India is not POOR. We have enough resource to beat the crap out of any nation. BUT , we need to raise our expectations from individuals , each and everyone. Please stop using that excuse to justify the pathetic condition of the nation. As long as we have incompetent leaders and administrators , we will suffer.
Bush is a classic example. See how a great nation like USA can be dogged down by a Ahole like Bush.
RE:India is NOT poor.
by Jinnah on May 31, 2007 09:15 PM Permalink
If you think deeply, you will come to the conclusion that the leaders of a democratic nation mirror the people they lead to a fair degree.
In US: Ppl actually thought war was going to be cool. War will fuel the economy. Ppl even voted Bush the second time. More than Bush it is all the people's doing.
In India: In the recent UP election, for the first time a bunch of intellectuals formed a party and contested (I forget the details), and they lost their deposit. We are still enamored by fair skin and leaders who can captivate audiences. Caste is playing an increasing role as the polarization of hindu society has not yet diluted. there are still not marriages with lower castes. Unless the caste in Indian society is dluted, reservations and casteist politicans will continue to rule.
Sania Mirza is the only Indian(women) player in French open.And it is natural for any Indian to expect something positive irrespective of her status of so-called mediocre/extra terrestrial.So what is wrong in expecting from her? Bangladesh was also considered a rat in the race before the world cup?
RE:India is NOT poor.
by Funmanu on May 31, 2007 09:51 PM Permalink
Again , not good enough. I cannot celebrate mediocrity. Let her get into the top 10 , I will root for her. Big time. Until then , nada.
