Bernardo de Sousa bdeso...@bluewin.ch wrote an excellent and well meant post. Nelson Lopes also wrote an excellent post from the freezing climes of NE USA. My good friend ex-Capt Gerald Fernandes has suddenly (and unfortunately) gone silent (on this list, at least).
RESPONSE: I invite Bernardo to read Nelson's most recent post. Now, to Bernardo's post: [1] I (partially) agree with the following: (a): "The so-called winnability of a candidate .... depends on his or her “kam korunk” ability, a criterion that is intrinsically linked to corruption." I suggest that Anyone in doubt, please contact Tony Correia- Afonso in Benaulim I'd like to add that Winnability also depends very significantly upon Caste and Religion. Anyone in doubt, please review the infamous VideoCD from which Manohar Pontius Pilate Parrikar washed hands after it "ran into trouble". And the blame was so "brilliantly" assigned to a Non-Catholic Katlick puppet on a string. == [2] I need further information on the following, before I comment : "the US is heading towards ruin because Americans vote with their wallet." Would appreciate a clarification of that comment and support for that statement. == [3] I disagree with the following (b) 'Goans need to either change their paradigm or put up with it but please stop complaining about it.' Gerald was right when he stated that Goans have been emasculated. He was, of course, wrong as to WHICH masters truly emasculated Goans for good. Bernardo may wish to think again: Are Goans the decision makers in Goa or even in the Goan elections? And what has happened to the so called 'honesht' candidates AFTER they were elected? e.g. Farrel, Luizinho, Matanhy etc? (c) Goans deserve a corrupt administration, so please stop complaining Goans did not and do not deserve it. It is their Karma. So, perhaps, they should stop complaining about it BUT only because they can do NOTHING about it. BTW: Your guide is excellent - Hope the "decisive Migrant Vote Banks" and the "Caste Banks" will even get to know about your guide, forget seeing it, reading it or even considering it. jc --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Protect Goa's natural beauty Support Goa's first Tiger Reserve Sign the petition at: http://www.goanet.org/petition/petition.php ---------------------------------------------------------------------------