Saturday, May 29, 2010

Cardboard Patriot


Dear Wimal,

How are you doing lately? We (The Sri Lankan masses) haven't heard you in a while. The last time I wrote about Sanath Jayasuriya resulted in the whole Cricket Selection Committee being sacked by the minister, and I am pretty sure I wasn't the cause of it. So, I presume - something bad would befall you, though I don't hope ( I know I am being sarcastic, but you are one yourself so you shouldn't mind it).

I have never been a fan of you , neither I recall anything that lives up to be admired. You should be proud despite the mammoth number of haters, you still top the list in the preferential votes. That indicates, you are a simply a hit among God knows who. I have come across supporters of various candidates, including Meryin Silva but, minus you.

I find it hard to fathom your popularity that has resulted in resounding numbers. You tell us that you arer the patriot among patriots, but you don't speak English and defend this country when the likes of Milliband and Bankimoon are breathing fire on us( unless they understand sanskrit ). You only bring sacks of money to public or flash a secret agreement at press conferences. Plus, I haven't seen any road opening s or foundations stones laid by you. I remember in the heated runup to the election, there was a cutout majestically displayed by one of the payment hawkers of Fort. I don't see him or the cutout - or is he living in your house or outside your gate, going about his business after Gotabaya shoved them away?

All we know is your fetish liking towards mobile phones and keeping your hair jet black and wet that most women would envy. Its funny democracy produces eminent individuals with impeccable character and patriotism. With your flamboyant show, you get a ministerial position in which I deserve too because I am as equally patriot as you are.

Then again,our history needs individuals such as you because; if MR is hailed for providing political leadership in the eradication of terrorism, SF for leading the military to shred the world's most deadliest terrorist , Ranil for loosing the most number of elections, then you for bullshitting and getting elected in Parliament.

With all the blessing you need to be a good minister. Don't shoot your rubber bullets towards Britain and then pose with the British guards.

In early days marketing: "you can sell a refrigerator to an eskimo" . You have proved rightfully so.

Regards

Tuan Fawaz ( An immigrant but still a patriot )


*UPDATE*
You seem to have not shed your rebellious instincts. Planning to surround the United Nations office and hold hostages? With your past record, not only will you dare not walk a step towards the UN , nor will you hold a placard in protest! Maubima Pacha Ayuda

Thursday, May 27, 2010

Enough is Enough


Dear Sanath,

I thought I must write this, not because I am jobless, but concerned about the deteriorating standards of morals and ethics in our country where everyone proudly flash. You are are truly the greatest sportsman ever this country has produced, of immense caliber, charisma, talent and wide appeal. You unleashed fear among bowlers and frustrated captains with your ruthless attitude towards the incoming ball. You served the country with pride, displayed humility and patience even when your opponents tried to bring hatred in you, calling you a "black monkey'.

But, its seems your not willing to step down, even at this ripe old age. Its obvious you are completely out of touch and it is a clear dissension among you and the team. Understandably the rest is find it difficult to contemplate the fact that a powerful source of greed and arrogance has gripped the team and the chambers of cricket rulers.

You say that the people of Sri Lanka wants you to play the 2011 World Cup, I would like to know how did you conclude to such an aspiration? You are quite aware, that Sri Lanka cricket has some top notch replacements that all geared up and ready to even threaten the existing squad. So tone done your selfishness, stop being a politician and step down with grace (if at all its remaining)!!

"Old Wine tastes better"-not this time, this is 2010, the world has evolved and its continuing to evolve.

Regards

Tuan Fawaz
(Your once upon a time fan)