By Kok Sap-26/10/2009
Who caused the 18 March 1970 event? Sihanouk, himself.
Now it appears the stooges of Viet Cong Khmer Rouge and Sam Raingsy say the same senseless accusation in open. To blame the 18 March 1970 event as the root cause of Cambodia tragedy is unacceptable and devious.
But on 23 October 2009 which was coincided with 1991 Paris Peace Accord signing anniversary, Sam Raingsy took a cheap shot to put down the historical event to spite the victims spirit and to please the criminal who was already tried, in absentia, by the 18 March 1970 regime court.
Why 18 March 1970 happened?
Because Sihanouk let Viet Cong used Cambodia soil to recruit and train Khmer Rouge cadres including Sam Raingsy three notorious uncles to destroy 18 March government. When Cambodia in dire emergency and the government called on Sihanouk action, he secretly left Cambodia for vacation in abroad.
Did US side with 18 March 1970 government?
Yes it did because Sihanouk violated the 1954 Geneva Conference mandates and his declared neutrality. In its foreign policy interest, US had to support Cambodia self-defense and war effort to stop Viet Cong from swallowing Cambodia. Also US-Henry Kissinger asked General Lon Nol to reconsider Sihanouk to resume duty. General did so but the Prince childishly threw his tantrums and begged Viet Cong to declare open war on Cambodia, instead.
How Sam Raingsy families fit in the 18 March 1970?
His philanderer father, Sam Sary, in spite of being one of Sihanouk haters and regime change callers, he kept both feet on two boats at the same instance. During 1955 election campaign, he acted on Sihanouk order to eliminate the outspoken Keng Vansak, and other Democrat Partisans whom Sihanouk branded them as enemies. In that mission, a Democrat driver was killed and Keng Vansak was thrown in jail without hearing for 2 months.
Sam Raingsy three uncles: Thioun Mumm, Thioun Thieun, and Thioun Prasith were Khmer Rouge High Angkar and notorious anti-Sihanouk from Paris in the 50's all the way to DK Polit-bureau in the 70's. In 1955 election, Mumm infiltrated Democrat Party. After 1979 Yuon invasion and occupation, in Phnom Malay based Coalition of Cambodia Government, the trio Sihanouk haters remain top Angkar.
So that made Sam Raingsy as what?
Like his father, the Opportunist and Double Dipper.
The politic of “to kill the dog one must call the dog crazy” appeared in Sam Raingsy recent conducts. His switching political personality and exploiting what in hands is his routine and political trademark. Before his arrest, Ieng Sary was Sam Raingsy key mentor and benefactor. In 1995 after the fall out from Rannridh grace, Sam Raingsy formed a new party with Ieng Sary’s money made from illegal logging and ruby trade with Thai generals.
What’s Sam Raingsy family history?
Usual collaborator, starting from his colorful non-Khmer origin maternal grandfather and colonial interpreter Thioun aiding French to subjugate and undermine King Norodom authority which earned him French citizen privilege and perks. People knew how Thioun had done Cambodia and King Norodom. He was more powerful and richer than King. All his children were privileged high education in France and heirs to French perks and protection.
To advance his personal, Sam Raingsy suggested the 18 March 1970 the incriminated culprit of killing fields’ tragedy. Khmer riddle “doeurm naa phlaer neung” seems fitting Sam Raingsy personality. Actually he ignored the facts that it was Sihanouk's own government, under Prime Minister Lon Nol, withdrew confidence and head of state authority from him. Also it was he who screeched from Beijing to have Angkar included the Thioun brothers to punish all of his enemies after his 17 April 1975 victory.
Ironically most of 18 March 1970 sympathizers live outside Cambodia. Most identify their political views with Sam Raingsy Party. Also they are usually the financial donors to him. It appears his remark is a pay back to donors and an attempt to land his other foot on the Viet dragon float.
Well what can we say, that’s politic a la mode de grand ‘homme de Paris.
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