Saroj, Thanks for putting forth the querry in a positve manner, unlike in the other thread. Probably less from you, but the loathesome approach laden with sinister motives of some of the other posters compelled me to avoid responding there. To tell you the truth, I have been taking a temporay respite from the hectic life of activism, primarily to focus on few other urgent matters as I begin to finalize my plans to return home. I figured I could use the political energy in me much more effectively in Nepal itself, hence the careful and well-thought-over restraint on engaging in futile and frustrating discussions here. I will avoid a lengthy discussion now too, but in short: No, I am not happy with the SPECIFICS of some of the things that has been happening in Nepal; however, I still believe in the OVERALL larger picture of free and democratic Nepal. First, the movement was ended incomplete. Second, I never expect things to be fine and dandy as soon as a new system is in place. Frankly, I expect things to get worse before it gets better. Bottomline is, ever since I realize a greater political awareness, I always did -- and I always will, vouch for a Republic. All the negative things we see now -- sheer ineptitude of the political leaders, "manparitantra" of the Maoists, etc., I believe, has roots in the psychology of the oppressed. Decades of oppression, made firm by the existence of the monarchy in Nepal, I still believe, has made us who we are today, insecure, patronizing, power-mongering...you name it. So, again, no, I am not happy with the things as they stand now, but I still wholeheartedly believe that the solution lies in more democracy, not less. Specifics makes me cringe, but I am happy with the SYSTEM, and would be happier if it was strenthened. Down with powers vested upon the individuals by virtue of their birth, caste, family roots, cheers to further empowerment of the people as a whole. What we must still fight against is the real SAMANTABAAD, not only what many have perceived it to be -- Narayanhiti -- but also Samantabaad in the society as a whole. The Slave mentality must end, and it can only be ended by further empowerment of the people, i.e., we must never lose faith the SYSTEM of democracy, however small and full of problems it might seem. We must espouse to make it fuller and complete.