politicians and ceo's...

After watching closely the race for the republican candidate who would contest against obama,I have come to a conclusion that politicians are the same all across the world. They pander to their core vote base. Every republican candidate is trying to wear the conservative cap, with santorum taking a position on the extreme right. I am sure whomsoever ends up in government, would change his/her colour to accustom to reality.

India is not any different. The BJP,despite its appeal to the right, knows that once in government,it has to take a centrist position to manage this country. The congress despite its intent to appeal to the minority knows fully well that it cannot antogonize the majority.

It is always a tight rope walk for these guys. I have always wondered, is a CEO very different. Yes, he is not democratically elected, but he is always bound by the limitations of the people who populate the organization. He like a politician does a tight rope walk keeping in mind the investors apetite for greater profits, the employees craving for increased salaries and benefits, a more conscious and informed customer who wants more from less. But yes, like any other organism, the organization, be it political or corporate, that adapts itself to change is the one that survives..if one thinks a bit, this is true for religions as well..isn't it..the same first principles..

Missing the Chaos.

Always a step away from insanity.This probably summarizes life in South Asia. Silence is a privilege bestowed only to the wealthy.As someone who doesn't like the chaos but used to it, the western world's lack of it makes me crave for it. In south asia, sounds are always a perennial company. The creaking ceiling fan,the honking vehicles,the yelling shopkeepers, the intrusive strangers, to name a few are always there to give you company. You never feel you are alone even in the smallest of towns. Central Kallidakurichi, one among the thousands of the nondescript towns in south asia will produce more noise than downtown "any city in western world". But yes, one appreciates south asian flavours only if one steps out..