Meanwhile, even as this government sets a scorching pace, it should remember that the electorate is not anticipating miracles of the first 100 days variety. In fact, expectations from Mr Vajpayee and his team are extremely modest. If the nda can provide ministers who do not present the nation with a fresh crisis once a week, that would be enough. If they get on with quiet, non-confrontational governance, capable of curbing the Pope-must-apologise type hotheads, that would be a bonus. More than anything else, people in this country just want to get on with their lives. Our rulers are welcome to help, but if they are preoccupied with weightier matters like survival or squabbling or self-aggrandisement, they should at least get off our backs.