Why the Sudden Trend for 'Political Generalization'?
Whether they are generals or not, without the intention and ablity to keep the interests of the people in mind, there will be no benefit to their joining of political parties.
December 4, 2001
Political parties in Indonesia are undergoing a reformative process, and have not yet fully become a part of the democratic infrastructure. For one thing, they are not truly self-sufficient. For instance, they are still partially dependent upon the government for funding. (That is why it is important to uncover the truth of what has been called the Buloggate II case.) Second, the parties have not formulated clear political platforms, even tho...