The Curse of Spontaneity
Jusuf Kallas recent statement at the Golkar leaders meeting that civil servants should be allowed into politics caused an outcry.
December 6, 2005
TWO weeks ago Jusuf Kalla took to the stage at the Golkar leaders meeting held at Balai Kartini, South Jakarta. In front of a yellow, red and white background, Kalla welcomed the assembled audience to the meeting. The Golkar Party Chairman and Indonesias Vice President began his speech with a joke about his relationship with President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono who was also present at the meeting. Kalla said that he can not exceed the presidents ac
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