tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23425148.post3138251678269899759..comments2024-03-07T08:59:32.598+05:30Comments on My Think Pad: Flies in the soup!silverinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16474136215458639419noreply@blogger.comBlogger48125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23425148.post-77364765687610932912008-12-17T08:18:00.000+05:302008-12-17T08:18:00.000+05:30Alrighty, be mean, you fascinating word weaver. :(...Alrighty, be mean, you fascinating word weaver. :(<BR/><BR/>I'm not sure if I can untangle this one to make sense, so lets just say it's all eerie. :D<BR/><BR/>See you around next year, by which time you should have enough crazy glints in your eyes that your folks will tell you, "you better go write something Anju Miss" ... although they might not call you that... hmm.. ahem ... alright._https://www.blogger.com/profile/15184479885369099335noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23425148.post-8930993301885513772008-12-17T00:06:00.000+05:302008-12-17T00:06:00.000+05:30I agree Santhanu that if you listen to the whole c...I agree Santhanu that if you listen to the whole conversation in Malayalam, there is nothing "insensitive" about the way VS said it. Having lived in Trivandrum for 20 years, I can say that is the way people speak in public. VS actually seemed quite respectful of the family except for that one word. Probably it points to a deeper problem in language people of Kerala use nowadays. I am in general Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23425148.post-53076575886096615642008-12-16T20:04:00.000+05:302008-12-16T20:04:00.000+05:30yea, sorry for not giving name earlier :)i started...yea, sorry for not giving name earlier :)<BR/>i started thinking of just one comment, but ended up with ..<BR/>Balu.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23425148.post-57865753823261552782008-12-16T18:43:00.000+05:302008-12-16T18:43:00.000+05:30Balu: I have no way of ascertaining that unless th...Balu: I have no way of ascertaining that unless they leave an initial or name like you did! :)silverinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16474136215458639419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23425148.post-43665662187309009142008-12-16T18:29:00.000+05:302008-12-16T18:29:00.000+05:30the last 4 anons are same :)Balu.the last 4 anons are same :)<BR/>Balu.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23425148.post-16844570109644587982008-12-16T18:25:00.000+05:302008-12-16T18:25:00.000+05:30RM: You sure did! :pDreamcatcher: Debate before el...RM: You sure did! :p<BR/><BR/>Dreamcatcher: Debate before elections seems like a good idea. At least the people know what to expect and they will be more aware when the promised goods are not delivered!<BR/><BR/>Anon at 11:19 AM: You have a point there. But I feel we cannot judge Bush just by the jokes and controversies. Maybe he did do some good or perhaps the people had faith in him. I wouldn'tsilverinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16474136215458639419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23425148.post-14846243038159003372008-12-16T11:47:00.000+05:302008-12-16T11:47:00.000+05:30about movie star getting into politics : ronald re...about movie star getting into politics : ronald reagen was a failed movie star and did similar sorts of work until turned up to politics, became one of the best american presidents. i beleive its the organizational capabilities and comanding powers that makes a good ruler and not university certificates. but surely an improved literacy rates and social conditions will help to have a better Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23425148.post-86356900044087863622008-12-16T11:31:00.000+05:302008-12-16T11:31:00.000+05:30I agree India suffers a lot due to lower literacy ...I agree India suffers a lot due to lower literacy rate and poor social setup. Google says our literacy rate is 61%. But is not there less corruption in america because of its higher literacy. a mere google search will prove other wise. a relative of mine who returned from america recently told just like our bribing, they have a better setup called "fixers" who arrange meeting and bribing with Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23425148.post-83782012315140666932008-12-16T04:07:00.000+05:302008-12-16T04:07:00.000+05:30Id like to point out something here.. I dont want ...Id like to point out something here.. I dont want to support or oppose american vs indian system of elections.. I will reserve that for some other day. But someone commented that american literacy rate is 99%. I wonder what is the literacy rate of ours! Dont you think THAT's exactly what our politicians are taking advantage of? The Quota system, Vote banking, renaming of Bangalore to Bengalooru, Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23425148.post-60105597604331669452008-12-15T11:19:00.000+05:302008-12-15T11:19:00.000+05:30obama story is inspiring so far..but i dont beleiv...obama story is inspiring so far..but i dont beleive the american electoral system is always good, how about their president for last two terms(george bush)..i think there was enough controversies and opposition against him in his own country (remember al-gore, john kerry , michael moore, )<BR/>PS: american literacy rate is 99% !!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23425148.post-8561190403166252602008-12-14T02:26:00.000+05:302008-12-14T02:26:00.000+05:30Hi silverine,What you have said is correct...i thi...Hi silverine,<BR/><BR/>What you have said is correct...i think..we have introduce to american system of election... like debates before the election and creating awareness among people ...about why people should bring them to power and what is plan of action which they wil undertake .<BR/><BR/>I know... we can only dream ...when Obama say "Yes, we can!"<BR/><BR/>What we lack is leader with Dreamcatcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11810131384961257690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23425148.post-12602227578142611132008-12-12T09:39:00.000+05:302008-12-12T09:39:00.000+05:30Oh sure, now even they agree with you ... but I ag...Oh sure, now even <I>they</I> agree with you ... but I agreed with you first, AM! <BR/><BR/><B>:P</B>_https://www.blogger.com/profile/15184479885369099335noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23425148.post-89691736562529606832008-12-11T20:22:00.000+05:302008-12-11T20:22:00.000+05:30Anju Miss, how can I set my line up, if you won't ...Anju Miss, how can I set my line up, if you won't agree with what I said! :-|_https://www.blogger.com/profile/15184479885369099335noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23425148.post-46655826470767416392008-12-11T18:58:00.000+05:302008-12-11T18:58:00.000+05:30RM: :)Loup: Since independence we have been large...RM: :)<BR/><BR/>Loup: Since independence we have been largely a country of simple illiterate people. Today the situation is changing and we have a rapidly expanding educated population but they are still in the minority. So it is natural that they get frustrated when they see the kind of politicians selected by the uninformed majority who mainly vote along caste, regional and other silverinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16474136215458639419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23425148.post-86983756353957464392008-12-11T17:28:00.000+05:302008-12-11T17:28:00.000+05:30This is the same anonymous who commented above. Do...This is the same anonymous who commented above. Don't get impression that I am in favor of our CM in this issue. Initially I was strongly against, later the angst got a bit diluted. <BR/>and personally I don't like the usual blame game we all play against politicians(may be bzoc i didn't had to face any bad experience yet), but i feel if somebody is to be blamed it is th epeople of india. We Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23425148.post-70335469025608906222008-12-11T16:14:00.000+05:302008-12-11T16:14:00.000+05:30I feel many people are prejudiced against kerala C...I feel many people are prejudiced against kerala CM personally and/or politically. I read somebody wrote this is not expected from a man of his stature and age. So I thought of mentioning another similar incident.<BR/>in 1970s Rajan, an REC calicut student was taken in police custody and went missing for ever(dead). Achutha menon(renonwned as the best politicilan and CM in kerala history) was an Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23425148.post-51527193294449292792008-12-09T11:43:00.000+05:302008-12-09T11:43:00.000+05:30Hi Silverine,U have hit the bulls eyeThe ministers...Hi Silverine,<BR/><BR/>U have hit the bulls eye<BR/><BR/>The ministers in our country are the worst class of professionals in our country.<BR/><BR/>The Qualificaion for becoming minister in our state is <BR/><BR/>minimum 2nd standard pass.<BR/>atleast 10 murder case,15 rape casee,10 scams,connections with underworld.<BR/><BR/>guess what ...during elections they will visit all slums and hold a Dreamcatcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11810131384961257690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23425148.post-55004572937435176882008-12-08T23:21:00.000+05:302008-12-08T23:21:00.000+05:30At times I wonder if we overreact to circumstances...At times I wonder if we overreact to circumstances. <BR/><BR/>The core idea of a democracy is that there is no absolute power. A politician has checks and balances which keep him in line as well as watchdogs which ensure that he does not get too comfortable.<BR/><BR/>While it is easy to say that a chief minister is supposed to know better, what we need to also factor in is that we have a Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13806439217713453359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23425148.post-70987008856280091482008-12-08T21:45:00.000+05:302008-12-08T21:45:00.000+05:30Anju Miss, that's so not true.. eerie is what it i...Anju Miss, that's so not true.. eerie is what it is!<BR/><BR/>:P_https://www.blogger.com/profile/15184479885369099335noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23425148.post-63859300410888025192008-12-08T13:02:00.000+05:302008-12-08T13:02:00.000+05:30Santhanu: Isn't he a representative of his party? ...Santhanu: Isn't he a representative of his party? :) If not I stand corrected. My bad!silverinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16474136215458639419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23425148.post-28700492098362131572008-12-08T09:37:00.000+05:302008-12-08T09:37:00.000+05:30RM: Not strange in a political discussion! :)Jacks...RM: Not strange in a political discussion! :)<BR/><BR/>Jackson: Thanks for the insights. Most of our politicians displayed scorn for the people during this episode. It was an eye opener to the lengths we the public have encouraged them in our apathy. And I have no problems with long comments! :)<BR/><BR/>Kannan: I really don’t think we need props like links to keep discussions fair. If you have asilverinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16474136215458639419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23425148.post-22542331130772700112008-12-07T00:14:00.000+05:302008-12-07T00:14:00.000+05:30talk about pedigree! :Dtalk about pedigree! :DMind Curryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11788912357913882065noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23425148.post-68126556240294847802008-12-05T18:49:00.000+05:302008-12-05T18:49:00.000+05:30I'm wondering if a dog would have the temperament ...I'm wondering if a dog would have the temperament to withstand these sickening politicos!Rakesh Vanamalihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03918768913569739758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23425148.post-48761161225313892102008-12-05T15:50:00.000+05:302008-12-05T15:50:00.000+05:30@ Santhanu, "to see where you are coming from" is ...@ Santhanu, "to see where you are coming from" is a usage meaning "I understand what you are saying and why"..<BR/><BR/>Cheerios!!<BR/><BR/>And Anjali, thanks for allowing all these spam :)scorpiogeniushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08071359354604682509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23425148.post-23122053053968624832008-12-05T12:02:00.000+05:302008-12-05T12:02:00.000+05:30My feelings exactly, but dont u think for too long...My feelings exactly, but dont u think for too long we hav accepted the state of affairs as it were?<BR/>The apathy that we were used to is not acceptable anymore, considering the gravity of the situation.Twismhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07979402596242209525noreply@blogger.com