We have had enough.
Enough of Kurd jumping like a monkey,
Enough of Nawaz sulking like a puppy,
Enough of Zardari throwing tantrums like a baby,
Enough of Chaudhry acting like a donkey,
Enough of Khan being a nobody,
Enough of Musharraf being oh so saintly.
We need fresh blood instantly!
We have really had enough.
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yayyy for kayy ;)
Tough asking
You are basically talking about overhauling the entire system
Wait for a radical revolution:)
hmm... some one commented on my blog, and it seems so apt that ill post it here:
"...Culturally speaking, we've become such hypocrites. Our parents tell us about the sacrifices made by our ancestors, of the uprightness taught to us by our religion. Then, they ask us to stay away from politics, we are asked to stay snuggled up safe at home while the big bad world dances its little jig right outside our doors."
though strangley enough i was thinking something similar.
although its too late for us to see any change(because of the reason stated in the above comment)..i hope our generation will raise its children more intelligently...teaching them the importance of possibly contemplating politics.
because if we all stay away...and so do our kids...our country will remain in the hands of the illiterate feudals.
its tough asking.. i agree..
but i'm asking anyway!
and khiz whoever wrote that on your wall, i'm not sure what he means by "stay away from politics".
see the thing is we all have a purpose in life, a path we are on... not all of us are meant to be politicians, which means that if even though we want change and betterment we can not offer to become leaders ourselves overnight, all of us who want change do not necessarily have the capacity for that... this is similar to the conversation jammie valkyrie yawar and i had in my last post. so i'm not sure if i agree with the snuggled up at home bit...my friends organized a rally when gaza happened... everyone showed up to support it at the press club...isnt that something of a contribution? they did not stay snuggled up at home and at the same time didn't offer to become the PM, they did what they could...protest... which is what i am doing and what you are doing. it's better than saying "we are doomed" and just run away to a different country or remain aloof to the situation!
also, my parents never asked me to stay away from politics...if my creative side had not overpowered my personality and if i went off to study political science or whatever you have to study to be a politician i'm sure i would have their support!! or atleast my grandfathers, since he was a politician...but you dont choose your careers, your careers choose you- atleast mine did.
:)
sorry for the long answer, but in my opinion your friend made a very broad generalization!
Just saw your other comment as well khiz....
i don't think its too late for anything yet! I think we need to keep the faith. I read so many posts on blogs by intelligent people our age protesting whats happening in pakistan and doing their little thing to contribute.. some by just sticking around in Pakistan to support it (like yawar for example), some feeling that Pakistan needs them, even if HOW they are needed isnt clear right now, eventhough they are feeling useless, they stay... and that just shows that our parents DID do something right when bringing us up.
:)
having said that, i DO understand where your friend on your blog is coming from... i can see why he can possibly feel that way...
and i respectfully disagree.
AGREED!
new blood!!!???
dearo...do u even understand how this works....its based on fuedilism...
simple.
new blood meaning what? whats the backing? what will be the source of funding?
as far as I remember, there was only one guy who had no fuedal background...and he apparently converted and now controls the system from UK....
he is not scared of the government...in fact he IS in government...he is scared of his own enemies...his party ppl..
kher anyways...though I am a big fan of your blog...i thought this post was a bit too naive
koi pahailee...
why is the idealist always the fool?
you are quoting one example...the only example of a new and different person correct? so if that went awry does that mean we reject the hope for anyone good every taking the fort?
i understand how "this" works but whereas you see being hopeful for a better future and not losing faith as being naiive i see it just as what it is...that is being hopeful.
i don't blame you, many laugh at idealists and i can totally understand cynicism...and since you are a regular on my blog, i think you know i have been my fair share of a cynic...but if you feel idealism gets one nowhere, neither does being a cynic!
:)
Congratulations KaY!
You have laid out the ULTIMATE blueprint for a better Pakistan.
Now,
Just to kill all those old farts!
KP and the rest of the naysayers: yahee tau problem hai...our civil society is too busy worrying about funding, what ifs, the failed generation while the "change that is" or the "fresh blood" as Kay puts it is emerging from problematic forums like LeT and my trigger happy cousins in the North. They sadly are more "idealistic" about their warped dream of the 'new Pakistan'...kindly take a page out of their books and be inspired by your dream and dont be daunted by the process.
Kay: I agree with your hopes for the future generation..elsewhere someone had expressed their fears for their children and i wanted to say Why should I think that my child will be a 'passive victim' to these forces, inshallah our children WILL be the change and a new tomorrow.
And I respectfully disagree with one point you made, Kay but I agree with you on the whole.
Point of contention: You don't need a degree to become a politician. All you need to be is shrewd, cunning, have low morals and high hopes to reach the top, come what may. Case in point: Xardari's rise to the top, 'Khan being a nobody' cos he's as honest as they get in Pakistani politics.
Everyone should do their part and by that I mean everyone. Because small things in life add up to the big things in life. And that's what we need. We can't really criticize ppl who run away because if they send back money (remittances), they're doing their bit to help the economy.
About how we were brought up, it's a global phenomena that ppl are becoming more and more apathetic towards political events. You just need a big chnage (like Obama's election) to bring about a positive change and a renewed interest.
Thanks for applauding what I did but it's not a big deal. As Abe Lincoln said, "Ask not what your country can do for you but what you can do for your country". We're all just trying to do our part.
aneela: thanks for bringing in the positivity!
yawar: i cannot believe you supported your point with an example like ZARDARI! that just cost you your whole argument my friend! so i will just omit that and focus on the part where you agree with me "on the whole" bit....:P
agreed degrees dont make politicians but honestly, neither does a degree in graphic design!
kher, this getting off the point and into weird technical details...
the point is, there is hope yet and hope for betterment.
ps: im as big of a supporter as Khan as they come, but sometimes, even he seems like he has no idea what he is talking about!
ps: as for all trying to do our part.... not ALL of us actually try to do it yawar, which is why its commendable.. perhaps not applaudable as you put it since i feel it is our duty to the nation...but at times like these it certainly IS commendable.
:)
Actually Kay, Zardari was the perfect example of a pauper-turned-prince who would do anything to be rich and powerful. And all, I repeat all, politicians are power-hungry. That's why they're politicians. Even Imran Khan wants power because he thinks he can do right. I, for one, as am also a big IK supporter but the point being that qualities you need to become a politician aren't found in school, or learnt in classes, it's circumstance and luck that make you a politician.
Shehzad Roy is an artist as is Salman Khan of Junoon. Both are politicians and their actions are their statements. Kay, when you're ready, I think you should use your pictures effectively to propel yourself to power. I'd vote for you. =)
And of course, there is hope. I think a majority of your blog posts talk about hope. That's the message that is conveyed to me after reading them...
Kay
I would completely agree with you on everything in terms of our own personal contribution however here are few factors halting our progress and shall continue to do so.
1. Koi Pahailee rightly mentioned the feudalistic influence in our society. It’s simply massive and cannot be countered until some radical measures are being taken by some charismatic figure enjoying unanimous backing of 180 million people. In our case Jinnah was the only leader who commanded such respect and influence but unfortunately didn’t survive long enough to bring any fundamental changes. It will remain our biggest tragedy for as long as Pakistan survives. Nehru lived for another 17 years and his daughter was effectively able to bring down the influence of Indian princely states stripping them of their vast states through abolition of Privy Purse in early 60’s. Those royalties exercised tremendous influenced and only a strong charismatic leadership backed by a strong democracy could have demolished them. Hence the feudal power which remains our biggest problem.
2. In Pakistan, the national and provincial parliamentarian system needs a structural review. 80% constituencies in both assemblies come from rural areas which basically represents our 75-80% population uneducated population. As long as our feudals (Sindh), Jagirdars (Punjab) , Nawabs and Sardars from other two provinces have a strong presence in parliament, simply DO NOT expect a proper functional strong democracy.
3. Education brings positive awareness and helps you understand and fight for your basic rights. And feudals understand the power of education and will not entertain any infrastructure in their respective territories thus the 80% population remains illiterate. History is always good source of knowledge and inspiration. Urbans don’t bring radical revolution, rurals do. Historically all great moments led by the likes of Lennon, Mao Ze tung and Che or even Ayotullah Khomeini had massive peasant support coming from all rural corners of their countries and they all stressed on the importance of education and successfully inspired the masses. Now who’s going to travel country wide for a long march, make stopovers at literally thousands of remote distant locations, meet and interact with the sufferers and understand their issues. Again Lennon and Mao did that. Currently we have no figure of such stature, khan may come close but he is still in the grooming process. Pakistan needs an educated figure from the middle class having a fanatic belief in the fact that country’s welfare, country’s interest is far too above than his/her personal glory or ambition, going all across the country, leading the masses, injecting the same belief in them by leading them in an exemplary manner. Pakistani public rural or urban, educated or illiterate is moderate by nature and can defy the influx of extremism, feudalism and foreign intervention by UNANIMOUSLY standing up with a motto ‘LOOK REGARDLESS OF WHATEVER HAPPENS, WE ARE NOT SIMPLY NOT GOING TO ACCEPT ANYTHING THREATENING OUR VERY EXISTANCE’. And trust me it by all means is possible but who is going to devote his/her life to such cause, bring that belief, create such awareness. It remains a key issue.
4. Our geographical location, being the most sensitive location in the world presents another dilemma. Pakistan will continue to be a playground for superpowers because of its surroundings. All those citing examples of Malaysia or Indonesian development must not ignore the fact that those are located in an isolated part of the world and present no strategic interest to international players.
5. Last but not the least; nothing is going to happen simply because you have the most corrupt set of establishment ruling your country. Opposition or government, judges or upper crust of military, bureaucracy or landlords, they all share the same mentality, all connected to each other one way or the other either through their castes, braadery system or carefully arranged marriages, always keeping those secret backdoor connections affiliations forming a complicated but an extremely powerful web. Anyone with the reformist ideas is initially welcomed to the upper echelons but eventually ends up exactly like them either due to increased pressure or genuinely becoming part of that corrupt mentality. We need an outsider, a total outsider someone who isn’t a part of existing system but commands an in-depth understanding of it, someone able to take the establishment on his/her own, defy the existing rules and norms backed by the sea of masses or my lovely kay we shall keep electing those tried & tested options again and again because there is simply no alternative. Frankly speaking, I do not see any visionary oozing enough charisma, authority or morality to change our fates in the next 10-15 years. As I suggested earlier, the entire system needs overhauling requiring a real revolution. Hope is there:)
lets lease our country to Lalu Prasad, he is a true visionary
valkyrie... thank you for that long and enlightening post- you've pointed out very relevant things...it just affirms my post that those people i mentioned are NOT along the likes of Mao and...well you mentioned LENNON...who was a really good singer but i think you meant LENIN since we were talking politics..unless you meant to highlight the importance of the beatles in bringing about some sort of revolution!
and yes... i agree with the fact that we need a completely new outsider...that is what i meant by FRESH BLOOD.
ps: you have so much relevant stuff to say..now i really don't understand why you don't blog.
Thanks for the correction. I should have been more cautious. Lennon came out of my subconscious..:D although i am not sure about Mao Ze dung either..
But thn you cant mess with the spellings of important figures like mao or lenin
As for my own blog, i am not creative enough to think of something and post. It's more convenient to read and comment:)
Finding an easy way out!!
Waisay Lennon too was relevant in a way. Beatles were simply phenomenal during their days..brought a cultural revolution in early 60's with albums like Revolver, Sgt Pepper lonely heart. Get hold of The beatles if you can. Inspiring lyrics opening your eyes to social injustice, inequality etc etc..
Agar aik adha hum pakistan mein bhi produce ker laitay tau social scene might have been somewhat different.
Look at it this way
i mentioned Lennon and in spirit I was right. I wanted to write Lenin but ended up putting Lennon
Maybe I felt too overwhelmed by the sheer power of their music :D. And afterall both were passionate figures obsessed with their respective causes.
Ps: Even the almighty Vatican has finally forgiven John Lennon for his infamous quote ‘We are more famous than Jesus’ dismissing it as a youthful joke. I rest my case!!!
which is precisely why valkyrie i asked if you were highlighting the significance of their music in bringing out a revolution and not blatantly chuckling at the fact that you misspelt the name...i do believe i'm begining to understand how your mind functions! lol
i like the beatles...more so since i found out they had a pit stop in Karachi in '65 or somthing and yelled "Karachi yeah yeah yeah!" to a bunch of fans at the airport before climbing back on board :P
ps: contemporary time, micheal jackson's stuff. 'they don't really care about us' is worth a really close listen...angry stuff... but good stuff.
hoping for new blood is not being idealist...
kher...dont be so defensive
areh,
now if i did not defend what i said when you debated a point, that would mean i agreed with you!
which i do actually, about the technicalities of the feudal rule and all you talked about... but i don't agree with the essence of your reply. I never said we did not have issues, all i said was that i hoped for a better tomorrow and regardless of how true it may be, i find it a little insulting when people call the hopefuls "naiive",
thus the rebuttle.
peace.
I'm too lazy to say anything constructive right now.
*hands out chocolate to everyone. Two for kAy.*
Present politicians all suck. Let's kill them all.
Mukhtaran Mai for President!
Ok I will confess I wasn’t aware of their Karachi visit. The plane could have stopped for the refuelling:P
What I do know is that Ava Gardner once visited Lahore for a film shoot in early 50s. You must have heard of Bhowani Junction
As for dear Jacko, one of a close friend worked in Bahrain with the royal family and met MJ many times in person (Michael was a personal guest of royal family for some time). My friend even managed to hug him once and was immediately hugged by me when he mentioned it. I was a fan and ever since that hug, have been claiming an indirect bonding as well..:P
Valkyrie, if I was you...I would not make that public. You do know that they call him Whacko Jacko for a reason. And you do know that he likes children. Like... he REALLY REALLY likes children.
Sorry, off topic completely. But I couldn't help but comment. Valkyrie, you need to blog. You have a lot to say and all good stuff. I'll promise to read you.
Yawar thanks for all the encouragement. If only I was half good as you or Kay I probably would have risked blogging. Having good stuff and putting it on paper are two different things altogether and I really am not qualified enough to share my ideas. I would be the first to admit
Commenting is far easier regardless of the length or content. But thanks!!
And I made that MJ information public hoping to get some publicity as they say
‘Badnaam hongay tau kya naam hoga’ ;). Here in west it’s so amusing, on a drunken night you pee on Oxford Circus or 5th Avenue in NY, if lucky enough, snapped by paparazzi, the very next day you will find yourself surrounded by dozens of hungry journalist desperate to investigate your motives labelling that act ‘a brilliant moment of sheer madness’, posting your pictures on the front pages and suddenly you are flirting with fame, notoriety with some known PR agency or a powerful free lance publicist knocking at your doors offering to help you with your newfound status. You will be an automatic choice for the most posh exclusive parties in the town with some page 3 model or a B-list celebrity accompanying you. And of course it will be a matter of months because you publish your autobiography highlighting your humble background, all the efforts, the hardships towards a great journey. Some Sunday Mirror or Washington Post will call it a best seller with phrases like
Utterly gripping, motivating, an astonishing account of a brave soul etc etc
Sooner or later you will be involved with some superficial charity work throwing those extravagant charity galas mingling with the entertainment royalties perhaps securing yourself one-off movie role as well.
And if that was me on the Oscar podium, I d still be honest enough to admit.. “oh yes it all started with a pee” and I would be hugely applauded with a standing ovation
Tell me if mentioning MJ incident was a mistake on my part? ;)
Valkyrie,
you have quite the gift for story telling :P
and no, if MJ had hugged my friend i would also boast of 'having bonded' with him on some level :)
That is neither intellectual nor thought provoking by any stretch of the imagination. What's the point or saying the o-so-obvious?
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