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<My-my, visiting Longinhos on a daily basis for the past several months has turned you into a political pundit indeed >[Bosco D'Mello] No surprises really about 'political punditry', Bosco. Its not based on any evidence of having a handle on Goa's needs for modern leadership, aka merit. Instead its based on an apparent indepth and cynical knowledge of money and muscle power. How else can one be so confident of predicting the outcome of specific contests? The 2004 General Elections confounded political pundits who expected the BJP to sweep into power. The recent UP assembly elections confounded the political pundits who had cried hoarse about a hung assembly. Goa's election is in a state of tremendous flux what with all the dirty tricks going on and the EC (which came out in shining colours in the above mentioned elections) is seemingly reduced to a keystone kops style outfit in Goa. The results of Goa's elections are anybody's guess whether informed or otherwise. No punditry may be required at all! ------------------------------------------------------- Goanet recommends, and is proud to be associated with, 'Domnic's Goa' - A nostalgic romp through a bygone era. This book is the perfect gift for any Goan, or anyone wanting to understand Goa. Distributed locally by Broadway, near Caculo Island, Panjim & internationally by OtherIndiaBookStore.Com. For trade enquiries contact [EMAIL PROTECTED] -------------------------------------------------------
