totolapse,I have posted this already and this is my "calm" take...

totolapse,

I have posted this already and this is my "calm" take on the situation.

Malaysia ias an emerging democracy and wants to be seen as a "good democracy" by the rest of the world and öpen for business while protecting the environment and its people". Its government and Judiciary, I believe, are trying to do the right thing as they see it - no conspiracy.

Though democracy has brought with it some advances and benefits it has also written its own death sentence. Democratic governments (as opposed to longer term leadership systems) bring with them short termism and the philosophy that what is more important is the next election and not the greater good. Spin doctors and narcissists have the edge in this environment and the squeaky wheel is given the attention to appease the media position and visa versa.

This is in part the situation we have here where we have an emerging democracy trying desperately to be seen to be follow the "rules " of a democratic society.

What is not important in a democracy is the truth and the greater good. What comes first is popularity, the next election and public perception.

Though a further delay is bad for us investors in the short to medium term, I believe Malaysia is following a rather predictable script.

IMHO Lynas will prevail but there will be more blood spilt along the way.