Why are Democrats ‘Left’ and Republicans ‘Right’? The Surprising History of Political Affiliations | Ancient Origins:
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Monday, October 31, 2016
Sunday, October 23, 2016
Saturday, October 22, 2016
Cult of Mao and Xi : The Chinese disdain for democracy.
Cult of Mao and Xi:
'via Blog this'Money is mother’s milk for ‘the game of democracy’: “The West has always preached that Western capitalist democracy is sacred and equal, and that the process is fair. In fact, money, business, media and vested interest groups often manipulate Western-style democracy.”
'via Blog this'Money is mother’s milk for ‘the game of democracy’: “The West has always preached that Western capitalist democracy is sacred and equal, and that the process is fair. In fact, money, business, media and vested interest groups often manipulate Western-style democracy.”
Friday, October 21, 2016
Kolkata, my ancestors, and me - William Darlymple
William Darlymple -Kolkata, my ancestors, and me - BBC News:
Darlymple traces his 'Black Hole' root.
"Calcutta," wrote the British colonial general Clive, "is one of the most wicked places in the Universe... Rapacious and Luxurious beyond conception."
Darlymple traces his 'Black Hole' root.
"Calcutta," wrote the British colonial general Clive, "is one of the most wicked places in the Universe... Rapacious and Luxurious beyond conception."
Thursday, October 20, 2016
Nehru's Make Believe World and the Chinese Betrayal - October 20, 1962
20th October 1962 cannot and should not ever be forgotten by us Indians. It had proved the Arab saying that an army of sheep led by a lion is more likely to win the war than an army of lions led by a sheep correct. Our leaders let us down. It is not that our leaders were naive. Nehru had clearly foresaw that China would use " international communism" and Pakistan " pan Islamism" to gain support against India. Yet, Nehru failed to comprehend the design of China against India. The " Five Fingers" doctrine of PRC was well known, yet India did nothing to meet this challenge by China. Rajinder Puri, a noted cartoonist with the Hindustan Times then, drew two cartoons . One cartoon showed Nehru returning on a donkey with his face towards China & back towards India with the caption "The Retreat"; another cartoon showed the then Defence Minister VK Krishna Menon offering Chou En Lai " First Sofa, then NEFA". Our leaders have been sacrificing national interest either for self aggrandizement or for some ulterior motive.
Nehru's Make Believe World and the Chinese Betrayal - October 20, 1962
20th October 1962 cannot and should not ever be forgotten by us Indians. It had proved the Arab saying that an army of sheep led by a lion is more likely to win the war than an army of lions led by a sheep correct. Our leaders let us down. It is not that our leaders were naive. Nehru had clearly foresaw that China would use " international communism" and Pakistan " pan Islamism" to gain support against India. Yet, Nehru failed to comprehend the design of China against India. The " Five Fingers" doctrine of PRC was well known, yet India did nothing to meet this challenge by China. Rajinder Puri, a noted cartoonist with the Hindustan Times then, drew two cartoons . One cartoon showed Nehru returning on a donkey with his face towards China & back towards India with the caption "The Retreat"; another cartoon showed the then Defence Minister VK Krishna Menon offering Chou En Lai " First Sofa, then NEFA". Our leaders have been sacrificing national interest either for self aggrandizement or for some ulterior motive.
Friday, October 14, 2016
Thursday, October 13, 2016
Monday, October 10, 2016
The Right to Vote Should Be Restricted to Those With Knowledge
The Right to Vote Should Be Restricted to Those With Knowledge
It's an erroneous assumption that power is diffused in democracies. It's in the nature of power to concentrate. Rule by knowledgeable people is not a bad idea after all.
It's an erroneous assumption that power is diffused in democracies. It's in the nature of power to concentrate. Rule by knowledgeable people is not a bad idea after all.
Saturday, October 1, 2016
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