tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19023827.post115441123312933359..comments2023-07-18T13:11:45.028+05:30Comments on The Endless Chasm: Why Don't I Vote?Pradeep Puranikhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17616202791619214389noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19023827.post-1154940645520874372006-08-07T14:20:00.000+05:302006-08-07T14:20:00.000+05:30HmmmmmmmHmmmmmmm~*. D E E P A .* ~https://www.blogger.com/profile/11526611449695322338noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19023827.post-1154934666034641692006-08-07T12:41:00.000+05:302006-08-07T12:41:00.000+05:30Dear Keshi :)(Gives Keshi a warm and tight hug...)...<B>Dear Keshi :)</B><BR/><BR/>(Gives Keshi a warm and tight hug...)<BR/><BR/>Are you serious?<BR/><BR/>You are a sweet and wonderful woman, and a great friend! Why would I distance myself from a you? No way!<BR/><BR/>I admit there have been some delays in my responses, but that's because of some other reasons.<BR/><BR/>Please have no such worries, okay Keshi? I'll e-mail you in a few minutes... :)<BR/><BR/>Cheer up, darling!<BR/>Huggggggzzzzz...Pradeep Puranikhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17616202791619214389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19023827.post-1154930778258570092006-08-07T11:36:00.000+05:302006-08-07T11:36:00.000+05:30Praddy I feel ur distanced from me...I dunno why, ...Praddy I feel ur distanced from me...I dunno why, I just feel that.<BR/><BR/>Anyways I hope ur ok.<BR/><BR/>Keshi.Keshihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17147250771662427208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19023827.post-1154873586865185602006-08-06T19:43:00.000+05:302006-08-06T19:43:00.000+05:30Dear Amy,I found it to be more than a hassle; I fo...<B>Dear Amy,</B><BR/>I found it to be more than a hassle; I found it to be utterly disgusting and demoralizing.<BR/><BR/><BR/><BR/><B>Dear Keshi,</B><BR/>Thank you. Huggggggggzzzz...<BR/><BR/><BR/><BR/><B>Dear Ashley,</B><BR/>An extreme economy is not a valid excuse for corruption; nor is corruption a meaningful answer to an extreme economy.<BR/><BR/><BR/>** Parts of India have never gotten these services because of corrupt politicians not putting earmarked money to use as it was intended.<BR/><BR/>Exactly one of my points.<BR/><BR/>Moreover, it is also because our politicians here have really been very busy in such other activities as I have described in the post.<BR/><BR/><BR/>** I think Pradeep, you should run for office! You would represent your people, quite well!<BR/><BR/><B>NO!</B><BR/><BR/>If you don't like me, just shoot me. Never again suggest that I should join Indian politics. Hahahahaaha...<BR/><BR/>Jokes apart, I shall not pretend that I can single-handedly change the fate of this diseased nation.<BR/><BR/>Not very long ago, I was told about a Bollywood movie, which had dramatized such a possibility. I believe it was a character played by Anil Kapoor who very heroically vanquished the valour of a corrupt political system, and delivered justice to the masses. What else can one expect of Bollywood?<BR/><BR/>This nation is being ripped apart by several veteran hounds. They know every trick in and out of the book, and they are the dirtiest players of the game. If I should hope to play against them and to change anything, I should be at least equally dirty, or one of the most self-conceited people.<BR/><BR/>No, I am not ispired by fairy tales. Politics is definitely not my game.Pradeep Puranikhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17616202791619214389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19023827.post-1154689879042813302006-08-04T16:41:00.000+05:302006-08-04T16:41:00.000+05:30Hi dear.....initially when I decided to vote..it w...Hi dear.....initially when I decided to vote..it was an equally thrilling experience but slowly the reality about our politics sank in...its all crap....hw does it help when u vote? its the same crime, bribes....nothing will ever change until somebody is really willing to change things...Diana Sahuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11929690562968107647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19023827.post-1154605828959325232006-08-03T17:20:00.000+05:302006-08-03T17:20:00.000+05:30I fully appreciate your point of view. However, w...I fully appreciate your point of view. However, with the latest administration in my country, I find it more important now, than ever to vote. In fact, I find it more important now than ever, to seek out new candidates to promote and support. <BR/><BR/>In India, the situation is far worse (but after the last 6.5 years, my country has certainly witnessed a significant erosion of our democracy). <BR/><BR/>I attribute India's political situation to an extreme economy. The drop between a middle class lifestyle and an impoverished lifestyle is steep and significant. I think this makes policemen and politicians more prone to petty bribes which can then lead to major corruption. <BR/><BR/>In America, most people never fear the kind of poverty in India because the basic infrastructure is more solid (widespread paved roads, water service, waste removal, electricity, food programs, housing subsidies, etc.). I think this helps (to some degree) honest people stay honest. Parts of India have never gotten these services because of corrupt politicians not putting earmarked money to use as it was intended.<BR/><BR/>Perhaps the success of a democracy has a lot to do with when it was founded? I am not sure of the answer.<BR/><BR/>I too would despair. I think Pradeep, <I>you</I> should run for office! You would represent your people, quite well!Ashleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03625984938283037038noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19023827.post-1154497305559699442006-08-02T11:11:00.000+05:302006-08-02T11:11:00.000+05:30Great post Praddy! Well-said! And thats exactly wh...Great post Praddy! Well-said! And thats exactly why I wouldnt wanna vote either.<BR/><BR/>**When my elected representative indulges in selfish or illegal activities, or perpetrates heinous crimes, then I would automatically become an accessory to such atrocities.<BR/><BR/>so damn true!<BR/><BR/>Keshi.Keshihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17147250771662427208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19023827.post-1154493630071388202006-08-02T10:10:00.000+05:302006-08-02T10:10:00.000+05:30I just did ma first voting recently!! and somehow ...I just did ma first voting recently!! and somehow i am not into politics soo..i kinda don;t mind if i was chosen. but i was and did it..I Didn't know it was sooooooo easy and instant!! Wowed for a minute but found it a hassle indeedsJewel Rayshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02109053680757394701noreply@blogger.com