President for Life!
Posted on September 16th, 2010

Vajeera Warnakulasuriya,

The Editor,
Sydney Morning Herald,
The Economist

ƒÆ’-¡ƒ”š‚ Dear Sir/Madam,

ƒÆ’-¡ƒ”š‚ I posit this in response to your article ƒÆ’‚¢ƒ¢-¡‚¬ƒ…-President for LifeƒÆ’‚¢ƒ¢-¡‚¬ƒ”š‚ that appeared on September 13th, 2010 edition of The Sydney Morning Herald and also to the Economist of 8th September.

ƒÆ’-¡ƒ”š‚ Link

ƒÆ’-¡ƒ”š‚ http://www.smh.com.au/opinion/editorial/president-for-life-20100912-156us.html

ƒÆ’-¡ƒ”š‚ It was the ambition of every President since inception of the Executive Presidency in 1977 by J.R.Jayawardena the first President to occupy the office beyond two terms! But they all failed due to lack of support in the Parliament, exception being JRJ didnƒÆ’‚¢ƒ¢-¡‚¬ƒ¢-¾‚¢t enforce to lengthen his tenure as he was in his twilight years in life, and he never dreamt that there would ever be a chance for anybody else to achieve this. So, for all those who failed it is a case of sour grapes than that dribbles out of their foul mouths.

ƒÆ’-¡ƒ”š‚ The excessive powers that had grown around the position to a dangerous degree since the island nation replaced its British-model constitution nearly 40 years ago was designed by JRJ in 1977, their was no one dared to critize him locally nor internationally because he was a stooge or the Obedient servant of the West!

ƒÆ’-¡ƒ”š‚ If one does not wield those powers to eradicate three decades of Terrorism in the country, that person who holds the office becomes a joke. While the earlier PresidentsƒÆ’‚¢ƒ¢-¡‚¬ƒ¢-¾‚¢ dilly dallied and danced to the tunes of the International community at the expense of the innocent lives of Sri Lankans, it was only President Rajapaksa who had the courage to execute what is right for his country to eliminate LTTE menace in Sri Lanka. He exercised every bit of impulsive intellect, perhaps he had to maneuver the human frailties in persons for the sake of his onward march, so what? Your impartial observers, obviously the paid NGO mouth pieces have to attribute his strategy as widespread abuse of those powers, which was their HobsonƒÆ’‚¢ƒ¢-¡‚¬ƒ¢-¾‚¢s choice! The mighty West could not stomach his Rhinoceros like advancement towards victory, where as they failed miserably where ever they went to restore so called Peace and stability, with their strategy and military power until they have to pack up and go home with the tails between the legs. He is certainly not in their good books to become a favorite, so, you may write umpteen editorials in your journal projecting the negativity on Sri Lanka, but that is not the reality and no sane Sri Lankan gives a Jack shit as in Aussie lingo.

ƒÆ’-¡ƒ”š‚ After solving the three decades of terrorism he was hailed as a King! He became so popular even his opponent at the time said he should continue in his Presidency without a contest. It is only after then Gen. Sarath Fonseka came to the scene that he teamed up with him to oust President Rajapaksa with an ulterior motive to grab power dressing Fonseka as King Lear!

ƒÆ’-¡ƒ”š‚ The Presidential & General elections are over, President Rajapaksa registered overwhelming victories in both, unfortunately he fell short of few seats at the general elections to wield two third majority for anticipated constitutional changes to take place, however he knew there will be the consensus from his opponents due the commonsense approach by them, having seen the rapid development and the progress right across the country.

ƒÆ’-¡ƒ”š‚ It is known country wide, that the opposition leader is a Dictator while he preaches Democracy; though his parties failed attempts have been seventeen at the elections and counting he is reluctant to vacate the position and pave the way to a young capable aspirant. He gives priority to personal glory, Party then third place for the country.

ƒÆ’-¡ƒ”š‚ He successfully managed to fool the party members for some of the time, now times run out, those who know that he is a vacuum head, left and leaves in droves, some join the Government to get some goodies for their electorates, this is nothing new even to Australia and the rest reluctantly declares as Independents, still the human frailty, the Ego governs their mind defeating the Heart to join the government! All in all the Government got the numbers to implement the constitutional changes.

ƒÆ’-¡ƒ”š‚ The Government can see the pulse of the masses, their extreme faith and the reverence in the President, thereƒÆ’‚¢ƒ¢-¡‚¬ƒ¢-¾‚¢s no need to waste time to bring in the changes that had been talking for some time, besides everybody kept mum when the initial constitution was rammed down the throat by the first President, the Uncle of the present Dictatorial opposition leader Ranil Wicramasinghe. No international community criticized the constitution formulated by J.R.Jayawardena and his brother although the entire International community criticizes President Rajapaksa and his bothers for removing the obstacles for the development progress of the country!

ƒÆ’-¡ƒ”š‚ Since the end of the conflict in Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka has become the Best among the World as a tourist destination, National Geographic Magazine rates as one of the best scenic beauties, eight best charitable, fastest growing economies etc; these are the findings and ratings by those in authority beyond Sri Lanka! Today even the British Minister Alistair Burt in the Parliament says, ƒÆ’‚¢ƒ¢-¡‚¬ƒ…-Conditions have changed and improved in Sri LankaƒÆ’‚¢ƒ¢-¡‚¬ƒ”š‚.

ƒÆ’-¡ƒ”š‚ http://www.lankaweb.com/news/items/2010/09/15/%e2%80%9cconditions-have-changed-and-improved-in-sri-lanka%e2%80%9d-says-british-minister-alistair-burt-in-the-parliament/

ƒÆ’-¡ƒ”š‚ IsnƒÆ’‚¢ƒ¢-¡‚¬ƒ¢-¾‚¢t it honey to Sri Lankan ears!

ƒÆ’-¡ƒ”š‚ Singapore which was acclaimed as ƒÆ’‚¢ƒ¢-¡‚¬ƒ…-World FirstƒÆ’‚¢ƒ¢-¡‚¬ƒ”š‚ ƒÆ’‚¢ƒ¢-¡‚¬ƒ…-Asian Tiger etc, itƒÆ’‚¢ƒ¢-¡‚¬ƒ¢-¾‚¢s recognition in the World due to Dictatorial attitude of Lee Kuan Yew is commendable. Even today itƒÆ’‚¢ƒ¢-¡‚¬ƒ¢-¾‚¢s an open secret that he is the shadow Prime Minister stearing the country from strenght to strength. No one talks ill of him, but Praise all over. So, a little bit of Dictatorialism would not hurt if it could uplift the enthusiasm of the people for the advancement of the Nation!

President Mahinda Rajapaksa knows whatƒÆ’‚¢ƒ¢-¡‚¬ƒ¢-¾‚¢s best for his country, he has the will power to unite all communities and usher a United, Peaceful country in no time.

He has the Heart and mind in the correct place, guided by a faith that spreads loving kindness to all living beings as opposed to faiths full of barbaric preachings encouraged. Therefore itƒÆ’‚¢ƒ¢-¡‚¬ƒ¢-¾‚¢s immaterial whether he reigns as President for life or not, having given the option to the masses to vote him out any time when the opportunity is given for them to exercise their choice.

ƒÆ’-¡ƒ”š‚ ItƒÆ’‚¢ƒ¢-¡‚¬ƒ¢-¾‚¢s apparent, you do not have the knowledge to write about Sri Lanka nor would you waste valuable time to attempt to write, hence, you have become a victim to your ghostwriter who has an axe to grind. I do not believe for a moment, that you would find space in your esteemed journal to give the same exposure to this response.

ƒÆ’-¡ƒ”š‚ Still, I shall be delighted for the fact, I updated your cloistered information, while tickling your guilty consciousness!

ƒÆ’-¡ƒ”š‚ Yours truly,

Vajeera Warnakulasuriya,
Burwood East,
Melbourne

2 Responses to “President for Life!”

  1. dhane Says:

    Very good Vajeera Warnakulasuriya but Australian media is remote control by the West. Even Malaysian PM Mahathir Mohomed is another example of success. Ausi Media does not like Mahathir same as MR speak the truth and do the best for his country. Hence all of them are Anti west. Wait and see what media will tell after RW address UN.

  2. Leela Says:

    Of all opposition parties at least one member had supported 18A. Perhaps it may have occurred to them that prohibiting a person to vote whom he likes in any election is nothing but forfeiting his franchise. It is pity that the Auses, the pomees and the Yankees that claim to be the guardians of democracy do not understand understand that 18A revived our right to choose or reject MR that otherwise curtailed.

    Come to think of it, JRJ has no right to decide that second term is OK but not the third for the Presidency he created with no public participation. Now on what basis JRJ’s nephew, RanilW is telling us that we should appreciate opposition of the Banditto Yankees to 18A. As usual RanilW is telling us that the Judo-Christian legacy of the Americans is always right and our Buddhist legacy of our forefathers is wrong.

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