Comments on: The Return of Sarath Fonseka: An Enduring Headache? http://groundviews.org/2010/03/07/the-return-of-sarath-fonseka-an-enduring-headache/ Groundviews is an award winning Sri Lankan citizen journalism initiative Sun, 12 Feb 2012 16:35:21 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Heshan http://groundviews.org/2010/03/07/the-return-of-sarath-fonseka-an-enduring-headache/#comment-15411 Heshan Tue, 09 Mar 2010 17:49:29 +0000 http://www.groundviews.org/?p=2793#comment-15411 Observer: "nd quite possibly convert this state into a militarised state." It will take some kind of radical change to eliminate corruption, and re-institute accountability into the vital institutions that run the country. The Executive Presidency scheme that JR implemented to try to do this has clearly failed... in fact it has backfired altogether. In fact, I would go so far as to say that the Executive Presidency has become an institution in and of itself... which leads, quite naturally, to the next question: how do we eliminate it? Parliamentary debates and campaign promises are not going to do the trick... a strong military, however, within the framework of a military state, just might do the trick. The military is one of the few institutions that has not been *absolutely* politicized as of yet. In other words, it can be counted on to do its job. Observer:

“nd quite possibly convert this state into a militarised state.”

It will take some kind of radical change to eliminate corruption, and re-institute accountability into the vital institutions that run the country. The Executive Presidency scheme that JR implemented to try to do this has clearly failed… in fact it has backfired altogether. In fact, I would go so far as to say that the Executive Presidency has become an institution in and of itself… which leads, quite naturally, to the next question: how do we eliminate it? Parliamentary debates and campaign promises are not going to do the trick… a strong military, however, within the framework of a military state, just might do the trick. The military is one of the few institutions that has not been *absolutely* politicized as of yet. In other words, it can be counted on to do its job.

]]> By: magerata http://groundviews.org/2010/03/07/the-return-of-sarath-fonseka-an-enduring-headache/#comment-15408 magerata Tue, 09 Mar 2010 16:16:34 +0000 http://www.groundviews.org/?p=2793#comment-15408 "charismatic and senior colleagues in the UNP being assassinated [President Premadasa" Hell ya, he also saw Premadasa assassinate people like Richard De SoyZa, and did nothing. I stopped after seeing charismatic and premadasa in one sentence. “charismatic and senior colleagues in the UNP being assassinated [President Premadasa” Hell ya, he also saw Premadasa assassinate people like Richard De SoyZa, and did nothing.
I stopped after seeing charismatic and premadasa in one sentence.

]]> By: Observer http://groundviews.org/2010/03/07/the-return-of-sarath-fonseka-an-enduring-headache/#comment-15404 Observer Tue, 09 Mar 2010 11:43:34 +0000 http://www.groundviews.org/?p=2793#comment-15404 Heshan, "On the other hand, for its worth, we should congratulate Fonseka for his stand. He gave a *voice* to the Opposition that the Opposition seems to have lost quite a while ago." tsk, tsk, don't forget his ulterior motives. it was a bruised ego and a bitter hatred that motivated this man to destroy his own reputation. and quite possibly convert this state into a militarised state. i would only go far as to congratulate for his service in the army. lost the plot after that. "When it will actually recover this voice is an open question." not for a loooong time. thanks to ranil the clown, and the pussies who are scared of him in his own party. Groundtruth, "At the end of the day, people deserve the government they vote for. Very unfortunate for those who did not." <strong>[Edited out]</strong> It's called democracy! Deal with it! [Edited]. Heshan,

“On the other hand, for its worth, we should congratulate Fonseka for his stand. He gave a *voice* to the Opposition that the Opposition seems to have lost quite a while ago.”

tsk, tsk, don’t forget his ulterior motives. it was a bruised ego and a bitter hatred that motivated this man to destroy his own reputation. and quite possibly convert this state into a militarised state. i would only go far as to congratulate for his service in the army. lost the plot after that.

“When it will actually recover this voice is an open question.”

not for a loooong time. thanks to ranil the clown, and the pussies who are scared of him in his own party.

Groundtruth,

“At the end of the day, people deserve the government they vote for. Very unfortunate for those who did not.”

[Edited out] It’s called democracy! Deal with it! [Edited].

]]> By: Heshan http://groundviews.org/2010/03/07/the-return-of-sarath-fonseka-an-enduring-headache/#comment-15379 Heshan Mon, 08 Mar 2010 04:07:44 +0000 http://www.groundviews.org/?p=2793#comment-15379 *For what its worth *For what its worth

]]> By: Heshan http://groundviews.org/2010/03/07/the-return-of-sarath-fonseka-an-enduring-headache/#comment-15375 Heshan Mon, 08 Mar 2010 01:24:40 +0000 http://www.groundviews.org/?p=2793#comment-15375 Fonseka is finished. His arrest and subsequent detention are an eye-opener... now we can be certain that none will come to his rescue, be it the UNP, the Supreme Court, or even the Army. Whatever privilege or high esteem Fonseka may have enjoyed as Army commander will not aid him in any future political endeavor. Mahinda has appointed his friends in exactly the correct proportions in exactly the correct places to ensure that no opposition can pose a threat exceeding perhaps some bad publicity in the newspapers. With the upcoming elections, whose conclusion is already foregone, Mahinda will consolidate his iron grip on power. On the other hand, for its worth, we should congratulate Fonseka for his stand. He gave a *voice* to the Opposition that the Opposition seems to have lost quite a while ago. When it will actually recover this voice is an open question. Fonseka is finished. His arrest and subsequent detention are an eye-opener… now we can be certain that none will come to his rescue, be it the UNP, the Supreme Court, or even the Army. Whatever privilege or high esteem Fonseka may have enjoyed as Army commander will not aid him in any future political endeavor. Mahinda has appointed his friends in exactly the correct proportions in exactly the correct places to ensure that no opposition can pose a threat exceeding perhaps some bad publicity in the newspapers. With the upcoming elections, whose conclusion is already foregone, Mahinda will consolidate his iron grip on power.

On the other hand, for its worth, we should congratulate Fonseka for his stand. He gave a *voice* to the Opposition that the Opposition seems to have lost quite a while ago. When it will actually recover this voice is an open question.

]]> By: Groundtruth http://groundviews.org/2010/03/07/the-return-of-sarath-fonseka-an-enduring-headache/#comment-15371 Groundtruth Sun, 07 Mar 2010 21:16:04 +0000 http://www.groundviews.org/?p=2793#comment-15371 At the end of the day, people deserve the government they vote for. Very unfortunate for those who did not. Not long to wait until April 8th! But mere voting and mere winning are not all about what democracy stands for. It is only the beginning of a process and follow-up retarded for so long. At the end of the day, people deserve the government they vote for. Very unfortunate for those who did not. Not long to wait until April 8th! But mere voting and mere winning are not all about what democracy stands for. It is only the beginning of a process and follow-up retarded for so long.

]]> By: Donka http://groundviews.org/2010/03/07/the-return-of-sarath-fonseka-an-enduring-headache/#comment-15358 Donka Sun, 07 Mar 2010 13:02:14 +0000 http://www.groundviews.org/?p=2793#comment-15358 I agree with the earlier comment that SF's political life expectancy was a short one! His political worthiness to anti Sri Lankan forces has been diminished to the point of no return. That said, the plain stupidity of folks who voted for SF and RW, against MR, who represented the nation's stable and confident future, is beyond belief. Answer to this question is important because if SF can figure out what makes RW continue renew his political life despite RW's own treacherous behavior annually, SF might think twice before he hangs his political career! I agree with the earlier comment that SF’s political life expectancy was a short one! His political worthiness to anti Sri Lankan forces has been diminished to the point of no return. That said, the plain stupidity of folks who voted for SF and RW, against MR, who represented the nation’s stable and confident future, is beyond belief. Answer to this question is important because if SF can figure out what makes RW continue renew his political life despite RW’s own treacherous behavior annually, SF might think twice before he hangs his political career!

]]> By: Dr.Wijebahu http://groundviews.org/2010/03/07/the-return-of-sarath-fonseka-an-enduring-headache/#comment-15356 Dr.Wijebahu Sun, 07 Mar 2010 11:41:39 +0000 http://www.groundviews.org/?p=2793#comment-15356 Ranil is the biggest problem the country has got next to geting the General out of Navy compound.The Sri Lankans are not like the Rumanians or phillipinoes who got guts to come out and protest against injustice and family power.As late prabhakaran said once ,Sinhalese people will remember things only for four days.Another saying is' sinhalaya modaya,kavum kanna yodaya'.Both these sayings are true. The general is kept for nearly a month without charges,still trying to find some thing from the 31 army people out of 180000 strong army ,and Ranil who said he will lead the free fonseka movement is silent today.Rajapakse group is doing what they like to do, people are getting on with their lives, and justics, democrasy and human rights has gone to the dogs.Do Sri Lankans have a proper leader, Answer is no.There is a group who will do any thing to satisfy Rajapakse group ,may be out of fear or bribery,and the other group is wondering when Ranil Wicramasingha after loosing 18 elections as the UNP leader is going to go home ,so some one can reserect theis once powerful UNP to challenge the Rajapakse dictatorship Ranil is the biggest problem the country has got next to geting the General out of Navy compound.The Sri Lankans are not like the Rumanians or phillipinoes who got guts to come out and protest against injustice and family power.As late prabhakaran said once ,Sinhalese people will remember things only for four days.Another saying is’ sinhalaya modaya,kavum kanna yodaya’.Both these sayings are true. The general is kept for nearly a month without charges,still trying to find some thing from the 31 army people out of 180000 strong army ,and Ranil who said he will lead the free fonseka movement is silent today.Rajapakse group is doing what they like to do, people are getting on with their lives, and justics, democrasy and human rights has gone to the dogs.Do Sri Lankans have a proper leader, Answer is no.There is a group who will do any thing to satisfy Rajapakse group ,may be out of fear or bribery,and the other group is wondering when Ranil Wicramasingha after loosing 18 elections as the UNP leader is going to go home ,so some one can reserect theis once powerful UNP to challenge the Rajapakse dictatorship

]]> By: paul http://groundviews.org/2010/03/07/the-return-of-sarath-fonseka-an-enduring-headache/#comment-15355 paul Sun, 07 Mar 2010 10:59:00 +0000 http://www.groundviews.org/?p=2793#comment-15355 This was written by one of the stooges of the Rajapakse family.They fabricate stories about things that never happened or can never happen in this world.But they know those yarns are going to help them for their own gain in the future.How defamatory or harmful these tales to others, I mean other politicians or the country in general, is not their concern.Now, a person like Mahinda Rajapakse will definitely be happy to read this and imagine that this is what exactly happened and going to happen. This was written by one of the stooges of the Rajapakse family.They fabricate stories about things that never happened or can never happen in this world.But they know those yarns are going to help them for their own gain in the future.How defamatory or harmful these tales to others, I mean other politicians or the country in general, is not their concern.Now, a person like Mahinda Rajapakse will definitely be happy to read this and imagine that this is what exactly happened and going to happen.

]]> By: NoEalamInSL http://groundviews.org/2010/03/07/the-return-of-sarath-fonseka-an-enduring-headache/#comment-15353 NoEalamInSL Sun, 07 Mar 2010 10:11:17 +0000 http://www.groundviews.org/?p=2793#comment-15353 I do agree with Kalana. Scenario1: the best option. SF comes clean. ICC case unlikely, SF must not testify, no need of doubts. Scenario2: worst option. if SF bruised more damage to MR, SL. It is very true SF issue has become a bigger issue to Rajapakse bros thought, and it will further worsen if SF is not released without charges. If it happens not only Rajapakse Bros corner internationally but also in Sri Lanka, the down turn of Rajapakse bros. I do respect both parties and I want them to stop bringing personal crisis on national podium. That is the first lesson every politician must learn. Arrest of General Fonseka should have been avoided if Rajapakse Bros treated him as he desered during his service and after. Rajapakase bros (by the way, I do accept them also as heros) have let it blown out of proportions but there is still room for rectification. General shouldnt have told of war crime testification either. If General is punished under any law, Rajapakse bros will never be pardoned by Sri Lankans, peole will never forget heros. By punishing SF, Rajapkase bros cant avoid what SF has to say, it is already in an afidavit. It will reveal if something happens to SF. We dont want to lose neither Rajapakse bros nor SF. So best thing is to make a deal between them without harming each other and Sri Lanka further and come to a compromise. Former chief justice of Sri Lanka, Sarath Silva sas arrest of General Fonseka is against Sri Lankan & International law http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aJpS7fJvSNE NoEalamInSL I do agree with Kalana. Scenario1: the best option. SF comes clean. ICC case unlikely, SF must not testify, no need of doubts. Scenario2: worst option. if SF bruised more damage to MR, SL. It is very true SF issue has become a bigger issue to Rajapakse bros thought, and it will further worsen if SF is not released without charges. If it happens not only Rajapakse Bros corner internationally but also in Sri Lanka, the down turn of Rajapakse bros. I do respect both parties and I want them to stop bringing personal crisis on national podium. That is the first lesson every politician must learn.

Arrest of General Fonseka should have been avoided if Rajapakse Bros treated him as he desered during his service and after. Rajapakase bros (by the way, I do accept them also as heros) have let it blown out of proportions but there is still room for rectification. General shouldnt have told of war crime testification either. If General is punished under any law, Rajapakse bros will never be pardoned by Sri Lankans, peole will never forget heros. By punishing SF, Rajapkase bros cant avoid what SF has to say, it is already in an afidavit. It will reveal if something happens to SF. We dont want to lose neither Rajapakse bros nor SF. So best thing is to make a deal between them without harming each other and Sri Lanka further and come to a compromise.

Former chief justice of Sri Lanka, Sarath Silva sas arrest of General Fonseka is against Sri Lankan & International law http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aJpS7fJvSNE

NoEalamInSL

]]> By: Dhathusena http://groundviews.org/2010/03/07/the-return-of-sarath-fonseka-an-enduring-headache/#comment-15351 Dhathusena Sun, 07 Mar 2010 08:55:09 +0000 http://www.groundviews.org/?p=2793#comment-15351 Good review.The whole problem is Rajapakse's setting the sights of a lonstanding foothold in the Sri lankan power base after eliminating the tigers .In my view sudden emergence of Fonseka factor was totally unexpected and has taken the rajapakses by surprise.Allegation of war crimes have further complicated the matters.This is why government is playing mayhem and seemed to prepared to do anything to preserve the powerbase. Fonseka whether we like or not will not be released that easily unless there is a huge public outcry.Rajapakses are too shrewd and ranil will be a mere spectator. Good review.The whole problem is Rajapakse’s setting the sights of a lonstanding foothold in the Sri lankan power base after eliminating the tigers .In my view sudden emergence of Fonseka factor was totally unexpected and has taken the rajapakses by surprise.Allegation of war crimes have further complicated the matters.This is why government is playing mayhem and seemed to prepared to do anything to preserve the powerbase. Fonseka whether we like or not will not be released that easily unless there is a huge public outcry.Rajapakses are too shrewd and ranil will be a mere spectator.

]]> By: Observer http://groundviews.org/2010/03/07/the-return-of-sarath-fonseka-an-enduring-headache/#comment-15350 Observer Sun, 07 Mar 2010 08:53:23 +0000 http://www.groundviews.org/?p=2793#comment-15350 fonseka ain't gonna make a comeback (i don't know how it can be a comeback because he never came). if u think that then u still underestimate the current administration and the strategists behind them. saying that ranil aint gonna come at all! simple advise, REVAMP! out with the old guard, bring in the new guns if UNP wants a fighting chance. ranil can come to the political stage in drag outfits no one would even raise an eyebrow, that's the level of respect & attention majority has for him. fonseka ain’t gonna make a comeback (i don’t know how it can be a comeback because he never came). if u think that then u still underestimate the current administration and the strategists behind them. saying that ranil aint gonna come at all! simple advise, REVAMP! out with the old guard, bring in the new guns if UNP wants a fighting chance. ranil can come to the political stage in drag outfits no one would even raise an eyebrow, that’s the level of respect & attention majority has for him.

]]> By: Bruno Umbato http://groundviews.org/2010/03/07/the-return-of-sarath-fonseka-an-enduring-headache/#comment-15349 Bruno Umbato Sun, 07 Mar 2010 08:44:10 +0000 http://www.groundviews.org/?p=2793#comment-15349 What ever said about Sarath F, truth is that he is finished politically and professionally. Nobody could take him out of the mess he has created. He is definitely NOT a presidential material. He has no vision or brain to be a president. He is not even a good human being given the fact that he is ready betray the team who has finished the worst terror this world has ever experienced. I had very very respect and regard for SF when he was in that team. He has exposed himself so badly and I now treat him as the worst traitor ever surfaced for decades. Only thing SF could now is to be look after himself rather than the country. What ever said about Sarath F, truth is that he is finished politically and professionally. Nobody could take him out of the mess he has created. He is definitely NOT a presidential material. He has no vision or brain to be a president. He is not even a good human being given the fact that he is ready betray the team who has finished the worst terror this world has ever experienced. I had very very respect and regard for SF when he was in that team. He has exposed himself so badly and I now treat him as the worst traitor ever surfaced for decades. Only thing SF could now is to be look after himself rather than the country.

]]> By: DD http://groundviews.org/2010/03/07/the-return-of-sarath-fonseka-an-enduring-headache/#comment-15348 DD Sun, 07 Mar 2010 08:37:14 +0000 http://www.groundviews.org/?p=2793#comment-15348 Your first paragraph itself was a blinder. Without the expected brainwash, its shocking to see the numbers of ploiticans, great sons to the motherland, and lastly, UNPers assassinated. This does explain the apathy to the UNP, and Ranil's short sight when he went for the historical CFA. Your first paragraph itself was a blinder. Without the expected brainwash, its shocking to see the numbers of ploiticans, great sons to the motherland, and lastly, UNPers assassinated. This does explain the apathy to the UNP, and Ranil’s short sight when he went for the historical CFA.

]]> By: Assas http://groundviews.org/2010/03/07/the-return-of-sarath-fonseka-an-enduring-headache/#comment-15347 Assas Sun, 07 Mar 2010 08:00:19 +0000 http://www.groundviews.org/?p=2793#comment-15347 I thinnk the statemnets given in this artical should have been mad guy.> Ranil is a clean guy and having an un bias dvelopmnet program for the country to prosper but he will nevr go for cheap politics like Mr or others to chieat voters for him to come for the power. The best example is that when UNP exco had requested him to come to the stage with National Dress. He has very clearly said if people vote for my dress I do not wants to become the leader of the country. He had not robbed public funds. He has no cheap politics. If he was in a dveloped country he should have been appointed as the president.priminister of the particular country until his death. The idiots who does not understand this try to corner him or oterwise the writer should have received a lub sum form supporters of MR. I thinnk the statemnets given in this artical should have been mad guy.> Ranil is a clean guy and having an un bias dvelopmnet program for the country to prosper but he will nevr go for cheap politics like Mr or others to chieat voters for him to come for the power. The best example is that when UNP exco had requested him to come to the stage with National Dress. He has very clearly said if people vote for my dress I do not wants to become the leader of the country. He had not robbed public funds. He has no cheap politics. If he was in a dveloped country he should have been appointed as the president.priminister of the particular country until his death. The idiots who does not understand this try to corner him or oterwise the writer should have received a lub sum form supporters of MR.

]]> By: Girin Bandara http://groundviews.org/2010/03/07/the-return-of-sarath-fonseka-an-enduring-headache/#comment-15344 Girin Bandara Sun, 07 Mar 2010 06:11:51 +0000 http://www.groundviews.org/?p=2793#comment-15344 This is a nice analysis. One factor was not considered. Fonseka is headache for both MR, GOTA, and Ranil. But who get the oppotunity: Non other than JVP. It is highly unlikely that Fonseka to get rid of MR's grip at this time - in fact there are no proper allegation againts him and no profer reasons to arrest him non other than the premonition. As has been mentioned in the article most possible senario may be Fonseka to get highest preferential votes from Colombo. This make Ranil further into his own agony/jargon. However, Ranil still have the chace to form a government as a result of Fonseka's arrest joining with JVP. MR will dissolve this goverment hopefull y before 2012 and go for another election. Hopefully Fonseka get another chance to challage MR. This is a nice analysis. One factor was not considered. Fonseka is headache for both MR, GOTA, and Ranil. But who get the oppotunity: Non other than JVP. It is highly unlikely that Fonseka to get rid of MR’s grip at this time – in fact there are no proper allegation againts him and no profer reasons to arrest him non other than the premonition. As has been mentioned in the article most possible senario may be Fonseka to get highest preferential votes from Colombo. This make Ranil further into his own agony/jargon. However, Ranil still have the chace to form a government as a result of Fonseka’s arrest joining with JVP. MR will dissolve this goverment hopefull y before 2012 and go for another election. Hopefully Fonseka get another chance to challage MR.

]]> By: Mr Minority http://groundviews.org/2010/03/07/the-return-of-sarath-fonseka-an-enduring-headache/#comment-15343 Mr Minority Sun, 07 Mar 2010 03:57:42 +0000 http://www.groundviews.org/?p=2793#comment-15343 The formation of a UPFA government seems to be a foregone conclussion of many. But I do not think so. There is every possibility of a government formed under the UNP alliance, but the big question would be - Will Ranil (gentleman politican) would be willing to be a horse dealer, and politically savvy enough to outsmart the charismatic Rajapakshe. There are many in the UPFA who are bidding thier time to teach the samagama a lesson, and Ranil could lead that coup if he wants to get his hands a little dirty in politics. His decission will can change or destroy the future of Sri Lanak The formation of a UPFA government seems to be a foregone conclussion of many. But I do not think so. There is every possibility of a government formed under the UNP alliance, but the big question would be – Will Ranil (gentleman politican) would be willing to be a horse dealer, and politically savvy enough to outsmart the charismatic Rajapakshe. There are many in the UPFA who are bidding thier time to teach the samagama a lesson, and Ranil could lead that coup if he wants to get his hands a little dirty in politics. His decission will can change or destroy the future of Sri Lanak

]]> By: basil http://groundviews.org/2010/03/07/the-return-of-sarath-fonseka-an-enduring-headache/#comment-15342 basil Sun, 07 Mar 2010 03:24:28 +0000 http://www.groundviews.org/?p=2793#comment-15342 It's good to see new party rising to fight against old rotten parties loosing their grip all because of their history of wrong doing and family politics .I am not pointing finger at Rajapakse family ,nealy most of politicians are like that and taking for granted of their being elected. It’s good to see new party rising to fight against old rotten parties loosing their grip all because of their history of wrong doing and family politics .I am not pointing finger at Rajapakse family ,nealy most of politicians are like that and taking for granted of their being elected.

]]> By: basil http://groundviews.org/2010/03/07/the-return-of-sarath-fonseka-an-enduring-headache/#comment-15341 basil Sun, 07 Mar 2010 03:22:26 +0000 http://www.groundviews.org/?p=2793#comment-15341 It's good to see new party rising to fight against old rotten parties loosing their grip all because of their history of wrong doing and family politics .I am not pointing finger and Rajapakse family nealy most of politicians are like that and taking for granted of their being elected. It’s good to see new party rising to fight against old rotten parties loosing their grip all because of their history of wrong doing and family politics .I am not pointing finger and Rajapakse family nealy most of politicians are like that and taking for granted of their being elected.

]]> By: Donka http://groundviews.org/2010/03/07/the-return-of-sarath-fonseka-an-enduring-headache/#comment-15340 Donka Sun, 07 Mar 2010 03:04:06 +0000 http://www.groundviews.org/?p=2793#comment-15340 The politicians will do what they always do, that is politics. Though a reasonable and fair question, in which the events will have the answers. In the end, Sri Lanka will prevail, as it is her century! The politicians will do what they always do, that is politics. Though a reasonable and fair question, in which the events will have the answers. In the end, Sri Lanka will prevail, as it is her century!

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