that will not loose the county interests.

Anonymous said...

Hun Sen just want to use the monarchy to stay in power. But in fact he hates the royals. His speeches about the monarchy, like reminding about the 1970 coup, are full of threats. He wants to let the royals know that "If you don't be my slaves I will abolish the monarchy like in 1970, just follow me blindly." This is Hun Sen's message to the royals.

Anonymous said...

you know, this would be just way better if sihakmoni knew what he is doing and steps up. but, since he is just a puppet, our country is still going to be in political ruins.

Anonymous said...

Hey, stop playing like you know it all. It is time to realize that you are nothing but a Maggot Feeder who live in a dark Vietcong's shit pit. Get the picture?

Anonymous said...

8:51
Yep...got it. Now carry on. ;)

Anonymous said...

4:00 AM

Looks like we have a candidate for a suicide bomber!

I'm glad we have the G-man (FBI) in Phnom Penh.

Ah gorillas out of Cambodia!

Anonymous said...

4:09 AM

Don't worry! We won't tolerate such uncivilized behaviors in modern society. You have our assurance!

Ah gorillas out of Cambodia! Forever CPP!

Anonymous said...

1:00pm, I think you don't do your job here. You are to oppose the anti-CPP only, How come you create more enermy with 4:00am. You here to bring more issues to Cambodia, I am not sure if the USA will help you. Because he seems too personal between corrupted CPP and 4:00am.

KI reader

Anonymous said...

Soon or later there will be a rebellion in Cambodia. Your recent govenment sucks!

Anonymous said...

1:04pm Thank you for protecting Khmer civilians. However, I still don't vote for CPP, your officials are so corrupt

Phnom Penh

Anonymous said...

hmmmm.. I think I will not to vote for CPP because I might be a victum among others due 4:00am anger.

Voter

Anonymous said...

What if we hook you up with a few nice chicks, will you vote for us (CPP) then?

Anonymous said...

Vietnamese chicks? pretty good, I am afraid to loose my land and country.

Voter

Anonymous said...

No, our choices is not limited to classy VN chicks, but any chicks you want, mate: Chinese, Japanese, North or South Korean, Spoiled Hot Singaporean,..., you name it.

Anonymous said...

Can I get Bun Rany HunSen to Play with my dog? I don't if my dog is willing to fuck that her. I heard she is full of deseases.

Another Voter

Anonymous said...

You ugly shit, you dog won't play with you even if you wear pork chop around your neck.