A Fool's Journey

Destiny was the British general election. It was one of those bitter and tiring journeys that made me lose my way. From shocking to nothing. At the end, I am the fool.

On the road, I noticed two very interesting facts about British elections.

One. Elections are held only on Thursdays since 1931. A God-set day? Darwin in my ten-pounds note frowned. I understand his disapproval. So, Thursdays are either auspicious or lucky. As in Fridays and Pakistan.

Two. The Queen can vote, but in practice it is considered 'unconstitutional' for the Monarch to vote in an election. In case you are wondering, squandering public wealth doesn't fall under 'unconstitutional' category in Britain. Anywhere for that matter, I suppose. But here its legal. We pay tax to prove it too.

Many of the queue-forming British were sent home on the voting day while forming queue outside the polling station. Even before they voted. The reason was lack of ballot papers. Yes, the developed nation still use ballot papers. Indian villages use electronic technology to choose the bad among worse. I wish Mr Churchill be alive today to reconsider his 'men of straw' comment. What the heck? Let us dig him out.

British media have been partial since the day-one of Mr Brown. He had too many negative qualities to lead Britain. Scottish, media-'un'savvy, inarticulate and most importantly his illegible handwriting. Dominant British culture speaks for itself. Outfit over outlook.

British, rather English, Prime ministers in the past were eloquent. And 'only' eloquent. Mr Blair, the most charismatic PM was very loyal to the invader, Mr Bush. I would not have been surprised had Mr Bush said he has a cat, a dog and Mr Blair who would obey his commands swiftly. In contrast, Mr Brown was calm and composed even during the recession, toughest in the country's history since WWII. Of course, he proved us that he was technologically behind with his 'bigoted woman' comment on his microphone. Well, who isn't? No one is perfect.

The most 'nothing' thing in this journey was Mr Brown's offer to stand down. As someone rightly pointed out, the decision has to be admired. An example of how tough a calm guy can be. Britain need a man of action. Not mere words. By action, I don't necessarily mean arrogance. And they have lost one today.

Promiscuous quakes

A note above, for a change. Thanks to Pamela, who suggested the topic for this blog.

Last week marked an incredible discovery. Scientists all around the world bowed down before an Iranian cleric. Yes, the cleric has discovered something that scientists have toiled so many years for. It was an absolute outside-the-box thought. Scientists would have never reached that point anytime soon. On the first read itself, his proposed idea seemed fascinating and would certainly solve all mysteries behind the unpredictable earthquakes. Only that we lose all the fun. Who wants fun? Earthquakes are indeed disastrous.

A close look at his theory. He predicts that only promiscuous women are responsible for earthquakes. And the reason he unveiled was even more interesting. Men lack self-control under the influence of such women. If it was that easy, how many women are needed to take control of his President and his nuclear ambitions? Iranian cleric and women. Never go hand-in-hand. Not in public. Undeniably, the cleric has spent much time researching women, needless to mention promiscuous.

Not surprisingly, this theory attracted supporters from India. Of course, clergymen. Who else would? Of 1.2 billion, we do have substantial insanity in the form of clergies. One of them defended the cleric by giving a new perspective to his theory. By earthquake, it seems, the Iranian cleric meant social earthquake. The aftershocks have now been shifted to society. Where the hell is 'social earth' on this damn earth? When does it quake? I hope the Pope will clarify this soon after the pedophile cases.

Women, all around the world, did rise to the moment, rather insanely. A Facebook campaign asked women to dress promiscuously on April 26th. Demanded an explanation of his theory from the cleric. Having proven to be unpredictable, what if there was an earthquake? Women should have given up their outlook. Luckily it didn't happen.

Indian women are no bystanders to this. Scrupulous reactions and support for the genuine cause everywhere.
"I will definitely wear such a [promiscuous] t-shirt tomorrow to show my support" and "I don't know how effective it will be but why not do it anyway for the fun of it all?"

My response and request to them.

Are you 'supported' in such a t-shirt first of all? Please take a look at not-so-long-ago-'Swami' Nithyanandha. A notorious victim of a 'promiscuous' fun. Social quake-hit victim.

Please do not create more earthquakes. Earthquakes are not fun ;-)