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by shivajisisodia
11 Oct 2011 22:53
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Future Strategic Scenario for the Indian Subcontinent -II
Replies: 4264
Views: 521531

Re: Future Strategic Scenario for the Indian Subcontinent -I

ShivajiSisodia, Please stop your talk of secession etc. If you persist I will warn you and might even ban you. Thanks, ramana BTW, All the posters involved with you are known to me. I see that you have managed to bring the level down very rapidly. Hence am addressing this to you. Ramana, Point take...
by shivajisisodia
11 Oct 2011 17:29
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Future Strategic Scenario for the Indian Subcontinent -II
Replies: 4264
Views: 521531

Re: Future Strategic Scenario for the Indian Subcontinent -I

We would like to separate. There have been subterranian conversations going on for almost a decade now, in certain circles and these conversations have now become more intense in after dinner meetings etc. The circle has an urge to separate ? Nothing that some Haldol can't fix ;-) I thought Prozac ...
by shivajisisodia
11 Oct 2011 10:15
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Future Strategic Scenario for the Indian Subcontinent -II
Replies: 4264
Views: 521531

Re: Future Strategic Scenario for the Indian Subcontinent -I

shivajisisodia ji, I had tried to keep a straight face for a long time. But things began to go down from this post http://forums.bharat-rakshak.com/viewtopic.php?p=1173079#p1173079 leading finally to invoking "la-la-landers". What was levity to you was poor taste to me. My deficiency, per...
by shivajisisodia
11 Oct 2011 09:47
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Future Strategic Scenario for the Indian Subcontinent -II
Replies: 4264
Views: 521531

Re: Future Strategic Scenario for the Indian Subcontinent -I

Carl Sab, I appreciate the eagerness with which both you, Sir and more recently RajeshA have been waiting for my responses. In deference to both of your wishes, I will try my utmost to be as thorough as possible and not "ingore" any of the points you have raised. However, since this would ...
by shivajisisodia
11 Oct 2011 01:37
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Future Strategic Scenario for the Indian Subcontinent -II
Replies: 4264
Views: 521531

Re: Future Strategic Scenario for the Indian Subcontinent -I

Shivajisisodia ji, I have avoided characterizing you personally for your apparent behaviour. I have not added abusive adjectives to your posting handle. If I have used words or expressions that you feel were "potshots" or abusive, and fit for retaliatory counter-abuse of the order you hav...
by shivajisisodia
10 Oct 2011 23:44
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Future Strategic Scenario for the Indian Subcontinent -II
Replies: 4264
Views: 521531

Re: Future Strategic Scenario for the Indian Subcontinent -I

^^^^^^^^^^ My previous post was not a response to your post. I will respond to your post. What factual errors are you talking about ? Please list them, so that in my response to your last post, I will also respond to the factual errors. The reason I keep repeating the same thing is because others ke...
by shivajisisodia
10 Oct 2011 21:13
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Future Strategic Scenario for the Indian Subcontinent -II
Replies: 4264
Views: 521531

Re: Future Strategic Scenario for the Indian Subcontinent -I

"Flexibility" in "methods" must include the sword option. In fact, a righteous cause should always keep its sword sharp, precisely so that it is never used. Only a sharp sword and an expert swordsman keeps peace. We have tried "wait", "educate" and "grass...
by shivajisisodia
10 Oct 2011 18:11
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Future Strategic Scenario for the Indian Subcontinent -II
Replies: 4264
Views: 521531

Re: Future Strategic Scenario for the Indian Subcontinent -I

Carl Sab, You are right about the lure of the "other" for people who were dispossessed in India. But consider this. The simple story and theory that the upper castes dominated the lower castes and caused them untold misery by systematically exploiting them for centuries, is just that - &qu...
by shivajisisodia
10 Oct 2011 17:32
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Future Strategic Scenario for the Indian Subcontinent -II
Replies: 4264
Views: 521531

Re: Future Strategic Scenario for the Indian Subcontinent -I

RajeshA, I did not mean that Singapore is geographically stuck between China and Malaysia. I meant metaphorically stuck, as if you talk to Singaporeans, their biggest fear is Islamism as represented by Malaysia, which IS geographically next to it and the ethnic claims that some in the Chinese establ...
by shivajisisodia
10 Oct 2011 07:51
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Future Strategic Scenario for the Indian Subcontinent -II
Replies: 4264
Views: 521531

Re: Future Strategic Scenario for the Indian Subcontinent -I

Dear Shivajisisodia ji, I'm sure many BRFites share your sense of frustration. This kind of reactive ferocity can be an asset when it is harnessed by those who do possess the perspicacity and ability to make computations for the summum bonum. But you confess in your posts that your helpless rage is...
by shivajisisodia
10 Oct 2011 07:09
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Future Strategic Scenario for the Indian Subcontinent -II
Replies: 4264
Views: 521531

Re: Future Strategic Scenario for the Indian Subcontinent -I

SivajiSisodia ji, I will tell you what I understood so-far. See if this makes sense and extend the dots if you can... Note: general disclaimers such as exceptions apply. Every _ism in the world (past, present and future) has some set of indlugings that are allowed as part of that dharma. The intere...
by shivajisisodia
09 Oct 2011 09:46
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Future Strategic Scenario for the Indian Subcontinent -II
Replies: 4264
Views: 521531

Re: Future Strategic Scenario for the Indian Subcontinent -I

SS ji, You do realize the fact that this forum platform is literally one of a handful that would give your posts and line of thinking a patient hearing. IMO you are doing yourself and your brethren of alike mindset a great disservice by mentally and verbally abusing people who make up this forum, a...
by shivajisisodia
09 Oct 2011 07:04
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Future Strategic Scenario for the Indian Subcontinent -II
Replies: 4264
Views: 521531

Re: Future Strategic Scenario for the Indian Subcontinent -I

Everyone understands land is important and unity is important. But people are talking as if there is a real choice. Having all of India as Hindu is not a real choice, at least right now. The only real choices we have is between total destruction of Hindus and creating a smaller "hard" Hind...
by shivajisisodia
09 Oct 2011 04:49
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Future Strategic Scenario for the Indian Subcontinent -II
Replies: 4264
Views: 521531

Re: Future Strategic Scenario for the Indian Subcontinent -I

Some people may be wondering why I feel so strongly that I am even willing to disassociate myself from the Indian nation. Here is why. 1. I am sick and tired of living under a dispensation where there is no law and order and my family does not feel secure, even basic security. 2. I am sick and tired...
by shivajisisodia
09 Oct 2011 03:53
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Future Strategic Scenario for the Indian Subcontinent -II
Replies: 4264
Views: 521531

Re: Future Strategic Scenario for the Indian Subcontinent -I

^^^^^^^^^ Most of the other movements were not righteous in their cause, thats why they lost. But even as they lost, they chipped away significantly from the national strength in a lasting way. The Sikhs still are divided, as a significant number of them, deep inside their hearts, no longer have the...
by shivajisisodia
09 Oct 2011 03:23
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Future Strategic Scenario for the Indian Subcontinent -II
Replies: 4264
Views: 521531

Re: Future Strategic Scenario for the Indian Subcontinent -I

I did not expect people to like the option that I talked about. The Sikh separatist movement was also pooh-poohed before it actually became a movement. The Kashmiris were considered "in the bag" before 1992. The Nexalite movement was also the object of a lot of derision, before it became a...
by shivajisisodia
09 Oct 2011 03:14
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Future Strategic Scenario for the Indian Subcontinent -II
Replies: 4264
Views: 521531

Re: Future Strategic Scenario for the Indian Subcontinent -I

^^^^
I do not require history lessons from you Sir, particularly about my own history. You can peddle your snake oil elsewhere.
by shivajisisodia
08 Oct 2011 22:37
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Future Strategic Scenario for the Indian Subcontinent -II
Replies: 4264
Views: 521531

Re: Future Strategic Scenario for the Indian Subcontinent -I

So here is the thought process in la-la land. 1. It is ShivajiSisodia and his kind that are responsible for creating the "social hierarchies and claims of distinctions and superiority simply by birth in certain clans/castes/jaatis/varnas". Never mind the fact that these hierarchies were cr...
by shivajisisodia
08 Oct 2011 07:41
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Future Strategic Scenario for the Indian Subcontinent -II
Replies: 4264
Views: 521531

Re: Future Strategic Scenario for the Indian Subcontinent -I

If unchecked and without a radical change in the current trajectory, the Indian grassroots is racing, nay, hurtling towards forced conversion to Islam and it is taking all the other Indians to hell with it. If anyone thinks what I say is harsh and devoid of love for our grassroots, wait till there i...
by shivajisisodia
08 Oct 2011 06:19
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Future Strategic Scenario for the Indian Subcontinent -II
Replies: 4264
Views: 521531

Re: Future Strategic Scenario for the Indian Subcontinent -I

People who prefer to spend on motorcycles, TVs, lavish marriages, cell phones and other materialistic things rather than installing indoor plumbing dont need kindness, they require a kick in the behind, regardless of their numbers. People who prefer to partake in corruption rather than opposing it b...
by shivajisisodia
07 Oct 2011 19:06
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Future Strategic Scenario for the Indian Subcontinent -II
Replies: 4264
Views: 521531

Re: Future Strategic Scenario for the Indian Subcontinent -I

Strategy by definition means "over the long or at least the medium term". Strategy implies making investments today to get results tomorrow. Investment implies deliberately and consciously giving up immediate gratification for larger rewards in the long run. Giving up on immediate gratific...
by shivajisisodia
05 Oct 2011 19:42
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: India / Afghanistan - A New Strategic Relationship
Replies: 446
Views: 37019

Re: Terrorist Islamic Republic of Pakistan (TSP): Sep 22, 20

^^^^^ A hand that giveth can just as easily take it away. And I say that as not someone who is not obsessed with demonizing the West or the US. I would consider GOI acting in genuine national interests, when we observe that it is taking a strong stand in Afgan including starting to heavily arming a ...
by shivajisisodia
05 Oct 2011 18:52
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Af-Pak -> Pak-Af Watch
Replies: 4017
Views: 520133

Re: Af-Pak -> Pak-Af Watch

How long will the Karzai govt survive the pull out by the ISAF and others? The last election had major irregularities. Also will the northern alliance continue to support the Karzai in Kabul, when it looks like he doesn't have the support of the pashtoons. I agree. Unless Western forces still maint...
by shivajisisodia
05 Oct 2011 17:55
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: US Policy on Jammu and Kashmir
Replies: 128
Views: 13287

Re: US Policy on Jammu and Kashmir

Taking back PoK and NA is no mean feat, as we all know, there are military, political, economic strengths needed to undertake such a venture. Being serious, would be reflected in the money we spend on our defense, needs to be at 3% levels for upwards of a decade and corresponding changes in policy,...
by shivajisisodia
04 Oct 2011 17:09
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Terrorist Islamic Republic of Pakistan (TSP): Sep 22, 2011
Replies: 2846
Views: 282068

Re: Terrorist Islamic Republic of Pakistan (TSP): Sep 22, 20

^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ Looks like the Islamic concept of "Taqiyya", after being massively effective against the Americans for so long, is getting less effective now. I would not, however, put it past the Paki to invent new forms of deceptions and I would not put it past American stupidity to be de...
by shivajisisodia
03 Oct 2011 04:07
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Future Strategic Scenario for the Indian Subcontinent -II
Replies: 4264
Views: 521531

Re: Future Strategic Scenario for the Indian Subcontinent -I

^^^^^ The more I listen to you, the more I think I seriously overestimated you. You are trying to teach Shaivism to a Shaivite ? You have no idea what you are talking about. No branch of Shaivism ever says, that the followers should live the lifestyle of Lord Shiva. There is nothing sacrosanct about...
by shivajisisodia
02 Oct 2011 23:52
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Future Strategic Scenario for the Indian Subcontinent -II
Replies: 4264
Views: 521531

Re: Future Strategic Scenario for the Indian Subcontinent -I

^^About "shaucha-kritya" there are several indigenous moves ongoing. Look up the sulabh movement to have produced easy to build systems that provide sanitation and fertilizers at the same time. Frankly, I dont know what you are talking about here. Please elaborate. About what to "pro...
by shivajisisodia
02 Oct 2011 21:26
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Future Strategic Scenario for the Indian Subcontinent -II
Replies: 4264
Views: 521531

Re: Future Strategic Scenario for the Indian Subcontinent -I

^^^^^ Bpati Sab, I will combine my responses to both of your above posts, in this post. I think we have a profound disagreement, and I think this disagreement is symbolic of the crux of the problem we have in India today. You seem to think, and correct me if I am wrong, that most of the things, we e...
by shivajisisodia
02 Oct 2011 09:38
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: India-US Strategic News and Discussion
Replies: 14521
Views: 1512291

Re: India-US Strategic News and Discussion

Acharya wrote:
Change since it is your country.
Bring in change and you can do it
Very appropriate and uplifting message, Sir.
You lead the way, and I will follow you, even to hell, Sir.
by shivajisisodia
02 Oct 2011 08:16
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: US Policy on Jammu and Kashmir
Replies: 128
Views: 13287

Re: US Policy on Jammu and Kashmir

^^^^^^^

Sonia Gandhi and the entire Gandhi family could not have found a better PR pitch than this anywhere in the world for any amount of money in the world.
by shivajisisodia
02 Oct 2011 08:05
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Future Strategic Scenario for the Indian Subcontinent -II
Replies: 4264
Views: 521531

Re: Future Strategic Scenario for the Indian Subcontinent -I

Can it not go into the infrastructure development thread at least? OT - but the extremely low stats seem to be reported from countries notorious for their doctored stats. China seems even more hilarious - because it has been a well known observation that china, like many other Asian agricultural gi...
by shivajisisodia
02 Oct 2011 07:53
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Future Strategic Scenario for the Indian Subcontinent -II
Replies: 4264
Views: 521531

Re: Future Strategic Scenario for the Indian Subcontinent -I

if you take assassinations or dump-busting as the high-mark of secret service's success, I have nothing much to say - except that yes that is what seems to be the thrust of hollywood and the popular romanticization of secret-services work. What you are asking for is typically undertaken more under ...
by shivajisisodia
02 Oct 2011 02:18
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Future Strategic Scenario for the Indian Subcontinent -II
Replies: 4264
Views: 521531

Re: Future Strategic Scenario for the Indian Subcontinent -I

Moving from the Strategic to the tactical for a moment. There is a newspaper headline today in the Hindustan Times which quotes P Chindambaram, the "respected" Home Minister of India saying that India knows the address of where Dawood Abraham Mian lives in Karachi. He goes on to say that t...
by shivajisisodia
01 Oct 2011 18:04
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: US Policy on Jammu and Kashmir
Replies: 128
Views: 13287

Re: US Policy on Jammu and Kashmir

Can anyone explain what the implications, national, subcontinental and international, will be if India unilaterally did the following: 1. Derecognize Balochistan as Pakistani territory and assert Indian claim on it, based on a) The 1946-7 elections there rejecting Pakistan and b) A current agreement...
by shivajisisodia
01 Oct 2011 16:26
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Future Strategic Scenario for the Indian Subcontinent -II
Replies: 4264
Views: 521531

Re: Future Strategic Scenario for the Indian Subcontinent -I

^^^^^

I personally have equal respect for Hinduism, Sikhism, Jainism AND Buddhism, so no problems with calling it "Dharma" rather than Hinduism. When I talk about Hinduism, I really mean "Hind" originated religions.
by shivajisisodia
01 Oct 2011 02:08
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: US Policy on Jammu and Kashmir
Replies: 128
Views: 13287

Re: US Policy on Jammu and Kashmir

^^^^^ Sir, in case you havent noticed, while all this has been going on, US has made no overtures towards India, to demonstrate that "it wants a relationship with India to secure its geopolitical goals in South Asia or the Indian......". The Indians have also been woefully inadequete in th...
by shivajisisodia
01 Oct 2011 01:27
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Future Strategic Scenario for the Indian Subcontinent -II
Replies: 4264
Views: 521531

Re: Future Strategic Scenario for the Indian Subcontinent -I

Its still instructive to see how it all turned out. Well, it is instructive. The lesson I take away from it all is that one can win, but one has to fight like hell over the long haul. Hinduism was very fortunate to have the 400 year Gupta rule which provided the sword in defense and sometimes in of...
by shivajisisodia
30 Sep 2011 23:22
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Future Strategic Scenario for the Indian Subcontinent -II
Replies: 4264
Views: 521531

Re: Future Strategic Scenario for the Indian Subcontinent -I

Shivaji sisodia, Things must have been glum for the Hindus when Ashoka and his Buddhist state religion was spread over all of uttara and dakshinapath. Yet a few centuries later the land became Hindu again. True. But Buddhism and Islam are two different animals and two different foes. Buddhism was I...
by shivajisisodia
30 Sep 2011 22:25
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Future Strategic Scenario for the Indian Subcontinent -II
Replies: 4264
Views: 521531

Re: Future Strategic Scenario for the Indian Subcontinent -I

Bpati Sab, On a different track altogehter, but related to the revival of our nation track, contemplate the following. Short of a revolution, India will not be a Hindu Nation anytime soon, in law or in spirit. But we all know that a Hindu Nation is a prerequisite for revival of our great civilizatio...