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Michael is a professional leader in the fields of energy investments, complex commercial deals, and sustainability with extensive international experience. His personal interests span from socio-political issues, history, and culture.
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Ir. Soekarno
By michael on 30/07/2009
Most of the Indies Dutch now realize that the old days will never come again. The Dutch at home are beginning to understand that Ir. Soekarno & Co. are attempting to engineer a complete break, economic as well as political. As a result Holland’s earlier, more tolerant attitude toward Indonesian home rule is stiffening. But at best the Dutch faced a pretty grim prospect. Sardonic Hubertus van Mook put it this way: “There will be shooting for a long time in Indonesia, but we hope to get it on a friendlier basis.”
A Solemn Christmas Carol
Christmas we celebrate with peers
Calamity they suffer with tears
Lingering carol we sing
But what they hear is the malady of the dying
May Christmas spirit voyages through all lands
For us to lend our hands
So it can be strengthen
That we all are brethren
No matter how big the tides
God bless you all my friends
-Rotterdam, December 28, 2004