[Caipirabob]

The protesters have the backing of communist rebels, who are separately fighting against the king's rule and formed a loose alliance with the political parties in December. Gyanendra dismissed the prime minister in February last year, saying he needed full powers to check the growing communist insurgency, which has killed some 13,000 people since 1996.

I agree with the king. Communists are in need of immediate execution. Their influence is a danger to all free people and nations.

If communists began threatening trouble on these shores, I would advocate the same policy. In fact I think this nation may be closer to implementing it than most Dims are aware.

[Dudoight]

However, this king is not exactly a benevolent monarch. The people are in bad shape economically. That provides the breeding ground for the commies.