…smirks that while we celebrate the birth of real democracy in Pakistan, the Pakistani people are already so thoroughly drenched in the gooey residue of their success that they don’t recognise the CJP is already installed in their minds as the next in the long line of saviours to whom we periodically hand over our hopes and — terrifyingly — destinies. I’m thinking the Quaid, BB, Musharraf, of whom only the Quaid actually succeeded outright in securing our goals.
The Pakistani people have doubtless gained ground but the struggle to hold our overlords (and, indeed, ourselves) accountable must continue apace.
So I dont particularly think what you wrote above is cynical. In fact it is not far from the truth. We rejoice in small happiness and accomplishments when there is SO MUCH more we need to be focused on. This is a small step towards a very long journey. My thoughts would be , ” Who is the next MoFo that messes this up?”
sigh!sad but true
The popular decision, or the right decision ?
Have we, as a nation, given this enough thought before we started celebrating?