The sweet candy

Some contributors to this blog have been asking me to disclose the documents handed to me regarding the comments that Chaudhry made on his trip(s) to India.

I am sorry to give you the bad news, but it would be foolhardy of me to do so. These documents come from sources so close to the RFMF and interim government that it would compromise their position on intelligence gathering. They would be persecuted or worse still.

But here is a snippet of what he said (edited to protect my sources):

“The average Indian in Fiji is struggling. Currently we have an administration who is friendly to the Indian populace and will provide them protection. However the indigenous population is very hostile and violence is inevitable. No one can trust the chiefs but to ensure the survival of the Indians, we need all the help from you.”

and

“The Fijian is not of the correct frame of mind to run their own affairs. Their immaturity at running a country and business requires a guiding hand in the form of strong leadership such as of the military.”

There were some sentences and words that were edited, but the gist of it is there. When it safe to reveal more, then I will do so.

Class struggle

The latest press conference or flame fest that Bainimarama held on Sunday has highlighted how he and Chaudhry wish to portray the coup.

The notions of class struggle seem to be in the mix all the time. Its always the commoners versus the elite.

The commoners in the eyes of Bainimarama happen to be the interim government, RFMF and their cronies.

The elite are the chiefs, lawyers, NGO’s and the educated class of Fiji.

Every time it seems the elite have ‘hoodwinked (jesus that word gets uttered everywhere) the commoners and are usurping their rights. Taking away their money and their land. The commoners are the ‘battlers’ The little guy who is standing up against the big mean angry elitist monsters.

It could not be any further from the truth.

The so called commoners in the form that I have described seem to be the elite. They have all the power and control. The highest salaries for any employee go their way and all their cronies. They make all the policy decisions for us and never want to hear our voice. The judiciary is stacked in their favour to ensure the best possible outcome (believe me, these bastards shop for judges like there is no tomorrow). All the privileges, pomp and ceremony is accorded to these so called ‘kings’.

The so called elite are the commoners. Standing up for ordinary folk when they are accused of everything and denied their rights. Sure some of these people are wealthy in their own right. But they have never flaunted their wealth or power like those who call themselves ‘commoners. People like Graham Leung and Ratu Joni Mandarawiwi face obstacles higher than the Universe to ensure they are heard and are represented. They are understated but have a presence that none of the RFMF or interim government will ever have.

Continuing on with this theme is the idea that chiefs such as the one listed above as well as Ro Teimumu Kepa are devious and seeking to undermine the Vanua. They say that they have done more for the Vanua than anyone prior to them.

Lets compare:

Ro Teimumu Kepa – in a time of need such as the December 2006 coup, she stood up and represented not only ‘her lot’ but all right minded Fijians. She gave direction and leadership in a time of need.

Commander Bainimarama – committed an act of treason in that same month. He has constantly attacked and accused all Fijians of conspiring against him. Worse still, he has gone and undermined the Vanua with Chaudhry in tow. Why should someone who continues to destroy the indigenous peoples and their country, be their highest representative in the GCC?

Ro Teimumu for GCC Prez!