Each side is waiting for the other to blink first. |
For him to even acknowledge there was a people's movement, that really shocked me. |
He really wants to ride it out. It may take some time (for him to go). |
He's definitely got a window of opportunity. |
It was a warning to the parties not to forget promises they made, and it was also designed to ensure the (Maoist) rank and file don't rebel over this. |
Our parties are better at fighting for democracy than making it work. |
The alarm bells should be ringing in the palace. It could be the beginning of a more radical shift. |
The government wants the parties to fall into its trap and also to show the international community that it is serious about elections. |
The Maoists are striking at the government with impunity now, |
The Maoists must have concluded that they would not be blamed for not extending the cease-fire. |
The Maoists must have concluded that they would not be blamed for not extending the ceasefire. |
There are a lot of things coming together in February -- that's probably when things will happen. |
They have seized the initiative and are putting pressure on the authorities. |
They wanted someone to clean up the mess. |
This is a very clear warning to the king that even people supportive of the monarchy want him to only have a ceremonial role and the anger on the streets reflects that. |