French Yellow Vests

In Batman Begins they showed an organization called League of Shadows, an organization which destroys the cities so the new one could rise from the ashes.

In 2011 we had London Riot, where London burnt for several days. The riot happened mainly in cities and was blamed on migrants and black.

Now after 7 years it is Paris which is burning. And as it was noted in one of the debate on France24, all rioters were white. France also had a riot last year in 2017. But it was largely led by the black community.

Why is it, that, most prosperous countries in the world are experiencing riot which was basically a third world phenomenon?  Is this the work of a sinister organization as stated in Batman Begins? Or is there something more than meets the eye?

If you want to learn what’s really happening, the first thing you will have to do is stop watching TV. Seek your news from social media. Yes, there is much fake news. But you get to hear real stories from real people, especially with the advancement of Facebook Live.

It appears that people are unhappy with Fuel tax which was a burden for already heavily taxed Frenchmen. And one thing you should know about French that they do not like their taxes.

Life has been hard in most of the developed world Europe as well as America and Japan. But this riot phenomena is, till now, only found in Europe.

As China and India are rising, the world’s 2 biggest populations are attracting money from other parts of the world. This is resulting in loss of job, loss of capital and degradation of life in general in the developed world. While the majority of world population i.e. China and India, are coming out of poverty, this is causing transfer of wealth from Europe/USA to Asia. It is overall resulting in higher inflation and lower income in developed world.

If trend continues, we shall see more of such riots in upcoming years happening all across Europe.

The current riot in France is not linked to any organization as such. These are people, wearing Yellow Vest, spontaneously destroying public property. But there are organizations all across Europe which are result of racial and social tensions. The notable ones are Identitar movement from Germany, Golden Down political party from Greece & Freedom Party from Austria.

It will be interesting to see how Macron handles the situation and comes out of this turmoil. If not contained this phenomena is expected to spill out in Europe. Just coverage of it on 24x7 news channels will give rise to dissatisfied fractions in other European nations.

Brexit - Deal or No Deal!

2 Years ago I was talking to my English friend. Well, he wasn’t English but Welsh. He hasn't decided what to vote, though people in his office decided to vote “Yes”. Majority of London voted No. And the rest of the country voted yes.

I saw many angry reactions from young Brits, who were angry because the vote of old people decided their future. It was them, who have to live with the decision made by old people.

I also read about post Brexit racism targeted towards migrants. I went through numerous reactions then. And they were as confused as my undecided Welsh friend. Even the vote was wafer thin margin.

In India, we discussed whether policy decision like this should be reduced to binary and then be left in the hands of the public to decide? Thankfully we have a constitution and it does not provide for such kind of adventure. So we are safe for now.

Britain, on the other hand, has been sliding since then. Cameron lost his position as PM. Snap Election made Theresa May weaker than earlier. And new Brexit deal made everyone unhappy.

I saw a video on YouTube titled “Bexit is teaching Britain itstrue place in the world”

What was fascinating wasn't the video but the comment section.

Commonwealth champion like Nigel Farage, stated repeatedly that world will want to make deal with Britain. That wasn't false. But what Nigel and his friends assumed that the world will be making a favourable deal with Britain. This was an overestimation of expectation by a gigantic proportion.

This is what happens when people start living in the past. They will be brought to present brutally. People voting for Brexit thought (According to linked video) that they will bring back the glory days of the empire. That Commonwealth will be a bigger market than Europe.

Well, like many Canadians, Australians pointed out in the comments, UK left Commonwealth for EU in the 1970s. Rather than developing Commonwealth and helping former colonies, UK preferred Europe, and rightly so, because the trade happens geographically not historically. People will not trade with the UK just because they were their colonial masters. Only if Nigel and gang had taught anything about colonial history, they would know that colonies had enough of the atrocities and second-class treatment from Britain hence they strive for Independence. Not only India, but Australia, Canada, New Zealand also parted. But with the dream of glory days, Brits jumped from the European boat only to find them alone in a vast ocean of opportunities. The problem is they are not able to advantage of those opportunities now.

The British economy is weaker than ever and this is just beginning. The financial center which London boasts of itself will lose its important thick and fast as soon as Brexit comes into being. The only reason London was important because it was seen as a gateway to Europe. And it was in vital British interest to maintain it that way. But Brexit will force all those companies to move to Paris or Berlin.

Brexit is a reality now there is no turning back. What Britain needs most now is drop the imperial mindset, be humble and accept that at negotiating table they are not of more worth than Australia or South Africa. Yes, British Currency is strong, Yes the British Economy is big and exports are larger. But is not going to stay like that for long. The Sterling Pound had never returned to its pre-Brexit Level, and there is no reason why it should now.

It is amply clear that UK needs the world more than the world needs the UK. Do you think any country will be offering a balanced deal on a platter? Especially Commonwealth nations which were exploited by the empire? The UK will be grateful if a balanced deal is offered. And it rightly should be. The World is playing a far bigger game right now with trade war between US and China. Everyone is feeling the heat of Trump's America First policy. All the stock markets around the world are crashing. All the currencies are under pressure. Do you think the world has the patience for Britain?

Britain needs to accept the reality that in the new millennium they are and will be treated like any other country of the world. And at negotiating table they will be treated as a Non-EU member state in 'need' of a deal. The World will not be rushing to the UK to offer a deal, the UK needs to please the world by offering it first.

Thoughts on Death of John Chau An American Missionary

Graham Stain a christain missionary in disguise as a doctor was killed in India in 1999. He along with his two sons were brutally murdered and burnt. The stories relating to that case went on and on for weeks.

"Those who do not learn history are condemned to repeat it." - George Santayana

Nearly 2 decades later, John Chau, a chinese american evangelical chraistain missionary met with same fate.

“You guys might think I’m crazy in all this, but I think it’s worthwhile to declare Jesus to these people,” Chau wrote before he took on the suicidal mission to meet Sentinelese people.

The mission was Suicidal in a sense that this tribe has been cut off from the outside world for nearly 60,000 years. They do not have immunity for even common deceases like a flue. Hence Chau’s mere presence on that island could wipe out their entire population. But missionaries do not care for such things. For them the spreading word of their god is more important than the lives of some tribal people.

“Lord, is this island Satan’s last stronghold where none have heard or even had the chance to hear your name?” he wrote in the diary.

He paid local fishermen around Rs 25,000/- to take him to the Island. He knew very well the mission is illegal. The tribe cannot be contacted as per law. “God Himself was hiding us from the Coast Guard and many patrols,” Chau stated in a description of the boat journey.

Western christain media is downplaying this by calling Mr. Chau as “Adventurous”. By that standard Judas was also adventurous.

Chau tried to contact on 16^th November with gifts like fish, football and the christian bible, that too waterproof edition.

But the tribe was not in the mood for a Sunday class. They shot arrows towards him warning him not to come to the island. One arrow pierced through the Bible. That might have been a hint if it would have received. But it seldom does by christian missionaries. They are very persistent to rid the local population from their belief system.

“I think I could be more useful alive . . . but to you, God, I give all the glory of whatever happens,” Chau wrote a few days before. He asked God to forgive “any of the people on this island who try to kill me, and especially if they succeed.”

It is all good but when he faced with real threat on 16^th November “God, I don’t want to die,” Chau wrote. This was among his last entries in his diary.

Maybe God along with Sentinelese people does not understand English. Chau died on 17^th November.

On that fateful night, Chau returned under cover of darkness with words “I am John, I love you Jesus Love you”. But true love comes from mutual respect for each other as well as each other’s religion. Sadly while Christianity talks about love, this one lesson never taught in any church all around the world.

 Some Americans are calling him “Martyr” while others killing it a murder. Christian demand of murder charge against Sentinelese people.Link

This has brought us some questions:-

1. 1.     Americans around the world have a reputation for being arrogant and not adhering to local laws and customs. Very recently in November 2018 itself, China has started biggest crackdown on foreigner tourist ever. They are deporting hundreds of them due to drugs abuse. This island and waters around it are protected under law for a reason. Even Indians are not allowed to go there. And this wannabe pope, missionary travel halfway around the world to convert them.
2. 2.     I wonder has entire America converted to christianity that this guy has to come to India for his missionary work? There was a clot of scope for him in the United States itself. Every year Americans are leaving christianity. The religion has reduced to fraud in a rich country. “Televangelists” is an American word used to describe for pastors who appear on TV and heal people of their illness through their television sets. For this, they ask for something called “seed” (money) to such an extent that they can plant entire Amazon forest from it. If only Chau would have saved souls who are quitting christianity in America it would be so comfortable and easy.
3. 3.     Unlike Americans who understand English, it wouldn’t have been easy to harvest souls in Andaman. Chau does not speak their language. We even don’t know what their language is. We only know their language is similar to Jawara language spoken by people on Andaman Island. But hey when you have god with you don’t need to learn the language or notice his sings.

As a devoted Hindu I wish Chau is reborn as a Sentinelese and be forced to protect the very same people he has endangered due to his foolish actions. That will be Karma at it’s finest.