Posted on 12/26/2001 6:50:11 AM PST by Land_of_Lincoln_John
PHNOM PENH (Reuters) - Prime Minister Hun Sen, who has launched a stern crackdown on Cambodia's nightlife, unveiled a new punishment on Wednesday for rogue karaoke bars -- destruction by tanks.
"If we know of any karaoke parlour still open, go to close it immediately and take tanks to knock it down," Hun Sen told a military commander during a speech broadcast on state radio.
Last month Hun Sen ordered thousands of nightclubs, discotheques and karaoke parlours to close in a nationwide crackdown on vice.
The move sparked protests from thousands of people who said their livelihoods had been destroyed.
Samdech Hun Sen demonstrated his sense of humor at a press conference he gave on May 12 at his Takhmau residence. The Second Prime Minister said requests by Human Rights groups to reduce his personal army were ridiculous noting that "I'm not NATO, I don't need arms reduction."
He also claimed that the troops stationed at his Tiger's Den were not personal, and added that he was able to drive a tank but did not know where he would be going.
The premier said that there was possibly one redeeming feature of the co-prime minister system in that while he could play golf, he couldn't sing Karaoke-however his coalition partner Prince Ranariddh could, har, har, har.
On the links issue, Samdech noted, with upcoming membership in ASEAN in mind, he thought he could win against President Suharto because "he's old and cannot have a good swing. I'm still young so I can still have a very good swing."
Wait until you see what is planned to handle pop-up ads, 1-800 collect commercials and that Dell Computers kid.
I'm a member of the KKK.
(Keep Karaoke Kosher)
Hey! I *like* the Dell Computer kid!
Steve: (points both index fingers) .....Dude. You're gettin' a DELL!
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