Thanks so much. I have been trying to reassure people that the Myanmar military is very professional and very anti corruption but as an American, my words only carry so much weight. Btw, I have been following Southeast Asian politics for 30 years. US news coverage is worse than bad; no understanding what so ever.
Americans tend to think everyone thinks like them. And many Americans think militaries are evil because they have been conditioned to think that way. They are incapable of understanding the pride that soldiers have in serving with honor and professionalism. They don't get that many cultures have a proud and glorious military history.
Yes, there is often a lot of cultural and historical context that is completely missing from these overly simplistic Western narratives. Please feel free to save a copy of my comment and pass it on to others if you wish.
Thanks, I will do that. Btw, I've known not to believe the papers since 1972. I've always looked for alternate sources of information. I'm fortunate in that I have and have had friends and close coworkers from all over the world, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Malaysia, India, Indonesia, Vietnam, etc. I like to learn so I have always asked a lot of questions. Btw, I'm also ex-military and generally have a great respect for all soldiers.
Thanks so much. I have been trying to reassure people that the Myanmar military is very professional and very anti corruption but as an American, my words only carry so much weight. Btw, I have been following Southeast Asian politics for 30 years. US news coverage is worse than bad; no understanding what so ever.
Americans tend to think everyone thinks like them. And many Americans think militaries are evil because they have been conditioned to think that way. They are incapable of understanding the pride that soldiers have in serving with honor and professionalism. They don't get that many cultures have a proud and glorious military history.
Yes, there is often a lot of cultural and historical context that is completely missing from these overly simplistic Western narratives. Please feel free to save a copy of my comment and pass it on to others if you wish.
Thanks, I will do that. Btw, I've known not to believe the papers since 1972. I've always looked for alternate sources of information. I'm fortunate in that I have and have had friends and close coworkers from all over the world, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Malaysia, India, Indonesia, Vietnam, etc. I like to learn so I have always asked a lot of questions. Btw, I'm also ex-military and generally have a great respect for all soldiers.