Comments on: The Shamelessness of Coalition Politics

By: amlistening

amlistening — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 20:41:44 +0000

@Amit: Have you ever read a candidate’s manifesto?
We educated young lot never take the pains to find THE righteous candidate.
Result -> manifestos(what you say pre-election) don’t matter and thus elected candidates can get away with anything. Not voting is not the right attitude. The right candidates are also looking for your vote.

By: amreekandesi

amreekandesi — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 16:51:29 +0000

@Amit – I suppose that’s what most voters are thinking, going by the voter turnout so far.

@Shantanu – That’s the whole problem. In this scenario, we voters dont even know what way our vote is going to be counted. It’s as if the entire election is a farce.

By: Shantanu

Shantanu — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 09:33:37 +0000

Re: the sad part/beauty… I don’t think many of the politicians know which side they will eventually be on. The actual decision making will begin once the results begin to be announced.

By: amit

amit — Sat, 25 Apr 2009 08:04:44 +0000

After reading this…err…I am thinking that why do we even take the pain to go and vote?

By: amreekandesi

amreekandesi — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 16:36:57 +0000

@Mahendra – You asked about BJP missing from this list. Not anymore.

Just came across this report about the BJP’s feelings towards the BSP, and have updated the post. This one is definitely worth watching out!

By: amreekandesi

amreekandesi — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 16:34:44 +0000

@AmListening – Thanks. I too wish that the politicians are held accountable for what they say, instead of simply saying something and then reneging on their statements saying that they were quoted out of context.

Nice list of the qualifications for their speech writers. I don’t think i could ever fit that criteria

@Roshni – haha…yes at least she is being candid!

@Kavi – This cynicism is unavoidable, and there is only one way to get rid of it. Some more accountability from our democratic system.

@Mesingh – Thanks for the appreciation!

By: mesingh

mesingh — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 00:59:23 +0000

I liked the sobbing part the most.
Afcourse the piece is great. I dont believe in commenting on the obvious!

By: Kavi

Kavi — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 17:48:18 +0000

So much so that cynicism rules ! One only is aware the less cynical one is, the better for the country !

But how can that happen ! It is such a pitiable perverse situations…

By: Roshni

Roshni — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 17:44:55 +0000

Just mind-boggling!
I find myself actually admiring (??) Jayalalitha’s candour! At least, she is honest!!

By: amlistening

amlistening — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 15:06:55 +0000

Very well researched article! BTW Amreekandesi you ever thought abt taking up speech writing?
I wish who ever forms the government is made to answer for every word said. This will keep them from saying just anything in public. I wonder who writes the speeches for these politicians. http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/158125/how_to_become_a_political_speech_writer.html

Now imagine if a X politician has to advertise for one:
Wanted speechwriter for X. Aggressive, Belligerant, Unbaised & flexible(can write against all parties). Needs to work extra hours during campaigning, should be able to write different version for different states, castes and tribes. Not much stress on the content but the matter should be inflammable(bhadakao). Compensation : commission basis(on Media coverage, public attendence and negative if shoe thrown…..).