Tag Archives: democracy

Modi, Texas and Trump

Posted on September 19, 2019 by annetbell

On a previous trip to  America, the two strong leaders met and appeared quite amicable. My friend Page sent me this article below from the Washington Post this morning. She had visited India during college and also knows my love … Continue reading →

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India, the World’s Largest Democracy Takes Her Responsibility and Right to Vote, Seriously

Posted on April 8, 2019 by annetbell

National Elections in India are coming  beginning on April 11 and ending on May 19.  Imagine, there are nine phases and yes, people stand in line for hours to cast a vote. Then they  soak a finger in dark ink … Continue reading →

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Jeffersonian Democracy

Posted on November 10, 2016 by annetbell

  The Jeffersonians were deeply committed to Republicanism in the United States, which meant opposition to aristocracy of any form, opposition to corruption, insistence on virtue, with a priority for the “yeoman farmer“, “planters“, and the “plain folk”. They were … Continue reading →

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The People Have Spoken

Posted on November 9, 2016 by annetbell

This is an image of the voting lines in Phoenix.  I lived in the Valley of the Sun for 7 years. I remember standing in line for over two hours waiting to vote in 2008 for John McCain for president. … Continue reading →

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Fragility of Democracy

Posted on October 21, 2015 by annetbell

Man killed by Indian mob. . . . The Indian Express  ( New York Times) Thirty-five leading Indian authors and poets have returned coveted literary award to protest the violence that is creeping into Indian corporate life under the Hindu … Continue reading →

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Hotel and Airport Security. . . . In Incredible India

Posted on March 20, 2015 by annetbell

  This the lovely Lemon Tree Hotel at the Delhi Airport.  Dbell decided we were not going to spend time in this  expensive , huge (25 million population)  city but just fly from Delhi to  Veranasi.    Delhi and Mumbai … Continue reading →

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Are We There Now?

Posted on February 26, 2015 by annetbell

I seem to be posting more and more words from our past leaders, but the truth is timeless. Your thoughts or comments. . . . . 

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Ghandiji and Democracy. . . .

Posted on January 18, 2015 by annetbell

Gandhi built this ashram in Amdavad and lived and planned much of his work  there for nonviolent change in  India.  An Ashram is a place of monastic lifestyle for religious or community purposes. I bought a book on sayings by … Continue reading →

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US Election Day 2014

Posted on November 4, 2014 by annetbell

POLITICS AND POLICY Sullen Voters Set to Deliver Another Demand for Change If Republicans Win Control of Senate, It Would Be Fourth Such Control Switch in Less Than a Decade By JANET HOOK    Wall Street Journal  Odds are good … Continue reading →

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A Lesson on Dealing with Politicians

Posted on October 18, 2014 by annetbell

Where has our dream gone of a country governed for and by the people? Why  has our vision disappeared?  It is just accepted  now that we can’t do anything to change Washington or the politicians. There is an election in … Continue reading →

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