tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13437119.post467813516935637994..comments2024-03-01T13:51:47.721+05:30Comments on Reality, one bite at a time: Can Chidambaram pass the Thackeray test?Siddharth Varadarajanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07721228307097170092noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13437119.post-75441841491226538722010-02-15T01:36:09.052+05:302010-02-15T01:36:09.052+05:30I am sure Chidambaram/Ashok Chavan passed their Th...I am sure Chidambaram/Ashok Chavan passed their Thackery test to the delight of SRK and Karan. In their blind rush to pass the Thackery test, they failed the test to undertake a State's essential duty: not only to protect the celluloid industry but also to protect the lives of the less privileged: aam aadmi. I expected the superman Rahul Gandhi to visit Pune in a public transport. I am sure he would visit Pune on his way to Azamgarh. <br /><br />Unnithan NairAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13437119.post-51277145667532145142010-02-12T11:43:13.154+05:302010-02-12T11:43:13.154+05:3099.99% of the political violence that happens in t...99.99% of the political violence that happens in this country is carried out by leftist groups. Compared to the scale, type of arms used, cruelty and violence of these Marxist/Maoist gangs, what Thackeray & Co. do is like children playing with fire crackers. <br /><br />Yet Mr. Varadarajan spends all his time worrying about Shiv Sena. <br /><br />And his family controlled Hindu is no better - it tries to suppress the truth by referring to those that attacked Mr. Mutalik as 'members of a national party' - when practically every other daily named them as Congress workers. On the contrary there is no such ambiguity when it comes to naming Shiv Sena and others. <br /><br />Why? Firstly it makes it look as if only Sena indulges in violence when it is a part and parcel of Indian political life.<br /><br />Secondly, Because the Stalinists are begging the Congress to let them get back into their good books, desperate about losing WB elections even after pulling stunts like quota for Muslims etc. Deccan Herald has a nice article on this today. <br /><br />Perhaps Bejing too is upset that the Marxists gave up their leverage on the MMS regime for nothing and is now worse off.<br /><br />Smt. Sonia is smart and she will not fall for the tricks of the anti-national Marxists. But the Marxists and their propaganda brigades still try their best!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13437119.post-5373744385688641462010-02-09T00:30:14.205+05:302010-02-09T00:30:14.205+05:30While I of course think that what Bal Thackeray sa...While I of course think that what Bal Thackeray said is despicable, I don't think we should be calling for his arrest or his prosecution on mere grounds of speech. The solution instead must be cultural - after all, what he says resonates with many people which is why we pay attention to him. Arresting him does not change that.<br /><br />More importantly, arresting someone for inflammatory speeches may be legal in India, but surely progressive people that support free speech should pause to think. <br /><br />We would do well to remember the famous Brandenburg vs Ohio case in the United States that has set the highest standards for free speech anywhere in the world. The ruling explicitly stresses "imminent lawless action" stating that:<br /><br />"the constitutional guarantees of free speech and free press do not permit a State to forbid or proscribe advocacy of the use of force or of law violation except where such advocacy is directed to inciting or producing <b>imminent</b> lawless action and is likely to incite or produce such action."Raghavnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13437119.post-7007279895282847982010-02-06T21:06:13.426+05:302010-02-06T21:06:13.426+05:30Why paint Shiv Sena and MNS with same paint? Has M...Why paint Shiv Sena and MNS with same paint? Has MNS said anything about IPL or SRK? In fact, the stand taken by MNS is vindicated by action of Union Railway minister about rights for the son of soil. MNS has always said that they are against those migrants who do not respect local culture and create menace. A well civilized person is always welcome. I dont think anyone in India or entire world with disagree with that.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13437119.post-16269628918657438562010-02-04T13:18:18.810+05:302010-02-04T13:18:18.810+05:30The only way this will get addressed is if the pub...The only way this will get addressed is if the public and common man in Mumbai unite and march towards the Collectorate and lodge a complaint. A loud non-violent protest.!srijithunnihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04897386632437180172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13437119.post-38849884813965196212010-02-04T13:10:26.341+05:302010-02-04T13:10:26.341+05:30Shah Rukh Khan being a cultural icon for Indians, ...Shah Rukh Khan being a cultural icon for Indians, I am not sure about that.<br /><br />SaleemAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13437119.post-27935430024780691932010-02-03T18:35:32.228+05:302010-02-03T18:35:32.228+05:30In large parts of the world people are friendly an...In large parts of the world people are friendly and welcoming towards Indians because they know Bollywood. In fact, a Pakistani friend of mine went to Morocco and she said that she had to fend off the hordes that came up to her to say, "Indjian? Shah Rukh Khan? Amitabh Bachan?" I really hope the Home Ministry takes a more pro-active stand rather than hoping that this too shall blow over. Enough.Alaphia Zoyabhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18407523065033603718noreply@blogger.com