On Thu, Jun 25, 2009 at 2:33 PM, Venkatesh Hariharan <ven...@gmail.com> wrote:
> >> Atanu Dey has the best analysis I've seen > > It is an engaging piece of over-analysis. Nice as a thought experiment > but political manifestos are statements of intent and not meant to be > analyzed to such depth. In-depth analysis makes sense only when the > implementation plans are being discussed. > > >> http://www.deeshaa.org/2009/03/16/bjps-it-for-all/ I am not sure how else one is to interpret such a specific "statement of intent" other than to take them at their word. After all, one of the key points made earlier in this thread (by Shiv, among others) was that "statements of intent" by political parties are usually composed of vaguely defined relationships between vaguely defined terms, the better to gather as many supporters as possible; and to speak from as many sides of the mouth as possible. Udhay -- ((Udhay Shankar N)) ((udhay @ pobox.com)) ((www.digeratus.com))
