With the situation in the Kandy District and elsewhere returning to normal following communal unrest there’s renewed activity with regard to a no-confidence motion being brought against Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe.
Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe
The most vocal advocate of this move, UNP MP (Puttalam District) Range Bandara has now gone completely silent. However, Minister of Social Empowerment S.B. Dissanayake addressing a gathering at a ceremony in Liyanwala, Walapane, expressed confidence that many members of the United National Party (UNP) and the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) would support the motion.
Although there is no constitutional provision to oust Wickremesinghe from the post of Prime Minister through a no-confidence motion, the success of such a move would be a severe blow to his credibility and legitimacy.
Given the current composition of Parliament and the likelihood that the TNA and JVP abstaining in the event of a vote, the Prime Minister appears to be safe. However, the Daily Mirror has reported that the UNP is seeking a meeting with President Maithripala Sirisena who is also the leader of the SLFP ‘to discuss how to proceed with the unity government during this trying time.’
The SLFP, officially, has not committed itself either way. A few weeks ago Mahinda Amaraweera stated ‘the SLFP will do what is best for the country.’
Daham / March 19, 2018
What unity government with the SLFP bastards like S.B, Susil, Dilan, Rila(Daya)siri etal and the leader Sirisena.
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nimal fernando / March 19, 2018
I always said and will say again ……… Ranil is the best man among the current lot of crappy pols ……… to take us into the “modern world” ……… but he is the most gutless pol ever born in SL …….. second only to Sirisena …… but Sirisena is Sirisena …………
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Eventually a coward pays for his cowardice ……….. if Ranil has learned anything from history. ……. You have to strike while the iron is hot …………. the best opportunities presented soon after the 2015 election …….. alas now the opportunities are gone for ever ……. a tragedy for the country ………. more than for any political personality or a party ………….
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There was a PM in Australia ……. I think the name was Whitlam ………. He had a sweeping agenda and he got his ministers to hit the ground even before he was installed as the PM; most of his programs were put in place in the very first months of his tenure ……… he lasted only 3 years or less ……….. His programs broke away from the entrenched traditional past crap …….. and irrevocably changed the country for the better …….. Hindsight is a great enlightener ………..
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Ranil as a widely-read (I hope:)) man should have learned the lessons of history ……….
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Gotta hand it to Mahinda …….. he planned his come back on the night he lost, and marshalled his forces even before leaving the presidential shack ……….. Ranil et al thought he would go into benign retirement ………… the bastard outfoxed them all ! ………
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Now the million dollar question! ………… by voting for him in landslide proportions ……….. do people believe he is going to develop/serve the country?
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nimal fernando / March 19, 2018
Continued
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Mervyn Silva got the largest number of preferential votes from Kalaniya (I think) ……… not a rural out post but an outer suburb of “cosmopolitan Colombo” ………. what did the people who voted for him expect him to do for the progress of the country ……… can any of you venture to give a rational answer?
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The esteemed, educated, learned, ……… Lankan Ladies/Gents ………. who write here day after day ………. should ask themselves in their fleeting rational moments ………. “Can we save people in spite of themselves?” …….. What if, this is the Lanka they want? ………..
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What do their vote indicate to you? ……….. Most of you guys are highly educated, intelligent, well-read, articulate, well-travelled ……….. what comes into your rational-minds?
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A penny for your thoughts …….
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Shenal / March 19, 2018
Nimal Fernando,
Mervyn Silva delivered what people wanted from a MP in the first place. He got things done. However his methods were unconventional. Because of that people have decided that he is far better alternative than a hypocritical intellectual who doesn’t practice what he preaches. Hope you are satisfied with my answer.
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Native Vedda / March 20, 2018
Shenali
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“Mervyn Silva delivered what people wanted from a MP in the first place.”
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I am not sure about it however he also supplied what people didn’t want:
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Drugs, more drugs, …………… ?
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He also took what people did not voluntarily offered to him, kapang from market traders, ……….
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He offered to break arms, legs, face, …………. for a fees …
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He has already reserved a plot at the sematary as his final rest resting place.
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Shenal / March 20, 2018
Native Veddha,
As a matter of fact, drugs are also a commodity some people needs. So I don’t think that he didn’t deliver what people didn’t need. Besides, Mervyn is a rouge. We all know that. But, there are some good in the man. Those were the things that mattered for the voting public. People didn’t expect him to correct the system or uphold the national sovereignty. People wanted him to sort of local issues.
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Native Vedda / March 20, 2018
Shenali
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I always wondered why women fall for sadists. I still wonder why.
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“People wanted him to sort of local issues.”
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Of course I have seen him tying a state functionary to a tree and whipping him just for his sadistic pleasure. He also raided a radio station and burnt it down.
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His sorting out include extortion and protection rackets at Central Fish Market Complex in Peliyagoda and you are grateful to this great man. His step brothers Rajapaksa clan protected him.
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nimal fernando / March 20, 2018
Shenal,
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” Mervyn Silva delivered what people wanted from a MP in the first place. He got things done. However his methods were unconventional.”
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Good! ………. Then we should clone Mervyn Silva and spread him around ………..all our problems remedied ……….
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Shenal / March 20, 2018
Nimal Fernando,
We shouldn’t clone Marvyn Silva and distribute him all over the place. Rather we should elect politicians who understand what common man needs and act on behalf of the common man, disregarding consequences.
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Rumad / March 20, 2018
Kudu Mervin stuffed ballot boxes – using bribery and intimidation on the officials. That’s how he won. That’s how he got the highest
Preferential Votes for Basil. Anyone who voted for this canine ought to have his/her head examined. Kudu Mervin is a reflection of what has happened to this country from those decent times in the 1950s. It is the twisted minds like Shenali Waduge who will vote for and speak for kuppadi fellows like Mervin.
Rumad
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old codger / March 20, 2018
Shenal,
If this is what people wanted from Mervin Silva, they don’t deserve a vote. It shows a feudal mentality. The job of an MP is to legislate laws in Parliament, not act as a local chandiya. Look it up if you don’t know.
By the way, I live in his former fiefdom. You might want to ask why he was not not given a ticket in 2015 if he was so good?
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thrishu / March 19, 2018
I dont know what you are asking Nimal. The people have voted and transferred almost 90 per cent of the country to the rule of Pohottuwa. What other evidence do you need. Everyone here and in the UNP party and hierarchy are just playing with statistics to justify their hanging on to power, as well as playing the game of rules. In truth the country has become ungovernable and there may well be street riots in the coming months to come. Just look at the reality and what is practical to do, given that there is a very narrow window of peace left to have an orderly election. The right thing to do is to dissolve the parliament, and let all parties fight it out at the voting booth. We the bloggers here need not worry who will win it because it is the voting people that will decide and not the KB pushers here. If whatever party comes up as winners, let us hope that they have enough seats to have a strong government to get on with the affairs of the country. We know now, that every politician is a rogue and they corrupt the top goavernment adminstrators too, and from now on, we cannot choose a party on the basis of corruption; may be JVP, but they fo not have the mass appeal as the two main parties. Get rid of that sly man RW and put someone like SF at the lead, then UNP is very likely to win if they want it, as SF won near winning votes and even more in his presidential campaign, only to be thwarted by MR as they were in power at the time and manipulated the votes. Now it is different. Phottuwa or UNP who cares anymore, just get this country to have a stable and strong government.
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Native Vedda / March 20, 2018
thrishu
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“The people have voted and transferred almost 90 per cent of the country to the rule of Pohottuwa.”
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I am sorry when did we have our last parliamentary, provincial and presidential election in order to transfer 90% of rule to Pohottuwa the party of of crooks and sadists?
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I thought the last nationwide election held on 10 February 2018 was for Local Government. Have I got it wrong or you have just inhaled a deep breath of Dr Gota’s sweat?
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Natural body odors play a role in attracting sexual partners.
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thrishu / March 20, 2018
NV you really have no ideas of your own to comment on the main text. You must always have your 2 cents worth piece to say, but only hanging on to someone else’s “watiya” (edge) everytime. Almost everybody has their own bit to say, but you, you think you are mahadanamutta (know it all, pandithaya), mr referree, or the one who must have the last word. Quite honestly I am not going to respond to your nonsense, except to say, go make your own thought be known here, write something independently if you have a brain and an initiative. Learn to respect others’ views and write your own independently. Otherwise you are seen as a cantankerous, obnoxious individual. If you are a part of CT Staff, I just wonder how your coworkers put up with you. God help the family that you are part of, because I am sure they would really love to see your last days getting closer.
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Native Vedda / March 20, 2018
thrishu
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Simple answer to your tedious typing (the purpose of your typing is to defend the indefensible, ……………………) is to ignore my comments.
When you throw your s**t at others you should also expect others returning it in kind.
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You haven’t responded to my commend if it is too difficult please ignore it:
I am sorry when did we have our last parliamentary, provincial and presidential election in order to transfer 90% of rule to Pohottuwa the party of of crooks and sadists?
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I thought the last nationwide election held on 10 February 2018 was for Local Government. Have I got it wrong or you have just inhaled a deep breath of Dr Gota’s sweat?
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Natural body odors play a role in attracting sexual partners.
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nimal fernando / March 20, 2018
thrishu,
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“The people have voted and transferred almost 90 per cent of the country to the rule of Pohottuwa.”
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Many countries have different municipal, state, ………. governments, different from the party that holds power at federal level ………… what you say is somewhat true …… but let us get away from that ……… (as people are too emotionally involved in UNP, SLFP, BUD crap)……….. and take a long-term view (Ranil, Mahinda ……….. are 70 …….here today gone tomorrow)
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Ranil didn’t single-handedly create the whole mess …… for good or for bad he is not that talented. :)) ……. If Ranil falls dead tomorrow, the country will still be the same. That’s why I want Ranil to step out of politics so people can find out. …….Anyway his goose is well and truly cooked, now ………
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The question is …….. can people vote for Mervyn Silva (and many others like him of all “political hue” – Mervyn is just an example, let’s keep this non-partisan) …………. and still have the right to ask “Why is the country in a mess?”
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Do people have the right to expect someone to save them in spite of themselves?
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Native Vedda / March 20, 2018
nimal fernando
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“Most of you guys are highly educated, intelligent, well-read, articulate, well-travelled ……….. what comes into your rational-minds?”
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Not me , count me out. I am bit thick.
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nimal fernado / March 20, 2018
Native,
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“Not me , count me out. I am bit thick.”
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Well, ……. one could see that from day one ……… no need to be modest …………. :))
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Emil van der Poorten / March 20, 2018
nimal fernando:
That was a most intriguing question: “Can we save people in spite of themselves?” …….. What if, this is the Lanka they want? …”
As someone who has been back in the land of my birth for the past dozen years, having been away for more than three decades, my sense, through conversations with my rural neighbours primarily, is that they have been compelled to “go with the flow,” that “flow” being the establishment of corrupt practice as a way of life that Yankee Dick put in place. Whether the vast majority of ordinary Sri Lankans have the will and the means to effect the change that is required to ensure the survival of a civilized Sri Lanka is the $64,000 question!
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nimal fernando / March 21, 2018
Emil,
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“compelled to “go with the flow,” that “flow” “
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I suppose that’s another way of saying ………. there are no viable alternatives or choices …………….. which isn’t far from the truth.
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“Yankee Dick” ………… “establishment of corrupt practice as a way of life”
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I don’t know how it came about ……… but it’s an apt title :)) ………… Yankeeland is more corrupt than any place on earth ………….. but unlike the crude Lankans ………. they do it with finesse and élan ……….. :))
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Mano Ratwatte / March 19, 2018
Nimal Fernando, Yes it was Gough Whitlam. A progressive Labour party PM. THE ONLY ONE To be summarily dismissed by the Governor General of Australia.
I remember that still. But here is the Wiki entry about it. Sadly now Australians are angry at what they see as free-loading new immigrants making use of these measures.
The Whitlam Government implemented a large number of new programs and policy changes, including the termination of military conscription, institution of universal health care and free university education, and the implementation of legal aid programs. With the opposition-controlled Senate delaying passage of bills, Whitlam called a double dissolution election in 1974 in which he won a majority in the House of Representatives, albeit a slightly reduced one, and picked up three Senate seats.The Whitlam government then instituted the first and only joint sitting enabled under s. 57 of the Constitution as part of the double dissolution process. Despite the government’s second election victory, the opposition, reacting to government scandals and a flagging economy suffering from the 1973 oil crisis and the 1973–75 recession, continued to obstruct the government’s program in the Senate. In late 1975, the Opposition Senators refused to allow a vote on the government’s appropriation bills, returning them to the House of Representatives with a demand that the government go to an election, thus denying the government supply. Whitlam refused to back down, arguing that his government, which held a clear majority in the House of Representatives, was being held to ransom by the Senate. The crisis ended on 11 November, when Whitlam arrived at a pre-arranged meeting with the Governor-General, Sir John Kerr, at Government House in order to call a half-Senate election. Kerr dismissed him and commissioned the opposition leader, Malcolm Fraser, as prime minister. Labor lost the subsequent election by a landslide.
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nimal fernando / March 20, 2018
Mano,
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” Yes it was Gough Whitlam. A progressive Labour party PM.”
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Thanks. He was something else ……… what a guy!
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“Sadly now Australians are angry at what they see as free-loading new immigrants making use of these measures.”
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This is a great myth propagated by “white societies” around the world about immigrants of “color.” They highlight the few “boat-arrivals” – or what-have-you – to point at people of color. But most of the immigrants to these countries are skilled immigrants – they wouldn’t have skilled-migrants programs in the first place if it didn’t benefit them. What is the ratio of skilled/illegal immigrants in these countries?
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Microsoft used to hire the entire output of some Indian collages ……….. don’t think Google, FB ………… is much different. …… England has a skilled migrant program. Australia gets doctors from all over the world ……to supplement their shortfall. Australia is shrewd enough to get other governments/tax-payers to pay to train some of their doctors …………. US, UK, ………… are no different.
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What many people don’t see/realize in this debate is ……………. not the skills people bring with them but the amount of tax they contribute to the country! Do people realize that they work half of the year just to pay taxes? I know few skilled immigrants in few different countries – some …….. both husband and wife consultant physicians – who each pay in taxes more than the average salary of the respective countries. And certainly more than few generations of White families who don’t want them in their country …….. but enjoy the benefits provided by their governments from the tax-contributions of the skilled-migrants.
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Justice and Fairplay / March 20, 2018
Entirely agree with Nimal Fernando about Gough Whitlam. He was sensational. “It’s time” was his battle cry as he changed a conservative Australia into one of the most progressive nations in the world. As a speaker I hear, he was in a class of his own.
Ranil’s most fitting epitaph will one day be ‘ a man who could have, but couldn’t. ‘ As Nimal says it had much to do with guts.
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Anonymous / March 19, 2018
The lack of investigations, arrests and prosecutions of those involved in and instigated the riots against the Sri Lankan Muslims is way more serious and the forces behind these riots might be the same pushing for the No confidence motion against the Prim Minister too.
Why are the majority Sinhalese who are against these racist terrorists who launch these attacks in the name of Buddhism silent!?
Why don’t they come forward and give evidence to the authorities regarding the identities of these attacks of our Muslim brothers and sisters!?
The lack of a majority voice calling on the Government and the relevant authorities to take action against these criminals is doing more damage to the image and reputation of our country.
Can the government please update the citizens on what action it is taking!?
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Shenal / March 19, 2018
Anonymous,
The attacks were not launched in the name of Buddhism. It was launched in the name of Sinhalese race. People all around the world are responding to Muslims like that. British EDL is a clear example of that.
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Amarasiri / March 20, 2018
Shenal,
Three stupid drink Muslim youths ( there are many of them) beat up an innocent Sinhala truck driver working for a living, and unfortunately the truck driver who is father dies. The three drunk stupid Muslim youths are arrested in in custody to face charges for manslaughter. Beating up the other driver in auto accidents is a common occurrence in Sri Lanka. Some die, some don’t.
The question is why should INNOCENT Muslims be attacked and killed based on this incident? After All the Muslims are Paras, just like thew Para-Sinhala. If you have any doubts, please check out the DNA of the Paras in the Land of Native Veddah Aethho. Those who are entrusted with keeping Law and Order, the Police and the Dept. of Law and Justice, the Prime Minister and the President are responsible for this.
This is Sinhala-Buddhist racism. Why Sinhala-Buddhist because Sinhala-Christians do not do that. This also shows that Sinhala-Buddhism, is NOT Buddhism, and is a cult, only found in Lanka practiced by the Para-Sinhala Buddhists.
The rioters should have attached all the Taverns and Kassiupu joints, because it was the the drunkards who attacked the driver, and we have many auto accidents due to drunken driving and domestic violence.
That is why, this is another case of Para-Sinhala Buddhist racism.
Mitochondrial DNA history of Sri Lankan ethnic people: their relations within the island and with the Indian subcontinental populations
https://www.nature.com/articles/jhg2013112
Through a comparison with the mtDNA HVS-1 and part of HVS-2 of Indian database, both Tamils and Sinhalese clusters were affiliated with Indian subcontinent populations than Vedda people who are believed to be the native population of the island of Sri Lanka.
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Shenal / March 20, 2018
Amarasiri,
Muslims are not allowed to drink in the first place. Therefore, it is possible that they could do things that they are not generally allowed in their religion. They could kill in the name of their religion and yet, people like you will defend them.
Muslims are attacked in general because Sinhalese people have no trust in them. Sinhalese people believes that they use oil money to bribe police and purchase native lands to colonize this country. After incident like Teldeniya where police had neglected to do their proper duty, people’s fears had been realized. So incidentally they have taken law into their own hands.
P.S. Sinhala Buddhism is what it is. It doesn’t try to colonize the world in the name of god. So why are you butt hurt about that? If you want to follow Lord Buddha’s path please do so in private. No one can take others with them to Nirvana.
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Amarasiri / March 21, 2018
Shenal ,
You are suffering from Para-Sinhala “Buddhist” Racism. Is Racism a Disease? It is a psychological disorder.
http://www.slate.com/articles/news_and_politics/history/2016/11/is_racism_a_psychological_disorder.html
1. “Muslims are not allowed to drink in the first place.” Incorrect.
Nothing in the Quran Says Alcohol “is Haram”: Saudi Author
https://www.moroccoworldnews.com/2014/12/147921/nothing-in-the-quran-says-alcohol-is-haram-saudi-author/
Rabat – Saudi writer Abdullah bin Bakhit, has claimed on Monday that there is no verse in the holy Qur’an forbids alcohol, adding that the Qur’an doesn’t even mention the punishment over drinking alcohol.
2. “They could kill in the name of their religion and yet, people like you will defend them.”
Amarasiri NEVER defended killers who attacked innocents, whatever race religion or political belief they followed or belonged to.
3. “Muslims are attacked in general because Sinhalese people have no trust in them. “
Why? Do the Para-Sinhala “Buddhists” attack Tamils because they have no trust in them? What about the Burghers and the Portuguese.. who are known as Parangios? The Sinhala Catholic and Christians dio NOT dio that. Only Sinhala Buddhists.
This is as Para-Sinhala Buddhist Racism of the 19th, 20th and 21st centuries. It is clear that what the so-called Para-Sinhala “Buddhists” follow is racism., that was catalyzed and accelerated by the Para-Wahhabi-Salafi religious and cultural invasion.
The state MUST protect the life and property of ALL its Citizen’s, irrespective of their Para-Status.
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Native Vedda / March 20, 2018
Shenali
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“The attacks were not launched in the name of Buddhism. “
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Who said it was launched in the name of Buddhism? It was for and on behalf of Sinhala Buddhists, in the name of Sinhala/Buddhist fascism by Sinhala/Buddhist Fascists.
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God fearing Sinhalese and Buddhists would have settled down in their prayer room and prayed to Buddha an Indian, Skanda an Indian, Ganesha an Indian, Pattini and Indian, ……………… Upulwan – Vishnu an Indian, Iswara – Shiva an Indian, Lakshmi an Indian, …………………….. Kali Amma an Indian, Walli Amma an Indian,
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Pirapa / March 19, 2018
Ranil doomed!
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Native Vedda / March 19, 2018
Daham
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When Ranil has Navin, his father in law and Sajith in UNP he does not need enemies. Navin’s thieving arsonist dad mounted a failed political move to oust Sajiths dad by impeaching him. Probably he is part of the machination.
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Now the public racist’s son is waiting in the wings hoping to take over UNP we will see more patriotic acts from him in the next few months.
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Ask him to pay back what his father looted from the coffer with interest and return the Jaffna Library books back to the people.
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Emil van der Poorten / March 20, 2018
Daham:
Impolitely, but well put!
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Amarasiri / March 20, 2018
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The Oracle / March 19, 2018
The thought process that goes into create the craving to cling on to power at any cost is too complex for an ordinary human being like myself to comprehend.
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Hamlet / March 19, 2018
The Oracle-
Is it the ‘Craving to Cling on to Power’ or the Craving for getting good Money for Doing Nothing, and no Qualifications for a Better Job?
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Daham / March 19, 2018
What unity government with the SLFP bastards like S.B, Susil, Dilan, Rila(Daya)siri, John Seneviratne and the main parasite, leader Sirisena who is behind this no confidence motion .
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Lapatiya / March 19, 2018
Nothing will happen without Pathola Sorrysena’s knowledge. He want to be the only Presidential candidate at the 2020 election with the support of Rajapaksha faction. All these riots are well planned to discredit the UNP. This Dirty man destroying everything and already dragged the Country in to a soup. UNPer’s should not dance to the Horikada Sorrysena’s tune. They have to hit back. they can use new revelation about MIG deal and corruptions speacially against Dilan Perera, Susil Prejayatha, Anura Priyadarshana yapa, S.B Disanayaka and all the other Rajapaksha Goons. If the Sellamsena protects them then reveal the truth to the General Public. If the UNP leaders keep everything close to their chest in the name of Yahapalanaya soon UNP will go to history. Expose the connection between Sellamsena and Saffron robes thugs such as Naanasara, Iththakande Saddatissa, Elle Gunawansa etc as they are behind the riots. Start to react without killing the time before it is too late Actually because of betrayal of this dirty man, Sellamsena Rajapaksha’s got the oxygen that they need.
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Anonymous / March 19, 2018
Did the BBS monk run to Japan to hide any connections to the riots!?
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Kalu Nangi / March 21, 2018
Wow! Lapatiya,that is exactly what needs to be done!
Your ‘lapati katha’ has to be taken seriously if this country has to be saved from crooks, murderers and racists.
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Analyst / March 19, 2018
Srilanka at its cross roads. Yes . But crossing roads with Blind men and women is the worst joke for Srilanka, for it’s People and it’s future.
That’s exactly why the Cunning President trying to stay in power toe toeing with the criminals and the looters of the nation.
What do we need folks ?? Under the drumming of war victory against the minority ! Was it a war or the destruction of our land ???
Think before signing for the extinction of this small Island. Don’t blind your self with bad propaganda of milk and honey will be served with Appa when Sillisena & Co ( the Punnakku eating Jokers Alliance) returns .
Humbug ! Humbug! Humbug! They’re the destroyers in Arms ready to cover up the past misdeeds.
Do we need Sillisena & Co Hell??
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Plain Tea / March 19, 2018
What is needed is not a no-confidence motion, but a good dose of ‘dummala’ that should be thrown in to a non stop flame in front of the Flower Road offices of the PM. This bugger might be waiting to die on his official chair no matter what. We need leaders not ‘losers’ like this man. Kick him out.
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rohan perera / March 19, 2018
how about leaders who held the presidency and then contest gamsabha with saranelis ayya and malkanthi nangi
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Lapatiya / March 20, 2018
rohan perera,
Start
1.Member of Parliament
2.Minister
3.Opposition Leader
4.Prime Minister
5.Executive President – 2 Terms
6.Strait to Madamulana
7.Member of Parliament – Gampaha
8.Start with Co-Operative Election – Co-operative President
9. “Gam Sabha President
10. Local Govt. President.
Next
11. Provincial council
End
12. Walikada
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Kamalawathie Sameer / March 20, 2018
Lapitiya – 13. The Hague !
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Analyst / March 19, 2018
Agree that RW has reached the sell by date , but not now when the country is at cross roads while the Thieves and murderers are up in arms ready to swallow our small country with their oblivious hunger for state wealth and power. Wrong time folks for SL.
The bad apples are the known thieves of the nation including the cunning gamarala leader at helm.
No brain to think before action.
The future for SL is with few young honest Patriotic MPs to steer this country.
Not with the bad oldies anymore.
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Ad / March 19, 2018
What kind of Lowyers are passing the NCM without having a clear idea of the Constitution? SL Punnakku Pakshaya is headed by punnakku leaders. Who voted them to power reflects how foolish the voters are too.
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Plato. / March 19, 2018
Caesar had only one Brutus. But PM- RW has one too many.
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Native Vedda / March 19, 2018
Plato
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You mean the son of the arsonist/racist/crook?
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Buddhi Perera / March 19, 2018
I personally do not like to see RW goes due to the campaigns of JO and Sirasa (Maharaja). But, it is better if RW can resign on his own. Next problem would be finding a better person to replace him.
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Raizuh Langai / March 19, 2018
What is the asking rate? Our politicos they know how to develop their wealth. Who cares about the country ? and their race? Its us stupid fight & kill over for petty things.
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Douglas / March 19, 2018
In the above reporting it is stated: “……..the success of such a move would be a severe blow to his CREDIBILITY (emphasis by me)……..” Whatever said and done he (RW) is a Leader of a major political party. Yet, the manner in which he assumed that and continues to hang on has been a subject of controversy. He has spent enough of his life to hang on there and suffered many a set backs. The irony is: HE NEVER LEARNS and MAKES AN EFFORT TO MEND HIS POLICIES AND LEADERSHIP QUALITIES. At this stage of political upheaval and facing very many challengers from within his own party ranks, it is doubtful and cannot expect the change the people would like him to be. After becoming the PM with the general election of August 2015, he should have REGAINED his severely damaged and lost CREDIBILITY; but unfortunately for the UNP in particular and the country in general, there was no CHANGE absolutely and continues to be a WEAK LEADER. Over the decades he has become a LAME DUCK with no signs of recovery. The irony is, he refuses and does not want to make an ASSESSMENT of HIMSELF, either to CORRECT or GIVE UP. In that situation, is there any use of his “SURVIVAL” for the UNP or the country? Let the “No Confidence” motion go either way; but no CHANGE would come about for the betterment of the UNP or the country. The only result would be the RISING OF THE ONCE DEAD TYRANT. For that this CREDIBILITY LOST, leader PM is answerable and accountable.
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Kamuludeen Ismail / March 19, 2018
Prediction ,possible of a sophisticated civil war in Sri Lanka ,after 2020 .
If there would be one God forbid
,it will probably be fought purely using drone bombing all over the Island , not a single home or family may be safe .
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Today all Sri Lankan kids are so smart but sadly grown with hate ,suspicion and filled with revenge, may get involved, I see no hope in Sri Lanka other than evicting the entire Muslim community by peaceful way by encouraging them to leave , if not There will be another bloody war for sure ,MR has no other choice ,same with LTTE he did not want war ,but As he was obliged and indebted to Kaurana and other countries who had advanced him.,he had to ,same with Muslims ,he won’t have peace as long as he live until he flushes out the entire population, unless the Muslim MPs are willing to bring in a lot of petrol dollars to repay his debts and Bring in NATO as a new Allie & forcefully set up a NATO base
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Rajash / March 19, 2018
Namal is Russia
http://island.lk/index.php?page_cat=article-details&page=article-details&code_title=181708
“Joint Opposition MPs Namal Rajapaksa and Pavithra Wanniarachchi have left for Russia to take part in monitoring the Presidential election there.”
haha they are there to learn how to rig elections?
– Putin’s election – ballot boxes were openly stuffed
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Native Vedda / March 19, 2018
Rajash
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Who is monitoring both Namal and Pavithra?
Has MIG deal got something to do with exame cheating Namal Baby? Where is his child minder G L Pieris?
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K.Pillai / March 19, 2018
Rajash
Who nominated Namal Rajapaksa and Pavithra Wanniarachchi?
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Analyst / March 19, 2018
Are they on the election duty paid by our state?? From me and you the poor ?? Or by the Rajaballa & Co??
Come on Sillipunna , out with it.
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Buddhist / March 19, 2018
It is interesting to note that those who were kicked out by the voters but brought into the Parliament by the President through the “Pinata Seat” are trying to vote to kick the Prime Minister out who was voted in by the voters. Who has to take the blame for this crazy situation, its none other than the President who brought these rogues who were kicked out by the voters.
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Lapatiya / March 19, 2018
Buddhi Perera,
Yes, there is a massive campaign going on against RW by JO, (Sak)kili Maharaja, Ada da Rena, (Kudu)Hiru and some other print media. Mahinda Rajapaksha was trying to destroy UNP by taking around 65 UNP members but Mahinda still could not harm the party because of RW. May be Ranil can’t act like Mahinda Rajapaksha but the man has a vision. Now Gon Silisena is trying to do what Mahinda Rajapaksha couldn’t achieve. True as you said RW will have to go one day. There are some good,educated and capable politicians there in the UNP. but it takes time for them to get the responsibility of leadership as UNP is the biggest single party in the country. But Sajith Premadasa should not be the next party leader as he was paid by (Sak)kili Maharaja to chase Ranil out from the party leadership when the party was struggling at the hands of Rajapaksha . Also he is a carbon copy of Mahinda Rajapaksha as par as the 2.50 Patriotism is concerned. I have no doubt RW will survive this time also but he has to make a way for young blood to replace him under his watch..
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SyphiliticBrain / March 19, 2018
This will fail. JO crooks and the few SLFP crooks including the corrupt crooks of MR regime will fail. RANIL WILL NOT LOSE and he will become next President and rightly so.
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SyphiliticBrain / March 19, 2018
The US Embassy and Atul Keshap are actively working behind the scenes to make sure this fails. It includes secret meetings.
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Good Advice / March 19, 2018
Ranil may not be perfect but he is the best and safest hand for the UNP (and for the country).
Appa Sira will try everything against Ranil. He wants Ranil out, so he is asking his SLFP Ministers to go against the Prime Minister. A real double cross this Appa Sira is.
If Ranil goes, Appa Sira thinks he can win in 2020. This is possible.
If Ranil is dumped who will replace him?
Karu J – My God!!! The man who defected the party with 17 others to get SLFP minister posts!! Don’t forget that he joined MR. So how can this brutas be given the plum position – head of UNP and Prime Minister!?
Karu J, My foot.
He is too old anyway.
Sajit – too young and immature. He has no major support within the party. If Sajit becomes the head that will be the end of the UNP. UNP will go into disarray. Sajit is well known for his croocked deals and immoral life. Who cannot forget the manner he gave jobs to people in his constituency based on height! What an idiot this Sajit is. The man who pelted stones at Siri Kotha. There is the fake currency note drama that hangs around the Premadasa family mainly due to the involvement of Dulanjali.
Harin, Sujiva Senasinghe- immoral and boysih characters. The country will be in deep water in these morons’ hands.
Ravi K – has burnt his bridges. Though intelligent crooked to the core.
Mangalaya – the country’s people hate him
If Ranil is gone (sadly); Sarath Fonseka is the only available trump card for UNP. A honest man with very high integrity.
If Ranil survives that is the best for the UNP, otherwise UNP will disintergrate and will go into obliviation. UNP will collapse like a pack of cards. For next 35 years they will not be able to come to power.
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Kalu Nangi / March 21, 2018
You forgot Gayantha Karunathilake, an unassuming character with unquestionable integrity with the personality to be a leader. He may lead the party one day.
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K.Pillai / March 19, 2018
Quote from article ~ “Although there is no constitutional provision to oust Wickremesinghe from the post of Prime Minister through a no-confidence motion, the success of such a move would be a severe blow to his credibility and legitimacy………..”.
If this is correct then what a way to embarrass RW!
By the way is there a Joint Opposition Party in parliament?
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Jim softy / March 19, 2018
AKD has borrowed from UNP Rs Laks 23 to pay their debts. So, AKD will not allow JVP to vote to remove Ranil. TNA also got money from UNP so they do not vote against Ranil. I heard Sunil Handunneththi has signed something for confidentiality I suppose, because of that he can not expose the bond scam. IT looks SB diaasanayake lost Meda Mahanuwars. SO, he si contesting walapane or Navalapityya. Maithripala sirisena is head of the SLFP. SLFP is not commiting to the motion, Maithripala got money from bnd scam, so he cannot talk. This is Sri lankan politics. voters have no choice. IF gota talks about elelction he will be jailed. champika Ranawaka says he doe snot havee money and only junk Jeep. which Mahinda Rajapakse’s people tried to crash a motor bike and destroy it.
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Jim softy / March 19, 2018
225 people have taken 21 million hostages. I think not only Ranil every one of them is shameless and naked. Dayasiri Jayasekara had said now Ranil runs the whole parliament. Ranil shouuld have some strong backing that is why he is behaving like this.
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hancho pancha / March 19, 2018
Ashes of Ven. Sobitha must be very wet due to sobbing.
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shankar / March 19, 2018
better for ranil to go.We need reforms to the UNP and with ranil at the helm it will never happen.Hope the next leader won’t be that stubborn type and will listen to the other UNP’ers and the people.
mahinda was wanting ranil to stay on.He even contacted ranil to find out whther he is going to resign and was happy that he said no.Now he has made a complete volte- face a nd has brought in the no confidence motion.He will regret it one day when the UNP with fresh leadership and new faces becomes a reinvigorated party.Probably aapa sirisena must have promised him the moon at the late night meeting he had with him.Aapa sirisena also just like mahinda will make a volte -face one day after eating one last meal with mahinda.
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palitha / March 19, 2018
this is a foolish move by MR, this will unite the UNP and strengthen RW, this will be the start of the decline of MR’s leadership. I hope Basil will keep off
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Jim softy / March 19, 2018
Vajira KAriyawasam IS salivating behind Ranil to beomce the PArty leader and the PM. but, he has his own baggage. He got money from rohingyas. Chamara (Rajapakse) knows it and say Wajira is not good in talking or in meetings. He has lot of baggage behind him and now he is wating to break open Ranil’s Pinkete which he rewards every one with those. I heard Ranil says “Aran palayan umba owna tharan”. Even Nihal Jayawickrama had got money he says executive presidency does not exist. IF so, why Ranil is not taking right out I think Wajira has told if he wins he will take back Ranil. but, I don’t think Ranil loses it. IT is just political manoever to get publicity another thing Vajira Kariavasam had done is Steal from School children’s cloth give away. Even Deaf and bliond girls are wearing vry short gowns and their underware are in the open. That had happened with Tamil girls. HE says, he cannot live like this and even during the king’s time they lived from the govt (Kariya vasam). H he had suggesgted about school children cloths to muslims too and they did not agree. Muslim problems may have some connections to that too.
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Jim softy / March 19, 2018
In a country in which no specific leader to be identified, these things happen. The president is LAme duck President. PM is doing duck walk evvery where. with his gng of ducklings. what a way to govern a country. In the west these people are called well fare receipients.
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Jim softy / March 19, 2018
Jehen Perera representing NGOS, INGOS and all the anti-sinhalsa forces need confused ORUMITHTHA govt to be really united. KUMAR DAVID thinks gota and Avant Gurd is quantum entanglrment and he wants GOTA o to be jailed. Jayadeva Yuangoda also has similar view. Jackol Opposition aka Phototuwa wants some thing else and Mahinda Rajapakse is said to have apcked his suitcases in case he had to move to Temple Trees. All others say they are not for it. that is typica Sri lankan Democracy.
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PARAGON / March 19, 2018
PEOPLE LIKE DILAN(BAILA)PERERA AND OTHERS WHO CAME TO PLARLIMENT THROUGH BACK DOOR NATIONAL LIST HAVE NO MORAL RIGHT TO SIGN THE NO CONFIDENT MOTION AGAINST ELECTED LEADER LIKE RANIL.PEOPLE LIKE DILAN WHO LOST IN THE LAST ELECTION ARE ACTING LIKE MAD DOGS.
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Hela / March 20, 2018
Paragon,
Yahapalana supporters didn’t have any issue when the losers were brought into the parliament then. Why cry now?
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WalaGemba Raja / March 19, 2018
The motion submitted should have been to IMPEACH the presidential PISSA and not RW.
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Amarasiri / March 22, 2018
WalaGemba Raja
The motion submitted should have been to IMPEACH the presidential PISSA, TRAITOR, PATHOLAYA, SEVELAYA AND PERETAYA TO THE 6.2 MIILLION WHO VOTED FOR him, and not RW.
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