SF says no to pardon

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By Gandhya Senanayake

Former army commander Sarath Fonseka has instructed his wife and children not to appeal for a pardon on behalf of him, as he had done nothing wrong, Anoma Fonseka told Daily Mirror online.

I visited my husband today (08th) after a special request was made and he told me not to apologize as he had done nothing wrong. “If we did something wrong it was compulsory to apologize and if we didn’t we need not do so” Anoma Fonseka said. (Daily Mirror online)

Comments - 135

Dayasiri Navarathna Friday, 08 October 2010 05:34 PM

A Lion will not eat grass even if he is Caged............

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PW Friday, 08 October 2010 05:38 PM

I think he's done the right thing. But dear readers - we must accept that as much as what hapenned to him wasn't 'fair', those who are 'shouting' to get him out are the very people who dragged him in to this - UNP and JVP. So, even if there has to be a movement to get him out of jail, please let that not be through UNP and JVP.

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Duminda Friday, 08 October 2010 05:41 PM

nothing wrong ????

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Nihal Friday, 08 October 2010 05:42 PM

Absolutely right. Long live our war winning hero

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kapila Friday, 08 October 2010 05:47 PM

Then who is telling lie? Mr. Ranil Wickramasingha?

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steve Friday, 08 October 2010 05:48 PM

The history will decide who should apologies in this case not only to SF and his family but the entire nation!

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Tharaka Chanaka Friday, 08 October 2010 05:58 PM

Sir, I salute you.

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Varathan idiot Friday, 08 October 2010 06:03 PM

Lion never bows down to Fox.

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kamal Friday, 08 October 2010 06:05 PM

GREAT GENERAL YOU ARE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WE EVER SEE. Triple gem bless you Sir.

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WA Friday, 08 October 2010 06:10 PM

"he had done nothing wrong"
- White flag story...
- Tender issues...
- $ USD ( brand new notes with numbers in sequence) in the in son in laws mother's safe box
- Where is Dannua T, why he is hiding
I do not understand above things, must be very good things.

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SPYING Friday, 08 October 2010 06:13 PM

SF Never Surrender to the world crurel terrorist why should it be to under world gangsters.

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Nilupul Friday, 08 October 2010 06:21 PM

Wow, my hats off to you Sir! That was absolutely what the country was expected from you. Don't apologize to any one, unless you are guilty. You have to maintain your tuff leadership you demonstrated, during the war. Because we badly need a one with straight spine!

(PS. Getting SF to apologize, was what the government wanted, whether he would be released or not. Because then they can tier him to pieces by proving that he was guilty and had no courage to face the sentence. In that term, even SF got released, he would be humiliated in public and be cornered like never can rise again.

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Bimal Friday, 08 October 2010 06:28 PM

No human being is perfect so is SF but this is certainly not the way to treat a true son of Mother lanka. My dear President we all love you and respect you please release this brave soldier otherwise you will be setting a very poor example especially to the younger generation.

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entrepenur Friday, 08 October 2010 06:35 PM

Real ICON I salute him

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gaminiperera Friday, 08 October 2010 06:39 PM

genera nol need pardon from mahinda rajapakse,because of he havent done any wronge thing to the nation,bull shet rajapakse is thinking he is perfect from every think,

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common man Friday, 08 October 2010 06:50 PM

thats my general

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Shantha Perera Friday, 08 October 2010 07:24 PM

there is no justification for putting SF brhind bars by MR. JVP and UNP must be held responsible for exploting SF

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Peiris Friday, 08 October 2010 07:41 PM

I salute you General, for what you stand for. You are still a decorated General to me.

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Janaka Friday, 08 October 2010 07:45 PM

A brave man indeed!

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Patriot Friday, 08 October 2010 07:57 PM

Proud of you...

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Dilan Friday, 08 October 2010 08:13 PM

Why should SF pardon in the 1st place ? because of him we have peace to this country.

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Delgoda Friday, 08 October 2010 09:37 PM

That is correct. Why should they ask for pardon. He is a honest and a brave man. He did nothing. Only did his duties.Jayawaewa SF

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Smart Aleck Friday, 08 October 2010 10:57 PM

Well said General! Let all political Yakos realise that as yet there are men of grit and principles in Sri Lanka.

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Anver Saturday, 09 October 2010 12:14 AM

Sad the General will have to stay inside. At the same time I admire his steadfastness. Well, any innocent person with self respect will do the same.

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Hemals Saturday, 09 October 2010 12:42 AM

"Uluwassa podinam nemenda one, neththam Ouluwa Pelenawa" , This is an old saying

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Ruahdi al Ayad Saturday, 09 October 2010 12:48 AM

this dirty man shoulbe inside foever god knows what he would have done if he won

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hp Saturday, 09 October 2010 12:58 AM

This is a swallon headed person

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Bull Dog Saturday, 09 October 2010 01:06 AM

That is the spirit. Millions in Sri Lanka will be with you.

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Sampath Saturday, 09 October 2010 01:18 AM

Great

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sw Saturday, 09 October 2010 01:39 AM

Well said brave Lady, everyone cannot fight against tyranny but those who can must do so or else we will be reduced to the status of a countries of Zombies..

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sw Saturday, 09 October 2010 01:42 AM

Every joker wants SF to beg for pardon but no one can give any reason why he should do so.

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arasoysa Saturday, 09 October 2010 01:51 AM

This is correct. Our great heros such as Keppitipola, Gongaleygoda Banda, Veediyey Bandeara spent time in jails. Non of them apologised

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Baba Boo Saturday, 09 October 2010 01:58 AM

Well sail Sir. We are with you whether you are behind or out side bars. We have a man with a backbone, That is what we need at this hour.

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puranAppu Saturday, 09 October 2010 02:08 AM

Well said General. We are with you !

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Susantha Saturday, 09 October 2010 02:09 AM

That is the way.We always with you

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Ranjith Saturday, 09 October 2010 02:22 AM

For the sake of mumanity ,graatitude for the outstanding war performance he had done and saved country from LTTE, please release him and let him spend a peacful life.

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bash Saturday, 09 October 2010 02:58 AM

This is the caliber of politicians that we need for this country, we all missed out a good brave person for this country... No wonder he lead the army in the ground to war victory.

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Abdul Saturday, 09 October 2010 03:09 AM

Its funny the govt of Sri Lanka says that if convicted and santenced Ex General's family ask for pardon, he will be forgiven,will this be applicable to others,what Govt"s this gustrure proves that Govt have some other motives and resons for sending the the person who have done a great servics to the counrty.

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farook Saturday, 09 October 2010 03:13 AM

Absolutely!!! When one is innocent why should he apologize.
There are so many UNP'ers who have pole vaulted to the government side and also the PA members who are guilty of so many wrong doings and yet they are leading a normal life. There is even a doc without qualifications who is practicing not medicine but a fine art of thuggerism and yet gets away with everything.

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Bud in Oz Saturday, 09 October 2010 03:24 AM

Yes, but SF was imprisoned not for those issues. And the points you have highlighted are just allegations, yet to be proved.

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welldoneJVP Saturday, 09 October 2010 03:33 AM

Brave man indeed but stupid. Once again fooled by JVP. People will remember you as the biggest looser in the history of man kind.

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peter Saturday, 09 October 2010 03:43 AM

This pardon and apology are simply to strike on the face again. Rajapakses once said SF is the best commander but, SF was not swayed a bit. Once that did not work to silence anyone exposing Rajapakse regimes’ own crimes, they turned around and stigmatized SF as a criminal. If it is a real guilt by a criminal or traitor should he be relieved of his wrongdoing by just apologizing to the head of state? It sounds everything is because of Rajapakses’ ego wrapped in enigma.

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Baba Boo Saturday, 09 October 2010 03:44 AM

Sir, You comment is very appropriate. This shows how unlawful this sentence is. Thanks.

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Deshapremiya Saturday, 09 October 2010 03:51 AM

White flag story is under a trial at courts, then no talk.
Tender Issues : The General has done nothing wrong according to the evidence given by Govt servants.
US$ Notes : To help the campaign to get rid of this corrupt regime.
Danuna T. : Is hiding in fear of his life, as there is no law & order in this country under this criminals.

Any more questions sir ???.

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Jaya Saturday, 09 October 2010 04:01 AM

Real Hero never become Zero

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shovini Saturday, 09 October 2010 04:09 AM

General Fonseka you must be our President. WE look forward to that day soon.

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shovini Saturday, 09 October 2010 04:13 AM

Hey these stories are blown our of propotion. Why not question the Rajapakse family on the above issues??? Need to get your facts straight #WA

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DHA Saturday, 09 October 2010 04:18 AM

Every solider is trained to face this type situation only the wording changes POW.....this is not a big issue for SF....

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chamil Saturday, 09 October 2010 04:23 AM

So you believe SF received money from US to defeat MR at presidential election?

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SADS Saturday, 09 October 2010 04:26 AM

What Great MAN & A LEADER WE HAVE .

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Sampath Saturday, 09 October 2010 04:26 AM

Deshapremiya, very well said..

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samantha Saturday, 09 October 2010 04:27 AM

well done our great hero. we are always with you...............
may God bless you

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Tharaka Chanaka Saturday, 09 October 2010 04:31 AM

Lions never bow down to monkeys

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Nandimithra Saturday, 09 October 2010 04:45 AM

Why should he bend for govt's low standards and tactics.

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Nandimithra Saturday, 09 October 2010 04:46 AM

And Tissanayagam was released not because he or his family asked MR. This is vengeance unbound.

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Fernandousjp Saturday, 09 October 2010 04:48 AM

well dons sir dont be second to the second class peoples like Rajapaksha
fernando

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We are always with U Saturday, 09 October 2010 04:52 AM

OK....let him jail in 30 months..

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citizen1 Saturday, 09 October 2010 05:03 AM

They want you to beg. Let those who conspired against you wallow in their misery and embarrassment of having gone too far.

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citizen1 Saturday, 09 October 2010 05:08 AM

An apology will construed as an admission of guilt. Good decsion!

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Suresh Saturday, 09 October 2010 05:54 AM

If you imprison everyone for what they might have done, then everyone, including you, should be in prison.

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Foxtrot Saturday, 09 October 2010 05:56 AM

Do anyone know the new owner of former Colombo Intercontinental?.... or Mihin Lanka?.....or ..Apartment bulidings in UAE?....

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Dammika Saturday, 09 October 2010 06:00 AM

Gota & MR ...

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Josh Saturday, 09 October 2010 06:19 AM

yes!! NOTHING WRONG HAS BEEN DONE BY SF!!

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Spying Saturday, 09 October 2010 06:20 AM

if your worship Media take it if your believe in reality follow us

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Ajith Saturday, 09 October 2010 06:25 AM

Great reply, it is nice to know that there are people who do not tolerate injustice.

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Josh Saturday, 09 October 2010 06:26 AM

well we can all see what has happened to people who questioned them..

Sripathy, mangala, now SF...

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Josh Saturday, 09 October 2010 06:28 AM

lol.. "Dear President, we all love you" OMG!!! wonder who that "all" are!!

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Kumara D Saturday, 09 October 2010 06:28 AM

Why don't you talk about KP, Daya and so? The mig deal, helping H, and so many issues are there. COPE reports are still pending.

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Josh Saturday, 09 October 2010 06:29 AM

if he had won, he would have done good to the country!!!!

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Josh Saturday, 09 October 2010 06:30 AM

at least with self respect and integrity!!

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UPFA Saturday, 09 October 2010 06:30 AM

He is not fake like MR. real gentleman.

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Josh Saturday, 09 October 2010 06:32 AM

exactly!! even the Justice Minister or the Prisons Minister was on TV last week and said that he too was in prison!!! wonder for what and how he got out!

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Josh Saturday, 09 October 2010 06:33 AM

we all will know who the "real" looser is very soon!!!

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Mottayan Saturday, 09 October 2010 06:34 AM

can a detect a fear for the President, not love or respect, by every one who has posted here.
The country is ruled by fear and corruption

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Premakumar Saturday, 09 October 2010 06:35 AM

Pride never puts you right. Only humbleness will put you right. Only God can forgive

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Mottayan Saturday, 09 October 2010 06:36 AM

yes because of the prez we have peace in this country now so lock up every one who challenges him

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roadrunner Saturday, 09 October 2010 06:37 AM

ruling party should realise that if SF is allowed to complete his jail term, it will make him more stronger "politically"!

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Akon Saturday, 09 October 2010 07:10 AM

What world are you in? Forgot that he accused the defense secretary of killing LTTE leaders for political gains????

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Roshan DW Saturday, 09 October 2010 07:18 AM

SF maybe reaping the words he sowed..One should be careful we may have to eat our own words.

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JUNIOR CITIZEN Saturday, 09 October 2010 07:28 AM

BUT VERY SOON HE WILL HAVE TO EAT HIS 'WORDS'

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nalaka pathirana Saturday, 09 October 2010 07:54 AM

Fonseka is the Real leader

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polkiccha Saturday, 09 October 2010 08:32 AM

But surely grass is good it has vitamins A and C.. obviously good for lions or any creature for that matter.

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prasanga Saturday, 09 October 2010 08:39 AM

keep it up. u can win this game.

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prasanga Saturday, 09 October 2010 08:40 AM

keep doing right things. you can win

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shameer Saturday, 09 October 2010 08:50 AM

when compared to KP, daya master, karuna, pilleyan, mervin & others; this SF hero is innocent...... he should be released.....

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Rohan Saturday, 09 October 2010 08:50 AM

As a tamil im so happy, since we have no future and live like slaves it is nce to read pathetic and hyproctic readers here.
Rohan

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Nihal Saturday, 09 October 2010 09:13 AM

SF is targeting the Nobel Peace Price. He is trying to follow Liu Xiaobo in China who won it this time... Let him gain it at least and you readers...

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TERRENCE B. DE SILVA Saturday, 09 October 2010 09:17 AM

"ET TU BRUTE" - JULIUS CEASAR'S DYING WORDS.

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RAJAPAK-ISTAN Saturday, 09 October 2010 09:47 AM

Even if Mahinda pardons him ,those who were affected by his acts will not pardon him.

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Sumudu Saturday, 09 October 2010 10:01 AM

Great sir, you are the brave example of our time.We salute you.

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JM Saturday, 09 October 2010 10:28 AM

SF is the Brave Heart of Sri Lanka...
Well done sir!
I salute u!

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Siripala Saturday, 09 October 2010 11:10 AM

God Bless you!

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nimal Saturday, 09 October 2010 11:22 AM

This is the land of buddha.His excellency will understand oneday wheather he ruled the country according to the buddhism or not.

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priyantha-eu Saturday, 09 October 2010 11:23 AM

GLADIATORS not ask PADRON ------COMING SOON GLADIATOR 2 code name- DEMOCRACY

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Roy Saturday, 09 October 2010 11:34 AM

↑↑↑↑ WE REALLY PROUD OF YOU GENERAL ↑↑↑↑

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Rohan Saturday, 09 October 2010 12:48 PM

BOMBOING CIVILIANS IS BUDDHA'S WAY? I HIGHLY DOUBT IT ROHAN

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ceylon Saturday, 09 October 2010 12:51 PM

sample of punishment.still have to go a long way.nature will reply

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D Saturday, 09 October 2010 01:07 PM

Have you tried?....did you have the results you looking for?

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D Saturday, 09 October 2010 01:25 PM

I dont know what the SF would have done, but if I was the general would have shot you.!

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sadun maldives Saturday, 09 October 2010 02:14 PM

mr. WA,
didn't you do any deception or pilfering in your life time

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sadun maldives Saturday, 09 October 2010 02:25 PM

Brave men (like SF) will never dies they will come home

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MI Saturday, 09 October 2010 02:59 PM

Does not make any difference even he made his request for a pardon as he is being punished.

He would have been a real barbarean if he won the precidential election.

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SL Saturday, 09 October 2010 03:09 PM

Reminds me of CTs song... "Kusagini Hadunata Indul Nokau, Thanakola Nubudithi Sinha Patau!".

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Bimal Saturday, 09 October 2010 03:10 PM

Totally agree...well said my freind.

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Faaz Saturday, 09 October 2010 03:12 PM

Do you mean to say that its because of his acts the bread prices have gone up, GSP+ is rejected and etc...wake up!!!

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Faaz Saturday, 09 October 2010 03:14 PM

your word "people" only reffers to fools like u...

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WOMAN Saturday, 09 October 2010 03:30 PM

The greatest General ever!!!

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Sp Saturday, 09 October 2010 03:44 PM

who made him the Army commander ?

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ruwan Saturday, 09 October 2010 03:51 PM

he is our grate General and real hero ...... never bend for any thing real sinhalees blood

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Perera Saturday, 09 October 2010 04:04 PM

He may be your great general but he's done many wrongs!!! you have to ask the Froces, you have to ask the people.

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Silva Saturday, 09 October 2010 04:05 PM

What's to be done people forget what he's done.

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Sena Saturday, 09 October 2010 04:06 PM

Why is Danuna hiding - What did he do with HiCorp and the retired General. People know it - you cannot hide.

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Wak Perera Saturday, 09 October 2010 04:35 PM

He is a real Kesara Singhe, Lion of superior caliber, therefore he need not bow down to sheeps in Lion's clothing.

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Prophet Saturday, 09 October 2010 04:37 PM

The 'all' are the mindless people who voted him in!!!!

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Thrue Sri Lankan Saturday, 09 October 2010 04:48 PM

Sorry, it will never be happen.

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nala3 Saturday, 09 October 2010 05:12 PM

Nothing is permanent in this world. MR will not be the Ruler forever and SF will not be a prisoner forever!

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bestfriend Saturday, 09 October 2010 05:47 PM

where in Welikadey Jail?

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Tania Saturday, 09 October 2010 06:55 PM

Comapre with the wrong things done by Rajapakasa family.

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Ranjith Saturday, 09 October 2010 08:23 PM

Who made the other the President? JVP, LTTE and those who get easily carried away with patriotic idiotic slogans

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Manoj Saturday, 09 October 2010 10:10 PM

Hey please anyone dont call MR and the government monkey..

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Dil Saturday, 09 October 2010 10:22 PM

A Singhalese Lion is Born!

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srilal Sunday, 10 October 2010 05:35 AM

you are a true srilankan mr sarath fonseka.....now everybody knows you gotta backbone.....

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Ruwan Sunday, 10 October 2010 05:47 AM

If SF won definately SL will be much beter position than today.

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Watchman Sunday, 10 October 2010 08:26 AM

Why don't you have self respect and confidence of what you are doing..??

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TERRENCE B. DE SILVA Sunday, 10 October 2010 08:27 AM

SF SOLD OUT HIS COUNTRY AND HIS HONOUR FOR A USA GREEN CARD

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g Sunday, 10 October 2010 10:04 AM

I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW THE FOLLOWING
during the war army found money, vehicles,machinery and gold-
KP ' money-ships

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