Clueless

Two clueless op-eds

One by M J Akbar (normally sensible)

"... We must not lose what we have achieved through economic reform. But it is equally true that the next phase of economic growth is going to be impossible without a far greater commitment to equity and social change. If the first phase of economic growth was sustained by a Right Front, then the next phase will need a non-dogmatic Left Front in power. The poor will not wait much longer. If they are not included in rapid progress then they could even destroy what has been achieved....."

Right as if following socialism over five decades was not enough. Now reforms have to be given a asinine face so as to appease bleeding heart liberals and pander to every pressure group.

That it is impossible to distribute before producing and it is difficult (if not outright impossible) to produce for altruistic purposes should have been realized by proponents of welfare state by now.

Second clueless op ed

When in Trouble, Turn Left (Via Indian express),

"For Congressmen in a tight spot in the party, toeing the Left line increasingly appears a quick-fix solution. Problem is, Sonia Gandhi frowns on it"

Later

"The current Left influence within the party, however, is not taken lightly by Sonia Gandhi, who certainly has a pro-poor tilt and is alive to the pros and cons of the market. "

Sonia Gandhi and Market ? If the blessed lady knew anything about economics she would not have pushed through no brainers like Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme.

As an aside while after independence India has stagnated, dynasty has flourished.