Dearth of A Leader ...

Fiction gives us hints and examples, if not history. Darth Vader showed that the Galaxy needed a leader of substance who could be followed, good or bad, it did not matter, so long as squabbling over petty parochialisms and corruption ceased - thus bringing balance to the force. Thus, Democracy is not the answer like oligarchy isn't; the answer is a Leader to Lead by example.

As for History, Chanakya did indeed replace a corrupt rudimentary democracy (janapadas) by a King, who was virtuous, just, honourable and who led by example, to productively channel the masses in the direction beyond parochialism, towards just and all inclusive development.

As I have always maintained, Julian Assange is an American agent, responsible for the downfall of the Oligarchies of the Middle East & Mediterranean in the name of democracy and transparency, but the true intent being freedom of OIL - by toppling of OILgarchys ... eh!!!

But seriously, what are the masses fighting for, a new regime called democracy, like India, to fall back into the abyss whence it came; be it Colonialism, or Autocracy, a move to Democracy is always good, at least more can reap the fruits of corruption.

Truth about Virtue ...

M.K. Gandhi's greatness is marked by virtue that may be described as under:

Virtue is never in her proper element but when death and danger seem to have hemmed her in on every side; she scorns the prize whose purchase requires not the use of all her nerves. Imperia dura tolle, quid virtus erit? (Remove the restraints of law, where will virtue be found?) saith the Tragic. Inveniet viam, aut faciet: wheresoever she become, she will either find a way or make one. No calamity is of power sufficient to bring her under. This majesty alone knows what it is to suffer check; it can neither be elevated nor dejected. Her greatness, like the highest heavens, is always firm and without clouds. Are you desirous to see her? You shall find her in the temple, in the market, in the court; you shall find her standing at a breach or scaling of a wall, her garments dusty, her countenance all tanned, and her hands as hard as iron. Wherefore, whosoever is possessed with her, let him prepare himself for dangerous assaults.

-- Daniel Tuvill, Essays politic and moral, and Essays moral and theological, (John Leon Lievsay, ed.) (Folger Shakespeare Library, Univ. Press of Virginia, 1971) at p.43.

Is the truth out there eluding us?!

May be so, as the actual accounts of UFO sightings and encounters have been made available for the first time by any government. Was "the Abyss (1989)" true is what first comes to mind!!!





References:

Russian Navy Reveals Its Secret UFO Encounters

Russian navy declassifies UFO encounters

They don't care about him ... only his economic stimulus!!!

Economic stimulus at a time when the world economy is sagging!!! Success is the right thing at the right time. BUT at the cost of the loss of a wonderful entertainer, who inspired a whole generation. Where are such entertainers who are role models of the masses. Let alone entertainers, we have also no politicians, no leaders, no individuals ... NO HEROES to guide the generations to come. Seems we are doomed to our selfish fate of mediocrity, uncreativity and decadence. Our generation is anything but BRAVE ...




References:

Jackson money-making machine set to keep on rolling even after his ...

Michael Jackson's death certificate for sale

Michael Jackson's record sales now exceed those

Who is the greatest – Elvis or Jackson?

Do unto others as they do unto you!!!

No wonder Islam and Hindu fundamentalists too are on expansion spree. Takes two to tango. But in these modern times calling the other's beliefs witchcraft is nothing more than barbarism and nonsecular. Thus the Pope too should be hunted down like Osama bin Laden. After all justice is the measure that weighs all in the same way and cuts through all evil alike.




References:

Shun witchcraft, pope tells Angolan Catholics

Pope warns against witchcraft in Angola

Pope urges Angolans to convert; stampede kills 2

Who art thou lest a sinner, judge me not for I am like you!

Why was the Vatican silent when India went ahead with stem cell research. Why is it only interested in US posture on the issue?

They were the ones to accept the Earth was finally round in 2004!! Now will we have to wait for another 400 years for stem cell research to be approved. What a ball and chain at the heels of development!!


References:

Obama stem cell backlash

Vatican recants with a statue of Galileo -Times Online