Originally posted by: raj5000
Guess we had a topic on similar lines, but had no blame facto... reason mentioned a political reference but surely can be taken in general pespective, as it is vey much applicable in all walks of life😊
It is universal and cause of the sad state of affairs everywhere!
While the cold war was ongoing and Iran-Iraq were at war, Saddam was our best friend (speaking for my fellow Americans).
When Gandhi Jayanti approaches, people speak like, walk like, talk like Mahatma. They even begin to preach how the teaching should be implemented in times of today (Munnabhai 2- mania). The minute there is an issue available for condemning the neighboring country, they are running ahead in line. Did Mahatma teach that?
Demolition destroying any pieces of history is condemned and should be. But demolition of some structures is not an issue, while some is? Events such as Lal Masjid and Golden temple are also some important issues to look at.
Double standards are everywhere.. All I say is that people mix and match, twist and turn, grope and dump values, religious teachings and philosophical reasoning at their own convinience. It is all about their own selfish pride and necessities.
The world is such a place! From kids growing in war-struck areas to politicians in world's highest ranked economies are busy being hypocrites.
They tell us all a story of how Mahatma Gandhiji would turn his other cheek to the slapper. Some make fun of him, while some tell it with pride. I wonder about the hypocrites taking his name in vain and spewing venom / corruption at every opportunity (including Indian leaders and common man), I wonder if even that great forgiving soul would raise his hand to slap them 😡.
PS- not meant to hurt americans / indians / anyone in particular. just an observation. no offense be taken since is not meant.