Bersih 2.0: It is complicated

The Government of Malaysia (especially Prime Minister, Najib) was taken aback,when Bersih 2.0 agreed to hold the demonstration in a Stadium. They never expected that, it was not in the script, advisers and consultants were scrambling to find antidotes and counter measures. They were expecting  Bersih 2.0 to be adamant and the group was considered 'recalcitrant' and not to bow to any pressures.Now what?....the Prime Minister's credibilty is a point of contention, how would the rakyat react if he goes back on his word on the assurance of assisting Bersih 2.0 to hold its demonstration in a stadium. Would his act be considered as tantamount of going against the wish of DYMM SPB Yang Di Pertuan Agong?

A number of incidents have been unwrapping for the last 2 days, the application to use Stadium Merdeka was denied, the stadium management claims that it would be closed for some minor repairs and internal sports meeting, but, wait a second, ain't Stadium Merdeka was supposed to be booked for the mega Sweet Charity and Blues Gang on the so-called date? Then, out of the blue, Berahim Ali claims that PERKASA have placed their booking much before Bersih 2.0 (yeah...right, we believe you). UMNO Youth (Patriot) is also against the usage of Stadium Merdeka for Bersih purposes, they further argued that it should only be used for patriotic and nationalistic purposes (yeah...right again, I never knew Justin Bieber concert falls on either categories). And then, the infamous Rais Yatim came out with his statement, Cabinet reject the application to hold Bersih 2.0 in any stadium in Kuala Lumpur, and Pakatan should hold it in states controlled by them such as in Penang, Kelantan or Kedah.(Is he getting old and senile, who is the winner in Kuala Lumpur?)

Deputy IGP made a press conference and warned the organizers albeit Bersih 2.0 to apply for permit, according to him, although it is held in a stadium, it still needs a permit, when pressed further whether Bersih 2.0 would be given a permit if they apply for one, he flatly said no, since Bersih 2.0 is an illegal organization (then why waste the time?).Aren't his actions is also tantamount to going against the Agong's wish? Road-blocks are mounted in all the critical spots, the reasons given are to prevent weapons being brought to the illegal rally. The army and police even had joint operations, banner with the writings in 4 languages, malay,jawi,chinese and tamil was visble, loosely translated as ''Disperse or be shot"...hmm...I wonder English version was not included.....GOD...please have mercy on us....and please help us......a.h.baharom