Aww, “Pak ‘Harto”

Am I the only one finding the States Times’ sentimental tribute/farewell articles on Suharto rather distasteful? The guy was hardly a saint, after all. Perhaps they are merely preparing the ground for the inevitable death of our own Dear Leader? Which would explain why there have been so many editorials harping on the affinity between our Dear Leader, Mahathir, and “Pak Harto”. Can’t start drawing parallels too early, can we?