Comments on: Obama Says “Ji, Haa” To Indian Americans http://sepiamutiny.com/blog/2008/02/28/obama_says_ji_h/ All that flavorful brownness in one savory packet Sat, 30 Nov 2013 11:11:28 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: ptr_vivek http://sepiamutiny.com/blog/2008/02/28/obama_says_ji_h/comment-page-1/#comment-195966 ptr_vivek Wed, 05 Mar 2008 05:01:58 +0000 http://sepiamutiny.com?p=5061#comment-195966 <p>Ohio, I gave you four years and you've let me down yet again.</p> Ohio, I gave you four years and you’ve let me down yet again.

]]> By: Boodlight http://sepiamutiny.com/blog/2008/02/28/obama_says_ji_h/comment-page-1/#comment-195859 Boodlight Tue, 04 Mar 2008 19:51:28 +0000 http://sepiamutiny.com?p=5061#comment-195859 <p>Obamamaniacs, stop drinking the coolaid and open your eyes.</p> <p>Can Barack Obama, who campaigns as an icon of peace, actually be more bellicose than Bush? Yes, he can.</p> <p>http://www.amconmag.com/2008/2008_02_25/cover.html</p> Obamamaniacs, stop drinking the coolaid and open your eyes.

Can Barack Obama, who campaigns as an icon of peace, actually be more bellicose than Bush? Yes, he can.

http://www.amconmag.com/2008/2008_02_25/cover.html

]]> By: Boooodweiser http://sepiamutiny.com/blog/2008/02/28/obama_says_ji_h/comment-page-1/#comment-195603 Boooodweiser Sat, 01 Mar 2008 02:06:33 +0000 http://sepiamutiny.com?p=5061#comment-195603 <p>WARNING: Forgive me, but I have to troll.</p> <p>Am much as I like Obama's character, I still have to admit that I am tired of hearing what a great person he is. Enough with all the love that the media pours on this guy. I say, let assess all these guys fairly and stop giving Barack a free pass.</p> WARNING: Forgive me, but I have to troll.

Am much as I like Obama’s character, I still have to admit that I am tired of hearing what a great person he is. Enough with all the love that the media pours on this guy. I say, let assess all these guys fairly and stop giving Barack a free pass.

]]> By: FB http://sepiamutiny.com/blog/2008/02/28/obama_says_ji_h/comment-page-1/#comment-195555 FB Fri, 29 Feb 2008 20:45:48 +0000 http://sepiamutiny.com?p=5061#comment-195555 <p>Interesting perspective on the "slanderous" accusations that Obama is Muslim, and the writer's view that Obama should decry this "smear campaign" as racist.</p> <p>http://www.thenation.com/doc/20080317/klein</p> <p>I see the author's viewpoint, but I think his only chance to win is to distance himself from the label of Muslim. (fyi, i am Muslim)</p> Interesting perspective on the “slanderous” accusations that Obama is Muslim, and the writer’s view that Obama should decry this “smear campaign” as racist.

http://www.thenation.com/doc/20080317/klein

I see the author’s viewpoint, but I think his only chance to win is to distance himself from the label of Muslim. (fyi, i am Muslim)

]]> By: Bridget Jones http://sepiamutiny.com/blog/2008/02/28/obama_says_ji_h/comment-page-1/#comment-195484 Bridget Jones Fri, 29 Feb 2008 01:52:34 +0000 http://sepiamutiny.com?p=5061#comment-195484 <p>Excepting for the issue of American taxes, American resources and American foreign policy in the sub-continent region ( in the same plate as foreign policy towards iraq,middle-east or any other country) why should US-subcontinent relations be such an important issue at all for Indian-American voters? I think the question is how much of <b>local issues </b>and how much of policies relating to Indian-American <b>personal business,financial,educational or retirement/emotional interests</b> in sub-continent be the determinant in considering a candidate favourable to the Indian-American community ?</p> Excepting for the issue of American taxes, American resources and American foreign policy in the sub-continent region ( in the same plate as foreign policy towards iraq,middle-east or any other country) why should US-subcontinent relations be such an important issue at all for Indian-American voters? I think the question is how much of local issues and how much of policies relating to Indian-American personal business,financial,educational or retirement/emotional interests in sub-continent be the determinant in considering a candidate favourable to the Indian-American community ?

]]> By: sakshi http://sepiamutiny.com/blog/2008/02/28/obama_says_ji_h/comment-page-1/#comment-195475 sakshi Thu, 28 Feb 2008 23:48:24 +0000 http://sepiamutiny.com?p=5061#comment-195475 <blockquote>But while there was initial mistrust, Vajpayee said TINA and started negotiations with Musharraf. He visited India and the Indian media and the chatterati generally seemed to like his savvy, and there were teary eyes all around when he visited his house in Delhi. The UPA has negotiated with him as well, so neither can call the other out on that.</blockquote> <p>Also, even after the BJP lost power, its flagship right-winger Advani met with Musharraf when he came to visit Manmohan Singh for peace talks.</p> <blockquote>Emerging from his one-on-one meeting with President Musharraf, Mr Advani told mediapersons here on Sunday that the meeting was “good” and that he was “satisfied” that not only had relations between the two governments improved vastly, but also that between the peoples of both countries:“I believe that Pakistan and India are moving closer towards peace. This is good for the people and the region as well as for world peace,” (<a href="http://www.financialexpress.com/news/Advani-Musharraf-meet-bury-Agra-animosity/132743/">link</a>)</blockquote> <p>Advani later visited Pakistan where he again met Musharraf:</p> <blockquote>My present visit is to see the peace process that was initiated is furthered," Mr Advani told journalists in Islamabad after talks with the Pakistani premier. "The visit will reinforce the peace initiatives and movement towards normalcy. (<a href="http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/south_asia/4591401.stm">link</a>) " </blockquote> <p>So clearly the Indian mainstream was completely okay with dealing with Musharraf so long as he enjoyed the support of his people, as neither the NDA nor the UPA have faced any backlash for there extensive negotiations with him.</p> But while there was initial mistrust, Vajpayee said TINA and started negotiations with Musharraf. He visited India and the Indian media and the chatterati generally seemed to like his savvy, and there were teary eyes all around when he visited his house in Delhi. The UPA has negotiated with him as well, so neither can call the other out on that.

Also, even after the BJP lost power, its flagship right-winger Advani met with Musharraf when he came to visit Manmohan Singh for peace talks.

Emerging from his one-on-one meeting with President Musharraf, Mr Advani told mediapersons here on Sunday that the meeting was “good” and that he was “satisfied” that not only had relations between the two governments improved vastly, but also that between the peoples of both countries:“I believe that Pakistan and India are moving closer towards peace. This is good for the people and the region as well as for world peace,” (link)

Advani later visited Pakistan where he again met Musharraf:

My present visit is to see the peace process that was initiated is furthered,” Mr Advani told journalists in Islamabad after talks with the Pakistani premier. “The visit will reinforce the peace initiatives and movement towards normalcy. (link) ”

So clearly the Indian mainstream was completely okay with dealing with Musharraf so long as he enjoyed the support of his people, as neither the NDA nor the UPA have faced any backlash for there extensive negotiations with him.

]]> By: PortlandDesi http://sepiamutiny.com/blog/2008/02/28/obama_says_ji_h/comment-page-1/#comment-195473 PortlandDesi Thu, 28 Feb 2008 23:11:04 +0000 http://sepiamutiny.com?p=5061#comment-195473 <p>Haha i just realized Obama looks like Naseeruddin Shah!</p> Haha i just realized Obama looks like Naseeruddin Shah!

]]> By: umber desi http://sepiamutiny.com/blog/2008/02/28/obama_says_ji_h/comment-page-1/#comment-195471 umber desi Thu, 28 Feb 2008 22:52:02 +0000 http://sepiamutiny.com?p=5061#comment-195471 <p>Melbourne Desi,</p> <p>I agree 100% sadly many second gens forget the experiences of their parents. Thankfully most commenters and contributors on this forum don't share this opinion.</p> Melbourne Desi,

I agree 100% sadly many second gens forget the experiences of their parents. Thankfully most commenters and contributors on this forum don’t share this opinion.

]]> By: melbourne desi http://sepiamutiny.com/blog/2008/02/28/obama_says_ji_h/comment-page-1/#comment-195469 melbourne desi Thu, 28 Feb 2008 22:39:54 +0000 http://sepiamutiny.com?p=5061#comment-195469 <blockquote>I assume he's trying to appeal to both Indophilic first generation immigrants and their progressively minded kids. </blockquote> <p>First gen immigrants by definition are far more progressive and adventurous than their kids. Try moving across the ocean to a vastly different country and setting up life there. Eg how many second desi Americans would move to Canada. Just because your best friend is Gay does not mean that you are Progressive. So lay off the first gen bashing.</p> I assume he’s trying to appeal to both Indophilic first generation immigrants and their progressively minded kids.

First gen immigrants by definition are far more progressive and adventurous than their kids. Try moving across the ocean to a vastly different country and setting up life there. Eg how many second desi Americans would move to Canada. Just because your best friend is Gay does not mean that you are Progressive. So lay off the first gen bashing.

]]> By: sunil http://sepiamutiny.com/blog/2008/02/28/obama_says_ji_h/comment-page-1/#comment-195451 sunil Thu, 28 Feb 2008 20:16:27 +0000 http://sepiamutiny.com?p=5061#comment-195451 <p>ah sorry ... I'm a little slow :) and touchy on this subject.</p> ah sorry … I’m a little slow :) and touchy on this subject.

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