In A Nutshell
Just Passing Through!
And did you hear? The former Indian Finance Minister had to give a talk on globalisation (and us). And who should come swanning in than our beloved CBK. Of course the Indian one was most delighted and went to say hello. But then who should walk in but our Minister of all Affairs External! And lo and behold, up CBK jumped to run across and give the Minister a kiss. And then she walked off! And the poor Indian hadn’t even begun his speech. Sin, men!
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So Nice Of You To Come!
So on Wednesday the coalition led by the Comrades in Red came to the people. It was a touching sight indeed. Especially to Fonny Boy’s wifey.
“I had no idea so many people would come!” she said as soon as she ascended the platform to thunderous applause.
This when Fonny Boy has previously said he should be the Benevolent Leader because so many people came to his rallies. Dear, oh dear!
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How The Tide Turns!
And we all know the enemy of our enemy is our friend. Our new found friend, of course, is that outgoing under secretary type of the UN. “The UN?!” I hear you say. “But I thought we were supposed to hate the UN for almost killing our Wee-Flower?”
Ah, but this UN girl was going to retire on a nice pension. And as a parting gift she fired a salvo at the Moon. Now all of us want to be her friend. Strange, no?
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Kaala, Beela…
The political types in this country, leading all the way to Il Presidente just love to be there for the good times. Look at our star spinner Murali when he got his 800. Every fellow was there to clap him on the shoulder and join in the partying.
But give them a serious issue and all the enthusiasm is gone, no? You don’t see the fellows coming to clap protesters on their back. (Well, not in a friendly sense at least, no?) What is this, men!
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Stating the Obvious?
And the Minister of all things Healthy has really seen the light. On Tuesday he went to Angoda. No, not to commit himself, to rename the hospital! And while there he uttered the gem that politicians and public servants were to blame for mental problems among Lankan types, since they were not doing their job properly. Hit the nail on the head no? One must suppose the Healthy Minister did not consider himself as a contributory factor. Perhaps he does not think of himself as a politician, but some sort of a Higher Being? Hmmm…
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Isn’t it Ironic?
Meanwhile, us wild asses had a fine time hopping about in the midst of the crowd. And what a fine time those fellows were having as the Comrades in Red shook their fists and spoke of democracy and freedom. There were even peddlers selling pineapple to add to the fun! But all of us couldn’t help but stand back and enjoy the irony of the sight of a socialist party shouting about democracy and equal rights. Not only that, but Big Brother was watching too, as a big ‘Subha Anagathayak’ loomed in the background whilst the Comrades shouted of family rule. How daring, no?
