happythoughts 0 #1 March 22, 2004 clicky The latest political tactic. I guess it makes as much sense as a lot of stuff that goes on. (Not that we are talking about a lot of sense.) QuoteIndia's oldest political party has reduced the height of trees growing around their state headquarters to try to bring good fortune in forthcoming elections. Congress party activists in Lucknow used saws and axes to top more than 60 ashok trees that grew along the Nehru Bhawan compound. Party workers trimmed the 17 metre trees to 12 metres after Hindu religious experts ruled their shadows should not be allowed to fall on the building. Satish Ajmani, a party spokesman, said: "There is no harm in trying these tactics. It will ward off evil spirits and bolster the party's prospects in the elections. Whether it works or not, only the results of the elections will prove." Prove? If they win, it proves what? I think this is a scam on the part of local tree-trimmers. "Call us and we'll aide you in your political campaign." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Casch 0 #2 March 22, 2004 I've never been one to mock, or otherwise disrespect another persons beliefs...but...but...WTF is that crap?! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Antithesis 0 #3 March 22, 2004 Don't you know that evil spirits hide in the shadows and if the shadows of the trees don't touch the important buildings then the demons can't get in. Yes, it all makes perfect sense I travel the land, Work in the ocean, Play in the sky Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jerry81 10 #4 March 22, 2004 Feng Shui, perhaps? Not that I'm any firm believer in it, but it's probably far from a load of oriental BS most westerners would view it as. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
happythoughts 0 #5 March 22, 2004 QuoteI've never been one to mock, or otherwise disrespect another persons beliefs... I am. If I see a person pushing a shopping cart and talking to invisible friends, I consider them crazy. If I see them cutting trees, reading their horiscopes, or counting on a rabbits foot to control their destiny, they are crazy also. The rabbit had four feet, it didn't help his luck. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #6 March 22, 2004 Wow.......at least they aren't thinking that nuking their neighbors will bring them good luck. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 3,120 #7 March 22, 2004 >but...but...WTF is that crap?! Religion. It's no more silly than thinking that praying for a candidate to win will help him win. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
