July 3rd is coming and with it the national election, the very essence of Democracy.

Luckily, we will be blessed to witness this magic time. Matured by 2000 years of relentless struggle against tyranny, this staggering climax allows for a Country to meet its future leaders.

At that point, a whole Nation rejoins and makes an awe-inspiring choice between difficult but meaningful paths to follow. But everyone knows that sacrifying his own personal interest is the only way to achieve the Grandeur of the Nation in the benefit of the generations to come.

Sure, they will be indebted.

Yeah but you forgot ........this is Thailand!!

We're only blessed if there are decent candidates, the people are smart enough to elect them, and the military doesn't stage a coup after a few months.

All very big if's.

We're only blessed if there are decent candidates, the people are smart enough to elect them, and the military doesn't stage a coup after a few months.

All very big if's.

First 2 problems are sadly found in all democratic countries hence the electoral success of bozos like Bush junior, Blair & Berlusconi is purely down to voters being foolish enough to vote for them (and in these 3 cases, more than once).

Third issue is luckily only found in half-baked democracies where the politicians lack the cojones to face down the military. Turkey was once little different interms of the military believing it upheld some sacred function to save the country from it's voters preference as only the military know best. Erdogan's greatest legacy in Turkey will be returning the military to being a servant of the state rather than the reverse. One day it might even happen here, but I won't hold my breath.

Please read this (pinned) topic.

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