Fareed Zakaria suspended for plagiarism

There will always be money, the question is would it be worth anything. I agree with Q, fiscal conservatism somehow comes bundled with religious and social conservatism here. So it is a hard choice for fiscallly conservative but socially liberal people (probably majority of EB immigrants).
But given the current wait times for GC we probably won't have to make an active choice for a very long time !!

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Originally Posted by ChampU

Do you still believe that there will be money left for pension and healthcare benefits, when we retire??

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Originally Posted by GhostWriter

Yes because the tax bill increases as you age. Though towards retirement one should again switch back to the left side and collect pension and healthcare benefits :).

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LoL. I am yet to find a republican who refuses to accept social security or medicare ;)

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Originally Posted by ChampU

It has been a well known ploy of the INC to promote the "pro-minority, pseudo secular agenda" with an exclusive eye on the vote bank.. The learned, progressive Zakaria perfectly fit the bill.

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ChampU you can hardly blame Zakaria for that. He had no other choice. Which other party he could've joined?

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Originally Posted by Pedro Gonzales

I still hold that Dr. Zakaria was a patriot and progressive, his unimpressive defense of Islam notwithstanding.

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I think he is not defending Islam. He is stating things as a matter of fact. Although I do grant that his interpretation could be wrong. However that difference is significant to not be lost.

Q, its funny, this is exactly the kaangress party is doing in India. as you stated below.

I think he is not defending Islam. He is stating things as a matter of fact. Although I do grant that his interpretation could be wrong. However that difference is significant to not be lost.

When a minority group says something it is all fair, but when a real Nationalist says something that becomes communal!.. no wonder!

on a joking/lighter note....Are you planning to contest elections in India under the ticket of Kaangress.

Unfortunately the situation in India now is: as Narrated by Swami Dayananda Saraswathi of Arsha Viday Gurukulam.

These two people come to me. One is a Padri and the other is a Moulvi. I invite both of them. They are religious people. I respect them. I give them seats. They try to argue with me about something. Generally, I do not argue with them. You can argue with people whom you can convince. I don't want to argue with people who only want to convince me.

So I don't argue. I enjoy their company. I sit with them and talk to them. They pick up a quarrel with me. And then they begin to beat me. Please note that, this is just an imaginary tale. And there is a policeman standing there. They go on beating me black and blue. I implore to the policeman, "Please stop them. I am committed to ahimsa. I don't want to fight them back. You please do something". I appeal to him.

He says, This is a matter between religious people. I am secular. I am supposed not to interfere". I appeal to him. Twice, thrice I request him. He does not respond to me positively. Then I think I have to protect myself. My shaastra will forgive me. Even though I am given to ahimsa, still I can protect myself.

And therefore I thought I will take care of myself. I am not just a weakling. I have got enough strength. And therefore, I can take care of these two fellows plus one more. I began to defend myself. The best form of defence is offence. That is what every husband does. And therefore, you defend yourself. (Laughter)

But the policeman stops me and says, They are minorities. They have to be protected and you should not fight against them".

"Hey, policeman, you are supposed to protect me. You are the Government. You are the State. You are supposed to protect me. You cannot be like this".

This is the situation that prevails in India.

You have to change the whole blessed thing here. If the constitution has to be changed, let it be changed for good

immitime - take it easy. I think it is safe to say we differ in our approach.

Happy Independence Day to you and to all !!

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Originally Posted by immitime

Q, its funny, this is exactly the kaangress party is doing in India. as you stated below.

I think he is not defending Islam. He is stating things as a matter of fact. Although I do grant that his interpretation could be wrong. However that difference is significant to not be lost.

When a minority group says something it is all fair, but when a real Nationalist says something that becomes communal!.. no wonder!

on a joking/lighter note....Are you planning to contest elections in India under the ticket of Kaangress.

Unfortunately the situation in India now is: as Narrated by Swami Dayananda Saraswathi of Arsha Viday Gurukulam.

These two people come to me. One is a Padri and the other is a Moulvi. I invite both of them. They are religious people. I respect them. I give them seats. They try to argue with me about something. Generally, I do not argue with them. You can argue with people whom you can convince. I don't want to argue with people who only want to convince me.

So I don't argue. I enjoy their company. I sit with them and talk to them. They pick up a quarrel with me. And then they begin to beat me. Please note that, this is just an imaginary tale. And there is a policeman standing there. They go on beating me black and blue. I implore to the policeman, "Please stop them. I am committed to ahimsa. I don't want to fight them back. You please do something". I appeal to him.

He says, This is a matter between religious people. I am secular. I am supposed not to interfere". I appeal to him. Twice, thrice I request him. He does not respond to me positively. Then I think I have to protect myself. My shaastra will forgive me. Even though I am given to ahimsa, still I can protect myself.

And therefore I thought I will take care of myself. I am not just a weakling. I have got enough strength. And therefore, I can take care of these two fellows plus one more. I began to defend myself. The best form of defence is offence. That is what every husband does. And therefore, you defend yourself. (Laughter)

But the policeman stops me and says, They are minorities. They have to be protected and you should not fight against them".

"Hey, policeman, you are supposed to protect me. You are the Government. You are the State. You are supposed to protect me. You cannot be like this".

This is the situation that prevails in India.

You have to change the whole blessed thing here. If the constitution has to be changed, let it be changed for good

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Originally Posted by qesehmk

immitime - take it easy. I think it is safe to say we differ in our approach.

Happy Independence Day to you and to all !!

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Q, opinions & thinking can differ always... Unity in Diversity! :-)

Happy Independence Day to You and all the forum members who is from Hindusthan.

Vande Mataram!

with #zakaria these phrases leap to mind: "narcissist" "self-aggrandizer" "South Asian Journalista" "schadenfreude"

source: - http://rajeev2004.blogspot.com/2012/...p-to-mind.html

CNN Statement on Fareed Zakaria
CNN has completed its internal review of Fareed Zakaria’s work for CNN, including a look back at his Sunday programs, documentaries, and CNN.com blogs. The process was rigorous. We found nothing that merited continuing the suspension.
Zakaria has apologized for a journalistic lapse. CNN and Zakaria will work together to strengthen further the procedures for his show and blog.
Fareed Zakaria’s quality journalism, insightful mind and thoughtful voice meaningfully contribute to the dialogue on global and political issues. His public affairs program GPS will return on Sunday, August 26 at 10am ET on CNN/US and 8am ET on CNN/International.