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

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!

Thursday, May 8, 2025

President Trump's Policy on Illegal Immigrants


There are millions of illegal immigrants living in the USA. They are not stealing Americans' jobs. In fact, they work very hard to serve the American public. They work as kitchen helpers, dishwashers, farm workers, and in low-paying factory jobs. They are not competing with American workers who typically get the higher-paying positions—such as those in the automotive industry.

If you examine high-paying government jobs and top-tier factory positions, you’ll find that most of these are held by Americans—primarily white Americans. A census of those sectors would reveal the low percentage of minorities employed there.

Monday, December 30, 2024

A Tribute to President Jimmy Carter!


My favorite U.S. presidents are Abraham Lincoln, JFK, and Jimmy Carter. Jimmy Carter's legacy is not determined by his presidency but by his life after his presidential term. His contributions to the Habitat for Humanity organization and to world peace will define his legacy.