Dear Hushpuppy, Though I too don't have a compendium of politics, trying to answer your queries. I respect your share of compassion with political leaders especially in the present situation. I too feel to hearten them for good reasons. Regarding the emergence of Maoist, people may have different views. I can not put red pen on it and leave it for open debate. But I can definitely say that politicians and political parties did not come up with the strategies to come to the negotiation. There were no proper agenda and program with government but in other hand Maoist has the clear program about their goal. At least they know what they are asking for. Our politicians keep on blaming each other for 14 crucial years but they even did not try once regarding transformation. Politics of Nepal became an heirloom of Koirala family for so long. They played with it as they wished and fulfilled their personal goals with the cost of being a second poorest country in the world and taking life of more than 11,000 people. Nepali people gave enough mandates to run government to Nepali congress twice but you know the result as they fought with each other for the occupancy at Baluwatar. I would like to thank to all who participated for the fight for democracy in 2046 and before that. But I have no regret to say that we paid enough (in monitory terms) to all leaders within minimum time frame. Lets again take an example of Deuba, have you seen his house in Budalinkantha? That cost multiple crore rupees. How much has his father left for him and how much his wife can earn legally and paying tax within few years time? How Govinda R.Joshi became capable to present a newly build well furnished house to his daughter as a B'day gift and how Bijay K.Gachadar could invest more than 4 crore rupees at once for his transportation business. You can fine many more such examples. Yes, Hitler tried to change the world but you forgot to say 'as per his wish'. He did such a work by which Germany is still on shame. If you remember couple of months ago Moscow celebrated its victory over Nazi along with other countries where more than 40 country heads participated. D-day is celebrated with the same reason. I will not be surprised if you say even Polpote, Chauchesko, and Osama at least tried to change the world. Yes, they did no doubt about that but are it for the good reason? Why people still appreciate the way Gandhi fought for his country? There are good reasons and bad reasons to fight and good way and bad way to-do it. Then why should one oppose King's steps. Why don't you appreciate the way he is running country by saying 'at least he tried to change the country'. If someone wishes he/she can do a lot for the country as you can take an example of Singapore. The former PM Mr.Lee transformed country within couple of decades. People appreciate his good work and he still is a minister monitor (special post) and his son became a PM but remember not by the way Ganeshman fought for the election ticket for his wife and son (big humiliation to say it). Lastly, I do agree that we could not do anything for the country but it doesn't mean than we even stop thinking positive. Before you ask question to other see your face in the mirror and try to realise what you did for the country. Frankly speaking, if you are legal, doing what you are up to, studying (not to extend visa) and have a plan or feeling to die in Nepal ? I salute you.