Cheers Dears: The M.A.D. Game
By Augusto Pinto Dears When I entered M.A.D. I noticed that serious confabulations were going on at the bar. M.A.D. which stands for the Moira Association of Desperadoes, is located bang opposite the church, and is the hangout of the rich, well connected and powerful of Moira "We have no option – we have to topple this committee." said Farrack , as he took a sip of his feni. Just then Elroy popularly known as Birdbrain entered, and asked," Why do you want to organize tournaments and cultural evenings?" Everyone looked at him as if he was stupid. "Who said anything about organizing cultural events or sports?" snapped Farrack. "But you said you wanted to manage the club?" Dadi, the mill owner said "Arre Zodd'dia, this club is sitting on a goldmine" Elroy was puzzled,"You mean you want to dig up the football ground to find gold? Then where will the children play?" Replied Dadi patiently, "That football ground is land, and land is gold, Zodd'dia." Added Farrack, "And if we don't act fast then this committee of Fulgo and his henchmen will surely sell it off to some builder" Masky piped in,"They've already done it with most of the Communidade land." Farrack said,"Yeah, and the kudd, the community club of the village, in Bombay, has been quietly sold off by these guys" Added Masky,"They made so much that some of them emigrated abroad to enjoy the loot" Elroy said, "So you want to fight for justice to protect the heritage of the village for future generations, is it?" Farrack snorted, "Nothing of the sort! We intend to do exactly the same as Fulgo and his gang. Our point is - why should they enjoy all the loot?" Masky said ,"Come on guys, concentrate. We've got to get this no-confidence motion at the A.G.M going. We've got to convince members that this committee has to be kicked out. " Elroy said, "What will you tell the members? That you are going to sell of the grounds and distribute the proceeds to all the members?" Dadi said, "Don't be silly. How much would we get if we did that?" Farrack added," And besides, were you not following the Nuclear - deal crisis in Parliament? Nobody said that they were fighting for money or privileges and everyone said they were working in the national interest." Masky said, "That's right. So we must say we're acting in the village's interest." "But how are we to get the numbers?", said Masky. Farrack replied,"We must sweeten up the members." "What do you mean," said Elroy the Birdbrain. "Did you not see the Parliament debate? Did you not see those wads of glorious cash which were used to lure the members to vote for the right side?" Elroy said,"But from where are you going to get so much cash? Did you not say that you want to take over the committee to make some moolah?"' For once the gang looked at the Birdbrain with some respect. There was sense in what he said. Then Masky piped up,"I've got it!! The answer is BANANAS" "BANANAS!" exclaimed the others. "Yes BANANAS!!", repeated Masky," Moidekars will do anything for bananas. The juicy succulent long bananas that are the speciality of the village. We must gift all those who are undecided with bananas" Farrack said in glee,"Yes and they will vote for us, and then when we win the no - confidence motion we can sell off the club, and then we can become crorepatis" Suddenly, Elroy the Birdbrain said,"I want to have the plot that overlooks the Church." And then all hell broke loose. "What nonsense!!", said Masky "I've been eying that plot for donkey's ears" Dadi said, "Masky, do you think that is your father's property? I want it." Farrack said, "And what do you think I am here for?" And before you knew it, the consensus that had so nicely been built up went up in flames. I wonder what will happen at the A.G.M. Till next time then Cheers Augusto -- Augusto Pinto 40, Novo Portugal, Moira, Bardez, Goa, India E [EMAIL PROTECTED] or [EMAIL PROTECTED] P 0832-2470336 M 9881126350
