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Benislos Thushan retweeted
You can be critical of the US and its allies without pretending that Russia and China are the good guys. You can also recognise, correctly, that the US-Israel war on Iran is illegal and immoral (and stupid) and not pretend that the Islamic regime are saints. It's not that hard.
Benislos Thushan retweeted
There are combatants and there are non-combatants.
Then there are laws.
Above all, there is humanity.
Benislos Thushan retweeted
I can go on and on about this, but whats the point.
P.s. the example in the quoted tweet has nothing to do with militarization.. having a highly militarized society has not helped us one bit in dealing with this situation (3/3)
Benislos Thushan retweeted
Militarization is bad because it harms private business, we subsidie military businesses & drive out pvt business opertunities. It undermines civilian administration.. we've lived under militarization for so long we take it for granted as normal (2/3)
Benislos Thushan retweeted
Militarization is bad not because the West says so. It's bad because it harms all parts of our civil society. Our police functioned as a para military for so long its ability to investigate crimes & police civil society is seriously gone (1/3)
What happened near Sri Lanka is a good lesson for all those idiots who keep trying to destroy our military. Now you understand what the "militarization is bad" narrative of the west has been for - to make us do stupid things and make us vulnerable.
As Trump and his cronies said- if you can't defend what you have then its fair game to take it.
We have to prepare for the modern (lawless) world: We have to defend our territory with force as that's all they get.
Iran has shown the world that "superpower" is a myth. Smart can fight arrogance & corruption.
Benislos Thushan retweeted
Under Standing Order 27(2), I questioned the Minister of Public Security on the 2014 killings of Gopi, Thevigan and Appan in Nedunkeni, Vavuniya. While we learn the Channel 4 documentary Dispatches is being examined, why are the other Channel 4 documentaries—Sri Lanka’s Killing Fields and No Fire Zone—not being investigated? I also sought updates on the status of investigations and alleged links between military intelligence and armed groups such as the Islamic Center and Tripoli Platoon.
Benislos Thushan retweeted
Internal conflict isn't "true self vs. false self." It's "short-term desire vs. long-term desire".
You're not one person being influenced. You're a coalition government having a crisis.
Your awareness just creates space for negotiation.
Benislos Thushan retweeted
Best bakers in Paris.
Oscar and Grammy nominated artists.
Members of parliament and representatives around the world.
Alongside the thousands of doctors, lawyers, engineers, writers, and entrepreneurs.
I think Eelam Tamils are doing alright, thanks.
Benislos Thushan retweeted
Torturers getting promoted despite the Supreme Court ordering disciplinary action tells us everything.
When even the highest court can be ignored, it’s not just impunity, it’s the slow collapse of the rule of law.
The Supreme Court found that Bathiya Jayasinghe committed acts of torture while he was posted at the Mirihana police station. Now he gets a promotion to ASP.
Read our story on the career trajectory of Jayasinghe and how officers like him get away with torture.
examiner.media/policing-the-…
Benislos Thushan retweeted
Today we called on Sri Lanka to meet its commitments to accelerate progress on key human rights cases, establish an independent prosecutor’s office, and release more military-held land. Counter terrorism legislation must abide by Sri Lanka’s human rights obligations.
Benislos Thushan retweeted
When its a personal issue even TVK war rooms must not speak.
See the respect these guys to give for someone who was married to Vijay for 26 years, mother of his 2 children.
Imagine the agony & mental torture #Sangeetha abd her children went through for the last 5years and she has chosen the right time to take a revenge.
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Benislos Thushan retweeted
Charlie Kirk, in June of 2025, explaining why a massive US war against Iran, and an attempt to facilitate regime change, as pushed by people like Lindsey Graham, is "pathologically insane":
Benislos Thushan retweeted
Now that Obama’s poll numbers are in tailspin – watch for him to launch a strike in Libya or Iran. He is desperate.
Benislos Thushan retweeted
Don't let Obama play the Iran card in order to start a war in order to get elected--be careful Republicans!
Benislos Thushan retweeted
Twenty years ago we invaded Iraq. The war killed many innocent Iraqis and Americans. It destroyed the oldest Christian populations in the world. It cost over $1 trillion, and turned Iraq into a satellite of Iran. It was an unforced disaster, and I pray that we learn its lessons.
Benislos Thushan retweeted
I hope my fellow Sri Lankans will one day take social media posts as sportively as they take war.
War isn’t some WWE spectacle where you pick sides and cheer. It is real. Ask the Tamils who lived through it.
Benislos Thushan retweeted
Dear @alisabrypc, this is how the #SureshSalley led SIS tried to push Muslim's into extremism through #ForcedCremation, and attacked people like us for trying to stop it. You have the right to defend him. But don't be a politicial poster boy for his actions #NoToExtremism #lka – at Sri Lanka
