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On Thu May 31 09:12:36 PDT 2007, C. A. Bhandare > Hello Bosco/Sachin: > > But I dont think we should villify or ridicule other > people as bogus or dishonest simply because their > views dont agree with our beliefs. I think thats a > fascist thing to do. Bhandare, I agree with you too, just like I agreed with Sachin. I hope you are not ridiculing me as bogus or dishonest, etc, etc.....since that would make you fascist too, as per you own logic. Some years ago the president of the BJP labelled the Congress as fascist. I hope you are not drawing inspiration from him as your explanation above seems to fit why a BJP functionary had to label the opposition party fascist. For your benefit here is a dictionary explanation of Fascist. fas·cist - noun 1. a person who believes in or sympathizes with fascism. 2. (often initial capital letter) a member of a fascist movement or party. 3. a person who is dictatorial or has extreme right-wing views. http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/fascist The BJP is extreme right-wing and meets the fascist description. Its CD business prior to elections in UP smack of that fascism. The recent attack on artists by the BJP and its allied organizations smacks of fascism. As per the following links, the BJP is a fascist organization: http://www.wsws.org/news/1998/may1998/nuke-m16.shtml http://www.europe-solidaire.org/spip.php?article5896 Now if you state that several Congressmen are corrupt; I'll agree with you on that front too. - Bosco Toronto, CA ------------------------------------------------------- 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] -------------------------------------------------------
