Comments on: Thomas Bleming in the news http://asiapacific.anu.edu.au/newmandala/2008/04/06/thomas-bleming-in-the-news/ New perspectives on mainland Southeast Asia Mon, 23 Nov 2009 15:28:26 +1100 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Thomas Bleming http://asiapacific.anu.edu.au/newmandala/2008/04/06/thomas-bleming-in-the-news/comment-page-1/#comment-511096 Thomas Bleming Fri, 25 Jul 2008 21:04:08 +0000 http://asiapacific.anu.edu.au/newmandala/2008/04/06/thomas-bleming-in-the-news/#comment-511096 Sure seems strange, hardy no one gave a damn in the press about what's going on over in the rebel controlled area of eastern Burma, then my book "War in Karen Country" came out and like rats in a cellar, all the criticism against me for my publishing a story (using my own money), about the plight of the Karen people. None of those who write the trash in your on-line thread would do anything to help these embattled people and I can see from reading the various "opinions" of your readership that their sympathies lie with the Burmese SPDC and their drug running allies the DKB. I also have taken note that I am the target of ridicule from other elements who have NEVER been to S.E. Asia, let alone to Burma (I having made numerous trips in and out of there in the past two years), and inspite of all the news about the Burmese repression, murder and torture of their own citizens, including the recent cyclone they seem to divert their hate in my direction. I have moved on to other projects and can assure your readership that I will continue to be active on the world stage, although I have as I stated earlier, passed on all future possibilites, with regards to assisting the Karen to others. Lastly, let me say that I am proud to have done what little I did for the Karen struggle. Although, when I left the Republic of Kawthoolei (April 18th 2008), I knew that perhaps it would be quite a while until I would return. I am sincerely gratefull to those of you who have supported my mission and I want those of you to know that I will try to always live up to your expectations. Sure seems strange, hardy no one gave a damn in the press about what’s going on over in the rebel controlled area of eastern Burma, then my book “War in Karen Country” came out and like rats in a cellar, all the criticism against me for my publishing a story (using my own money), about the plight of the Karen people.
None of those who write the trash in your on-line thread would do anything to help these embattled people and I can see from reading the various “opinions” of your readership that their sympathies lie with the Burmese SPDC and their drug running allies the DKB.
I also have taken note that I am the target of ridicule from other elements who have NEVER been to S.E. Asia, let alone to Burma (I having made numerous trips in and out of there in the past two years), and inspite of all the news about the Burmese repression, murder and torture of their own citizens, including the recent cyclone they seem to divert their hate in my direction.
I have moved on to other projects and can assure your readership that I will continue to be active on the world stage, although I have as I stated earlier, passed on all future possibilites, with regards to assisting the Karen to others.
Lastly, let me say that I am proud to have done what little I did for the Karen struggle. Although, when I left the Republic of Kawthoolei (April 18th 2008), I knew that perhaps it would be quite a while until I would return.
I am sincerely gratefull to those of you who have supported my mission and I want those of you to know that I will try to always live up to your expectations.

]]> By: Achille http://asiapacific.anu.edu.au/newmandala/2008/04/06/thomas-bleming-in-the-news/comment-page-1/#comment-510007 Achille Thu, 24 Jul 2008 15:57:33 +0000 http://asiapacific.anu.edu.au/newmandala/2008/04/06/thomas-bleming-in-the-news/#comment-510007 I disagree. I think Mr. Foster is just trying to be a good friend to a man he's known for a long time. I'll agree that Bleming is in over his head, but I think Mr. Foster's intentions are good. I disagree. I think Mr. Foster is just trying to be a good friend to a man he’s known for a long time. I’ll agree that Bleming is in over his head, but I think Mr. Foster’s intentions are good.

]]> By: dan knudson http://asiapacific.anu.edu.au/newmandala/2008/04/06/thomas-bleming-in-the-news/comment-page-1/#comment-507468 dan knudson Mon, 21 Jul 2008 22:32:18 +0000 http://asiapacific.anu.edu.au/newmandala/2008/04/06/thomas-bleming-in-the-news/#comment-507468 This Triumph Chopper is a spin doctor for the Bleming camp so one wouldn't expect too much impartiality....you have downgraded the journalists while employing some of their most deplorable tactics. This Triumph Chopper is a spin doctor for the Bleming camp so one wouldn’t expect too much impartiality….you have downgraded the journalists while employing some of their most deplorable tactics.

]]> By: Rambo and the real war in Burma http://asiapacific.anu.edu.au/newmandala/2008/04/06/thomas-bleming-in-the-news/comment-page-1/#comment-480892 Rambo and the real war in Burma Fri, 20 Jun 2008 10:58:57 +0000 http://asiapacific.anu.edu.au/newmandala/2008/04/06/thomas-bleming-in-the-news/#comment-480892 [...] course, in recent months the fictional John Rambo has been replaced, both here and in more general reporting, by the Thomas Blemings, Jake Slades, David Everetts and Derek Meltons of the world.  For better [...] [...] course, in recent months the fictional John Rambo has been replaced, both here and in more general reporting, by the Thomas Blemings, Jake Slades, David Everetts and Derek Meltons of the world.  For better [...]

]]> By: Achille http://asiapacific.anu.edu.au/newmandala/2008/04/06/thomas-bleming-in-the-news/comment-page-1/#comment-476922 Achille Mon, 16 Jun 2008 20:40:25 +0000 http://asiapacific.anu.edu.au/newmandala/2008/04/06/thomas-bleming-in-the-news/#comment-476922 Mr. Slade and Mr. Foster, you both seem to know the man well. I've been in the area before, and I'm very interested in knowing more about the situation. I'd greatly appreciate if you could perhaps contact me at nosunshinepatriot@gmail.com. Thanks!!! Mr. Slade and Mr. Foster, you both seem to know the man well. I’ve been in the area before, and I’m very interested in knowing more about the situation. I’d greatly appreciate if you could perhaps contact me at nosunshinepatriot@gmail.com.

Thanks!!!

]]> By: A glossy feature on Thomas Bleming http://asiapacific.anu.edu.au/newmandala/2008/04/06/thomas-bleming-in-the-news/comment-page-1/#comment-474147 A glossy feature on Thomas Bleming Fri, 13 Jun 2008 14:12:35 +0000 http://asiapacific.anu.edu.au/newmandala/2008/04/06/thomas-bleming-in-the-news/#comment-474147 [...] And then there is an eight-page feature on Thomas Bleming.  New Mandala readers who have yet to hear of his escapades along the Thailand-Burma border will, to get up to speed, find these previous posts helpful (30 January 2007, 5 February 2008, 2 March 2008, 6 April 2008. [...] [...] And then there is an eight-page feature on Thomas Bleming.  New Mandala readers who have yet to hear of his escapades along the Thailand-Burma border will, to get up to speed, find these previous posts helpful (30 January 2007, 5 February 2008, 2 March 2008, 6 April 2008. [...]

]]> By: Jack Slade http://asiapacific.anu.edu.au/newmandala/2008/04/06/thomas-bleming-in-the-news/comment-page-1/#comment-472089 Jack Slade Tue, 10 Jun 2008 04:43:57 +0000 http://asiapacific.anu.edu.au/newmandala/2008/04/06/thomas-bleming-in-the-news/#comment-472089 The Chaiya Monestary has moved to a new address: 7080 Virtue Court Las Vegas, NV 89113 Please send donations to all of these aid groups or at least the one you agree with the most. If you want to make a donation to Storm you have to email them from the special operations page or via the contact us section. The Chaiya Monestary has moved to a new address:

7080 Virtue Court
Las Vegas, NV 89113

Please send donations to all of these aid groups or at least the one you agree with the most. If you want to make a donation to Storm you have to email them from the special operations page or via the contact us section.

]]> By: Jack Slade http://asiapacific.anu.edu.au/newmandala/2008/04/06/thomas-bleming-in-the-news/comment-page-1/#comment-472060 Jack Slade Tue, 10 Jun 2008 04:23:03 +0000 http://asiapacific.anu.edu.au/newmandala/2008/04/06/thomas-bleming-in-the-news/#comment-472060 Well Thomas Bleming has done it again. He has an article coming out in the July issue of "Arena Magazine's" UK edition. I hope it generates some positive conversation about the KNLA and Burma. I am sure Tom is promoting his book "War in Karen Country" in this article. If it increases the sales of his book I hope the money goes to the KNLA in quick order. Meanwhile, My Friends are still taking in Las Vegas USA and Quebec Canada and else where. www.chaiyacmm.org Chaiya Meditation Monastery 2816 S. Torry Pines Drive Las Vegas NV 89146 702-461-8655 Quebec- Birmanie C.P. 161, St-Paul de Joliette, Qc, Canada, J0K 3E0 quebecbirmanie@gmail.com and of course www.freeburmarangers.com www.partersworld.org www.storminternationalcorp.com Well Thomas Bleming has done it again. He has an article coming out in the July issue of “Arena Magazine’s” UK edition. I hope it generates some positive conversation about the KNLA and Burma.
I am sure Tom is promoting his book “War in Karen Country” in this article. If it increases the sales of his book I hope the money goes to the KNLA in quick order.

Meanwhile, My Friends are still taking in Las Vegas USA and Quebec Canada and else where.

http://www.chaiyacmm.org
Chaiya Meditation Monastery
2816 S. Torry Pines Drive
Las Vegas NV 89146
702-461-8655

Quebec- Birmanie
C.P. 161,
St-Paul de Joliette,
Qc, Canada, J0K 3E0
quebecbirmanie@gmail.com

and of course http://www.freeburmarangers.com
http://www.partersworld.org
http://www.storminternationalcorp.com

]]> By: Jack Slade http://asiapacific.anu.edu.au/newmandala/2008/04/06/thomas-bleming-in-the-news/comment-page-1/#comment-461926 Jack Slade Wed, 28 May 2008 10:40:14 +0000 http://asiapacific.anu.edu.au/newmandala/2008/04/06/thomas-bleming-in-the-news/#comment-461926 Yeah Tom's very handy with that little 35mm camera. Hell he even caught me in his sights a few times. I hope the KNLA uses this time wisely and finds it's strengths in thier enemy's weaknesses. The navy is out of commission, the air corps/force is down, and troops are heading home to look after mom and pop. Of course the KNLA's troops have families too. I am sure they are trying to find & feed thier loved ones as well. I am praying for the entire country right now. Slade Yeah Tom’s very handy with that little 35mm camera. Hell he even caught me in his sights a few times. I hope the KNLA uses this time wisely and finds it’s strengths in thier enemy’s weaknesses. The navy is out of commission, the air corps/force is down, and troops are heading home to look after mom and pop. Of course the KNLA’s troops have families too. I am sure they are trying to find & feed thier loved ones as well. I am praying for the entire country right now. Slade

]]> By: Nicholas Farrelly http://asiapacific.anu.edu.au/newmandala/2008/04/06/thomas-bleming-in-the-news/comment-page-1/#comment-460994 Nicholas Farrelly Tue, 27 May 2008 08:50:18 +0000 http://asiapacific.anu.edu.au/newmandala/2008/04/06/thomas-bleming-in-the-news/#comment-460994 <em>New Mandala</em> readers keen to read Thomas Bleming's take on the post-cyclone situation in Burma will find <a href="http://www.thepanamanews.com/pn/v_14/issue_10/news_06.html" rel="nofollow">this opinion piece</a> worth a look. Best wishes to all, Nich New Mandala readers keen to read Thomas Bleming’s take on the post-cyclone situation in Burma will find this opinion piece worth a look.

Best wishes to all,

Nich

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