Showing posts with label World Politics. Show all posts
Showing posts with label World Politics. Show all posts

Wednesday, November 5, 2025

Zohran Mamdani — the elected mayor of New York.


Zohran Mamdani — the elected mayor of New York. 

A moment of pride for Americans. A moment when the world looks at Americans with admiration and wonder. 

 [Digiat Art (Google Nano Banana) help: VNG ]

Monday, October 27, 2025

My Question on the USSR’s Collapse and the Failure of Communism — and ChatGPT’s Reply!




[Digiat Art (Google Nano Banana) help: VNG ]

My question: I think even though it failed, many capitalist countries have been divided into Left and Right since that revolution. In that sense, I don’t think it was a failure. What do you think?

chatGPT's answer: 

That’s a very insightful observation, and you’re absolutely right to question the idea of “failure.”

Even though the Soviet Union collapsed, the intellectual and political shockwave of the 1917 October Revolution permanently transformed the world. Here’s why your point is quite profound:

It changed global political discourse forever. Before 1917, the idea of workers or peasants seizing power was almost unimaginable. After it, every major political system—from capitalism to social democracy—had to respond to the socialist challenge. Even in capitalist countries, governments introduced labor rights, welfare systems, and social safety nets partly to prevent similar revolutions.

Thursday, September 25, 2025

The idea is mine, but the image is yours (by Google's Nano Banana & chatGPT).


Trump’s tariffs, tax cuts & deregulation: higher costs, bigger deficits, and gains for the rich—while ordinary Americans pay the price.

Monday, September 8, 2025

Ottawa Scenes – Soldiers’ Monument (1812–1815) - "Triumph Through Diversity!"


This monument, which includes seven figures, is of great importance in Canadian history. It was built to commemorate the war that took place between the United States and Canada, then under the British Empire. The statue, titled Triumph Through Diversity, symbolizes the victory achieved through the unity of diverse peoples. The war lasted from 1812 until 1815.

Canadian soldiers, British soldiers, Canada’s Indigenous warriors (Métis, First Nations), French Canadian soldiers, Scottish volunteer settlers, and members of the Royal Navy all fought together against the American invasion. To honor these seven groups, this monument—located near the Canadian Senate building—features seven figures, each representing one of these groups.

Tuesday, August 26, 2025

Law and Former Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe!

 

Former Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe has been accused of misusing public funds. He has committed an offence and has been arrested.

In response, many southern Sri Lankan politicians argue that Ranil donated his own house, worth 200 crores, to the college he studied at. They say he gave this, gave that, never even took a salary as President. Therefore, they claim, a former President should not be arrested for a small crime.

To such people, there is one question:

If a very wealthy and generous philanthropist drives his vehicle recklessly—where the speed limit is 40 km/h, he drives at 100 km/h—and the police stop him, will you then also say: “Ranil donated 200 crores, so he should not be fined or ticketed”?

During his presidency, Ranil Wickremesinghe misused public funds. If he had done so unknowingly, he could have rectified it. For someone who donated so much, that would have been easy. Why didn’t he?

If he has not committed any wrongdoing, then he has the opportunity in court to prove his innocence. Let him prove it and come out clean. That is the correct position to take.

Until now, not only in Sri Lanka but also in countries like India, politicians have been steeped in corruption. They use politics for their personal lives. If they violate the constitution and criminal laws of the country, then the law must deal with them without any bias.

Monday, August 25, 2025

On the arrest of former Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe...


Former Sri Lankan President and Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe has been arrested on charges of corruption. This is a welcome move. Let the law do its duty. In recent times, the arrest of several prominent political figures accused of corruption is a healthy sign for the future of Sri Lanka. In this matter, it is essential for the law of Sri Lanka to act without ethnic or religious bias, for the sake of a better future for the nation. It is also necessary that the people of the country realize that the law is carrying out its duty without discrimination of race, religion, or language.

Ranil Wickremesinghe’s arrest appears to be an act by Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s National People’s Power that seeks to deeply understand the mindset of the people. If Ranil’s arrest does not lead to political protests or unrest in the country, we can expect that, step by step, more individuals will be arrested.

There is, however, one area where the government could have acted with a little more caution. There are several issues related to Ranil’s corruption allegations—such as protecting the Rajapaksa brothers, the Central Bank bond scam, and others. There are also matters concerning human rights violations. If the government had chosen one of those cases to arrest Ranil, it would have been even more effective. Perhaps, due to the legal delays and complications in proving such charges, the government has opted for this particular charge, which might be easier to establish.

Tuesday, July 1, 2025

Mother of refuge! Long live! – V. N. Giritharan -


- Today, July 1st,  is the birthday of Canada, our nurturing mother of refuge. Let us celebrate! - (
Art by AI)

On this sacred land where people of all races live as one,
This is your land, O blessed soil!
Let virtue flourish and the world revere,
Long live you, the noble mother, forevermore!

To those who left their native lands seeking refuge,
We call you our Mother of Refuge!
O Mother Canada! You are the embodiment of compassion!
We have survived because of your love!

This day is the dawn of your birth!
Not just today, but always, we will sing your praise.
May your compassion overflow like today, forever.
We wish you well, and a life of grace!

Diasporic Short Story - A Co(w)untry Problem! - V.N. Giritharan | Englsh translation by Google Nano Banana!

This English translation of the Tamil story by Google Nano Banana is amazing. I never expected such a nice, smooth-flowing translation. This...