by Anura Guruge
on February 5, 2022
I have NOT been a Sri Lankan citizen since 1983, i.e., 39 years. My adoptive parents are gone & as such I have not had any involvement with Sri Lankan politicians in close to 20 years. So, I can afford to be caustic.
The optics just don’t look good.
Poor country, fat president. Yes, North Korea comes to mind too — never mind Idi Amin.
Some restraint & self-control would be nice to see. Yes, I have heard the stories of rampant corruption. I guess some of it at a minimum probably has a basis. The sad thing is that he looks the part. A man who likes to indulge.
I really have no axe to grind. I happened to see the above pictures & it struck me as incongruous. All the 5 men on that stage are overfed. Sad.
