Dear Sara,
Yes this is just a first step on a long and rocky road for Indonesia.
Let's give Jokowi cautious but optimistic support with the hope that
Mega steps aside (which I doubt) or that JKW, for politeness’ sake only,
"listens" but makes his own sound judgments and takes independent
action.
I will give him one year. [she's tough, is Wati.]
In this context the one thing I would start to disagree with is if his
wife keeps wearing the jilbab. She never
wore it until JKW was accused being non-Muslim.
As for Prabowo and that snob Hasyim, I hope they continue their own
business and stay away, but I agree with you that they will create
trouble--first by using the extremist Islam position and accusing the Muslims
supporting JKW as being the Syiah group [Shia; the
minority faction, has some fundamental differences of opinion with Sunni Muslims regarding the successor
of the Prophet. In some instances the group has been vilified and called “terrorists.”] . What the heck, so what?!
And I think Prabowo should concentrate on recover[ing] his financial
losses that piled up because of all those payoffs he made during the election. [I love Wati. So
soft-spoken and diplomatic. :)
Extra tidbit: Recalling his childhood with his brother Prabowo: “My elder
brother is very tough. When I was still small, I was often beaten,” said
Hashim, as quoted by kompas.com.]
And second by accusing JKW giving preference to foreign investors and
/ or China.
Note: there is rumour that JKW is very close to James Riady [Chinese Indonesian deputy chairman of the
Lippo Group, a major Indonesian conglomerate.]
JKW is now at the KPU office; after that he will give his victory
speech in a Phinisi boat in Sunda Kelapa. [nice!]
Public opinion sees this as a gesture that JKW will make maritime interests
an important part ofhis administration’s policy.
Will be in touch
Hidup Jokowi!!
Love
Wati
Jokowi’s
acceptance speech:
Pidato pertama presiden pilihan kita :
