gwajyo, Lets analyze the scenarios rationally than just to complain. You said it was better off during the democracy but then the whole world economy was growing. There was not much maoists problem. 9/11 change the direction of world economy to recession. The carnage in the palace made it worse to Nepalis. The Nepalis companies started losing businesses. The tourist arrival dipped and also world lost confidence on Neplis economy because of poltical uncerainity. This was with the econmy as general. Now lets look at the poltical scenaios. the morons in the form of parties were fidghting with each others and were too naive and visionless just to think about their financial benefits and power. It was Shere wos dissolved the parliamnet and he was not able to hold election. Girija questioned the constituality of CIAA which was formed by parlaiment when they tried to probe him. What makes him above constitution?? Admist therse scenarios, morons hande the power to the king. When was the voice of the people heard all this time? Now the power is with the king. There is a civil war in the nation. There are three forces. Right wing king, left wing maoshits, and democratic force that should be the balanced approach to these. All the three are trying to get into power or maintain power. If you analyze logically, if the king steps down from thrwon, then maoits will come to power. The poltical leaders do not have support and capablity to come to power. They need to obtain power by developing lost trust. First step will be kicking out all the corrupt leaders and helping with the probe. Lets llok at the king now. Why will he give up the crown. He will be there till the last moment. I see the best option is the threeway comprimise. Leaders to work on filtering out corruption. Maoits most of the legit demands be fulfilled and they must give up arms and king back to constitution. Next scenario could be decided by the mandate of the Nepalis.; I hope this make sense to you. Do not be so naive. peace out