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Remembering Aquino Braganca (b. 6 April 1924), who fought for freedom
of the former Portuguese colonies in Africa. An online tribute
http://aquinobraganca.wordpress.com/ (includes many historical
references, some photographs and documents)
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Give the Bedrest to Congress enough v c the Hell in the Earth. no Peace in
India,dont vote for Congress,
--- On Sat, 4/11/09, Eugene Correia <gene_corr...@yahoo.com> wrote:
> From: Eugene Correia <gene_corr...@yahoo.com>
> Subject: [Goanet] re; Sonia Gandhi's Deceitful Campaign
> To: goa...@goanet.org
> Date: Saturday, April 11, 2009, 11:48 PM
> ------------------------------------------------------------------------
>
> Remembering Aquino Braganca (b. 6 April 1924), who fought
> for freedom
> of the former Portuguese colonies
> in Africa. An online tribute
> http://aquinobraganca.wordpress.com/ (includes many
> historical
>
> references, some photographs and
> documents)
>
> ------------------------------------------------------------------------
>
>
>
> Both Arwin and George's take on Goan, and by extension,
> Indian politics understandly smacks of lack of deep
> knowledge of the Indian political system. Saying that
> national parties are only bent on destroying Goa is an
> outrageous statement. It belies the ignorance of political
> ignorance.
> First, why are politcal parties formed and what are their
> purposes? No matter whether they are national, regional or
> state level parties, their prime motive is to win the right
> to rule. How they do it is another matter. Some go to
> extreme levels of intimidation, some indulge in bribing,
> some make false promises.
> On this Easter day, we need to contemplate who are the
> "false prophets" and then deal them the treatment they
> deserve. If Congress makes false promises, the people must
> be made aware, if they are not aware already, of how they
> party has betrayed their promises in the past. A laundry
> list of such false or empty promises could be printed in
> newspapers and given wide publicity through all posible
> mediums. Same goes to BJP or the NCP.
> At the state level, turn to the UGDP, the Save Goa Front
> and the MGP. Their manifestoes state what they stand for.
> That's all in print which is forgotten once they get into
> power.
> The voter is left with little choice among the national
> parties and the local parties. Even independents need to be
> under voter scrutiny. I do not know how many independents
> are contesting the Goa elections and how among them are
> credible. In the past, the independents, once elected, are
> quick to join the parties either because their numbers make
> the difference to some parties. They are bribed or made
> ministers if they switch to a party which is helped in
> gaining the necessary number to form the government.
> So, there is no hard and fast rule on how the parties
> should behave. True, each party must have ethical guidelines
> and, even if they have, it is imperative that they follow
> them. But does this happen? The straight answer is a big
> NO.
> It does not matter if there is a Third Front or a Fourth
> Front. These are just name blocs that lose their meaning and
> motive once the elections are over or till the next
> elections when new blocs with either same name or same
> players or different names with different players or some of
> the some players are formed.
> Indian politics is a merry-go-round. You hop on one hobby
> horse and then jump on to the next on the next round. Goan
> politics is the miniature form of the national game. Goa is
> a bit player in the national framework. Goa's voice through
> its elected represensatives in Delhi or as the government as
> a whole does not carry much weight. This is a fact Goans
> must be comfortable with.
> Selfish politicians in Goa have made hay. Name one
> polticians who has not made enough money for himself and, at
> least, for his close family members and close associates.
> While other states have mega-circuses, Goa is content with
> its own dhirio and khell-tiatrs in the political arena.
> Goa-based Goans would probably laugh a bit at suggestions
> coming from foreign-based Goans. Though political commentary
> is free, what counts is the vote. The question arises who is
> the ideal candidate deserving the votes. If any candidate
> fits the bill, let me know.
>
> Eugene Correia
>
>
>
>
> > Now she is coming to Goa again on 16th/17th April to
> give
> > false hopes again and ask Goans to vote for her
> party,
> > to continue destroying Goa & its identity
>
>
> Both national parties have contributed to the destruction
> of Goa, using it to siphon funds. Goan politicians are
> intermediaries who collect the bribes, keep their cut, and
> pass the rest to Delhi. Goa is doomed as long as the
> national parties use it as a bank ATM machine.
>
> Goan political loyalties are to Delhi and Goan politicians
> have prostituted their motherland to the Delhi pimps in both
> national parties. Check how many Delhi politicians visit Goa
> and PAY for their visit, while collecting their loot. The
> BJP, through IFFI and its subsequent silence on the land
> grab and illegal mining and building in Goa is no different
> than the Congress party.
>
> Goa, RIP.
>
> George
>
>
>
>
>
