Comments on: SM Reader (and my cousin) Manan Trivedi for Congress (PA-6)

By: Suneer

Suneer — Sun, 20 Sep 2009 02:13:09 +0000

I do think that it is hard to equate “experience” with good judgement. Former Governor Palin had “experience”, but I honestly wouldn’t trust her to walk my dog. I trust that Raj Goyle et al can do a great job with the experience they have, but so can someone who hasn’t traveled their same path. I believe that in the last presidential election, there were critics of Obama who felt that he lacked experience. But, the time was right. It seems that the dynamics are similar in this race, the district has shifted Democratic, the seat is open, and the primary opponent, although loaded, is not unbeatable. It sounds familiar. I think APA for Pike is off base, Trivedi has experience on the federal level, there is a history of many people in Congress who have not held a political seat (Biden for example) before being elected, the timeing is right. You have to win. Trivedi can win.

By: Kolmogaurav

Kolmogaurav — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 00:43:31 +0000

…and he earned a Mater’s degree in Public Policy.

Must be awesome at mating

…and he earned a Mater’s degree in Public Policy. He is pretty…

Alright! He might become the hottest congressman ever!

By: Non-IndianBobby

Non-IndianBobby — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 00:16:34 +0000

what gives Pike the right to run for a federal seat without serving anywhere else first? He’s not even from the district, he’s from NY and what’s worse is he’s probably a Mets fan!

By: GujuDude

GujuDude — Sun, 13 Sep 2009 05:16:49 +0000

From my personal experience; those who have experienced combat (either as troopers or up-close in another support role) despite having varying political views, as a rule, tend to be a lot less keen and do think twice before advocating any political action that shoves other people into combat.This doesn't make them pacifists (far from it) and nor does it always apply but it is a phenomenon that I have noticed.

Working with active duty and retired Marines, I can say this is true in my experience. If anything, most probably fall in to the "libertarian" bent.

From that aspect, the book by Bing West, "No True Glory" explains quite of bit of the mentality. What military folks don't like is indecisive or an unclear channel of decision making. When you're getting conflicting messages, it really pisses the ground pounders off as its their lives on the line.

Devil Docs based upon rumor are good dudes. That name isn't given by chance - battlefield surgeons are highly respected. Regardless of political affiliation, if Manan has saved likes of military and civilians, he will be respected within the community of veterans. People may disagree with the specifics of what he may support, but won't question his credibility or intentions... At least I hope so.

By: katiekateQNS

katiekateQNS — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 22:46:19 +0000

say no more, say no more

perspicacious, on topic comments from here on out

By: Manju

Manju — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 15:52:07 +0000

Love ya Manju! .... Mean it!

thanks, kate...but lets keep this between you and i as bess and port tend to get possessive

By: A-rab

A-rab — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 10:57:49 +0000

Wow another desi doc to join Charles W. Bhustani(R-LA) who gave the repuublican retort to Prez Bam tonight. If that sounds like a weird desi name its because he changed it from Chunky.

Manju-- was that sarcasm? Honestly couldn't tell. Charles Boustany, who is a doctor, is actually an Arab-American. This is a very common family name in Lebanon.

I do find it interesting that LA has an Indian American gov, and both an Arab- and Vietnamese-American members of congress (all Republicans).

By: SM Intern

SM Intern — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 21:28:54 +0000

Please do not respond to any comments by “souch.” His comments will be deleted shortly after they are posted. Thanks.

By: katiekateQNS

katiekateQNS — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 21:16:48 +0000

Souch, it was effective because you finally just came out and said what your issue with his qualifications were, instead pussyfooting around and trying to draw it out of someone else. Your point is perfectly justified IMHO, let’s hear why he’s the right guy for the job. Personally, I think it’s pretty cool that he’s been a doctor in combat– for me that’s shorthand for a certain depth of character. So, if I was in that district I’d want to hear more about such a Democratic candidate, perhaps dig into his “South Asian substance {sic}”.

“.. or just a political winner”– do you think that his combo doctor/combat experience would make him a shoo in?

your concern for Abhi’s feelings is sweet btw

By: katiekateQNS

katiekateQNS — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 20:04:40 +0000

While I’m sure Manju has many stirring moves up his sleeve, as it were, I love him for his giant… brain.

And his effective jibe that drew out what was at issue in the last several of souch’s comments.

now returning to my regularly scheduled lurking….