LEFT - THE RIGHT CHOICE ?

Perhaps in these troubled economic times , Left seems to be the right choice ; it is likely that the slowdown will last upto 2010 - in sync with which we're likely to have an unstable government. During this period the poor and the weak are likely suffer the most.For such people leftists are the best bet. The flip side is that their pro poor stance comes in tandem with the opposition of the rich and the powerful. As there is no achievement phase immediately anticipated , survival is the key issue. For which the left is best placed to provide an answer.The bonus is that the people will have a "real" third alternative for the first time in which Left plays aleading role.( The earlier third front formations were at best pseudo third fronts being the splinter transformations of Cong / BJP ). After their historic mistake in 1996 wherein they blocked Jyoti Basu from being the PM they've amended their constitution and are sending signals that they're ready to have a go. Besides , they have ample experience of running coaltions - in West Bengal as also in Kerala. Till some time back such a proposition was considered bunkum but after three rounds of polling, it certainly has come into the realm of possibility. If I could have my way , I'll go for it - albeit only for this transition period for course adustment.Moreover,this'll make Indian Democracy healthier - India needs a " real" break from the two of a kind- BJP & Congress.If only wishes could be horses!