Don't leave Megawati home alone<\/p>\n
The absence of Abdurrahman Wahid, for about two weeks, in
\nsearch of what he claims to be international support for
\nIndonesia's economic restructuring efforts has left Vice
\nPresident Megawati Soekarnoputri alone at home in charge of the
\nnation's business.<\/p>\n
Some have decried what they view as the irresponsibility of
\nthe President in entrusting a woman to run the affairs of the
\nstate. What would happen if there was a fire or car accident?<\/p>\n
The President, who we know as Gus Dur, is an extraordinary
\nhead of state because he is also the head of tens of millions of
\nMuslims under the sociopolitical group Nahdlatul Ulama (NU)
\nbanner. When he is in doubt, as a statesman he will rely on his
\ndevout religious beliefs and wisdom.<\/p>\n
In theory, Megawati is now head of the Indonesian Military and
\ncan declare war and sign international treaties in the absence of
\nthe real commander, the president of the republic. A year ago,
\nnobody would be willing to accept the possibility that things
\nwould remain \"normal\" except in some districts under her
\nleadership.<\/p>\n
Some extreme elements, who feel they are marginalized by the
\ngovernment's policies, especially those who have lost their jobs,
\nare among the many who feel ignored by the new leaders.<\/p>\n
Upon returning home, President Abdurrahman should settle down
\nat least for another year before embarking on an adventure to
\nsearch of prospective investors. For this purpose, he actually
\ncan instruct his ministers from now on. The people want the
\nPresident to concentrate on urgent problems at home first. It
\nwould be harder to suggest to the head of state if the House of
\nRepresentatives one day passes a law that the President needs its
\napproval first before traveling abroad to seek more gold and
\ngreater fame.<\/p>\n
With so many extreme and unsatisfied elements, who perhaps
\nhave lost their jobs because of the change in administration and
\nnow use whatever means to harass others, with the backing of a
\ncertain but unseen mafia or mafias, he should not stay too long
\noverseas and allow the \"Queen President\" to defend the nation
\nalone.<\/p>\n
GANDHI SUKARDI<\/p>\n
Jakarta<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/dont-leave-megawati-home-alone-1447893297", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }