Nepe - You have presented a very good solution. Instead of living in the USA you must go to Nepal to act as a facilitator. I think you found a really workable formulae, on which Maoists will easily laydown their weapons and join the mainstream. King will abolish the monarchy system and contest the election. Corrput leaders of NC and UML will ultimately be the winner. Do you think it is that simple? Do you think the kind of republican system and the one you perceived are same? Do you think your black flag at 47th street will give enough pressure to kneel down the King? If we try to look any solution without all-inclusive framework, nothing will be long lasting. However, I do agree with some of your suggested approach to deal with Maoists. Maoists are following the mass oriented movement; to counter them the government side must also be able to mobilize the mass against them. The pressure tactics that you've mentioned is one of the viable means to pressure the Maoists.