Originally posted by: athithi
Originally posted by: Dari
Well, I have no interest in continuing this debate since you will defend India no matter what. Nevertheless, you'll only get my respect if and when you are introspective enough of modern India and admit it's many failings. America may not be perfect but we have constant debates on the socio-economic fabric of our country on every level, as exemplified by this forum. I don't see that in India. That country may be a democracy, but it's gaping sores, cronyism, and rampant corruption make Communist China look more hospitable for different people. But you will defend India from outside criticism, despite her problems.
You, sir, are Wrong and Strong
Yeah, it becomes irrefutable fact if you post it in bold characters
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Look Dari, read my posts - time and again I have stated that I do NOT ignore or trivialize the failings of my country. They are plenty, they are vast, they run deep and even when they come out, they still leave behind scars. But in a discussion in which India is being slammed without a shred of understanding or even the pretense of knowledge, I have no choice but to constantly keep shooting down the unfair and, even worse, rhetorical accusations against India. If you want to hear me criticize India, you would need to engage in a conversation that clearly shows your grasp or interest in the subject. I say interest, because it is just not realistic to expect everyone to educate themselves first before joining a discussion. And that would apply in equal measure to me too.
I don't see that in India. That country may be a democracy, but it's gaping sores, cronyism, and rampant corruption make Communist China look more hospitable for different people.
This is exactly the sort of uninformed criticism that I am fighting against. Let me state my disclaimers before posting the reality of the situation:
Disclaimers:
1. I know there is inequality prevalent throughout India.
2. I know there is a culture of cronyism, sycophancy and nepotism that exists in virtually every aspect of Indian society.
3. I know I would be hard-put to find a single, unmistakably incorrupt politician in India. I also know that a vast majority of the beaurocrats and government officials are corrupt and inefficient.
4. I know things aren't changing fast enough to correct all these wrongs.
5. I also know that this is not even close to being a comprehensive list of the ills afflicting Indian society.
Now to shoot down your ridiculous criticism:
There 15 national languages and over 3000 dialects spoken throughout India.
Virtually every state in India is demarcated along lingual lines.
In a country where the Hindus constitute 85% of the population, the Prime Minister comes from the Sikh community, the President is a Muslim (from the same group of "suffering" Dravidians :roll: ) and the Leader of the ruling party is a Caucasian Catholic born and raised in
Italy.
Does that mean all is well in India? No, see my disclaimers. Does that mean you were talking out of your ass? Uh-oh!
