tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7585260107313614138.post2994784702645234358..comments2023-08-28T15:48:49.087+05:30Comments on I think that I think - so, I think that I am: Things are not so bad in BombayDoes it matterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00557873962709036662noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7585260107313614138.post-69611981426001358282008-12-04T23:12:00.000+05:302008-12-04T23:12:00.000+05:30I can't believe I missed reading this post tillnow...I can't believe I missed reading this post tillnow. Made me smile, and made me sad. <BR/>There have beens several discussions on using our votes (or rather, NO Votes)to shake politicians out of their lethargy. But I still think, it's better to vote for one person and ensure, through active voicing of yr opinion, that he does his job.wordjunkiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06767884710407108103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7585260107313614138.post-36029604336713480542008-12-03T22:55:00.000+05:302008-12-03T22:55:00.000+05:30Reg RR Patil comments..In India that is the value ...Reg RR Patil comments..In India that is the value of human life..In a road accident, 100s willw atch..few will take action..<BR/><BR/>You say our politicians are corrupt..i say we Indians are corrupt....<BR/><BR/>Do you think people working in corporates are not corrupt? or take a simple example...how many of us claim a/c fare from company eventhough we travel by ordinary class..how mant claim moonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02883198972032167203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7585260107313614138.post-88061672547174433072008-12-02T09:50:00.000+05:302008-12-02T09:50:00.000+05:30@ AnroshYes there is terror everywhere. And hopefu...@ Anrosh<BR/>Yes there is terror everywhere. And hopefully the mass outcry and public protests will galvanise our govt and admn into atleast some positive action.Does it matterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00557873962709036662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7585260107313614138.post-18915674571330640372008-12-02T09:25:00.000+05:302008-12-02T09:25:00.000+05:30we had a laugh reading this but there is terror wa...we had a laugh reading this but there is terror waiting around the corner .. it is so scary that you cannot laugh anymoreAnroshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16723150055204555588noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7585260107313614138.post-53569300076686652182008-12-01T16:56:00.001+05:302008-12-01T16:56:00.001+05:30@ NYes, so very true. Yrs truly is guilty of the s...@ N<BR/><BR/>Yes, so very true. <BR/>Yrs truly is guilty of the same as well :-(<BR/><BR/>http://whydoes-it-matter.blogspot.com/2008/10/i-am-criminal.htmlDoes it matterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00557873962709036662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7585260107313614138.post-62531183969621043992008-12-01T16:56:00.000+05:302008-12-01T16:56:00.000+05:30@ IHMYes, better than now, for sure.@ TrailblazerO...@ IHM<BR/>Yes, better than now, for sure.<BR/><BR/>@ Trailblazer<BR/>Oh yes, the media keeps stooping to newer and lower depths every day. Every time you believe they can go no lower, they prove you wrong.Does it matterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00557873962709036662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7585260107313614138.post-59358372741576005982008-12-01T16:08:00.000+05:302008-12-01T16:08:00.000+05:30i think we need to be more responsible. ur right, ...i think we need to be more responsible. ur right, we never demanded for accountability. infact we are suprised when the system does what its supposed to. we are the first ones to slip money to the cop to get out of something "petty". it starts small .......<BR/><BR/>ps - well written. as usual.Nhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08317230841663981144noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7585260107313614138.post-80987701525502718352008-12-01T15:48:00.000+05:302008-12-01T15:48:00.000+05:30Nice. I'm sure your imagination is actually realit...Nice. I'm sure your imagination is actually reality and this is what is going on in the minds of all politicians you mentioned. <BR/><BR/>Add Barkha Dutt and Rajdeep Sardesai to your list - and their thoughts on the lines of<BR/>"OH....THE NSG IS STEALING MY LIMELIGHT...LET ME BROADCAST WHAT THEY ARE DOING SO THAT THE TERRORISTS CAN SAVE THEMSELVES".<BR/><BR/>Meanwhile those things of hope you Jayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03373808472983278972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7585260107313614138.post-47676366875849915552008-12-01T15:47:00.000+05:302008-12-01T15:47:00.000+05:30Nice. I'm sure your imagination is actually realit...Nice. I'm sure your imagination is actually reality and this is what is going on in the minds of all politicians you mentioned. <BR/><BR/>Add Barkha Dutt and Rajdeep Sardesai to your list - and their thoughts on the lines of<BR/>"OH....THE NSG IS STEALING MY LIMELIGHT...LET ME BROADCAST WHAT THEY ARE DOING SO THAT THE TERRORISTS CAN SAVE THEMSELVES".Jayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03373808472983278972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7585260107313614138.post-87848167078798357782008-12-01T15:26:00.000+05:302008-12-01T15:26:00.000+05:30I am sure all the details can be worked out, and f...I am sure all the details can be worked out, and fought for. It will not be a perfect system, but it will dramatically strengthen us.Indian Home Makerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10649133480442907582noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7585260107313614138.post-85485241115076717032008-12-01T15:22:00.000+05:302008-12-01T15:22:00.000+05:30@ ManjuYes, probably the one way to keep them on t...@ Manju<BR/>Yes, probably the one way to keep them on their toes.<BR/>But, if you have even seen how a corporator election works, and the amount of money post election, (forget MLAs and MP), the futility of trying to keep them on their toes would be pretty obvious.<BR/>4.5 years to make money, and last 6 months on election campaigning.<BR/><BR/><BR/>@ IHM<BR/><BR/>Yes, but would the No vote make Does it matterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00557873962709036662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7585260107313614138.post-90023036636185329432008-12-01T15:05:00.000+05:302008-12-01T15:05:00.000+05:30Brilliantly put DIM :))) Had me laughing bitterly....Brilliantly put DIM :))) Had me laughing bitterly.<BR/>I think this is the time to wake up (Jago Re)and VOTE if we don't find anyone worth voting then we must have the right to vote for None Of The Above.Indian Home Makerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10649133480442907582noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7585260107313614138.post-28341375544089952452008-12-01T14:28:00.000+05:302008-12-01T14:28:00.000+05:30Does it matter- What you say is true, that most ca...Does it matter- What you say is true, that most candidates are corrupt. Since we do not have much choice, we have to vote for the candidate who is least corrupt/ most capable.<BR/><BR/>However, there is one thing that we can do.<BR/><BR/>After the elections are over and the new govt. is formed, we should not just forget about it.<BR/><BR/>Political parties bring out manifestos before elections. manjuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15470194805146456892noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7585260107313614138.post-57084474026611882842008-12-01T13:26:00.000+05:302008-12-01T13:26:00.000+05:30@ Umm OviyaUnfortunately one of these lot will get...@ Umm Oviya<BR/><BR/>Unfortunately one of these lot will get elected, yes. But if there is a better option at the local level we need to support them (irrespective of their party/ independent status).. Unfortunately, some independents also become 'purchasable' after they are elected.Does it matterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00557873962709036662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7585260107313614138.post-16858620712832013602008-12-01T13:23:00.001+05:302008-12-01T13:23:00.001+05:30@ ManjuI agree with what you say, but have a diffe...@ Manju<BR/>I agree with what you say, but have a different take on it too..<BR/>When the entire system is so polluted, and everyone is dirty & corrupt, who will you vote for?<BR/><BR/>Since you are from Mumbai, let me ask you. Name one party, or 10 individuals, who you think are clean, efficient, non-corrupt, and without a hidden casteist, communal, regional, linguistic agenda. <BR/><BR/>I Does it matterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00557873962709036662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7585260107313614138.post-46429715064321961012008-12-01T13:23:00.000+05:302008-12-01T13:23:00.000+05:30so true... not a single politician has even attemp...so true... not a single politician has even attempted to redeem himself. seriously, what choice do we have? we have to elect someone...umm oviyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07158003496153375327noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7585260107313614138.post-32614609478718834092008-12-01T12:46:00.000+05:302008-12-01T12:46:00.000+05:30Does It Matter- The politicians will never change....Does It Matter- The politicians will never change. After all, they have had a lifetime of practice of behaving as they do.:)<BR/><BR/>It is up to us to change. It is up to us to shed our apathy and look around at what is happening.<BR/><BR/>It is true we get the leaders we deserve, but if we vote with our eyes open and our minds enquiring, we will get the leaders we need.<BR/><BR/>And we should manjuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15470194805146456892noreply@blogger.com