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by thusitha
06 Apr 2014 05:44
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Sri Lanka - News and Discussion
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U.S. is at it again. This time around trying to influence Indian elections

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/home ... 288151.cms

Hope Modi will remembers.
by thusitha
31 Mar 2014 11:49
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Sri Lanka - News and Discussion
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Phillip ... The aftermath of the elections at home is going to be very interesting.In all probability,both Vaiko and Dr.Swamy will be on the winning tkt.,but both have diametrically opposite views of the LTTE.They are to Swamy the Trojan horse sent by the Yanquis that assassinated Rajiv G and kille...
by thusitha
12 May 2013 03:16
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Sri Lanka - News and Discussion
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Philip said ... It was an agreement between IG and Mrs. B's respective govts. of the time.An international agreement.I am sure that it was passed by both parliaments. Not according to Wiki. Ownership of the island was controversial up until 1974 as during British Rule this island was administered b...
by thusitha
29 Apr 2013 16:58
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Sri Lanka - News and Discussion
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Singha http://www.firstpost.com/world/attacks- ... 93521.html I think this link was meant to show how bad Sinhalese started treating Muslims in SL. But please read the comments of your country men, then you will realize the hipocracy. Having said that, what Sinhalese are doing right now is an extre...
by thusitha
27 Apr 2013 15:44
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Sri Lanka - News and Discussion
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Singha I am getting the feeling the Rajpaksa brothers while may have been the right wartime leadership are not the ones who can deliver the economic growth needed to meet expectations and take it to the next level up. What the country the most right now is the stability. This brings the investor co...
by thusitha
14 Apr 2013 05:54
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Sri Lanka - News and Discussion
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Chetak said ... India has been taken in by sinhala cunning once again.We foolishly helped in the extermination of the ltte and and without the ltte we have lost our leverage. This is why we should be extremely careful with Indian's. You are still be moaning the fact the LTTE is gone. You some times...
by thusitha
26 Mar 2013 13:58
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Sri Lanka - News and Discussion
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habal Only thing that threatens one about Sri Lanka is that if this Rajapakshe dude continues to remain in power, it gives the international community a leverage in Sri Lanka. Get rid of him and bring in someone who seems more neutral then things get more manageable. That Rajapashe dude is the best...
by thusitha
26 Mar 2013 13:47
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Sri Lanka - News and Discussion
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Burning Lanka doesn't always work out well Swapan Dasgupta http://author.toiblogs.com/right-and-wrong/entry/burning_lanka_doesn_t_always_work_out_well The ire of Colombo will not be directed at the US which sponsored the resolution. Washington is too powerful and too remote for Sri Lanka to even at...
by thusitha
23 Mar 2013 16:58
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Sri Lanka - News and Discussion
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Addressing a news conference in Colombo, the group's general secretary, Galagoda Aththe Gnanasara, said the Muslim attire was creating all kinds of social and security issues. "We will fight until this attire is banned from this country, so that there is no chance to unofficially enforce the I...
by thusitha
23 Mar 2013 16:54
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Sri Lanka - News and Discussion
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Javee There lies your problem, why do you need to "control" muslims or tamils or hindus or martians? Javee, are you trying to deliberately misquote me? I was contradicting another fellow blogger, stating even if we try, it is not a possibility. It is even silly to consider controlling oth...
by thusitha
22 Mar 2013 14:53
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Sri Lanka - News and Discussion
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Carl Sri Lanka’s Muslim minority is increasingly finding itself the target of Sinhala-Buddhist nationalists: a campaign against halal, attacks on mosques, boycott of their businesses, hate speech, intimidation and threats. Many concerned social activists, researchers and commentators have attempted...
by thusitha
21 Mar 2013 16:36
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Sri Lanka - News and Discussion
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RajeshA I can well imagine this painting of Sinhalese Buddhism as extremist variety or as turning extremist (aka Paki) a well-coordinated plan! Where have you seen Buddhist monk detonating bombs. Yes we have some radical Buddhist monks amidst us, but that is not the majority of the monks. I am sure...
by thusitha
21 Mar 2013 16:13
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Sri Lanka - News and Discussion
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SwamyG Post subject: Re: Sri Lanka - News and DiscussionPosted: 20 Mar 2013 20:48 BRF Oldie Nice try there....more fear mongering. Whoaa....tamil nation. You Indians should be scared because tamilians will ask for a separate 'naadu' and want to secede from India, huh? Mate, in 70's Sinahalese must ...
by thusitha
19 Mar 2013 17:49
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Sri Lanka - News and Discussion
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RajeshA It is not only an Indian problem. If Sri Lankan Sinhalese do not try and heal the aftermath of the war, problems can start again in Sri Lanka. Never ever suggested that it is only an Indian problem. We paid for it over 30 years, with lot of interest. Not only that we are still paying for it...
by thusitha
19 Mar 2013 17:41
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Sri Lanka - News and Discussion
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Couple of years back when I mentioned that you have a Tamil problem (Tamil Eelam), people in the forum totally reject that Idea. The Sri Lankan Tamils have perfected the art of Propaganda, and are far ahead than Tamil Nadu Tamilians. By being silent in the Sri Lankan situation and allowing for so mu...
by thusitha
19 Mar 2013 17:33
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Sri Lanka - News and Discussion
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If India wants to get some control over the situation in Sri Lanka, India should start developing constituencies within the Sinhala society. Some powerful families, the Buddhist clergy and the media in Sri Lanka (among Sinhalas) should be in Indian hands. I think this is the last thing India should...
by thusitha
11 Feb 2013 17:28
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Sri Lanka - News and Discussion
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Phillip said ... A pro-LTTE individual once told me that "the LTTE was strong militarily ,but weak politically".This is why it was defeated.It could not -with its fuhrer as the sole the head of decision-making,garner a political settlement,at least incrementally,when pro-peace Lankan polit...
by thusitha
29 Jul 2012 16:34
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Sri Lanka - News and Discussion
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Habal ... philip, the Govt of India can only do so much to protect the 'great friend of Gaddafi'. If he wants to get hung by the winds of regime change, we can only do so much. Winds of regime change applies when the majority of the people rally against a dictator (or government). That is not the c...
by thusitha
01 Jul 2012 16:10
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Sri Lanka - News and Discussion
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Pandyan If it is a statement made my GR or MR, I would bother to respond. If an Idiot make a statement like this, there is no point even bothering to respond. He is just a power minister (Energy) and has nothing to do with military. Most probably he is trying to win some political scores. Can't stan...
by thusitha
11 Jun 2012 04:42
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Sri Lanka - News and Discussion
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I think some one here was wondering why we were complaining about T'Nadu Nuclear plants. Maybe here is one reason. T’Nadu nuclear wastes to end up in Lankan seas says evaluation report... By Sulochana Ramiah Mohan The Site Evaluation Report (SER) for the Koodankulam Nuclear Power Plant project in Ta...
by thusitha
11 Jun 2012 04:03
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Sri Lanka - News and Discussion
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China assures military assistance to Sri Lanka in any situation
China's way of saying back off U.S.A. from Asian waters.
by thusitha
31 May 2012 15:02
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Sri Lanka - News and Discussion
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pandyan Post subject: Re: Sri Lanka - News and DiscussionPosted: 31 May 2012 02:45 pm So, you accept if a Syrian wrote something like "SL killed their own citizens because they spoke a different language, why is the international community going easy on SL?". Is that a good counter exampl...
by thusitha
30 May 2012 18:22
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Sri Lanka - News and Discussion
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RajeshA thusitha ji, there is nothing wrong with some introspection on the part of Sri Lankans too. Right now, you have got a wonderful chance to heal the wounds between Singhala and Tamils. You are wasting valuable time. If the conflict again breaks out, you will come again and curse India for inf...
by thusitha
30 May 2012 17:52
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Sri Lanka - News and Discussion
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Karan Dixit wrote India did not introduce terrorism to Sri Lanka. Sri Lankans deserve the full credit especially the Singhala majority. You are pitting citizens of your own country against your own country when you use terms like 'Tamils against Sri Lanka'. I am beginning to see why Tamil minority ...
by thusitha
27 May 2012 16:41
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Sri Lanka - News and Discussion
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chetak wrote It is because of our foolish vote. We should have simply abstained, minded our own business and let sleeping dogs lie before they come looking for us with fangs bared. I recently travelled in India for the first time. Quite a few people I spoke made the same comment. It is good to know...
by thusitha
29 Apr 2012 06:19
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Sri Lanka - News and Discussion
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chiragAS wrote: Talk about pakiness being creeping in. Lanka Having problem with India's Kudankulam nuclear plant. they are taking this to IAEA I could have understood that they are worried about safety but they are raising it now? what were they doing when we started the constructions years ago. L...
by thusitha
31 Aug 2011 19:07
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Sri Lanka - News and Discussion
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SwamyG Fine. Past is past.* Will Srilanka reform itself now? Will it accord the dignity and compassion that all humans desire to the tamilians? * It is easy for me to say that because I have not been affected. Tamils are at very high places such as lawyers, doctors, accountants, policemen e.t.c. If...
by thusitha
23 Aug 2011 13:27
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Sri Lanka - News and Discussion
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Kanson You mean even the looting of national wealth? It is laughable when Indian talks about Corruption. It is rampant in India at highest levels. So, should you be speaking about corruption? You need to get your house in order before you start preaching. I don't know who you represent here, the po...
by thusitha
23 Aug 2011 12:45
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Sri Lanka - News and Discussion
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SwamyG
1. Why do you consider US is your enemy?
Yeah, Chetak and Philip answer the question well. The final outcome is destabilization.
by thusitha
23 Aug 2011 12:42
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Sri Lanka - News and Discussion
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Kanson
The whole problem started as you mistreated Tamils. Everything becomes normal once you start correcting the mess your politicians created.
Name a nation that has not mistreated their minorities. Punishment should be similar to the crime. In our case, it was much higher price.
by thusitha
20 Aug 2011 16:02
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Sri Lanka - News and Discussion
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Chetak said... The lankans have always had a history of ungratefulness towards India. Like when? When you try to impose your will on 80% of the people to satisfy the demands of less than 8% of the people? Chetak ... But in the ultimate analysis you are just a gnat that will soon be squashed on some...
by thusitha
20 Aug 2011 15:59
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Sri Lanka - News and Discussion
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JwalaMukhi said ... TN is as India as it can get. So...? what's the gripe? Trying to throw some divide and rule, to see if it sticks. Nice try, but won't fly. But according to Phillip Now this will hav enot only a destabilising effect on Lanka but also a divise effect within India with parochial &q...
by thusitha
20 Aug 2011 06:20
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Sri Lanka - News and Discussion
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thusitha wrote: SwamyG said ... Quote: Though the USA aid to SL has been declining, now USA has threatened to cut of the aid. Amma's supporters could view it as her influence with Hillary The biggest question is can they afford to give us money? To me they are in a terminal decline. If it comes to ...
by thusitha
28 Jul 2011 14:11
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Sri Lanka - News and Discussion
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SwamyG said ...
Though the USA aid to SL has been declining, now USA has threatened to cut of the aid. Amma's supporters could view it as her influence with Hillary
The biggest question is can they afford to give us money? To me they are in a terminal decline.
by thusitha
28 Jul 2011 14:09
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Sri Lanka - News and Discussion
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Don't know whether this is 100% correct or not, but SL army didn't innocent civilians the way the Tamil Diaspora claim it to be, which is around 40K Colombo, 28 July, (Asiantribune.com): Latest UNICEF report for July 2011 has blown out the hype of exaggerated repetitions by - international elements ...
by thusitha
12 Jul 2011 04:05
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Sri Lanka - News and Discussion
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Without a consciousness that you are a part of the Indian Civilization, and need to both devote your energy to it and receive your energy from it, you will remain a village idiot!
Quick to jump to conclusions. Shows your intellect.
by thusitha
12 Jul 2011 02:48
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Sri Lanka - News and Discussion
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If Srilanka does not tow our line and provide a meaningful reconciliation plan for the Tamils, it is fair for us to use any means to force the issue. If SL thinks that they can use PRC and TSP to force our hand, then we have to use what ever is in our arsenal to force their hand. yes the LTTE ventu...
by thusitha
10 Jul 2011 11:17
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Sri Lanka - News and Discussion
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This is where I got it from and they definitely mentioned BJP.

http://ibnlive.in.com/news/cpi-bjp-read ... 0-118.html
by thusitha
10 Jul 2011 10:58
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Sri Lanka - News and Discussion
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Nosoj said ... Not sure if this reflects the average Sri Lankan , but, just check out the comments on this page. Quite pacqui ! Having interacted with numerous Sri Lankans in the Gulf, I can confirm that the views expressed in the 'comments' share commonality with that I've experienced The common S...
by thusitha
02 Oct 2010 05:42
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Sri Lanka - News and Discussion
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Am going to move the posts that relate to history to t he South India history thread....
ramana
This is Interesting stuff. Not many Sri Lankans would not know about these. It would be great if you leave it in SL forum as well.