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US Ambassador in Colombo Patricia Butenis in her cable January 22, 2010 said that if then Opposition Leader Sarath Fonseka won the election ‘US could expect that his new government would be interested in moving forward more quickly than the Rajapaksa government’, the WikiLeaks revealed.
“It also is important to note that the upcoming presidential election -- particularly if it were to result in an opposition victory -- could radically alter the political context of our assessment of GSL progress on key issues. Opposition candidate General Fonseka has made many significant promises in each of these issue areas, and we could expect that his new government would be interested in moving forward more quickly than the Rajapaksa government. Nevertheless, the key issue areas of concern remain the same notwithstanding the election, and we would expect any Sri Lankan government to continue to make progress. Please note that our lists of “Next Steps” are not in any order of priority or importance,” the cable stated.
Related link
Progress' on human rights in Sri Lanka -http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/us-embassy-cables-documents/244835
Amila Perera Friday, 17 December 2010 03:33 AM
Very True
hari Friday, 17 December 2010 03:38 AM
correct he know show to solv and how to get result ,,, end of the war was an example
pissu balla Friday, 17 December 2010 03:42 AM
Oh no. This is good enough to prove in SL courts that SF got funding from US. Poor SF.
Dr.No Friday, 17 December 2010 03:54 AM
Well said and this is true. We have to take this message to the masses in the south who have continued to be mislead by the power hungry politicians.
Thomas Friday, 17 December 2010 03:55 AM
Absolutely true.
cockroch man Friday, 17 December 2010 03:51 AM
yes we also knew that that when we were voting. but something went wrong somewhere
pandula Friday, 17 December 2010 03:59 AM
Of course. SF will lead country more forward than MR. What MR brought to nation is nothing except the war victory. No one trust him but feared to him. This is not a modern way of management specially a country. Thanks
Kiri Muththa Friday, 17 December 2010 04:03 AM
Early cable issued by her made SF a war criminal...Her cables are contradictory.
BIMAL Friday, 17 December 2010 03:59 AM
thanks lot for ur guidlines no other work drawing lines
Nilantha Friday, 17 December 2010 04:04 AM
So, they prefer SF then MR...!!!
This tells lot.
samantha100 Friday, 17 December 2010 03:59 AM
Very true
TRUTH Friday, 17 December 2010 04:15 AM
Very well said. MR, country is going backward. SF, no corruption, no political killings, etc, etc… therefore you take it over SIR.
Upul Karu Friday, 17 December 2010 04:16 AM
US mispelled -Not the opposition leader a puppet of UNP..
We know what US always want.. This will never happen.
asoka abeywardena Friday, 17 December 2010 04:20 AM
That is why people in SL voted for General SF.
Shaluka Friday, 17 December 2010 04:16 AM
Ye USA think """opposition victory -- could radically alter the political context of our assessment of GSL progress on key issues """" Unfortunatly they could not understand ( USA and some SL) majority does not want who going behind USA like RW or SF etc....
asoka abeywardena Friday, 17 December 2010 04:22 AM
People in SL knew that before US and that is why it's people voted for General SF.
YURI Friday, 17 December 2010 04:22 AM
All are Criminal in Politics, She thought of better in all... what is wrong
Priyantha Friday, 17 December 2010 04:24 AM
Absolutely Correct ...!!!
Dr. wiki Friday, 17 December 2010 04:28 AM
I can't say why.
TMA Friday, 17 December 2010 04:32 AM
Now some 'patriots' wud say 'cat out of the bag', cos they think USA is the gr8 Satan.
w.g.l Friday, 17 December 2010 04:34 AM
the truth is revel to all nation now you see what happen why this corral between this tow please understand this
Ajeewan Aru Friday, 17 December 2010 04:31 AM
We are always with MR. Thats y he won the Election.
Priyantha Friday, 17 December 2010 04:29 AM
SF is a Better Leader no doubt.. Who Got Skills , Knowledge , exposure & he can handle international language better too.--- apart from all He is a Genuine Leader.
Punchi Putha Friday, 17 December 2010 04:43 AM
No wonder if they said , even Prabakaran is better( for USA) than SF!
Nilantha Friday, 17 December 2010 04:39 AM
well said,
In this comments also not represents the majority of Sri Lankans, .... in SL internet usage is very less and only limited people have access to it.
Nihal Amarasekera Friday, 17 December 2010 04:43 AM
Better never than late.........political aspect of the "war hero" I mean.
Rahumathullah Friday, 17 December 2010 04:53 AM
I fully agree.
Prabath Friday, 17 December 2010 04:55 AM
She has got her CABLES CORSSED!!!!!!!
Ruwan Weerasingha Friday, 17 December 2010 05:03 AM
Hasn't wikileaks leaked anything regarding what went wrong?
rosh Friday, 17 December 2010 05:04 AM
Finally, the cat jumps out...
Ryan Friday, 17 December 2010 05:07 AM
We are very lucky to have defeated SF, USA have tried to kill MR by bringing SF, RW and other US puppets to power. Thank god for defeating corrupt SF.
Ryan Friday, 17 December 2010 05:17 AM
Masses in Sri Lanka are much wiser than you think. Message already passed and well undestood by them. Thats why they voted MR and reaping benefits of voting.
nn Friday, 17 December 2010 05:21 AM
heh, no corruption? Why is he in prison then on exactly thesame charge?
yoyo Friday, 17 December 2010 05:23 AM
So true! so true!
But stil we dont know what happend to our votes
jd Friday, 17 December 2010 05:23 AM
finnaly its confermed who the lap DOG to the US is!
samankula Friday, 17 December 2010 05:32 AM
Ya. Then US Green card holder SF can lead our country to list of Next Steps that US wanted.
DHA Friday, 17 December 2010 05:43 AM
How did US Staged drama go wrong.....
Chands Friday, 17 December 2010 05:40 AM
Persona non-gratia . Bring on!!!
Farshard Friday, 17 December 2010 05:43 AM
yes its true but now all people are very dissapointed
pererar Friday, 17 December 2010 05:43 AM
George Bush was better than Obama
concerned Friday, 17 December 2010 05:50 AM
Good point for someone to stage a fast-un-to death opposite US Embassy till that cable message is withdrawn. We will find someone to offer water to end it!
Darren Friday, 17 December 2010 06:12 AM
Even US could not help SF because of his B... mouth."Rata watakara weta bendath ,Kata watakara weta bandinna behe"This is the lesson.
willows Friday, 17 December 2010 06:12 AM
because peronnel vendetta???
citizen1 Friday, 17 December 2010 06:14 AM
some charming benefits!!
adsada Friday, 17 December 2010 06:22 AM
They are defnitely reaping it!!
oyage podi guru Friday, 17 December 2010 06:22 AM
Yes that is true. SF is no good; only good for the bird cage he is in.
Unarmed_Gunman Friday, 17 December 2010 06:27 AM
SF is a US Green card holder.
Then what about the US Citizen himself Gotabaya.
US citizen means American, where as US green card holder is NOT.
oyage podi guru Friday, 17 December 2010 06:25 AM
Excellent question.
padma Friday, 17 December 2010 06:27 AM
Not only US government all over the country of world and all over the nation… except very few
Saman Hewawasam Friday, 17 December 2010 06:27 AM
Yes, Thank You Madam Ambassador you are absolutely correct on that assessment. God Bless you!
haramanis Friday, 17 December 2010 06:33 AM
For whome?
mariyam Friday, 17 December 2010 06:36 AM
i believe so.
mervin Friday, 17 December 2010 06:46 AM
ooooooooooooo, dear How Wimal Weerawansa going to be act for this???????????
Ossan Salam - Doha Friday, 17 December 2010 06:50 AM
So, according to some of our black-white gentlemen, we should wag our tails as per USA wish and to sip our tea in the direction of America...........
Fayad Friday, 17 December 2010 06:47 AM
you wanted " Lakleaks" to cover up "wikileaks"
Said Husssein Friday, 17 December 2010 06:48 AM
MR had some good ideas at the beginning but now everything is lost because of the handful of idiots who is hanging on to him for their personal benefits only. MR cannot do anything and there will not be much progress for Sri Lanka. It would have been better to have S.F. who has had some new ideas and new plans for the progress of the country and to help the people who had been suffering for a long time. Unfortutantely the people lost that opportunity.
Said Hussein
podda Friday, 17 December 2010 06:55 AM
"Next steps" are not known. Let's speculate a few;
1. War crime charges against Gota, Shavendra and all MR supporters
2. Let US to establish a naval base in Hambantota
3. Let US explore oil in Mannar
4. Merge NE and carve out a Federal state with outright police and land powers
5. Accept transnational Tamil government as the governing body of NE.
Add some more to the list guys...
1. War crime charges against Gota, Shavendra and all MR supporters
2. Let US to establish a naval base in Hambantota
3. Let US explore oil in Mannar
4. Merge NE and carve out a Federal state with outright police and land powers
5. Accept transnational Tamil government as the governing body of NE.
Add some more to the list guys......')" type="button" class="btn btn-outline-secondary btn-sm" style="padding-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 2px">Reply
John Friday, 17 December 2010 07:05 AM
Computer Gil Pits
Fadaya Friday, 17 December 2010 07:06 AM
Favourable leaks == correct;
unfavourable leaks == incorrect;
LANKONIS Friday, 17 December 2010 07:14 AM
Hello Butenis pack your bag & get ready...your time is over..
Deshan Lankaputhra Friday, 17 December 2010 07:24 AM
SF is a good soldier not a good politician.that is why is lost election.USA, UK & EU need a puppet to run this country accrding to their wishes.It's high time for this western bloc to mind their own business without interfering internal matters of countries like Sri Lanka.
condem Friday, 17 December 2010 07:28 AM
Usually US is wrong..but in this case they are absolutely correct.thats why people voted for SF....
acha3482 Friday, 17 December 2010 07:32 AM
Who wants American pupet
Gamini Friday, 17 December 2010 07:37 AM
Butenis
can you proceed with your diplomatic affairs with the
Sri Lankan government officials anymore now.?
On one hand it is nothing serious to a shameless diplomat like you when look at what USA has done world over, preaching Bana to the others.So far I haven't seen you in Sri Lanka. May such a glance never take place until your so called diplomatic service end in Sri Lanka
Konde bendapu china Friday, 17 December 2010 07:56 AM
better for US and other so called western arena ,he will give anything to safe guard he s green card
I the Jury Friday, 17 December 2010 08:01 AM
Wait for the cables sent after the 26th. Even our big neighbour will get alarmed !
nagu Friday, 17 December 2010 08:33 AM
US is trying to take him to Genocide trial in Hague...
nagu Friday, 17 December 2010 08:33 AM
good one...
Sidath B Friday, 17 December 2010 09:02 AM
Sri Lankan masses who voted for MR knew very well that former hero ,SF, now a traitor will do things according to US agenda.
MR better watch out!!!!
malkanthi Friday, 17 December 2010 09:28 AM
If not for wikileaks nobody knows them. But truth is always bitter and found under the carpet.
kingkong Friday, 17 December 2010 09:32 AM
Very True..SF is what SL needs for a better future
the Baptist Friday, 17 December 2010 09:41 AM
MR should have known better !
sam Friday, 17 December 2010 10:00 AM
very true , the problem is to convince the blind folded so called patriots
Ryan Friday, 17 December 2010 10:06 AM
WW is the answer
Ryan Friday, 17 December 2010 10:07 AM
Butenis, pls leave the country Sri Lanka
Ryan Friday, 17 December 2010 10:12 AM
Only the fools voted for SF
Manoj Friday, 17 December 2010 10:15 AM
so true!...
Sajith Friday, 17 December 2010 10:22 AM
MR is powerful enough to send her home.
Imran Friday, 17 December 2010 10:45 AM
Lets hope we will get a very good leader as the President in the future.
tissa Friday, 17 December 2010 10:47 AM
thanks podda, your correct!
Pramod F Friday, 17 December 2010 11:45 AM
So this is why the US supported SF. US wanted a puppet like SF to rule our contry. At last the cat came out of the bag.
nn Friday, 17 December 2010 12:09 PM
more like anyone but MR.
SWI Friday, 17 December 2010 01:17 PM
SF the US puppet well defeated by the people, sorry Patricia..!
asoka abeywardena Friday, 17 December 2010 01:54 PM
Ask your grandmother.
Johny Friday, 17 December 2010 01:59 PM
confirmed and not confermed....lol
sangaralingham Friday, 17 December 2010 02:32 PM
is this person right. to be a leader need a disciplined mind and moral attitude. words needs action
sangaralingham Friday, 17 December 2010 02:36 PM
not possible lanka depend on others money arms food education scientific knowledge medicines etc. so be calm listen behave learn religion moral science yes you must be wise and intelligent
Marcus Friday, 17 December 2010 03:32 PM
You are the same woman who said that SF should be charged with Govt for war crimes. Butenis is trying to hold both sides so that she is safe in SL. What hypocrisy is this
channa Friday, 17 December 2010 04:05 PM
Same mistakes they did in Iraq, Afganistan.....trying to put puppet governments...
nagu Friday, 17 December 2010 04:07 PM
Yeah .....You have done enough bad things to SL and the World...
nagu Friday, 17 December 2010 04:08 PM
Yeah....And the whole country is paying becoz of White flag...
Mirza Uwais Friday, 17 December 2010 04:41 PM
That is why we are always try more practicing under united states also, we can achieve thru loka satha....! congrats Madam Patricia....! We love forever. do or die with you.
Asanga Gamage Friday, 17 December 2010 04:55 PM
That is why majority of people voted MR!!!
Nandimithra. Friday, 17 December 2010 05:18 PM
Or the other way round ??
sam Friday, 17 December 2010 05:25 PM
Mr is doing chinese agenda!!
Don Friday, 17 December 2010 05:52 PM
haha.the US green Card holder to rule SL.Hithuwa madi
Zouk Fernando Friday, 17 December 2010 06:19 PM
Narrow escape mother Lanka!
mlj Friday, 17 December 2010 09:08 PM
Deshan Lankaputhra - it is high time for Sri Lanka to stop begging for financial aid from the World Bank and IMF. The major contributors to the World Bank and IMF are the USA, UK and EU.
Ramzil Friday, 17 December 2010 10:47 PM
So that explains it! Thank you Wikileaks. If SF is good for US, he is not good for SL.
citizen1 Saturday, 18 December 2010 02:04 AM
finally and definitely not finnaly..ha ha
Ranga Gallage Saturday, 18 December 2010 02:20 AM
That is why less people in SL voted for General SF.
YURI Saturday, 18 December 2010 03:18 AM
Thank you to acknowledge cimes and Thank to WIKI to leaked the message... Can you imagin the rest of the Docs
sunilB Saturday, 18 December 2010 06:18 AM
Yes ,I am with you.
Sri Shan Saturday, 18 December 2010 07:56 AM
The whole world know that SF is the correct person for the job.
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