tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2102451431033041663.post3589886428155566693..comments2024-03-29T12:12:16.066+05:30Comments on Tomichan Matheikal's blog: Why I am not a PatriotTomichan Matheikalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05037872309096060126noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2102451431033041663.post-78276178778558065052016-04-28T11:37:56.166+05:302016-04-28T11:37:56.166+05:30I'm glad I made you talk so much :)I'm glad I made you talk so much :)Tomichan Matheikalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05037872309096060126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2102451431033041663.post-83352484383630571092016-04-27T13:35:50.245+05:302016-04-27T13:35:50.245+05:30Finally! A sane voice! Love the way you said it al...Finally! A sane voice! Love the way you said it all sir :) I have been lucky to have been brought up in a family where everyone's opinions are respected. Even though my parents belong to different religions as well as always vote for different political parties,they have never created a toxic environment in our family based on religion or politics and I grew up thinking that this must be so in every family in our society *sigh* I have no issues with people having different opinions or even blogging about it, but the tendency to brand someone who doesn't share THEIR particular opinions as 'traitor' or 'anti India' is disturbing. I mean, why can't we sit down calmly and talk about our problems, why must we always blame, point fingers, curse and abuse? Especially on social media, so much of abuse and constant bickering and a rush to prove oneself as 'ultimate patriot', My gosh, look at me babble on and on :D Thanks Sir for a sane voice!Richa AKA Richie Richhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02644656644103239949noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2102451431033041663.post-5276252312495289102016-04-06T19:01:58.585+05:302016-04-06T19:01:58.585+05:30Thank you, Rajeev.Thank you, Rajeev.Tomichan Matheikalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05037872309096060126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2102451431033041663.post-46781201946932673082016-04-06T07:23:20.889+05:302016-04-06T07:23:20.889+05:30A very good post!A very good post!Rajeev Moothedathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13050570756706357953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2102451431033041663.post-46363098070886999302016-04-04T07:15:23.871+05:302016-04-04T07:15:23.871+05:30Patriotism is another weapon, Sunaina. They are u...Patriotism is another weapon, Sunaina. They are using it for subordinating certain sections of people.Tomichan Matheikalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05037872309096060126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2102451431033041663.post-27919495671657036682016-04-04T06:55:27.276+05:302016-04-04T06:55:27.276+05:30What is being commercialized as patriotism is sham...What is being commercialized as patriotism is sham. The feeling of pride for one's nation taking the form of ridiculous worship can only be a recipe for disaster. sunaina sharmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07848852013009581839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2102451431033041663.post-12992274169854983272016-04-03T06:05:31.593+05:302016-04-03T06:05:31.593+05:30Unfortunately, now many writers are also taking po...Unfortunately, now many writers are also taking political stands and thus losing objectivity. Gaining certain temporary victories has become the goal of many writers!Tomichan Matheikalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05037872309096060126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2102451431033041663.post-25663612828978150232016-04-02T21:53:37.388+05:302016-04-02T21:53:37.388+05:30Well said. A creative mind is a way beyond all tri...Well said. A creative mind is a way beyond all trivial feelings. Be it fake patriotism or religion. I agree with all your points. Very nicely portrayed. Sangeeta Mishrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13688928647289532302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2102451431033041663.post-92001544068865081842016-04-02T08:45:26.946+05:302016-04-02T08:45:26.946+05:30Those who can produce art, music, etc, or at least...Those who can produce art, music, etc, or at least appreciate them, won't take refuge in patriotism!Tomichan Matheikalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05037872309096060126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2102451431033041663.post-74159630704538013852016-04-01T21:38:35.471+05:302016-04-01T21:38:35.471+05:30Russell said it so well. And you have made your po...Russell said it so well. And you have made your point too. This needs to be said. I particularly liked your line ' Art, music, literature, and all similar creative processes lie far beyond the tribal feeling of loyalty.'Kalpanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02503951641129389045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2102451431033041663.post-65581853903619237992016-04-01T13:25:36.245+05:302016-04-01T13:25:36.245+05:30Happy to have solid support like you, Amit ji.Happy to have solid support like you, Amit ji.Tomichan Matheikalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05037872309096060126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2102451431033041663.post-69442429066720805512016-04-01T12:46:42.828+05:302016-04-01T12:46:42.828+05:30I 100% agree and ditto your views!I 100% agree and ditto your views!Amit Agarwalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13979122044199890176noreply@blogger.com