By Frederica Jansz –
When contacted to find out if he was aware, if indeed an aircraft scheduled to fly to Zurich was to be changed to accommodate a personal friend and pilot who had offered to ensure the safe passage of a puppy dog for him, Gotabaya Rajapaksa turned abusive and screamed at this journalist in two subsequent telephone conversations in raw filth on Thursday July 5. Excerpts of the first telephone conversation:
“You Are Pigs Who Eat Shit”
FJ: Mr. Rajapaksa I do not know if you are aware but we have been told that a SriLankan Airlines flight is to fly to Zurich next Friday to bring down a puppy dog for you?
GR: So what is wrong with that? It is a regular flight – Yes they are bringing a puppy – it is for my wife. There is nothing wrong with that. I have every right to bring not just a dog but an elephant if I so wish – I am paying for the cargo. I have every right to bring anything I want. This is not the first time – before this also they brought a dog for me…what is wrong – I am paying for the cargo I have every right.
FJ: Absolutely. But that is not the issue. We were told that Capt. Praveen Wijesinghe has personally offered to fly to Zurich to bring this dog for you?
GR: Yes. So what? He is my friend – I have friends at SriLankan former Air Force officers who will do me favours – What is wrong with that?
FJ: But this pilot is not qualified to fly the A340 – and so initially SriLankan was pressured to change the aircraft to an A330 in order to accommodate him…
GR: No aircraft was changed…
FJ: That decision was reverted only after the President of the Pilots Guild objected …
GR: Nobody objected! If you write any bloody thing about this I will sue you! I am not afraid of the bloody courts! I have already sued you I will sue you again! That is my right!
FJ: Yes. But it is also my right as a journalist to ask you for your side of the story or clarify this story with you since it involves you.
GR: You go ask SriLankan Airlines!!
FJ: We already have. However the issue is this. Any pilot can bring down a dog – it is all about controlling and ensuring the correct air pressure in the cabin. Why should Capt. Praveen Wijesinghe be chosen despite him not being able to fly the aircraft on one sector and having to passenger as a result…
GR: So what? Yes he is passengering so what is wrong with that? I am telling you again if you write any bloody word about this I will sue your f…..g newspaper – this is the way you all wrote about the MIG deal – without checking you bloody… wrote your f……g version all because somebody told you something…
FJ: Which is why I have called you. I am not going by what ‘somebody’ told me. I called you to get your side of the story and to clarify this issue.
GR: You write one bloody word and I will sue you!!! I will sue the writer and your f…..g paper again!!
FJ: Mr. Rajapaksa are you threatening me?
GR: Yes! I am threatening you! Write every single word I have told you if you want – you write a bloody f…..g word and we will see…
FJ: Mr. Rajapaksa I called you as a journalist to inform you of what was happening and get your version but all you have done is abuse me in raw filth…
He hung up.
On Thursday July 5, I again telephoned Mr. Rajapaksa after being informed that a VIP had informed him about the matter and Rajapaksa had said he did not know an aircraft was to be changed in order to accommodate Capt. Praveen Wijesinghe to facilitate the bringing down of the dog in question. Rajapaksa had told the VIP that if this was the case he would fly the dog down on another airline.
I then decided that given the fact that he would take action on the matter and ensure there was no loss in revenue to SriLankan Airlines, I would not carry the story. I however telephoned Mr. Rajapaksa again to tell him that my decision was based purely on him promising to take action and not because he blatantly threatened me the previous day and used foul language.
Excerpts of the telephone conversation on July 6, 2012:
FJ: Mr. Rajapaksa I am calling you again because I have now been told that Mr. …….. spoke with you this morning and you had said you were not aware that the management at SriLankan were changing a plane resulting in a loss of 56 passengers in order to accommodate Capt. Praveen Wijesinghe to bring down a puppy dog for you…
GR: I warned you yesterday not to speak with me. If these pilots are idiots to change a plane for this… that is not my fault. I was doing this the right way – but these pilots are fighting among themselves. And you shit journalists listen to them. They are f……g idiots… This is not my fault.
FJ: True. But the fact is a decision like this was taken and later changed when pressure was brought on the management by senior pilots…
GR: That is not correct! I have since checked and there was no such decision.
FJ: There definitely was. However since you have promised to take action I have decided to hold the story but I want you to know that I am not doing so because you threatened me yesterday…
GR: Yes I threatened you. Your type of journalists are pigs who eat shit! Pigs who eat shit! Shit, Shit Shit journalists!!! Ninety percent of the people in this country hate you! They hate you!!! You come for a function where I am and I will tell people this is the Editor of The Sunday Leader and ninety percent there will show that they hate you.
FJ: I don’t think so.
GR: You don’t? That is your ego!! You are a shit, shit journalist. A f…..g shit. A pig who eats shit! I will go to courts!!! I will not withdraw the case on the MIG deal – this is how you wrote…
FJ: I had nothing to do with that story so I cannot comment.
GR: But I will put you in jail! You shit journalist trying to split this country – trying to show otherwise from true Sinhala Buddhists!! You are helped by the US Ambassador, NGOs and Paikiasothy – they pay you!!!
FJ: I wish.
GR: You pig that eats shit!!! You shit shit dirty f…..g journalist!!!
FJ: I hope you can hear yourself Mr. Rajapaksa.
GR: People will kill you!!! People hate you!!! They will kill you!!!
FJ: On your directive?
GR: What?? No. Not mine. But they will kill you – you dirty f…..g shit journalist.
Sunday Leader
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Panda / July 8, 2012
Talk about lack of class. This arrogant man thinks he, and his family, own this country, and are doing exactly what they can to rip the country off.
This Rajapaksa family has been nothing but an embarrassment for this country. It is a shame that they have taken over this country like filthy leeches, sucking the blood off the people. They have made sure there is no one who can investigate, or hold them accountable to their crimes. With over 200 family members in this dictatorship, scratching each other’s backs, they will run this country to the ground, and get away with it.
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Don Stanly / July 8, 2012
The g.r. has lost his marbles!
He needs a therapist, like Macbeth he sees the ghosts of his victims and is fearful of everything, hence the screaming fit and invective thrown at FJ for asking perfectly reasonable and polite questions. gr should be locked up in the loony bin @ ANGODA and once he’s better white vanned and sent to the Hague for a war crimes trial.
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suz / July 8, 2012
what gota said perfectly right,give this journalists a bucket full of shit to eat.pigs are born to kill and they eat shit.
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Thanga / July 8, 2012
I have known Gotabhaya is foul mouthed, but not to this extent. In the interviews he gives his body language betrays his uncivilized character. What it shows his low birth and upbringing. Being an ex-army officer who retired and fled the country and education-wise not gone beyond GCE (O) level, it is not surprising to hear the filthy epithets hurled ad nauseam at a female journalist. I personally don’t like this journalist to join her predecessor who was murdered in broad day light. His murderers still lurking in the shadows. It is said power is intoxicating, and those who enjoy power briefly are intoxicated by it. Power could be ephemeral as well. Worst dictators and tyrants like Saddam Hussein, Mohamed Gadhaffi, and Hosni Mubarak have ended in the heap of history and Gotabhaya will not be an exception.
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China Doll / July 8, 2012
Tut, tut, nice work Fredrika! Gota the white van goon is feeling the pressure as are the Rajapaksses ‘f…..s’!
Thank you! GREAT WORK, BUT PLEASE DO TAKE GOOD CARE AND BE OF GOOD COURAGE. you have been BAD – driving the poor nutter Gota the white van goon round the bend and am sure he’s plotting disappearance and fires of hell for you.. so again protect yourself.
These uneducated, uncultured, crude and barbaric brothers who wrap the Buddhist flag around themselves and murder torture, insult and are robbing Sri Lanka left right and center need to be exposed. They are the scum of the earth and a defilement to the country but the curse of Kuveni is working on these goons who fancy themselves Ariya sinhalayas – and have allocated 3 chapters of the Mahavamsa for their vile deeds!
History is indeed a distorted subject in this sorry land at this time!
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James Bond / July 8, 2012
THIS GUY MUST BE FORCED TO RESIGN – he is a danger to himself and others. He is clearly unfit to hold any post, let alone that of Defense with so much potential for violence.
Gotabaya has clearly lost the polt, and is loosing his mind and needs to see a psychiatrist and get help. I suppose the burden of GUILT is getting to MACBETH and he is loosing it!
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Hasitha / July 8, 2012
This is taken way out of context. Anyone can have an off day at the office.
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G1 / July 8, 2012
Come on now, give him a break!!!!
After all he managed to get rid of bloody TIGERS from this Island and now all he want is that poor PEACE loving friendly PUPPY from Zurich for his wife. Why do you make a big deal out of this???
This is how you SWINES treat our defense secretary, after all what he has done for our country???
:-)
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Jegan / July 8, 2012
Obama killed Bin Laden,Americans would not allow such thing or let him rule forever.
He fought LTTE when they were fresh in 1990,could not win so ran away to USA,had he defeated them at the start,he deserves all the praise,he fought an organization with ban all over the world, was on the verge of destruction, that too with the total help from India.
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Native Vedda / July 8, 2012
G1 says:
“Come on now, give him a break!!!!”
Now that the LTTE is gone, please tell Gota to give people a break.
G1 says:
“This is how you SWINES treat our defense secretary, after all what he has done for our country???”
Could you tell us what he has done for the country.
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monicka senanayake / July 8, 2012
this is fuking shit i never going to believing this this is untrue story .
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SOS / July 8, 2012
Monica, why.. do you know GR personally? These bunch of idiots are disgrace to the country.
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kingbutt / July 9, 2012
I am sure she knows the psychopath personally…the language she uses seems to be from the same ilk that Gota probably associate around…you know the sarong johnny kudu boys and gals…
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gamini / July 8, 2012
These are the gutter Rajapaksas with the support of the Americans who managed to win the LTTE war that was fixed for them by the US and the Indians, for the LTTE to close the Mawillaru anicut and draw the govt. Forces for a war, thus enable with all the land mines covering the NE yet win under thirty months on schedule, where the LTTE without using their sophisticated weapons, buried the lot and allowed MR to be the War Victor. In the end according to the War plan, when the LTTE were to surrender they were massacred. This massacre would not have been possible without the consent from the Americans and today the Americans are soft peddling the issue for this reason.
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JULAAMPITY AMRAYA / July 8, 2012
what you expect from a petrol pump station labourer.????????
Jayamagala Gaathaa.?????????
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gamini / July 8, 2012
Julampitiye Amare, the Petrol Pump Attendant job was only a facade. He and Basil had been trained in the craft of Administering the country by the Americans secretly. However their inability to restrain themselves are causing embarassment to the American’s themselves now. Very interesting to see how far the Americans will go with these buggers.
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Real Peace / July 8, 2012
It’s now more than 12 hrs this story was reported here, but no comments! Are readers are dead scared to leave a comment here?! As SF put it, I’m utterly ashamed to leave in this country that is under the clutches of this disgraceful ruling Family.
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you mom is a bitch / July 8, 2012
He is true. You people eat shit. Yo
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JULAAMPITY AMRAYA / July 8, 2012
IT is true that your mum is a bitch.
bcus unless that no body write like you,
bcus your mum is a bitch
lick, lick lick, you will get a good pay check.
PINATA KAHINA S O B
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Nilanse / July 8, 2012
Hot tempered as usual. He really doesn’t know how to speak to a woman. That is clear. By his words, he doesn’t respect the democracy and a journalist’s right to do her job. I have never heard such a language from anyone in his position! Shame on you, Mr Rajapaksa!
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Samson / July 8, 2012
Psychological point of view, if a person is well aware of that he is not correct, he always behaves aggressive to the manner in this way – almost every listener/reader perhaps incl. his own siblings can know that this person is not capable of facing even a small conversation. Just simple, he has not been raised to respect others, perhaps not towards any close ones. Aggressive, respectless as a brutal killer. How can he repeat -“I have friends at SriLankan former Air Force officers who will do me favours – What is wrong with that?”. Is this not abusing power/state funds ?If the costs have to be paid by lanken state ?
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JULAAMPITY AMRAYA / July 8, 2012
Mr Samson,
As you Said, that is Very Simple,
WE give Respect, So in Return You Give respect.
If This HOTHAMBAYA is not been raised to respect,
What should we expect from a secretary to defense minister,
SECURITY.???????????????????
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Samson / July 8, 2012
Whatever you mean – as defence secretary of SL, he must represent the country but not he himself. If he is suffering from aggression related health problems. Aggression is a potential symptom of diseases, disorders or conditions that interfere with thought processes, such as brain tumors, dementia, post-traumatic stress disorder, schizophrenia, and a number of personality disorders.May be this person is suffering being isolated by MAJORITY of the folks.
Can anyone provide me with a link where GR has given a decent interview ?
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Sahan Rajeev / July 8, 2012
Wow… such eloquent language ! This man is an embarrassment and a curse.
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Gowrie / July 8, 2012
I wonder if THIS is what he and his cronies eat for breakfast. This is unbelievable this filthy bunch steal the entire nation to eat nothing but THIS!?..why steal a nation to have THIS on your breakfast table GR? I have truckful. Can be delivered free of charge.
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Easwaran / July 8, 2012
What could you expect from an illitarate ex army man. If these are the people who are governing the country then the descrptive wors used for this journalist fits him. Anti-social animal his doors to hell is open. Just the power that blinds his senses. It is hard for him to understand what he is speaking and doing. He an imbecile.
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Easwaran / July 8, 2012
What could you expect from an illitarate ex army man. If these are the people who are governing the country, then the descrptive words used on this journalist fits him well. Anti-social animal, his doors to hell is open now. Just the power that blinds his senses -intoxicated. It is hard for him to understand what he spoke and what he is doing. He an imbecile.
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Vasu / July 8, 2012
Do we need more evidence for a failed state & nation?
Some blind people like Wijewardene writes “Sri Lanka As Emerging Wonder Of Asia: Suitable Ground Conditions To Realise The Goal Are A Must” and unaware of the whole situation in SL.
Anyone can be abducted and killed at anytime for the personal interest of politicians.
A crew in cockpit will be composed without any qualification to transport a puppy dog.
Ignoring law & order, international standards and corrupted police are very typical for a failed state and definitely not attractive for investors
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Punchinilame / July 8, 2012
Here is a Govt.Servant showing qualifications to be the Prime Minister – a true Sinhala Buddhist patriot; who loves his wife!!
The journalist taking up the Tin Gods challenge at these times is
ä very daring act.
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Chandra / July 8, 2012
Cheaply sensational. The writer grapples hopelessly to make an issue over a storm in a teacup. Utterly ridiculous.
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Donald J Gnanakone / July 8, 2012
Wow, all You guys are having great fun. What can I contribute when the President’s brother is talking about journalist eating Pig Shit.
Frederica is a nice lady and has a “bright future”
Cannot say more.. I am glad she has become brave…
Hope she will release the full notes of the Fonseka interview now….
Best Wishes to her !!!! Follow your destiny….
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Nimal / July 8, 2012
This is why CBK said ‘Uncultured uncivilized …. family.
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Real Peace / July 8, 2012
I have GOT An idea now who is behing all the killings !!!
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cardinal sin / July 8, 2012
And the other moustache is no better !
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Roshan / July 8, 2012
dont forget that Lasnatha W, late editor of this paper was no saint and at one time he was blackmailing people not to publish articles in the paper.this is commen understanding.
Gotabaya R,is one of the architects in bringing LTTE to its knees, the persons who has left comments may have been maimed or injured if LTTE has been left operating its usual bombing spree.
Tell me frankly have u never used filthy words at all in ur life.i quote jesus Christ,”who is without sin be the first to throw a stone”
i dont have any personal interest in GR ,LW or FJ either glorifing or down grading any of them. What i say give this person a chance as he has done far greater thing than uttering few angry words..
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charu / July 9, 2012
*yawns* same old same old.
Typical government supporter = no logic, cant think for themselves, vomits the same old shit and most of all outright STUPID
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JULAAMPITY AMRAYA / July 9, 2012
Architect of what??????????
Architect of Pilferage of Sri Lanka.
You Know How Much He Spend For the Fence For his Colombo Residence.
I hear Some dogs take care of husbundless women in western society.
not heard any news like that in sri lanka.
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Ronali / July 8, 2012
Its obvious that thugs are ruling the country and Sri Lankans deserve these types of leaders.
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mayasl / July 8, 2012
Don’t you have a voice recording of this conversation?
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raymond / July 8, 2012
If this is what the illiterate ex-army man and his cronies eat for breakfast/lunch/dinner, I am more than willing to become a contributory factor to have THIS on GOATA’S dining table, free of charge. Just imagine, aspiring to be the Prime Minister of Sri Lanka!!
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A Sceptic / July 8, 2012
Just a little sceptical here. Is there any recorded evidence of this conversation? Anyone can write anything on paper. If there was a recording where we could hear for ourselves Gota’s own voice saying these things, then yes, it’s proof. But this? Hardly proof.
For example, I could write an article one day saying I called Ms. Jansz to interview her and she scolded me in filth saying, “You Are Pigs Who Eat Shit”!!
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G1 / July 8, 2012
So you are going to believe once the recorded evidence are produced????
Even FJ produce any recorded evidence, our spin Profs and Docs and media ministers will come back and sing the same hosanna like they did for war crimes footage,
“The Tamil Tigers/Diaspora/Western conspirators fabricated this to demonise Sri Lanka among international media to gain propaganda advantage”
Have a nice day!!!!
:-)
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Dr Arun Vincent / July 8, 2012
Why do not you upload this on Youtube for all of us to hear.
If journalists are eating pig shit, Gota and his wife are eating dog shit, and that also imported
dog’s shit.
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Ponniah Mahalingam / July 8, 2012
Cool story, bro.
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Native Vedda / July 8, 2012
Ponniah Mahalingam says:
“Cool story, bro.”
You are still sitting on your brain.
Please go back to your deep, deep, deep sleep.
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Ponniah Mahalingam / July 8, 2012
Oh look, the vedda is chasing me around trying to hump my leg after getting his behind scorched. Keep trying man, one of these days you might post something clever by accident.
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Ruwan / July 8, 2012
This is not strange, for a monkey who thinks
he and his family own this country. They too
have started abusing innocent people(and the wealth)
of this country.,to the same degree that Prabha did.
How many political killings during the last three years..??
Yes, being Budhists, they really know the outcome of
those actions, but being, in S0 much power (not given to them, but robbed), have become extreemely blind, surely the same phenomina applied to prabha will apply to this family too.
We all are impatiently waiting till one of our brave guys
teach the lesson, to this monkey family too.,
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janaka / July 8, 2012
The little Gota is obviously disturbed having been promoted way above his station by the helping Hambantota fat guy.
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