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5th Annual Konkan Fruit Fest
Promenade, D B Bandodkar Road, Panaji, Goa
16-18, May 2008
http://lists.goanet.org/pipermail/goanet-goanet.org/2008-May/073789.html
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Samir, are you sure the problem is with the people who contest, or with
the system itself? A system made to suit the growth of 17th century
British mercantile capitalism. One in which the puppeteers (and
'permanent government' ... lobbies of all kinds) plays the kingmaker's
role, while the fronts such as politicians are solely held responsible.
One in which those with deep pockets never lose a single election, but
can, in fact, control the result in every single one, regardless of who
'wins' or 'loses'. And Floriano wonders why he why he can't get the
numbers. Blaming the voters for being "shameless" or whatever (as my
colleague Ethel did on 'We The People') isn't placing the blame where it
should go. FN
Samir Kelekar wrote:
This is interesting. Just before these elections, I
was one of the few who was shouting hoarse that GBA
should
fight elections. I was ridiculed by many activists.
I remember Miguel Braganza telling me to stand for
elections and that I will not get any votes. Fair
enough.
We elect our representatives through elections. Once
we elect them, they do what they please for five
years.
Wasnt this mayhem then not anticipated ?
Perhaps next time, the activities will get together
and fight elections. Preparations for that should
start now itself, really.
regards,
Samir
