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Pitch battles rage in Sri Lanka, 145 combatants killed
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MrPandaram
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 16 Dec 2008 22:37:24 GMT Report for Abuse
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Karuna was the one who really ran the LTTE military machine.
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sk63
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 16 Dec 2008 22:37:32 GMT Report for Abuse
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Thalai,
Machan only time will tell. It is true that VP went for confrontation, but both of us know what the result was . Mavilaru was recaptured by the SLA.
I think the LTTE actually miscalculated their military strength and supported MR hoping that MR will opt for war. That was the right call but the wrong estimate. MR actually got the LTTE to the pouint they are now.
Machan look at the areas they lost. East used to be the main source of men and was the place the LTTE went for recruitment. The fall of east really affected the recruitment drive. I am sure you are aware that the LTTE has started recruiting aged civilians for their minor work including setting up land mines.
I also feel Thalai, VP expected the IC backing or Indian backing if and when the war gets out of hand or if and when the Govt gets upper hand. Both did not happen. As you know, despite Tamilnadu antics, India extended the ban on the LTTE. India pursuaded Karunanidhi and MPs to withdraw resignations. Of course they made GOSL promise some solution in a month but that months is gone long ago!
this is why i think VP over estimated his capabilities. But as i said time will tell if the LTTE can turn the tide in his favour.
As always, I dont get upbeat by SLA military successes (and there were many) nor do I get crest fallen by their set backs. There has to be a Political solution which addresses to Fundamental issues if we are to see permanent peace.
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mrbabah
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 16 Dec 2008 22:38:02 GMT Report for Abuse
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if that is the case ltte would not have gone for confrontaion blocking the mavilaru/claymore attack on sla. ltte /vp must have calculated its strength and weaknesses including the karuna factor before facing war option.
this was Praba's pig headedness..ltte was over confident and underestimated Indian support to SL Army...now begging India more than MR to give a breathline... |
AnuD
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16 Dec 2008 22:38:08 GMT Report for Abuse
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i firmly believe vp will turn the tide in his favour from now onwards
IT is not bad if SLA captures Mulativu first and hurd everyone to Paranthan and EP area. |
MrPandaram
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16 Dec 2008 22:42:22 GMT Report for Abuse
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There cannot be a Political solution which addresses to Fundamental issues.
FACT. FULLY STOP. |
sk63
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16 Dec 2008 22:44:16 GMT Report for Abuse
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MrPandaram,
Political solutions (regardless of parties concerned) attempt to address fundamental issues.
If you think otherwise, you are entitled to your opinion of course, but you have my sympathy |
sk63
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16 Dec 2008 22:52:20 GMT Report for Abuse
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Gents,
I am about to sign off. Will be here for approx. 10 minutes in case Thalai or any other member posts any comments in reply to mine. I am unable to find my posts or the other's posts in reply to mine after a while, particularly if the thread gets very long. I would like to reply if a post warrants a reply as a matter of repect to the person who posted it. In case I dont please direct me to the thread I will reply if I can find it
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16 Dec 2008 23:00:56 GMT Report for Abuse
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As always, I dont get upbeat by SLA military successes (and there were many) nor do I get crest fallen by their set backs. There has to be a Political solution which addresses to Fundamental issues if we are to see permanent peace.
yep. i accept .
my personal opinion is ltte should have worked towards finding solution based on federal state.
going for separate state option is very costly in terms of lives and property.there are many odds ltte is facing. it is not an easy task when world opinion is not in favour of separate state.
i am disaapointed that we could not find the solution when Anton Bala was alive. |
toyota
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 16 Dec 2008 23:06:04 GMT Report for Abuse
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i am disaapointed that we could not find the solution when Anton Bala was alive.
Thala, I think now you have got the point. Although I am a Sinhala Natzi based on your clasifications, I think Anton Balasinham had some thoughts and intention about solving this problem through the Chandrika governemnt. But VP had other ideas and he is up for war. As SK63 is pointing out, VP misjudged the military team in hand with MR. |
sk63
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Thalai,
If you ask me, the reason why we could not find a solution is because BOTH parties were not genuine to find a solution. The national question should have been the first priority of any government. All the successive governments, regrettably, failed all Sri Lankans. By seeking the military option, VP failed Tamils in the North East!
A separate state is not going to happen and even VP knows it. A Federal State is a definite possibility and the Govt (whichever it is) ought to market it to all.
Thalai, you are not the only one who is disappointed!
Edited By - sk63 - 16 Dec 2008 23:15:20 GMT |
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