Comments on: The Dynamics of the “War Heroes’ Battle” http://www.groundviews.org/2009/12/07/the-dynamics-of-the-%e2%80%9cwar-heroes%e2%80%99-battle%e2%80%9d/ groundviews is an award winning Sri Lankan citizen journalism initiative Tue, 07 Sep 2010 10:57:15 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: Vasantha Raja http://www.groundviews.org/2009/12/07/the-dynamics-of-the-%e2%80%9cwar-heroes%e2%80%99-battle%e2%80%9d/comment-page-1/#comment-11682 Vasantha Raja Tue, 08 Dec 2009 20:56:00 +0000 http://www.groundviews.org/?p=2149#comment-11682 Obviously, Bahu is not going to win. He’d be mainly helping MR to win. That’s not good at the present juncture. After the war-victory most people thought MR-Regime will be rock-solid for the foreseeable future. But, within months the whole myth is crumbling. That’s a positive thing. Remember, due to unprecedented circumstances, SF has the potential to either become a Bonapartist dictator (as SEP thinks) or Sri Lanka’s Hugo Chavez. [By the way Wije Dias’ analysis in WSWS is good, though I don’t agree with it entirely.] The outcome is dependent on many global & local factors. But for the present, the existing corrupt regime should go. I accept there’re many unknown factors, but it’s worth taking the risk. There’re many unique factors we know. If you cannot understand that, you would understand nothing about the present election. Don’t be dogmatic. As Goethe wrote: “Theory is grey my friend while reality is green.” Obviously, Bahu is not going to win. He’d be mainly helping MR to win. That’s not good at the present juncture. After the war-victory most people thought MR-Regime will be rock-solid for the foreseeable future. But, within months the whole myth is crumbling. That’s a positive thing.

Remember, due to unprecedented circumstances, SF has the potential to either become a Bonapartist dictator (as SEP thinks) or Sri Lanka’s Hugo Chavez. [By the way Wije Dias’ analysis in WSWS is good, though I don’t agree with it entirely.] The outcome is dependent on many global & local factors. But for the present, the existing corrupt regime should go. I accept there’re many unknown factors, but it’s worth taking the risk. There’re many unique factors we know. If you cannot understand that, you would understand nothing about the present election. Don’t be dogmatic. As Goethe wrote: “Theory is grey my friend while reality is green.”

]]> By: Sie.Kathieravealu http://www.groundviews.org/2009/12/07/the-dynamics-of-the-%e2%80%9cwar-heroes%e2%80%99-battle%e2%80%9d/comment-page-1/#comment-11672 Sie.Kathieravealu Tue, 08 Dec 2009 13:06:46 +0000 http://www.groundviews.org/?p=2149#comment-11672 To whom it may concern, It is good to support Dr.Vickramabuhu for the simple reason that he represents the "non-capitalists" and the "oppressed" who are the actual 'MAJORITY' in this country.. To get the support from the "majority people" he should get on the platform of "good governance". By "good governance" it is meant "a government that is against injustice, discrimination corruption and oppression".and is for transparency in its dealings, be accountable and answerable to the people and be courageous enough to take full responsibility for its actions. All the problems including the ethnic and terrorist problems in our country came into being because of the above-mentioned "four evils" in the absence of the other four - transparency, accountability, answerable and responsibility So it is humbly requested that you be good enough to read the under-mentioned requests of mine, which if implemented, could show the way for good governance and to eradicate the "four evils". For the kind perusal and consideration of all concerned. 01. Abolition of the Executive Presidential system and the Provincial Government system and these to be replaced with a suitable alternative system (Regional Government System) that would enable more people to participate in the Governance of the country without "duplication and triplication" of powers and duties for the evolution of a fair and just Society. 02. People's Councils to be established at Grama Sevaka Divisional area level for the people to voice their needs and recommend ways and means of achieving them and it must be made mandatory for those concerned to heed these calls and respond positively. 03. People's Councils to be established at Divisional Secretary area level with suitable powers to deal with injustices, discrimination, corruption and oppression in government and semi-government institutions. 04. People's Councils to be established at District levels to supervise and participate in the implementation process of all projects within the District. 05. Legislation to be brought in to allow trade Union representatives to part-take in the making of legislation. 06. The Right To Information Act which is now in cold storage would be improved for the benefit of the people and introduced and activated. 07. Action would be taken to see that each and every clause in the constitution including all amendments is put in operation properly without any exception irrespective of personal views. The poor, down-trodden and those "power-less" (people who are unable to use their power and those people who do not know their power) who are the "majority" in this country as in any other country will surely support him if they - the poor, power-less and down trodden - are made aware of these evils that caused them all the misery and the urgent need to have them eradicated FOR PEACE AND HARMONY AND CONSEQUENTLY A PROSPEROUS SRI LANKA where everyone will lead a happy and pleasant life. Some would say that by voting for Dr Vickramabahu, a candidate who has no chances of winning you are "wasting" your "valuable" vote. I would say that it is "wrong" to say so in this Election because we have got a "second preference" vote which we can use simultaneously in favour of the candidate whom we prefer, if left to choose within two candidates only. In this way we are "stopping" our "second preference" candidate from winning in the first round, but helping him to win in the second round and thereby "adding value" to our "valuable vote". The winner will also be humbled down to recognize that he won due to the "second preference" vote of those who did not want to support him outright. So make it a point to vote at this election to register your protest to the leading candidates and helping them with your "second preference" vote and there by add value to your vote and help to build-up DEMOCRACY. To save Democracy, please participate at the forth coming election by voting to a person of your choice - you will be having nearly ten to choose from. Sie.Kathieravealu To whom it may concern,

It is good to support Dr.Vickramabuhu for the simple reason that he
represents the “non-capitalists” and the “oppressed” who are the
actual ‘MAJORITY’ in this country..

To get the support from the “majority people” he should get on the
platform of “good governance”.

By “good governance” it is meant “a government that is against
injustice, discrimination corruption and oppression”.and is for
transparency in its dealings, be accountable and answerable to the
people and be courageous enough to take full responsibility for its
actions.

All the problems including the ethnic and terrorist problems in our
country came into being because of the above-mentioned “four evils” in
the absence of the other four – transparency, accountability,
answerable and responsibility

So it is humbly requested that you be good enough to read the
under-mentioned requests of mine, which if implemented, could show the
way for good governance and to eradicate the “four evils”.

For the kind perusal and consideration of all concerned.

01. Abolition of the Executive Presidential system and the Provincial
Government system and these to be replaced with a suitable alternative
system (Regional Government System) that would enable more people to
participate in the Governance of the country without “duplication and
triplication” of powers and duties for the evolution of a fair and
just Society.

02. People’s Councils to be established at Grama Sevaka Divisional
area level for the people to voice their needs and recommend ways and
means of achieving them and it must be made mandatory for those
concerned to heed these calls and respond positively.

03. People’s Councils to be established at Divisional Secretary area
level with suitable powers to deal with injustices, discrimination,
corruption and oppression in government and semi-government
institutions.

04. People’s Councils to be established at District levels to
supervise and participate in the implementation process of all
projects within the District.

05. Legislation to be brought in to allow trade Union representatives
to part-take in the making of legislation.

06. The Right To Information Act which is now in cold storage would be
improved for the benefit of the people and introduced and activated.

07. Action would be taken to see that each and every clause in the
constitution including all amendments is put in operation properly
without any exception irrespective of personal views.

The poor, down-trodden and those “power-less” (people who are unable
to use their power and those people who do not know their power) who
are the “majority” in this country as in any other country will surely
support him if they – the poor, power-less and down trodden – are made
aware of these evils that caused them all the misery and the urgent
need to have them eradicated FOR PEACE AND HARMONY AND CONSEQUENTLY A
PROSPEROUS SRI LANKA where everyone will lead a happy and pleasant
life.

Some would say that by voting for Dr Vickramabahu, a candidate who has no chances of

winning you are “wasting” your “valuable” vote. I would say that it is
“wrong” to say so in this Election because we have got a “second
preference” vote which we can use simultaneously in favour of the
candidate whom we prefer, if left to choose within two candidates
only.

In this way we are “stopping” our “second preference” candidate from
winning in the first round, but helping him to win in the second round
and thereby “adding value” to our “valuable vote”. The winner will
also be humbled down to recognize that he won due to the “second
preference” vote of those who did not want to support him outright.

So make it a point to vote at this election to register your protest
to the leading candidates and helping them with your “second
preference” vote and there by add value to your vote and help to
build-up DEMOCRACY.

To save Democracy, please participate at the forth coming election by
voting to a person of your choice – you will be having nearly ten to
choose from.

Sie.Kathieravealu

]]> By: Vasantha Raja http://www.groundviews.org/2009/12/07/the-dynamics-of-the-%e2%80%9cwar-heroes%e2%80%99-battle%e2%80%9d/comment-page-1/#comment-11668 Vasantha Raja Tue, 08 Dec 2009 10:17:14 +0000 http://www.groundviews.org/?p=2149#comment-11668 After the war-victory everybody thought Mahinda Rajapaksa’s corrupt-despotic tyranny will last for years, like a rock. But within months the situation changed dramatically due to the internal split. Sri Lanka’s progressive forces should use this opportunity to impose significant structural changes within the state as the first step towards Big Changes. Bahu’s propagandist stance doesn’t help this. His action only helps the present regime to remain in power. After the war-victory everybody thought Mahinda Rajapaksa’s corrupt-despotic tyranny will last for years, like a rock. But within months the situation changed dramatically due to the internal split. Sri Lanka’s progressive forces should use this opportunity to impose significant structural changes within the state as the first step towards Big Changes.

Bahu’s propagandist stance doesn’t help this. His action only helps the present regime to remain in power.

]]> By: Kosilani http://www.groundviews.org/2009/12/07/the-dynamics-of-the-%e2%80%9cwar-heroes%e2%80%99-battle%e2%80%9d/comment-page-1/#comment-11664 Kosilani Tue, 08 Dec 2009 06:37:59 +0000 http://www.groundviews.org/?p=2149#comment-11664 I fully agree with the comments made by"a concerned Sri Lankan". If we miss this golden opprotunity to get rid of these bandits and murders with their multiplying family clutches we are done for life.Our younger generation too will have to work under these rouges as slaves when they buy the whole of Sri Lanka with the money of the poor tax payer. I fully agree with the comments made by”a concerned Sri Lankan”. If we miss this golden opprotunity to get rid of these bandits and murders with their multiplying family clutches we are done for life.Our younger generation too will have to work under these rouges as slaves when they buy the whole of Sri Lanka with the money of the poor tax payer.

]]> By: Vasantha Raja http://www.groundviews.org/2009/12/07/the-dynamics-of-the-%e2%80%9cwar-heroes%e2%80%99-battle%e2%80%9d/comment-page-1/#comment-11652 Vasantha Raja Mon, 07 Dec 2009 21:57:33 +0000 http://www.groundviews.org/?p=2149#comment-11652 Dear Marisa…You’re right to say that I don’t have much confidence in any of the Left parties at present. But I strongly believe that the global and local circumstances are ripe for SL’s Socialist Left to re-emerge. Therefore, everything I write now should be seen as a contribution to an “emerging consciousness” that is not yet properly formed. Every positive thing I said about the general’s circumstances is intended to point at the ‘potential’ he has even to rise as Sri Lanka’s Hugo Chavez - which may or may not happen. Dear Marisa…You’re right to say that I don’t have much confidence in any of the Left parties at present. But I strongly believe that the global and local circumstances are ripe for SL’s Socialist Left to re-emerge. Therefore, everything I write now should be seen as a contribution to an “emerging consciousness” that is not yet properly formed.

Every positive thing I said about the general’s circumstances is intended to point at the ‘potential’ he has even to rise as Sri Lanka’s Hugo Chavez – which may or may not happen.

]]> By: Vasantha Raja http://www.groundviews.org/2009/12/07/the-dynamics-of-the-%e2%80%9cwar-heroes%e2%80%99-battle%e2%80%9d/comment-page-1/#comment-11650 Vasantha Raja Mon, 07 Dec 2009 21:31:49 +0000 http://www.groundviews.org/?p=2149#comment-11650 The Professor’s comment begins with a rather silly line. He says he hasn’t read the article except glancing at a few lines. Yet, he had the arrogance to freely comment about an imaginary theme of the article – of which he’s absolutely clueless. He categorically says that I “go on to say the Ret. General is a man for all seasons”. I said nothing of the sort. What I do claim is that “the escalating political duel is a blessing for Sri Lanka’s future – irrespective of the immediate causes that triggered the protagonists’ conflict. Those analysts who get bogged down in the past will fail to see the real significance of the erupting historical forces. The next few weeks will see a major shift in Sinhala/Tamil consciousness in understanding what the country needs. And, Sri Lanka’s political scene will begin to change dramatically paving the way for substantial social and economic metamorphosis, whoever wins.” Also, I added that SF has a POTENTIAL to change given his unique personal plight and the fast changing global and local circumstances. I strongly suggest that the Professor should learn the basic academic requirement of reading the relevant article or the book before passing judgments on them. Also, since the Professor has expressed his criticisms on one of the contestants the readers are entitled to ask him which candidate he’d recommend to the electorate to support in line with his subtle wisdom. The Professor’s comment begins with a rather silly line. He says he hasn’t read the article except glancing at a few lines. Yet, he had the arrogance to freely comment about an imaginary theme of the article – of which he’s absolutely clueless. He categorically says that I “go on to say the Ret. General is a man for all seasons”. I said nothing of the sort. What I do claim is that “the escalating political duel is a blessing for Sri Lanka’s future – irrespective of the immediate causes that triggered the protagonists’ conflict. Those analysts who get bogged down in the past will fail to see the real significance of the erupting historical forces. The next few weeks will see a major shift in Sinhala/Tamil consciousness in understanding what the country needs. And, Sri Lanka’s political scene will begin to change dramatically paving the way for substantial social and economic metamorphosis, whoever wins.” Also, I added that SF has a POTENTIAL to change given his unique personal plight and the fast changing global and local circumstances.

I strongly suggest that the Professor should learn the basic academic requirement of reading the relevant article or the book before passing judgments on them. Also, since the Professor has expressed his criticisms on one of the contestants the readers are entitled to ask him which candidate he’d recommend to the electorate to support in line with his subtle wisdom.

]]> By: Marisa de Silva http://www.groundviews.org/2009/12/07/the-dynamics-of-the-%e2%80%9cwar-heroes%e2%80%99-battle%e2%80%9d/comment-page-1/#comment-11643 Marisa de Silva Mon, 07 Dec 2009 18:07:05 +0000 http://www.groundviews.org/?p=2149#comment-11643 Mr. Raja, firstly, it's Ms. de Silva, not Mr. Actually, Marisa would do. As for "mudslinging and slandering" I only posed the question. No specific accusation was made. Yes, of course I was being sarcastic but, only because I find it difficult to digest your opinion of the "General" you seem to be placing so much hope and faith in. I can't see the basis to this so called "assurance" you seem to be offering rather liberally. And I also find it difficult to understand why you place so much confidence in the "non-existent" (at least in my opinion) Left, in which even you seem to have very little regard for! Pray elaborate... Mr. Raja, firstly, it’s Ms. de Silva, not Mr. Actually, Marisa would do.

As for “mudslinging and slandering” I only posed the question. No specific accusation was made. Yes, of course I was being sarcastic but, only because I find it difficult to digest your opinion of the “General” you seem to be placing so much hope and faith in. I can’t see the basis to this so called “assurance” you seem to be offering rather liberally.

And I also find it difficult to understand why you place so much confidence in the “non-existent” (at least in my opinion) Left, in which even you seem to have very little regard for! Pray elaborate…

]]> By: A concerned Sri Lankan http://www.groundviews.org/2009/12/07/the-dynamics-of-the-%e2%80%9cwar-heroes%e2%80%99-battle%e2%80%9d/comment-page-1/#comment-11636 A concerned Sri Lankan Mon, 07 Dec 2009 14:36:25 +0000 http://www.groundviews.org/?p=2149#comment-11636 Sri Lankan have already seen where the incumbant president 'Helping Hambantota 'fame Mahina Rajapakse is heading during the last 4 years. He only wanted to defeat the LTTE to gain popularity and use that advantage to try and get 2/3rd majority in parliament to repeal the constitution to make him the all powerful president so long as he lives. It is alright even if he becomes the all powerful president of Sri Lanka for life if he is a honest person who respect the voices of dessent and transparent in his activities. But we all know this manis a thick skinned rouge who is swindling the country. He openly got a public servant who was fined heavily and sacked by the former Chief Jutice back to his seat to rob the country.All Sri Lankans know that this man is responsible for approving bogus VAT claims to the tune of billions.We all know how the Sunday Leader Editor was murdered for trying to expose the corrupt deals of Gotabaya Rajapakse.We know how this corrupt president is using a ex-domestic servant now being appointed as a Minister to intimidate opponents and murder them. The story is endless. Do we want to put a top to corruption or appoint General Sarath Fonseka and clean the stables.Well thgis maybe the last chance for Sri Lankans to escape the clutches of this deadly monster Mahinda Rajapakse. Lets get rid of him while we still have a chance and ensure peace for all Sri Lankans. Sri Lankan have already seen where the incumbant president ‘Helping Hambantota ‘fame Mahina Rajapakse is heading during the last 4 years. He only wanted to defeat the LTTE to gain popularity and use that advantage to try and get 2/3rd majority in parliament to repeal the constitution to make him the all powerful president so long as he lives. It is alright even if he becomes the all powerful president of Sri Lanka for life if he is a honest person who respect the voices of dessent and transparent in his activities. But we all know this manis a thick skinned rouge who is swindling the country. He openly got a public servant who was fined heavily and sacked by the former Chief Jutice back to his seat to rob the country.All Sri Lankans know that this man is responsible for approving bogus VAT claims to the tune of billions.We all know how the Sunday Leader Editor was murdered for trying to expose the corrupt deals of Gotabaya Rajapakse.We know how this corrupt president is using a ex-domestic servant now being appointed as a Minister to intimidate opponents and murder them. The story is endless. Do we want to put a top to corruption or appoint General Sarath Fonseka and clean the stables.Well thgis maybe the last chance for Sri Lankans to escape the clutches of this deadly monster Mahinda Rajapakse. Lets get rid of him while we still have a chance and ensure peace for all Sri Lankans.

]]> By: mountainmonk http://www.groundviews.org/2009/12/07/the-dynamics-of-the-%e2%80%9cwar-heroes%e2%80%99-battle%e2%80%9d/comment-page-1/#comment-11629 mountainmonk Mon, 07 Dec 2009 12:34:48 +0000 http://www.groundviews.org/?p=2149#comment-11629 At the crux of this article is the belief that the Sri Lankan Leftist parties are build on the solid foundation of Socialism. I am highly doubtful of this opinon. There long periods in parliment have blunted there socialist aspirations and made them slaves to money. At the crux of this article is the belief that the Sri Lankan Leftist parties are build on the solid foundation of Socialism. I am highly doubtful of this opinon. There long periods in parliment have blunted there socialist aspirations and made them slaves to money.

]]> By: Prof.Wilfred Anthony http://www.groundviews.org/2009/12/07/the-dynamics-of-the-%e2%80%9cwar-heroes%e2%80%99-battle%e2%80%9d/comment-page-1/#comment-11627 Prof.Wilfred Anthony Mon, 07 Dec 2009 11:18:02 +0000 http://www.groundviews.org/?p=2149#comment-11627 This is a funny article. I didn’t read it but got the idea by glancing at a few lines. In his misguided admiration of the retired General, he goes onto say the Ret. General is a man for all seasons that he didn’t join an established political unit but decided to be independent. Dear me.. pal, it is not he is a light at the end of the tunnel, but he is trying to be clever to jump the hurdles to win the power. That’s all what he is interested in. He couldn’t cash in from the war as much as Gota may have done, so he wants more before it is too late, while his popularity is at the helm. But once he’s lost the elections, his popularity will only be within the UNP. All he will do is, join the UNP and become an MP. But just to help you the author understand the ground reality, Sf is clever than you, that’s all I can say. He didn’t join the UNP on Mangala’s advice so that he could muster support from the JVP as well. Do you get it? This is a funny article. I didn’t read it but got the idea by glancing at a few lines. In his misguided admiration of the retired General, he goes onto say the Ret. General is a man for all seasons that he didn’t join an established political unit but decided to be independent. Dear me.. pal, it is not he is a light at the end of the tunnel, but he is trying to be clever to jump the hurdles to win the power. That’s all what he is interested in. He couldn’t cash in from the war as much as Gota may have done, so he wants more before it is too late, while his popularity is at the helm. But once he’s lost the elections, his popularity will only be within the UNP. All he will do is, join the UNP and become an MP.
But just to help you the author understand the ground reality, Sf is clever than you, that’s all I can say. He didn’t join the UNP on Mangala’s advice so that he could muster support from the JVP as well. Do you get it?

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