by Anura Guruge
on February 3, 2024
A ‘Seven Times Salt‘ YouTube video.
Just wanted to bring this to YOUR attention. Got the above by e-mail, this morning. Looks interesting.
I have provided you with all the links. SMILE. Check it out.
by Anura Guruge
on February 3, 2024
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by Anura Guruge
on February 3, 2024
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Last year. A stamp to honor ‘Jawaharlal Nehru‘.
See my post.
Sri Lanka got its political independence from Britain on February 4, 1948.
That was a BIG DEAL.
But now, due to decades of corrupt and inept governments both FINANCIAL & MILITARY independence has been squandered.
Sri Lanka is mighty beholden to China & India — both jockeying to get the edge over the other.
Inviting an Indian submarine for Independence Day celebrations is like a JOKE. It doesn’t convey strength, resolve and independence.
Last year the stamp. This year a submarine.
Yes, I have heard that large chunks of the locals are NOT happy.
It is a shame. I grew up, in Ceylon, as the 1st generation born after Independence. Those were happy days with much optimism and promise. Shame.
I have NO skin in the game — other than being born there. I gave up my Sri Lankan citizenship in 1983. That was 41 years ago.
But, I still mark ‘February 4‘. Always remember that as Independence Day.