tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7167149547535484177.post4711539400082537887..comments2024-01-20T14:08:08.057+05:30Comments on Serendipity: Fingers point to.... for making SL the laughing stock of international diplomacyRatmale,Minneriya,Sri Lankahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17252632858481217930noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7167149547535484177.post-73668215685567150852011-05-04T18:15:13.774+05:302011-05-04T18:15:13.774+05:30It is stated by many of the detractors of the repo...It is stated by many of the detractors of the report that its objective is for regime change. I cannot think of a more farcical state of affairs, and this was corroborated by Robert Blake's statement also to that effect.<br /><br />I guess the detractors will say that is a lie, as the Americans never tell the truth, but in this argument you can never sway the detractors once they take a position, be it even in the realm of hallucinating.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7167149547535484177.post-41832888329465043482011-05-04T18:14:29.861+05:302011-05-04T18:14:29.861+05:30It is stated by many of the detractors of the repo...It is stated by many of the detractors of the report that its objective is for regime change. I cannot think of a more farcical state of affairs, and this was corroborated by Robert Blake's statement also to that effect.<br /><br />I guess the detractors will say that is a lie, as the Americans never tell the truth, but in this argument you can never sway the detractors once they take a position, be it even in the realm of hallucinating.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7167149547535484177.post-60976143900802473342011-05-04T09:47:04.694+05:302011-05-04T09:47:04.694+05:30What a waste of valuable time due to the Govt. ins...What a waste of valuable time due to the Govt. instransigence. Yes you are right this problem could have been nipped in the bud so long ago, and saved all this rancor that in the end only affects the masses.<br /><br />For the record the Foreign Minister said in Parliament they will tell the UN about the huge progress made since the war in resettling and rehabilitating ex-combatants. They WILL NOT respond to the report as it is nothing to do with them it was just an advisory document to the UNSG!<br /><br />It still delays the explanations of what actually happened in the last month of the conflict, and until such time there will be no let up internationally, cant we ever get that into our heads! or is it because Rajapakses are the real culprits they cannot face the truth and the country suffers as a result of it!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7167149547535484177.post-26595116997870417162011-05-04T09:42:59.442+05:302011-05-04T09:42:59.442+05:30"So don't just follow your leaders and be..."So don't just follow your leaders and believe everything they say, it is really only for their self preservation that they act and not yours or the country's."<br /><br />I can't say that I agree in the case of the war. The leaders of the country did the ultimate for the country in the face of massive pressure to cease and return to the status quo of civil war and misery for all.<br /><br />In regard to the Minister of Justice who is responsible for nearly killing you and him not taking responsibility, this is a different matter. He should be tried and convicted but seems to be being protected which is a stain on this governmentAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7167149547535484177.post-10934494578846845002011-05-03T18:28:07.058+05:302011-05-03T18:28:07.058+05:30Until the TNA and Govt. make a serious attempt at ...Until the TNA and Govt. make a serious attempt at addressing the grievances, there will be no peace. As the TNA is still LTTE apologists, this may not happen with this Govt. So the Tamils should in their best interests find a suitable alternative fora to represent their true interests which do not have the LTTE baggage attached and therefore give credibility to their requirements.<br /><br />It is not easy, but until this is done, the International community will feel duty bound to interfere as as there has been no progress internally. <br /><br />You cant with one shout say dont interfere in internal affairs and then when nothing is done to address the grievances behind the 30 year war, expect them to shut up as the minority appears not to be able to address their issues internally.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7167149547535484177.post-23668858370062435182011-05-03T11:50:11.000+05:302011-05-03T11:50:11.000+05:30Had some genuine effort been made to rehabilitatio...Had some genuine effort been made to rehabilitation post-war, the impact of this could have been minimised, even if nothing else changed.<br /><br />The areas are:<br />1. Housing of displaced<br />2. Restoring livelihoods, farming, fishing, trade etc.<br />3. Restoring other infrastructure, hospitals, schools etc.<br /><br />The focus so far has been on deals, trying to put up hotels or set up the cement factory etc while the rest is ignored.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com