@Vajrakila Well said. The challenge is how to reconcile the diversity of Hindus with the European construct of a democratic nation-state.
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@i_contemplate_ The answer might actually be what NaMo is doing now. Like not playing the dalit card even if it suits him (an example)1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes -
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@i_contemplate_ but we won't get politicians like NaMo every time. If such a thing could happen the Roman Republic wouldn't have collapsed.1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes -
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@Vajrakila True, and this is why the long term vision is blurry. A confederation of monarchies and republican states? Not sure
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@i_contemplate_ I actually have a long term vision in mind. Do you remember EvonKL's insight that democracies legitimise what princes /11 reply 0 retweets 0 likes -
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@i_contemplate_ could never dream of ? Now think about this. The Republic of India where the BJP dominates like the Cong did in the 60s1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes -
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@i_contemplate_ is FAR MORE capable of bringing the demographic change for Hindus than a Hindu emperor can.2 replies 0 retweets 0 likes -
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@Vajrakila Yeah but I don't see that happening. Monarchy is a category change, it's out of people's perceptions. Hard to analyze
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@i_contemplate_ you will be surprised to know the opinions of people on this. :-)1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes
@Vajrakila I'll wait for the changes in the Constitution http://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-21748878 …
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