C'da,
>I rang up Tilok Daktor this morning--to wish him a happy NY and the
>routine you know?
>routine you know?
How is the good Daktor? My best wishes to him too in these trying times.
>He suggested I ask you to do a little role playing, albeit a nasty
>role. Said, Rajen could use it too. Play the Devil's advocate
>role. Said, Rajen could use it too. Play the Devil's advocate
I was afraid of this - these are sure signs of senility setting in. The Daktor is perhaps unaware that we have been playing this unsavory role for many years now (an that too at his suggestion) and it has has little or no effect on the intellectuals of Assamnet. I would guess, it is our fault - we are really 'no good' advocates.
One way for a good advocate may be is to acquiesce to the interminable barrage of 'pie-in-sky' theories to Assam's problems.
>The good Goru Daktor said that it is for upholding one's integrity as
>an intellectually endowed person looking out for the best of their
>fellow men in Assam, regardless of where the chips may fall. For
>they like to see themselves and portray themselves not as PARTISANS
>to a PRE-DETERMINED political persuasion, but as honest well-wishers
>and do-gooders. That is why.
>an intellectually endowed person looking out for the best of their
>fellow men in Assam, regardless of where the chips may fall. For
>they like to see themselves and portray themselves not as PARTISANS
>to a PRE-DETERMINED political persuasion, but as honest well-wishers
>and do-gooders. That is why.
At last, an area I can readily agree with. All is not lost. Of course, the Daktor is referring to those brave souls who want to take Assam on a runaway train headed toward total destruction. Independence at any cost - even self-destruction.
>So go at it Ram. Try it if you can. And see if you can hold up your
>own intelligence here with integrity for all to see. Examine if it
>will do any good
>own intelligence here with integrity for all to see. Examine if it
>will do any good
I am embarrassed. Intellectual acquity is not one of my strong suites. I try hard, but its still elusive. You have too much faith in me. As for integrity, I would submit its all in the eyes of some beholders. Some may try to equate integrity with acquiescence (when convenient). :):)
--Ram
On 1/1/06, Chan Mahanta <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
Ram,
I rang up Tilok Daktor this morning--to wish him a happy NY and the
routine you know? While at it I asked him how to persuade people like
you, Rajen etc., the inquisitors, who cannot see anything good even
in the face of a god if it does not come wrapped in the 'tirongo'.
He suggested I ask you to do a little role playing, albeit a nasty
role. Said, Rajen could use it too. Play the Devil's advocate, and
try to see what I proposed from the proponents' side and examine if
there is any positive outcome at all possible.
But why should they, I challenged him?
The good Goru Daktor said that it is for upholding one's integrity as
an intellectually endowed person looking out for the best of their
fellow men in Assam, regardless of where the chips may fall. For
they like to see themselves and portray themselves not as PARTISANS
to a PRE-DETERMINED political persuasion, but as honest well-wishers
and do-gooders. That is why.
That was a mouthful. To tell you the truth I had no idea he could say
those things. Remember, he is a Jokaisukiya? And a Goru Daktor at
that for goshs' sakes!
But I was impressed and persuaded that he might have a point. That it
might be something to try. After all, what is there to lose? I lost
most everything anyway - trust, credibility, loyalty, Indian
patriotism, fealty to democratic ideals and tarred and feathered with
Communism, Pol-potism, and freedom-robbing ! What is left? Just the
shirt on my back and an internet connection to bring displeasures to
so many good people, day-in and day out!
So go at it Ram. Try it if you can. And see if you can hold up your
own intelligence here with integrity for all to see. Examine if it
will do any good.
:-).
c-da
At 2:40 PM -0600 12/31/05, Ram Sarangapani wrote:
>C'da,
>
>> *** How about a REAL democracy?
>> > That is what *MY* dream for Assam envisions.
>
>That is very admirable, and we all want that too. The questions that
>arise though would be:
>
>(a) is it feasible
>
>(b) and who, in an independent Assam, will ensure that 'real
>democracy' will exist - given that the Indians have taught the
>indigenous people all the wrong stuff.
>
>(c) or will this be just a dream and ulimately we will settle for an
>India-like 'debased, dysfunctional desi-demokrasy' and life goes on.
>
>--Ram
>
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