Gus Dur not as expected<\/p>\n
From Rakyat Merdeka<\/p>\n
On our president Abdurrahman \"Gus Dur\" Wahid, I have
\nthe following opinion: When proposed by his supporters from the
\nNahdlatul Ulama and Muslim scholars from Langitan for presidency,
\nI was optimistic Gus Dur would be elected president of Indonesia
\nand would become the realizer of public aspirations, the crusher
\nof tyranny, the eradicator of the New Order's remainders and
\nSoeharto's cronies, though prior to it he had established a close
\nrelationship with Mbak Tutut, former president Soeharto's eldest
\ndaughter.<\/p>\n
When the presidential voting was held, as a wise man he should
\nhave known that the voting system was full of tricks. He turned
\nout to have the heart to elbow Megawati who was known as the only
\nstrong presidential candidate from the Indonesian Democratic
\nParty of Struggle, as reflected from the total votes obtained by
\nthat party in the general election.<\/p>\n
But upon becoming president, Gus Dur has made us puzzled and
\nsurprised. Some of his polices were positive but many were
\nnegative, for example he made a visit to and embraced Soeharto,
\ndeclared he would forgive the former president who was in power
\nfor 32 years.<\/p>\n
Frankly, I suspect that scene came about because Soeharto is
\nsuper rich. After holding power for several months, Gus Dur has
\neven become a \"tourist\" and has neglected the grievances of the
\npeople the majority of which are starving.<\/p>\n
EDI SUHENDI<\/p>\n
Sukabumi, West Java<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/gus-dur-not-as-expected-1447893297", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }