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The solution is to remove the minority/majority thing from rule making process. Unfortunately our people are easily swayed by fundamentalist religious parties. I am from Kerala and I am a Christian. I am proud we keralites followed our tradition of not letting BJP in our state. We knew what they really were despite all the "Modi Wave". Raping nuns and attacking churches have become fashion now a days. We as a minority are not speaking publicly against it because it can fan religious passion and will play into the hands of communal parties like BJP. It is for you educated level thinking hindus to speak up against it. Unfortunately, in billion strong India, I don't see many hindus speaking up against it. I lived in Maharshtra/bombay for couple of years. I was there during the mumbai religious riots. I remember some of my hindu colleagues rejoicing when mosques were burnt and muslims were attacked//killed. Even after so many years, our country hasn't improved a bit. Now we have a religious fundamentalist Pakistan and hindu version, which is India.

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gcq - BJP eventually will be no better or worse than congress. Congress had its idealistic past and BJP too soon will reminisce its past glory. Power will corrupt everyone.

But for now - I am frankly happy that we have changed the political diapers!!!

My own perspective is that we are in the process of ruling ourselves and becoming a modern nation. There are many fractures and divisions. It is the job of the rulers to lead the society in harmony and unity. In India the British destroyed our ruling class and handed India to the bureaucrats. These bureaucrats who never had the experience of running a country - engaged in corruption rather than uplifting the country, increase unity, and improving our might. India today needs 1000s of leaders who can join politics and cleanse the political system on their own without any banner.

We should stand for justice and freedom for ALL of Indians regardless their caste / religion or region or even political affiliation! Indian justice system is a big joke. I find it frustrating that no political party talks about the need to reform the justice system. Many time the crimes are local.

Christianity as well as Islam in India have a long history. India is the mother of civilization where a lot of different ethnic groups came settled and thrived. Arabs - Jews - Parsis - Mughals - Mongols - Shak & Huns (Rajaputs are Shak!) and so on....

So India is tremendously powerful as a civlization and society because we already carry multiple perspectives and have respected others right to live and prosper!!

Our justice system is a reflection on our social hierarchial legacy as well as the british bureaucratic legacy. But I am still fascinated and extremely hopeful about India. I will be honest -- after all these years I am seriously pondering if I should go back!

Rajnath Singh to BSF: Halt cattle smuggling, starve Bangladesh of beef

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Rajnath-Singh-to-BSF-Halt-cattle-smuggling-starve-Bangladesh-of-beef/articleshow/46778048.cms

India's home minister worried about Bangladeshis eating beef.

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Rajnath Singh to BSF: Halt cattle smuggling, starve Bangladesh of beef

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Rajnath-Singh-to-BSF-Halt-cattle-smuggling-starve-Bangladesh-of-beef/articleshow/46778048.cms

India's home minister worried about Bangladeshis eating beef.

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These things are distractions. There are bigger issues to focus on.

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Originally Posted by qesehmk

These things are distractions. There are bigger issues to focus on.

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I guess nobody gave him his job description when he was sworn in :cool:

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Originally Posted by gcq

I guess nobody gave him his job description when he was sworn in :cool:

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LoL!!! May be somebody did and that's what he is doing!!

I am being really cynical here now.

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Rajnath Singh to BSF: Halt cattle smuggling, starve Bangladesh of beef

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Rajnath-Singh-to-BSF-Halt-cattle-smuggling-starve-Bangladesh-of-beef/articleshow/46778048.cms

India's home minister worried about Bangladeshis eating beef.

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I feel like crying ... :) .... This is a classic case of misinterpreting the mandate given by the populace .. anyways .. smuggling anything is bad .. but priorities are currently misplaced .. me thinks.

http://www.theindianpanorama.com/us/...u-s-introduced

Some hope for Pakistani and Indian doctors waiting for Visas.

Indian Visa Camp at Phoenix Arizona on May 3rd. Sunday May 3, 2015, 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM @ Ekta Mandir Assembly Hall 2804 W. Maryland Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85017 Organized by Indo-American Foundation & India Association of Phoenix See below for Detailed Instructions

Go to CKGS Website and Make an Appointment to submit Visa Application for Indian Visa Camp-Phoenix Please Bring Appointment Letter with you Applicants with appointments will be issued a token number on entrance. Only applications with tokens & appointment will be processed. Up to 400 Appointments Available Applications will be accepted for Indian Visa/OCI Card/Renunciation Certificate Applications will have to be personally submitted by the applicants. One applicant can submit the applications for all members of the family Applications will NOT be accepted from Travel Agents, or from a non-family member of the applicants or from Non-US nationals and those from countries having dual nationality agreements with the United States or. Such applicants may apply directly at/mail applications to CKGS in San Francisco Prepare Visa/OCI/Renunciation application as you would normally do to send it to Cox and Kings Global Services, San Francisco. Bring completed applications, along with required documents, to the Visa Camp and give to Cox and Kings Global Services All fees will be accepted through Cashier Check, Money Order or through Credit or Debit Cards ONLY. No Cash or Personal Checks will be accepted. Submitting your Visa / OCI application in person at the Visa Camp costs the same as submitting your Visa / OCI application by post. Below is the break-down of fees: Consular Fees Per Visa/OCI/Renunciation Fee Schedule CKGS Service Fee - $17 Courier Fee to Send to San Francisco - $15 Courier Fee to Return the Passport - $15 For Further Information Contact: Swati Pandey, swati7300@hotmail.com, cell # 480 628 4983 Manish Gupta, shabloo@hotmail.com, cell # 602 688-7011 Minaxi Patel, minadzina@yahoo.com, cell# 928 925 5062 Satheesh Ambadi, ambadi@cox.net, cell # 480 703 2000 Cox & Kings Global Services

As many of you know, Nepal was devastated by an earth quake a few days back which has left thousands dead and many more injured and homeless. Nepal is a developing country with a very small economy. It needs all the help to recover from this disaster. I urge everyone to reach out and donate to all charities working in the region to provide relief. Here is a list of vetted charities,
http://www.pri.org/stories/2015-04-2...ing-earthquake
Every dollar helps. So please help as much as you can.

Iatiam

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As many of you know, Nepal was devastated by an earth quake a few days back which has left thousands dead and many more injured and homeless. Nepal is a developing country with a very small economy. It needs all the help to recover from this disaster. I urge everyone to reach out and donate to all charities working in the region to provide relief. Here is a list of vetted charities,
http://www.pri.org/stories/2015-04-2...ing-earthquake
Every dollar helps. So please help as much as you can.

Iatiam

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Thanks Iatiam. Here is one more name - a charity run by Desi folks that we (qesehmk.org) have donated in the past.

The charity is IDRF (India Development and Relief Fund). They are also collecting donations to help Nepal earth quake relief.

https://donatenow.networkforgood.org...teDonateOnline


CONTACTS
301-704-0032
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I am pretty sure this Cop will be re-hired within 6-12 months. Don't believe? check out links.

http://boingboing.net/2014/08/03/fir...reinstate.html
http://boingboing.net/2012/05/24/pol...for-drivi.html
http://boingboing.net/2014/01/30/oma...beating-s.html

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Sad to be right here..

Charges dismissed for cop who paralyzed innocent grandfather on a stroll

http://boingboing.net/2016/07/19/cha...r-cop-who.html

Clinton Promises Big...

http://www.nbcnews.com/news/latino/c...atinos-n623826

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Clinton Promises Big...

http://www.nbcnews.com/news/latino/c...atinos-n623826

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2008 Deja Vu

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2008 Deja Vu

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I wouldn't disagree :(

If history is any indication of future then that's what might happen.

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Clinton Promises Big...

http://www.nbcnews.com/news/latino/c...atinos-n623826

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She blames it on republicans which is their strategy to not take the blame.

Democrats had the majority in both houses and the white house and could have cleared immigration reform in the first term of Obama.

The reason the did not do it is simple. Had they cleared immigration reform then they would have lost a major vote bank.

All that democrats want to do is to keep the immigration issue boiling forever and keep getting elected on the Latino vote.

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She blames it on republicans which is their strategy to not take the blame.

Democrats had the majority in both houses and the white house and could have cleared immigration reform in the first term of Obama.

The reason the did not do it is simple. Had they cleared immigration reform then they would have lost a major vote bank.

All that democrats want to do is to keep the immigration issue boiling forever and keep getting elected on the Latino vote.

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Not just her ... all politics works that way. EB has no friends. That's the truth.

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Not just her ... all politics works that way. EB has no friends. That's the truth.

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the only thing i can think of 2008 is with financial markets in total chaos and lehman bankrupt, doing anything related to immigration would have be political suicide for Dems..hopefully we dont have a situation like that if and when Dem come to power this time around...

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the only thing i can think of 2008 is with financial markets in total chaos and lehman bankrupt, doing anything related to immigration would have be political suicide for Dems..hopefully we dont have a situation like that if and when Dem come to power this time around...

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But then, they don't power in senate and house.

If dems win presidency, senate this year and win house in 2018, then there is chance for CIR, till then nothing happens.

Republicans warn Trump: Right the ship or lose Senate