Fuel protests erupt in India, Malaysia


	Fuel protests erupt in India, Malaysia

rustajb

6-5-2008 8:10 PM

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fuel, protests, gas, malaysia, india

rustajb says:

I want some of that action over here. This is democracy! Direct action by the people, not through commities and decade long discussions but though force of will and action.

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