Re: [Goanet] Has this Goan Got a Point OR are we forever whistling in the Goan Wind as we constantly do??

2010-10-02 Thread soter
Whose points got sharpened after the 'Save Goa' agitation of 2007 is well known and is there for every goan to see. Whose point will now get sharpened in 2011 through this anti-corruption campaign is also predictable. The possibility of an early assembly election anywhere after January 2011

Re: [Goanet] Has this Goan Got a Point OR are we forever whistling in the Goan Wind as we constantly do??

2010-10-02 Thread pinheiro
It looks like all Goan Guns have fallen silent. It is typical of Goans when someone comes with a monetary request we exit from the back door? It is true we want others to win our battles and that too for FREE. It's not just enough to beat chest and but must have courage to dig our pockets too.

Re: [Goanet] Has this Goan Got a Point OR are we forever whistling in the Goan Wind as we constantly do??

2010-10-02 Thread Oscar Lobo
Dear Carmen, I have written to you of my willingness to donate for the great cause. Please communicate privately. Regards Oscar From: pinheiro Carmen, I will send you my contribution of Rs 10K in favor of Goa Foundation via Goa thru my acquaintance whom you had already met few days

Re: [Goanet] Has this Goan Got a Point OR are we forever whistling in the Goan Wind as we constantly do??

2010-10-02 Thread Ivo
Dear All, I think this thread is going on and on without anything positive to conclude. Agnelo has matched his words with actions and I commend him for this. We all know that circumstances will be bad for us Goans in the future if this continues and the need of the hour is to change and

Re: [Goanet] Has this Goan Got a Point OR are we forever whistling in the Goan Wind as we constantly do??

2010-10-02 Thread pinheiro
I got this short mail from a very respected person which Itake liberty to put forth to all. Quote The monetary contributions will be given to some scamsteror notorious activist ultimately. Goans will get duped with stories of Save Goa and Special status and thereafter claim that they have

Re: [Goanet] Has this Goan Got a Point OR are we forever whistling in the Goan Wind as we constantly do??

2010-10-02 Thread Carmen Miranda
Dear All I have no more time or patience for more words and excuses from goans abroad who do not want to cooperate with financial resources. I have offered my time, money experience and energy to help make a difference here in Goa, and all I get as usual is people pontificating from their

Re: [Goanet] Has this Goan Got a Point OR are we forever whistling in the Goan Wind as we constantly do ANEE PHEWNEE MATAT!

2010-10-02 Thread Oscar Lobo
Hello Ivo, We need to put our brains in gear before putting our mouth and/or fingers in motion. Please do not discourage genuine people wanting to do something. If you can do something than by all means “Just do it”, if you are going to philosophising than you sit on the sidelines and put

Re: [Goanet] Has this Goan Got a Point OR are we forever whistling in the Goan Wind as we constantly do ANEE PHEWNEE MATAT!

2010-10-02 Thread Ivo
Dear Oscar, I think you have misunderstood me. As written, I have already made arrangements for my part of the contribution. I have commended Pinheiro and also followed suit. I don't want to discourage people from wanting to do something but instead I have asked for all to work towards it.

Re: [Goanet] Has this Goan Got a Point OR are we forever whistling in the Goan Wind as we constantly do??

2010-10-01 Thread Carmen Miranda
Dear All, URGENT - URGENT -URGENT ! Time is running out. When I decided to engage with you all on this issue of raising funds for urgent activities that need to be funded immediately in Goa, I was expecting some positive reactions and immediate action. The pressure on the mining industry