I have observed something strange. Apart from a few, most commentators from mainstream media are not writing at all about this very significant event of Maoist showdown in the capitol. There is a strange self-imposed silence. What could be the reason ? There is no denying that the showdown was astounding. Based on that on one hand and presumed flexibility or pragmatism or opportunism, depending on how you look, of mainstream media, on the other hand, it more looks like their inability to ARTICULATE their shock/fear/anticipation at this point of time rather than Maophobia or something is behind this silence. If this theory is right, we are slowly going to see the media starting to respect the Maoists like they have been doing to other powers. We shall see. That said, here is a vocal Maophobic op/ed from TKP, a rare stuff regarding the silence of the most. Purported goals of our rebels BY PURAN P BISTA - http://www.kantipuronline.com/kolnews.php?&nid=75818