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United States – Budget Deal Prevents Government Shutdown
April 9, 2011
By Padmini Arhant
Congressional members under the leaderships of the House Speaker John Boehner, House minority leader Nancy Pelosi, Senate Majority leader Harry Reid and minority leader Mitch McConnell passed the budget providing federal funding to last until Thursday April 14, 2011 that averted the government shut down.
The stopgap measure allows government functionality and further time to complete the required tasks i.e. federal funding for the remaining year and the fiscal year 2012 budget approval.
Budget deal is claimed to have achieved $78 billion savings against deficit reduction without social issues holding up the legislation and the political gridlock serving none except news discussion.
As stated earlier the debt reduction is necessary but not at the vulnerable population expense.
The other areas consuming significant proportion of spending with negative returns are to be targeted rather than aiming at life saving programs and essential investments guaranteed to boost economic growth in the immediate and long term future.
The negotiation methods leading to a general consensus on the budget could be emulated in the coming week to avoid any delay or threats to government operation.
The elected representatives to public office bear greater responsibility to diligently engage in meaningful debates and reconcile the differences for a desirable outcome in legislative matter.
Again disagreements for political reasons are detrimental to national interest with an inevitable electoral backlash common in a democracy.
Identifying the unreasonable and unaffordable causes effectively benefitting all could facilitate better environment in public policy engagement.
Although every elected official is inclined to serve their respective constituency and political party,
The national legislation especially fiscal management is always contentious and requires rationality as well as balanced approach resisting political appeasement for universal benefit.
Every American is part of the society. Therefore health, education, jobs, housing and environment problems experienced as individuals or communities has ripple effects.
Poignantly denying funding for Planned Parenthood involved in women’s health care and wellness contributes to the national health care costs overriding deficit containment.
The Republican lawmakers and conservative democrats opposed to Title 10 related to funding for Planned Parenthood are requested to focus on the wide range of health benefits received by women in lower income category that otherwise could deprive them from healthy living standards not to mention the economic liabilities exceeding the fund provision for preventive care.
Such unnecessary opposition is deflective from the objective to reduce national debt.
Besides the political position could generate gender bias perception usually reflected in the electoral outcome.
Change promised on the campaign trail could be realized upon cooperation, acknowledgment of issues in the broader sense and sincere commitment to serve the people and nation at large.
Working in harmony could alleviate partisanship attributed to legislation failure.
Adopting a strategy to exchange ideas and recommendations at various levels to improve American lives while leaving behind the political ideology found in the legislation blockade would enhance performance and fix the broken system in Washington.
Nonetheless the renewed teamwork displayed in the budget agreement is commendable.
President Barack Obama, Vice President Joe Biden, The White House Staff, Congressional leaderships and members’ perseverance in this regard is greatly appreciated.
Hopefully similar actions will prevail in the week ahead becoming the new resolution rejecting obsolete practices in Washington politics.
Thank you.
Padmini Arhant
United States – Budget Impasse and Possible Government Shutdown
April 7, 2011
By Padmini Arhant
United States is confronted with many contentious issues.
The disagreement on federal spending, funding for the rest of this year, the deficit, and the FY 2012 budget constitutes the highlight of the political standoff.
There is no doubt that deficit is a major concern not only for the elected officials but also the mainstream taxpayers especially the average citizens forced with tax burden and drastic spending cuts directly affecting vital programs such as health, education and environment protection.
Republican members have always maintained that balancing a budget means targeting essential services to the vulnerable members i.e. children health, youth population dependent on educational grants, senior citizens and veteran affairs without due consideration for the reverse impact on the net output.
Meanwhile, the tax breaks to the wealthiest including estate tax exemption passed during the Bush tax cuts extension in 2010 combined with disproportionate defense expenditure on the ongoing wars in Iraq and Afghanistan which were never even budgeted prior to engagement are contradictory to their objective in containing deficit.
The White House fiscal year 2012 budget and the 2011 federal spending is also based on drastic cuts in domestic discretionary spending expected to cause significant pain in states with budget crisis.
Again the Pentagon spending and corporate tax evasions have not drawn the White House and the conservatives’ attention in the crucial debate.
Otherwise – General Electric, America’s largest corporation having made ($14.2B) $14,200,000,000 in profits last year paid $0 in taxes — that’s right, zero dollars in taxes.
Further GE CEO Jeffrey Immelt ensured his compensation doubled and then diligently concentrated on imposing severe concessions in wages and benefits against 15,000 workers.
Ironically Jeffrey Immelt is the Chair of President Barack Obama’s Council on Jobs and Competitiveness – the coveted status for any Corporate Executive to be in the realm of policy making at the executive branch.
People grievance in this regard is justified – Mr. Immelt assisted his company to evade taxes on its mega profits and subsequent to securing personal compensation double has been pursuing the workers to accept pay cuts – signifying the culture in the corporate dominant political systems.
Citizens petition seeking CEO Jeffrey Immelt to step down and President Barack Obama for Mr. Immelt’s resignation is yet to be obliged much to public frustration.
CEO Jeffrey Immelt position as the Chair of the White House council is evidently in conflict of interest and therefore honoring citizens’ call to quit from the controversial post would be a dignified decision in a democratic setting.
Perhaps the lawmakers’ favoring austerity on the middle and low income America could review their overwhelming generosity in tax breaks facilitating certain corporations and the super rich executives to defraud the current taxation law.
Congressional Democrats particularly the progressives being the only hope for average Americans are hamstrung in their efforts to prevent the intense attacks against the working class.
Social security – the guaranteed safety net for the baby boomers and retirees is another misplaced political maneuver in the fiscal mismanagement.
The latest stopgap measure passed in the House by Republican majority providing a mere week funding instead of the remaining year reflects the lack of seriousness to perform the services pledged on the campaign trail.
Balanced approach and clear rationale is required to overcome the political gridlock contributing to possible government shutdown likely to exacerbate the situation rather than resolving for national benefit.
Congressional members from both parties are urged to set aside their respective political differences and earnestly involve in fruitful discussions to exemplify their commitment to the American electorate.
Representatives are elected to run the government efficiently and not dedicate to the closure for political appeasement.
Besides the House Speaker John Boehner in the tearful moment upon being elected the Republican leader declared the victory as the strong message from the American people to “change course.”
It is poignant to remind the esteemed Speaker John Boehner on the promises made at the emotional hour.
Republican Congressman John Boehner’s statements were:
“The people’s priorities will be our priorities. The people’s agenda will be our agenda.
This is our Pledge to America; this is our pledge to you!
Let’s start right now by recognizing this is not a time for celebration. This is a time to roll up our sleeves and go to work. We can celebrate when small businesses are creating jobs again.”
The status quo could be attributed to politics served more with rhetoric than actions and as for changing direction – it is worth travelling down memory lane when the then Republican House Speaker Newt Gingrich successfully led the Government shut down under the former Democratic President Bill Clinton.
Experimenting old ways for new results might yield self-satisfaction and in this instance to national detriment.
However prolonging the stalemate only confirms the reluctance to ‘Change’ despite the relevance in political stagnancy.
Promoting inaction is not the solution to the burgeoning problem and,
Political leaderships arriving at a consensus through middle ground without marginalizing those struggling to make ends meet or the demography striving hard to revive the economy is instrumental in leading the nation forward.
Spending cuts are vital in the areas that are redundant and destructive to humanity like incessant warfare as well as incentives to energy behemoths indulging in environmental damage.
Contrarily the spending reductions are invariably focused on life saving and prospective investments.
Hence the two substantial avenues to address the federal spending, balancing the budget and deficit control – essentially fiscal responsibility are:
Containing military expenditure with a definitive exit strategy on Iraq, Afghanistan and military bases around the world.
Tax reform to close tax evasion loopholes and tax structure review for fair assessments.
Additionally eliminating wasteful spending i.e. earmarks with the exception of infrastructure improvement in the congressional districts or uplifting social standards producing business and community growth opportunities benefitting all are viable for a meaningful breakthrough in the budget dispute.
It is time to deliver and not deliberate on the government functionality through collective reconciliation of the fiscal matter.
Hopefully all parties will rise to the occasion by recognizing their individual obligation to public and national service without alienating the issues for political purpose.
Thank you.
Padmini Arhant
Message to Iman Al-Obeidi – Beacon Light of Libya
April 6, 2011
From: Padmini Arhant
Dear Iman Al-Obeidi,
Your courage and love for your country is witnessed with great admiration not to mention the attention around the world.
Please remember – your plight along with thousands of martyrs to free Libya will not be in vain.
Your ordeal is shared among the compassionate fellow humans across the globe and those responsible for innocent civilians suffering will be brought to justice.
More poignantly they will be ousted from power regardless of their maneuver to prolong oppression.
Injustice endured by you and other patriots serve as testimony to tolerance reflected in complacency and complicity to a large extent revealed in the latest developments.
Otherwise the request to shut down the communication media used by Muammar Gaddafi and servitudes for false propaganda would not have been slighted combined with expediting arrest warrant for trial in the International Criminal Court dismissed as ‘not interested in prosecution.’
Such reactions suggestive of the strong alliance between the so-called democratic powers and dictatorships for economic interests.
However the same actions were diligently carried out in toppling the democratic government in Lebanon demonstrating the U.S and allies’ discriminatory foreign policy.
People power can no longer be suppressed throughout the world on a wide range of issues.
As stated on numerous occasions – the governments run by the global empire are on the brink of collapse adversely affecting the dictatorial powers relying on false assurance.
Therefore the leaderships in the Middle East and elsewhere are reminded to refrain from use of violence and abuse against pro-democracy movement in the respective nations.
Furthermore they are also advised not to under estimate the revolutions’ resolve to prevail in the quest for political freedom and fairness in the society.
Muammar Gaddafi and loyalists too have daughters, sisters, wives and mother in their lives.
Yet the inhumane treatment of Iman Al-Obeidi and several young captives confirm the lack of respect for life particularly women targeted as inferior and vulnerable members by the tyrannical force and their supporters.
Iman Al-Obeidi and all other hostages’ immediate and unconditional release ending in family reunion are paramount to avert cataclysmic events for the authoritarian powers and descendants.
The Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi and family departure is quintessential to represent the meaningful political transformation and the western powers’ have an opportunity to prove their commitment in this regard beginning with Iman Al-Obeidi and many victims release from Gaddafi aides’ custody.
Hence the government under Muammar Gaddafi leadership has less than twenty-four hours to free the honorable daughter of Libya Iman Al-Obeidi and every other citizen held in detention.
Failure to act including external interventions as occurred previously would exacerbate the political crisis and the imminent fall of the defiant authorities.
Iman Al-Obeidi and other persecuted citizens are requested to remain strong for you will not only see the daylight,
Indeed cherished as the beacon light in Libyan liberation cause.
Peace to you and your family with a bright future on the horizon.
Thank you.
Best Regards
Padmini Arhant
Libya – The End Game
April 4, 2011
By Padmini Arhant
Middle East uprisings are evolving into prolonged violent crackdowns.
Libya has been in the center stage allowing the dictatorship to negotiate with the western democratic powers.
The reports on events such as secret talks between the heir apparent Saif al-Islam Gaddafi aides and U.K. foreign ministry on the Libyan leadership substitution rather than regime change with people choice is the fundamental cause for the frustration witnessed in the regional demonstrations.
Further, the defectors and the next of kin from the declining dictatorial powers viz. Libya and Egypt are granted asylum in the United Kingdom revealing the strong relationship maintained with the unpopular leaderships.
The United States refusal to recognize the National Transitional Council in Benghazi, Libya based on “We don’t know who they are,” is a weak and disingenuous argument considering –
The White House admission of CIA operatives on the ground along with MI5 surveillance of not only the Libyan opposition but also the entire pro-democracy movement in the region.
Despite rigorous monitoring the United States and United Kingdom might refute information about the people represented revolutions,
Nonetheless the ordinary citizens from all walks of life in these societies have risked their lives to openly plead through western media for recognition.
The world witnessed their ally Muammar Gaddafi and the clan brutality in the genocide against civilians and army personnel rejecting the shoot at sight order confirming the leaderships’ true characteristics and utter disregard for life in general.
Libyan massacre through aerial bombings and ground assault since political unrest epitomizes Muammar Gaddafi and the descendants’ ruthlessness to remain in power with the oligarchy complicity in the decadent power survival.
Muammar Gaddafi and the dynasty having exemplified unparalleled monstrosity arguably is the ultimate threat to humanity compared with any groups suspected by the western powers in their procrastination to legitimize the republic appointed National Transitional Council awaiting opportunity to lead the revolution.
It is clearly indicative of the irony in the leading western democracies – the United States and the United Kingdom willingness to conduct meetings with the regime while the revolutionary council members are sidelined exacerbating the citizens’ plight in the forty-two years of oppression.
In the combat zone, the recent casualties suffered from NATO attack against Libyan opposition position impending investigation is yet another compounding factor generating a perception of misplaced coalition with the regime more emboldened from the setbacks on the population front.
The dictatorships defiance to reconcile terms with reality and the hope of being salvaged by the powerful liaison will not come to fruition due to the imminent regime collapse evident in the fractured government under Muammar Gaddafi.
Besides the global empire allies in Libya, Yemen, Saudi Arabia, Jordan…attention to the developments in the democratic systems is vital to realize the people power impact on the prominent leaderships defeated in the respective political actions viz.
Canada – The government led by the Prime Minister Stephen Harper brought down by no-confidence vote in the Parliament on March 26, 2011 with opposition strengthening ties to remove the failed leadership from power.
Germany – The German Chancellor Angela Merkel was delivered a humiliating loss in a poignant regional election on March 27, 2011 over nuclear policy reviving the Green party resurgence.
These are phenomenal evolutions in the inevitable new beginning on the horizon.
Attempts to evade or circumvent the long overdue political transformation would precipitate the natural course resulting in the rapid expulsion of forces responsible for the status quo.
Hence the authoritarian leaderships relying on the influential alliance to suppress the public demand for the cessation of power are reminded to acknowledge the revolutions resolve to implement the desirable change through republic governance.
The dynasties and demagoguery era is nearing end with the meaningful democracy pledged to national interest unlike the prevalent self and special interest succeeding in republic empowerment.
Again the reforms offered in the wake of mass protest are unauthentic considering the exchanges within the establishment.
People involved in seeking political freedom are requested not to relent and accept superficial or hypothetical proposals meant to benefit the puppet governments run by the international nexus organization.
Libya and other oppressive leaderships using violence against own people cannot sustain power irrespective of the western efforts to extend the political crises by default predominantly for economic and strategic advantages in the oil rich nations.
Any genuine resolution to Libyan warfare would comprise legitimizing the citizens’ council thereby denouncing the existing autocracy and expediting Muammar Gaddafi, family and associates’ departure.
On the contrary the deliberations and discreet dialogues with the preferred nominee Saif Al-Islam Gaddafi implicated for Libyan bloodshed confirms the western democratic powers’ paradoxical maneuver.
Striking deals with repressive regimes involved in the slaughter is anything but democratic.
The hypocritical stance in providing refuge and recourse to belligerent leaderships sharing identical traits with terror masterminds especially in killing innocent civilians is noteworthy.
Muammar Gaddafi and the loyalists never had credibility among the people persecuted over several decades.
Launching successors from Gaddafi family or the cabinet would be resistance to real democracy by the democratic powers lacking in transparency and accountability on the domestic and foreign policy contributing to human suffering.
Libyan revolution persistence in the overthrow of Muammar Gaddafi is necessary for true liberation and honoring martyrdom across the nation to free Libya.
Wishing the people of Libya triumph over tyranny.
Peace, progress and prosperity to Libyan patriots.
Thank you.
Padmini Arhant
India Wins the World Cup Cricket 2011
April 2, 2011
By Padmini Arhant
Heartfelt Congratulations! To Indian Cricket team for a spectacular victory in the riveting game with billion fanfares cheering the Indian troop on the battle ground against formidable Sri Lanka.
Sri Lankan team impressively challenged the Indian side that contributed to earning the prestigious title.
The incredible performance from the Indian batsmen particularly Gautam Gambhir assuming responsibility at the critical position joined by the Indian Captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni and later Yuvraj Singh led India to the anticipated victory.
Gautam Gambhir and others deserve due recognition with an award for their commitment that guaranteed the end result.
Team efforts from India and Sri Lanka made the grand finale a historic moment to prove the respective caliber in the most popular sport revered by the people across the Indian sub-continent.
The Indian team demonstrated resolve in rising to the occasion and delivered their promise by winning the most coveted trophy.
It is Dusserah for India – a festival time rejoicing the glorious triumph in the hard fought final match.
Indian Cricket team makes India proud in winning the World Cup Championship.
Best Wishes to Sri Lanka in their future endeavor and India for continuous success in every frontier.
Thank you.
Padmini Arhant
World Cup Cricket Final 2011
April 2, 2011
By Padmini Arhant
The mega sports event grand finale is scheduled to begin momentarily.
Indian and Sri Lankan Cricket team have an opportunity to display their extraordinary talent.
Good Luck! For a spectacular game between the two popular teams – India and Sri Lanka.
Rest to follow upon conclusion of the much awaited cricket extravaganza.
Thank you.
Padmini Arhant
U.S., U.K. and UN Stance on Libyan Council in Benghazi
March 31, 2011
By Padmini Arhant
It’s been over a month for the National Transitional Council set up in Benghazi comprising professionals and regular workers across the mainstream occupation.
Yet the United States, U.K. and the UN have not recognized the council considering the direct meeting with the council leaders by the U.S. Secretary od State in Paris in March 2011 not barring the western intelligence surveillance of the council members and their activities.
The people appointed council in Benghazi have courageously demonstrated viability despite the violence against them by Muammar Gaddafi intensified with the loyalists’ constraints on their status.
From the Benghazi resident Iman Al-Obeidi abduction and captivity to ground assault against opposition by forcefully arming civilians in the western front – Gaddafi regime is anything but under pressure from U.S led coalition in the ‘Operation Odyssey Dawn.’
The United States strategy is not clear especially in the face of the Libyan leadership gaining control of the oil fields that were recently captured by the opposition in Ras Lanuf, Brega, Uqayla, Bin Jawad…and other key locations.
Although the military operation is said to have debilitated Gaddafi defense capabilities – the resurgence against ill-equipped Libyan opposition apparently driving the civilian fighters to retreat.
The strange development in the deposed leadership’s advantage raises the following questions that require clarifications from the global powers engaged in Libya.
What is holding the United States, United Kingdom and the United Nations from rejecting the brutal dictatorship by legitimizing the republic represented and appointed National Council in Benghazi?
France and Qatar’s decision on council recognition is pragmatic and instantaneously convey a strong message to the unlawful leadership in Tripoli.
Muammar Gaddafi control over communication media through state television for false propaganda against honorable citizens like Iman Al-Obeidi and other victims in the Libyan revolution is obviously an effective tool to quell dissent and the persistent attacks are carried out via mass medium as an alternative air power.
Given the situation that is strengthening Gaddafi’s position –
Why is the television tower still left at the regime disposal for misuse and clearly undermining the stated objectives of the international effort?
The former Foreign Minister and importantly national security adviser to Muammar Gaddafi – Moussa Koussa’s recent defection is ominous for the autocratic power.
However, the momentum gained by Gaddafi troops against the Libyan opposition cannot be ignored for it prolongs the conflict stalemate induced in the military intervention.
If today – Gaddafi forces regain authority over the opposition held western oil fields then there is a sudden climax with Gaddafi army restraining attack allowing the revolution to occupy the same territories followed by an immediate reversal to reflect the opposition vulnerability.
Perhaps this cat and mouse game could be halted once for and all to save U.S. and coalition taxpayers dollars desperately required in the respective domestic investments with attention directed at Muammar Gaddafi removal from power, which has been categorically eliminated from the immediate goal.
There is no denial that Libyan massacre has hurt the ‘world conscience,’
Nonetheless refraining from actions viz. recognizing people council in Benghazi as the poignant step towards ousting Gaddafi government combined with seizing communication assets creates a default position favoring the root of all evil.
Hence the Libyan warfare could be decisively concluded with the U.S., U.K. and UN declaration of the Libyan people choice – National Transition Council as the legitimate authority against the belligerent leadership Muammar Gaddafi who fled the country soon after the uprising per U.K. foreign minister statement at that time,
But then mysteriously appeared to conduct the ensuing civil war through aerial bombings not previously considered during the defeat in the eastern part of the country is rather intriguing.
International views aside, the Libyan population never accepted Muammar Gaddafi as the head of the state in the repressive rule over four decades.
Now the sentiments are pronounced with an emphatic demand for Muammar Gaddafi to step down and face trial on the heinous crimes against humanity.
The burden is on the International Criminal Court to prove the independent jurisdiction in humanitarian matter and the esteemed judicial power validity instituted for the purpose of delivering justice to global citizens.
The judicial process could not only end the unnecessary quagmire having claimed thousands of innocent lives, it would also set precedence for other oppressors currently involved in bloodshed to retain power.
Besides there are the economic and environment costs in the timeless military aggression supposedly focused on ‘civilian protection,’
When ground reality showing opposition targeted in the newly captured territories and chased away from the western region.
Notwithstanding the events being contradictory to the defined military mission.
Further the emphasis on ‘Muammar Gaddafi’ not being the interest in the military pursuit during the U.S President latest speech on Libya generates a perception of safety assurance to the demonstrably weak and wilting figurehead projected otherwise with no credibility among the people.
Leaving Muammar Gaddafi in power – the leadership having unleashed tyranny on own nationals is complacency that could also be regarded by the victims as complicity in this political turmoil with serious repercussions.
Libyan success is squarely based on expediting Muammar Gaddafi departure from Libya for judicial proceedings in the International criminal court.
Failure in this respect particularly with all the available evidences would severely impact the participating powers’ ability to resolve political crisis.
Meanwhile, Libyan revolution must not be discouraged from moving forward and it is absolutely essential for every Libyan yearning for basic human rights – political freedom, individual liberty, social equality and economic prospects to support the pro-democracy movement by peaceful means to overthrow forty-two years of Muammar Gaddafi government
Libyan revolution must not forget that justice is on their side and they will prevail in the battle for democracy.
Perseverance and steel resolve would guarantee the desirable outcome.
Best Wishes to the brave hearts in the Libyan liberation cause.
Thank you.
Padmini Arhant
India in the World Cup Cricket Final
March 30, 2011
By Padmini Arhant,
Congratulations! To Indian Cricket team on the fabulous victory that has swept them to the final match to be held in Mumbai, India on April 2nd, 2011 against Sri Lanka.
Compliments extended to the Pakistani Cricket team for a spectacular fight to clinch the title. The sports spirit was maintained throughout the game.
All are winners in a competition for individual contribution produces collective entertainment.
India and Pakistan were brought together for meaningful dialogue on this occasion which is a phenomenal beginning towards peaceful negotiations to continue in the near future.
India and Pakistan brilliant performance will be cherished in the most favorite sport of the Indian sub-continent.
Best Wishes to both teams for a fantastic display of talent and demeanor.
Good Luck! To India in the World Cup Final.
Thank you.
Padmini Arhant
India and Pakistan – Peace Between Nuclear Neighbors Through WCC
March 29, 2011
By Padmini Arhant
India and Pakistan are scheduled to play against each other in the world cup cricket semi-final on
March 30, 2011 in India.
The expectations on both sides to clinch the title is overwhelming and the exciting event has created
an opportunity to bridge the gap between the two nuclear neighbors with the invitation from the Indian Prime Minister DR. Man Mohan Singh to the Pakistani counterpart Hon. Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani expected to attend the riveting one-day cricket match.
Meanwhile the two nations have come a long way in mending the fence with the acknowledgment of direct dialogue and persistent diplomacy to pave the path towards permanent peace and viable
solutions for myriad of political, economic and social challenges.
The peace summit in Thimpu, the capital in the Himalayan Kingdom of Bhutan was the icebreaker with significant consensus on economic relationship such as trade and transportation in addition to cultural exchange through sports, arts and entertainment.
Further developments on cooperation in Mumbai terror attack investigation and Pakistan Presidential pardon on the release of Indian prisoner held for cross-border violation are very encouraging.
The talks at various levels by both foreign ministries could come to fruition in the Prime Ministers’ personal meeting.
There is tremendous hope for peace to prevail in the Indian sub-continent with Pakistan and India providing the much-required assistance to other partners – Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Bhutan and Nepal.
Fostering mutually beneficial relationship to promote political stability, social equality and economic prospects would strengthen regional growth with global impact.
Besides it would enable trust building quintessential for easing and eventually eliminating security threats in the conventional and nuclear fronts.
Defense expenditure divestments in education, infrastructure, science and technology and importantly protecting the natural environment could revolutionize individual achievements.
The unique paradigm could serve as the model for other territories viz. Africa, Latin America, Eastern Europe and Middle East.
In sharing the available resources and technological expertise the national deficiencies could be addressed effectively leading to coordinated efforts in alleviating common plight like poverty, disease and literacy problems.
On the broader aspect – India and Pakistan could potentially lead in nuclear disarmament especially in the face of the devastating nuclear disaster sadly experienced by Japan with pervasive effects.
Solidarity among nations within a sub-continent or a continent also provides protection during natural catastrophes with quick access to humanitarian aid due to proximity.
Any compassionate response to human tragedies always generate good-will transforming the bilateral and multilateral ties to extraordinary heights.
With respect to the cricket game – the millions of fans cheering for their home teams are poised to accept the results in harmony than acrimony confirming the inherent quest to improve relations.
India and Pakistan as former world cup champions have proved their formidability and more so evident in the current tournament.
It will be a sure delight to watch the cream of the crop performance on both sides to win the coveted trophy.
India and Pakistan have reached an impressive milestone in the favorite sport and striving for similar status in political negotiations would guarantee the desirable outcome.
Perseverance is one of the key elements to success. Maintaining the momentum will sustain the incremental victory thus far.
Wishing India and Pakistan a fabulous game producing lots of fun for the cricket enthusiasts in the respective domain.
Thank you.
Padmini Arhant
Egypt Status Quo under Egyptian Army Rule
March 28, 2011
By Padmini Arhant
Egypt Revolution surely prevailed in terminating Mubarak Presidency but the question now arises on the status quo under Egyptian military council with U.S. military aid over $1 billion flowing and,
Subsequently the Egyptian army rule directly reporting to the U.S. military command including the Defense Secretary periodically – The present situation is a cliché.
However on the important humanitarian issue – grimmer incidents reportedly involving the pro-democracy revolutionaries targeted and arrested not barring women for persecution, torture through electrocution of the detainees continuing seamlessly in the post Mubarak era.
These events are extremely disturbing and confirms the Egyptian military rule evidently not conducive to democratic transition especially when loyalty squarely remains with decadent powers reining control over the Egypt Supreme Council.
Following the Mubarak regime overthrow, the Egyptian revolution further resisted the military takeover of the government knowing the abuse of power extending under military administration.
With such possibilities currently turning into eventualities, the revolution required to rise again in Tahrir square and demand for the Egyptian army to step down allowing the people represented opposition to form a government and prepare the nation for democratic election within feasible timeframe.
Even with the constitutional reform through referendum last week – the meeting was apparently discreet without all parties and poignantly no woman member present in the closed chamber session.
Although these developments are no revelation to the mainstream and the watchful eyes monitoring the political evolutions throughout Middle East,
The systemic authoritarianism prolonging under the pretext of the so-called ‘orderly’ transition to suppress democracy beckons valid justification considering the conflicting reality since the military rule in power.
It was never easy for the allies of the former dictatorship Hosni Mubarak to bid farewell based on the ex-President’s unwavering complicity towards their political agenda.
As for the Egyptian and global citizens awareness on the deposed leader Hosni Mubarak – the leader might be no longer the head of the state and comfortably settled in his favorite island resort residence acquired through massive Egyptian assets embezzlement,
Nonetheless there is no investigation on crimes against Egyptian population during thirty-two years of tyranny and various corruption charges evaded under granted immunity.
Egyptian revolution comprising the youth power cannot afford to be complacent particularly in the aftermath of the brave activists’ martyrdom.
The horrific recounts from the latest arrests of ordinary citizens at Tahrir Square is a stark reminder that Egypt still under siege with foreign powers maintaining superiority.
Again meaningful and functional democracy cannot originate from military or foreign rule determined to contain political dissent.
Egypt revolution bears responsibility to lead the nation towards realistic democratic rule protecting sovereignty by challenging domestic and external powers to cease intervention in national governance.
Please remember that revolution jolted the Mubarak citadel and evicted the repressive government in worldview.
Similarly eliminating the prevalent autocracy is paramount to realize the true political freedom.
Regrettably the Egyptian army clash with Coptic Christians lately does not serve the democratic cause.
It is extremely vital for all citizens to come together in solidarity to achieve the common goal – a free and democratic Egypt with peace, progress and prosperity for all.
The immediate objective is for the Egypt army to transfer power to the people representatives per the Constitution and restrict the military role to providing national security.
Egypt revolution needs to expedite the relevant political transformation to a reliable democracy that is inclusive not exclusive besides commitment to human rights.
Best Wishes to Egypt revolution in completing the political endeavor.
Thank you.
Padmini Arhant
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FASCISM WRIT LARGE AS THE SO-CALLED DEMOCRAT
FYI : California Franchise Tax Board
Sacramento, CA
For the umpteenth time – Please refer to the third letter dated June 13, 2024 received by you with signed delivery confirmation. The letter with proof of tax payment on August 23, 2023 with 2022 tax return e-filing, bank confirmation on the payment and email references were all enclosed for your reference and settlement on this matter.
Yet, for political reasons the weaponization of taxpayer funded State and federal departments and agencies trending since 2009 – 2016 against then Republican Tea Party by Barack Obama in personal vendetta against them for questioning Barry Soetoro’s birth certificate was responded with terminating the Republican Tea Party in the first term in 2012. It was just the tip of the iceberg.
The trend then continued against political opponent Donald Trump from impeachment proceedings to libel suits with no end in sight.
Similar tactics deployed against me and my family by the same members i. e. The OBAMAS having abused and continue to use and abuse our presence, profile and all things politically and personally exclusively beneficial to them from DAY ONE until now by tagging, trolling, pirating anything positive and impressive for image enhancement despite being warned to cease and desist.
Notwithstanding thousands of $$$ fraudulently amassed from us by the fleecing scammers, abusers and parasitic exploiters till date make them indebted to me personally and my family.
Politics’ underhanded bullying and harassment is sheer desperation in the face of own extinction.
If you can’t express gratitude as the chief beneficiaries of our timeless sacrifice and benevolence, the least you could do is abandon the self-destructive attitude hurting you in the attempt to harm others.
By the way – nothing to do with Angel Reese and anyone with Brown last name in your nuanced attacks directed at me. They are all yours and you can keep them.
That goes for Kamala Harris – the name Kamala adopted from my explanation of my first name conveniently plagiarized for political and fortune harvesting in your end game once again for en masse deception like in 2009 – 2016.
The same resumed in 2021 – 2024 with blatant intention to extend the sham indefinitely with ludicrous WOKISM.
Originality and FAKE distinction is authenticity never in requirement to be anything other than true self unlike the impostor ever remaining fraudsters in vain.
Padmini Arhant
Character Not Color That Ever Matters
Lord Ram emphasized on deeds aka Karma not creed that matter in living and after life.Dr. King – related to that by echoing the content of the character not color that matters.
It’s time to move towards clear aka colorless society and nurture the importance of deeds with merit and virtues instead of remaining stuck in color coding society. Such trend only reveal opportunism with polarization rather than unity and harmony amongst human race.
Padmini Arhant
Exploitation – Knows Nothing About Gratitude and Truthfulness
Padmini Arhant – Gaza War and Rafah Air Strike
Padmini Arhant – PadminiArhant.online
Independent Free Palestine – Jan 2024 Speech
Celebration – Bright, Beautiful & Picturesque
Bright, Beautiful & Picturesque
Swastika – The Sacred Symbol – All is Well
Organic Intelligence Erring!
The ones flaunting the so-called organic intelligence with constant jibes at the allegedly artificial intelligence could perhaps seek assistance from the latter in spelling adjectives correctly to make sense of the message. Even basic spell check feature would serve the requirement.
The country is indeed precious not prescious than any individual, entity, political party, institution and organization.
Needless to say, it is applicable all around without exception.
Unlike the trend, smothered in hypocrisy beckoning others to do what is apparently unacceptable to selves to the extent of blasphemy.
Padmini Arhant
Get over the 🤚🏽✋✌🏼✌️✌🏿 🙏🏽🙏🏻🙏🏽🙏🙏🏿 mania!
Get over the mania!
🙏🏽🙏🏻🙏🏽🙏🙏🏿
mania as that is not going to deliver what is aimed at and desired in vain except confirming your asinine indulgence.Besides in politics such as Indian corrupt criminal signature trait is exclusively yours and no monkey see monkey do act can change it for it is attached to you like skin and bone.
Padmini Arhant
Padmini Arhant with Divinity Shiva
Celebration of Lord Krishna
Message to Humanity – Padmini Arhant
Spread peace and engage in non-violence. Speak truth with courage. Heed your conscience. Respect life. Serve your nation and people with honesty and integrity. Espouse human values and exemplify in deeds with care and compassion. Voice concern over injustice. Be part of the solution and not the problem. Love mankind and environment for universal harmony.
Peace is Eternal Bliss.Padmini Arhant
தமிழ் புத்தாண்டு 2022 நல் வாழ்த்துக்கள்! Tamil New Year 2022 Greetings!
Padmini Arhant and Roshni Greeted by the Brilliant Light in the Horizon
Words of Wisdom from Venerable Gautam Buddha
Words of Wisdom from Venerable Gautam Buddha
Tamil OM Symbol & Pranava Manthiram
Absolute Truth
Reunion with Divinity God Shiva at Holy Mt.Kailash 2019
Padmini Arhant interaction with God Shiva during Parikrama of Mt.Kailash
Padmini Arhant Kailash Lake Manasarovar Pilgrimage 2019
Padmini Arhant on Parikrama or Circumambulation of Mt. Kailash
ARHANT Family at Famous Taj Mahal
Gautam Buddha’s Words of Wisdom
Peace Pledge
