Ashu, You asked, If I, unknown to me, represent -- according to you -- the "narrow interest of Kathmandufs psudo-elite", would it be all right to declare that YOU, in your infinite wisdom, represent the "broader interest of Kathmandu's REAL elite"? ----------------- NO. I think the group of REAL elite is yet to emerge in Kathmandu. So, there is no question of representing their interest. Rather I think my economic interest is much closer to that of psudo-elites. And I admit that socio-economic restructuring along with further democratization of Nepali politics certainly hurts my economic interest, at least in the short run. In my earlier posting, my intention was just to provide an honest feedback about the kind of impression one could get from your postings (since I noticed it often propped as a subject of debate). I thought it is fair to opine on your standing as you are a gpublic figureh (as a Sajha stalwart and also a columnist in a reputed weekly news magazine). I do not mean to call your name in a "name-calling" sense. I agree what Echoes said about the reform process of political parties. As a management consultant, you (Ashu) may know better that political culture does not come by design, rather takes time to evolve. Girija Koirala is not an institution; he is simply an attitude that is result of our feudal social structure. So, if you loathe Girija attitude so much, and claim to be a problem solver (I agree a legitimate claim!), why are you hesitant to put the solution in a plain language? Sucharya ------------------------------------