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by ashashi
31 Dec 2013 09:26
Forum: BR Nostalgia Archive
Topic: Narendra Modi vs the Dynasty: Contrasting Ideas of India
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Re: Narendra Modi vs the Dynasty: Contrasting Ideas of India

:) we have a thread to discuss elections, analysis and results. Why we need another thread or why we need to pollute NaMo thread. A lot more from NaMo are coming in the coming days and weeks. AAP is a distraction and the entire world is falling for it. Nothing wrong at all to discuss AAP stuff and ...
by ashashi
30 Dec 2013 21:59
Forum: BR Nostalgia Archive
Topic: Narendra Modi vs the Dynasty: Contrasting Ideas of India
Replies: 40179
Views: 3708730

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abhik wrote:^^^
That's 237 INR per month.
Yup!!
by ashashi
30 Dec 2013 21:33
Forum: BR Nostalgia Archive
Topic: Narendra Modi vs the Dynasty: Contrasting Ideas of India
Replies: 40179
Views: 3708730

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Question to economic gurus - How much 20,000 Ltr. of free water is going to cost the exchequer ??? Rough estimate...... Saw a tweet 4m @ThinkersPad, it was a subsidy of Rs 1660 crores. According to this the water tarrif in Delhi for 20Kiloliters is: Service Charge: $121.00 Volumetric Charge: $3.63 ...
by ashashi
30 Dec 2013 19:35
Forum: BR Nostalgia Archive
Topic: Narendra Modi vs the Dynasty: Contrasting Ideas of India
Replies: 40179
Views: 3708730

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AAP is to the left of the commies. Wait till AAP presents 2014-2015 budget in March. These public give-away schemes have to be funded in the next budget. Expect significant tax increases. BJP can make an argument that AAP ruined Delhi budget in a 3 short months, what will it do to the country. And t...
by ashashi
23 Dec 2013 10:03
Forum: BR Nostalgia Archive
Topic: Statewide and National runup to 2014 General elections
Replies: 20717
Views: 1905879

Re: Statewide and National runup to 2014 General elections

BJP given green signal for Yeddyurappa's return : PTI Bellary : BJP central top brass has given the green signal for admitting former Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa back into the organisation, senior state party leader K S Eshwarappa said today. "The central leadership has given the ...
by ashashi
22 Dec 2013 20:20
Forum: BR Nostalgia Archive
Topic: Narendra Modi vs the Dynasty: Contrasting Ideas of India
Replies: 40179
Views: 3708730

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bhargava wrote:^^Everyone might know..but repeating none the less

Opposite of pro is con
Opposite of progress is ?? :roll:
Very good. Tweeted it without our permission.
by ashashi
16 Dec 2013 07:35
Forum: BR Nostalgia Archive
Topic: Narendra Modi vs the Dynasty: Contrasting Ideas of India
Replies: 40179
Views: 3708730

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by ashashi Paul wrote: Wolpert is a paid Historian of Napakistan. He has received numerous awards from them. Enough to doubt his credibility. Wolpert's book on Jinnah is very good. Not pro-paki/anti-India at all. Read it again!! Stanley Wolpert is THE one of the few protectors of the Islamists that...
by ashashi
15 Dec 2013 22:00
Forum: BR Nostalgia Archive
Topic: Narendra Modi vs the Dynasty: Contrasting Ideas of India
Replies: 40179
Views: 3708730

Re: Narendra Modi vs the Dynasty: Contrasting Ideas of India

Paul wrote:
Wolpert is a paid Historian of Napakistan. He has received numerous awards from them. Enough to doubt his credibility.
Wolpert's book on Jinnah is very good. Not pro-paki/anti-India at all.
by ashashi
12 Dec 2013 16:37
Forum: BR Nostalgia Archive
Topic: Statewide and National runup to 2014 General elections
Replies: 20717
Views: 1905879

Re: Statewide and National runup to 2014 General elections

Rahul Mehta wrote: Also EVM is NOT Cong vs BJP. CIA uses EVM to add its 15% votes to candidates that is favorable to MNC-owners and Missionaries. CIA doesnt get into Congress vs BJP mess.
What is the source of your information?
by ashashi
12 Dec 2013 07:31
Forum: BR Nostalgia Archive
Topic: Narendra Modi vs the Dynasty: Contrasting Ideas of India
Replies: 40179
Views: 3708730

Re: Narendra Modi vs the Dynasty: Contrasting Ideas of India

I could never understand why progressive tax rate is a good thing, always sounds to me like one of those socialist shibboleths which did nothing but provide a outlet to vent frustration for people who would rather not work. Spoken like a true Republican. :-) I do not favor tax the rich mentality of...
by ashashi
12 Dec 2013 06:54
Forum: BR Nostalgia Archive
Topic: Narendra Modi vs the Dynasty: Contrasting Ideas of India
Replies: 40179
Views: 3708730

Re: Narendra Modi vs the Dynasty: Contrasting Ideas of India

lending is clearly a weak point of this system... repeated fees will add up. good points. proposal says receiving account will pay it, but of course interest may take this into account. i wonder whether they have done detailed number crunching? their presentation is light on that. Also, the concept...
by ashashi
12 Dec 2013 06:10
Forum: BR Nostalgia Archive
Topic: Narendra Modi vs the Dynasty: Contrasting Ideas of India
Replies: 40179
Views: 3708730

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Thanks Atri for the video. Proposal has many valid points, but..... it may not be practical in the long run. In USA for example, we pay about 1/3rd of the earning in various income taxes. And on top of that, we pay about 5-7% sales taxes. For someone living on pay check to pay check, the total itaxe...
by ashashi
08 Dec 2013 17:48
Forum: BR Nostalgia Archive
Topic: Statewide and National runup to 2014 General elections
Replies: 20717
Views: 1905879

Re: Statewide and National runup to 2014 General elections

Did the vote bank ditch Congress and go with AAP in Delhi?
by ashashi
08 Dec 2013 09:40
Forum: BR Nostalgia Archive
Topic: Statewide and National runup to 2014 General elections
Replies: 20717
Views: 1905879

Re: Statewide and National runup to 2014 General elections

CG:
TOI: 38/34 BJP/CON
NDTV: 39/33 BJP/CON
by ashashi
08 Dec 2013 09:31
Forum: BR Nostalgia Archive
Topic: Statewide and National runup to 2014 General elections
Replies: 20717
Views: 1905879

Re: Statewide and National runup to 2014 General elections

These are only trends as of now. Final results in closely contested seats cannot be predicted.
by ashashi
07 Dec 2013 22:00
Forum: BR Nostalgia Archive
Topic: Narendra Modi vs the Dynasty: Contrasting Ideas of India
Replies: 40179
Views: 3708730

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Dated article by TCA Srinivasa Raghavan from 2007.I found it interesting and relevant. Modi and the Ramanujam Test A K Ramanujam put forth a simple idea: while Westerners function on moral absolutes, Indians function on contextual morality. Very good analysis, except the differences are not to be e...
by ashashi
07 Dec 2013 21:12
Forum: BR Nostalgia Archive
Topic: Narendra Modi vs the Dynasty: Contrasting Ideas of India
Replies: 40179
Views: 3708730

Re: Narendra Modi vs the Dynasty: Contrasting Ideas of India

Ashiashi, are you not from china and how do you consider anything anyway about elections and especially finer points of democracy. This is already list of OT posts here. Relax Pal. My moniker and the chinese guy's moniker are visually similar. I bet you can read this very well. I cdnuolt bleveiee t...
by ashashi
07 Dec 2013 20:40
Forum: BR Nostalgia Archive
Topic: Narendra Modi vs the Dynasty: Contrasting Ideas of India
Replies: 40179
Views: 3708730

Re: Narendra Modi vs the Dynasty: Contrasting Ideas of India

That guy is a really good actor. He's got future.

II usually avoid reading long posts because in my experience most of them lack substance. But, there are a few very informative long posts in this thread.

Now, back to the regularly scheduled programming.
by ashashi
07 Dec 2013 20:15
Forum: BR Nostalgia Archive
Topic: Narendra Modi vs the Dynasty: Contrasting Ideas of India
Replies: 40179
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Re: Narendra Modi vs the Dynasty: Contrasting Ideas of India

Rahul M wrote:enough about this MNC business already.
I avoid reading long posts on politics, for they usually lack substance. Broke that rule today, started reading one such post but had to abandon it halfway thru.

How about a conspiracies thread?
by ashashi
07 Dec 2013 19:05
Forum: BR Nostalgia Archive
Topic: Narendra Modi vs the Dynasty: Contrasting Ideas of India
Replies: 40179
Views: 3708730

Re: Narendra Modi vs the Dynasty: Contrasting Ideas of India

The decision of when to release religion data will be taken by MNC-owners.
Who are these "MNC-owners"?
Elaborate.
Name them.
by ashashi
06 Dec 2013 08:21
Forum: BR Nostalgia Archive
Topic: Narendra Modi vs the Dynasty: Contrasting Ideas of India
Replies: 40179
Views: 3708730

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A national referendum could be seen as outsiders imposition by Kashmiris. Best of have Kashmiris themselves realize that job creating investments are necessary for their welfare. Of course, investments cannot come without tinkering the Article 370. Kashmiris should get over this whole outsider/insi...
by ashashi
06 Dec 2013 06:02
Forum: BR Nostalgia Archive
Topic: Narendra Modi vs the Dynasty: Contrasting Ideas of India
Replies: 40179
Views: 3708730

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Why not a debate in the form of a national referendum on 370? A national referendum could be seen as outsiders imposition by Kashmiris. Best of have Kashmiris themselves realize that job creating investments are necessary for their welfare. Of course, investments cannot come without tinkering the A...
by ashashi
06 Dec 2013 04:40
Forum: BR Nostalgia Archive
Topic: Narendra Modi vs the Dynasty: Contrasting Ideas of India
Replies: 40179
Views: 3708730

Re: Narendra Modi vs the Dynasty: Contrasting Ideas of India

Modi should accept Omar's proposal. Both teams will come prepared, and Modi will be easily better prepared. It will be on the news at least for 2 days on national media - if not a week; and spawn renewed interest on the topic and BJP. Imagine a PM candidate having a debate on such an important issu...
by ashashi
02 Dec 2013 08:46
Forum: BR Nostalgia Archive
Topic: Narendra Modi vs the Dynasty: Contrasting Ideas of India
Replies: 40179
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I did not see/hear the Jammu speech, reading the highlights makes me believe it to be sterling speech. How was it ? It was OK. Nothing earth-shaking. Could've been hajaar better. IMHO. Only. It is an historic speech. He was the first national politician to talk about issues like Article 370, Women'...
by ashashi
28 Nov 2013 19:16
Forum: BR Nostalgia Archive
Topic: Statewide and National runup to 2014 General elections
Replies: 20717
Views: 1905879

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Shashi ji, chota admi hu, kripya steb by step samjhayiye. Thanks, fanne LOL. Its a false argument because it is based on hypothetical situation. For example, Congress can claim it could win the 2014 elections if Narendra Modi never existed. That is just as valid as some claiming BJP could sweep Del...
by ashashi
28 Nov 2013 18:03
Forum: BR Nostalgia Archive
Topic: Statewide and National runup to 2014 General elections
Replies: 20717
Views: 1905879

Re: Statewide and National runup to 2014 General elections

AAP is definitely hurting BJP more than Cong. If AAP was not there what would have been vote% of respective parties, BJP = 37% +47% of 21% (AAP vote) = 47% vote. Congress = 29% +35%of 21%=29%+7=36%. With BJP and Cong in the race (and without AAP), BJP would have had 47% compared to 36% of Cong. It ...
by ashashi
09 Nov 2013 05:32
Forum: BR Nostalgia Archive
Topic: Narendra Modi vs the Dynasty: Contrasting Ideas of India
Replies: 40179
Views: 3708730

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What is the point in posting stuff like this? I have the same question every time I come across a 2000 word sermon, which has become a daily event, lately. BTW, I do find many of Sushupti's posts interesting and informative. He/She often conveys more information in those short posts of tweet pics a...
by ashashi
28 Oct 2013 03:52
Forum: BR Nostalgia Archive
Topic: Statewide and National runup to 2014 General elections
Replies: 20717
Views: 1905879

Re: Statewide and National runup to 2014 General elections

Narayana Rao wrote:With due respect gurus there are others fighting the elections and this thread is for state elections. Please continue modi discussion in the other thread.
How can one discuss "National runnup to 2014 General elections" without discussing election prospects of BJP and Narendra Modi?
by ashashi
20 Oct 2013 15:17
Forum: BR Nostalgia Archive
Topic: Narendra Modi vs the Dynasty: Contrasting Ideas of India
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RD ji, you have made a baby step towards understanding. In time you will have seen enough to look past the personal ego of who is right and wrong and see the full picture.
Oxymoron.
by ashashi
07 Oct 2013 17:22
Forum: BR Nostalgia Archive
Topic: AP Politics and runup to 2014 General elections
Replies: 5848
Views: 543942

Re: AP Politics and runup to 2014 General elections

CBN Tweeted:
N Chandrababu Naidu ‏@ncbn 43m

I am being denied my fundamental right to protest! The italian is now trying to evict a Telugu person from AP Bhavan! @PMOIndia wake up!!
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What happened?
by ashashi
05 Oct 2013 02:45
Forum: BR Nostalgia Archive
Topic: AP Politics and runup to 2014 General elections
Replies: 5848
Views: 543942

Re: AP Politics and runup to 2014 General elections

In NDA rule, It was TDP which had seats and not BJP. When TDP lost magnificently in 2004 all seats went to INC. In 2004 TDP lost because of the rural farmer vote. TDP ignore the farmer plight. Now I am depressed that UPA-III might become reality. :twisted: http://ep.yimg.com/ca/I/yhst-7835927441933...
by ashashi
04 Oct 2013 15:49
Forum: BR Nostalgia Archive
Topic: AP Politics and runup to 2014 General elections
Replies: 5848
Views: 543942

Re: AP Politics and runup to 2014 General elections

Look at the difference between these two tweets. ANI ‏@ANI_news 5h Congress has failed to bifurcate AP peacefully by not taking everybody onboard,their own CM is rebel now-Prakash Javadekar,BJP on Telangana Sushma Swaraj ‏@SushmaSwarajbjp 17h Heartiest congratulations to people of Telangana. Your st...
by ashashi
04 Oct 2013 15:31
Forum: BR Nostalgia Archive
Topic: AP Politics and runup to 2014 General elections
Replies: 5848
Views: 543942

Re: AP Politics and runup to 2014 General elections

AT the height of NDA rule with 182 BJP seats in Loksabha , how many seats BJP had from AP?? +108. And Modi is not a magician. It is fine to like and support the man, but to expect magic to happen just because he visited the area once makes no sense. Modi can not even help BJP in Kkta unless the loc...
by ashashi
04 Oct 2013 07:18
Forum: BR Nostalgia Archive
Topic: AP Politics and runup to 2014 General elections
Replies: 5848
Views: 543942

Re: AP Politics and runup to 2014 General elections

Modi will not do any such thing. I somehow getting a felling that he is being mislead. Modi is a thinker, he cannot be easily misled. In Hyderabad address, he was the first leader from BJP or Congress to talk about Seemandra interests. If you remember Advani's recent ratha yatra, he avoided enterin...
by ashashi
04 Oct 2013 03:57
Forum: BR Nostalgia Archive
Topic: AP Politics and runup to 2014 General elections
Replies: 5848
Views: 543942

Re: AP Politics and runup to 2014 General elections

BJP need to do some fast thinking and make a mess of things in AP plan of mafia. Immediately starting talks with CBN and going to town with Jagan mafia deal to sweep non Telangana areas. CBN is alreadydoing it and many congee leaders are also saying it openly. People who are with congressfcongress ...
by ashashi
04 Oct 2013 03:54
Forum: BR Nostalgia Archive
Topic: AP Politics and runup to 2014 General elections
Replies: 5848
Views: 543942

Re: AP Politics and runup to 2014 General elections

I think KCR will merge into INC. Let us say it is an educated guess. One person at the paper opening function is part of extended family. His younger bro and another man mentioned in the story were in the same small town small high school class (a small one) as yours truly a little over 40 years ag...
by ashashi
03 Oct 2013 15:28
Forum: BR Nostalgia Archive
Topic: Narendra Modi vs the Dynasty: Contrasting Ideas of India
Replies: 40179
Views: 3708730

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kmkraoind wrote:Image

Questions to Maulanas, identify this city?
Amdavad?

So different than I saw last time in late 80's.
by ashashi
29 Sep 2013 18:52
Forum: BR Nostalgia Archive
Topic: Narendra Modi vs the Dynasty: Contrasting Ideas of India
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After seeing Delhi's local leaders speech, I have to say there is NO BJP leader in Delhi. The best was Sidhu who is good only for entertainment. And worst was Vijay Goel. He seems to have no idea what and where he is talking. His content of speech was surprisingly similar to AAP!! Reduce the cost o...