Mike Bibby and Bostongirl, I fully understand the frustration and being cynical about Nepalese Leaders, but as a goodwill Nepali I find Prachanda's statements on Interview of Italy's L’espresso are very encouraging because restructuring Nepal into federal style government with nine or ten autonomous regional government is an excellent idea that promotes the economic development and provides many opportunities at regional level. Not to get confused with 14 lame duck zonal systems we had in past but to view new autonomous regional government idea is to create new Nepal. Definitely, it is believable and doable. But still like Mike Bibby and Bostongril, I am skeptical as well. On the positive side, I find in his statements that not only Prachanda is not denying that Nepal needs foreign investors for its economical development process but also is willing to adapt new ideas on dynamic environment of technologically advanced 21st century and may change his party name Maoist to something else if needed in future. If he do so from his party's future action for well being of Nepal, he would get blessings from western countries as well in future. Similary, i notice in his statments that he is in favor of mixed-type system not totally socialist, so he is acknowledging and trying to move with innovative political system for well being of Nepal. I think it is realistic because most Nepalese would agree that Maoist 10 years insurgency precipitated historic events that curtailed the power of autocratic ruler Gyanendra. On the negative side, current ongoing violence and recurrent disruption of peace are making me very skeptical about the honesty, loyalty and integrity on his party’s actions for not effectively implementing agreements. If we can not live in peace and harmony, I ask Prachanda that how it is possible to achieve economic prosperity for masses. Mr. Prachanda, we should learn to identify our strengths and acknowledge our weaknesses. Prachanda of course knows his Cadres, Militias, people’s Armies are engaged in coercion, intimidation, extortion, and kidnapping of people in the name of survival and exploitation. Such inhumane activities are causing havoc and making very doubtful about Maoist and long lasting peace progress that Prachand should know well. In sum, I believe where we will be defined by our past and present actions, so Prachanda and Maoist start from today to make us believe you that we will live in developed Nepal in peace and harmony soon.