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Sri Lanka Politics, Venue Shields, and Morricone on Repeat

May 14, 2025 Lehan Edirisinghe

Weighs Sri Lanka politics and foreign status, studies Ninth Circuit venue strategy, questions Buddhism, then blasts Ennio Morricone’s Hateful Eight theme I weigh Sri Lanka's leaders and what it means to be a foreigner with opinions, while also studying venue shields like the Ninth Circuit

The image displays a webpage from the Daily Mirror Online, dated May 14, 2023. The title at the top reads "Namal’s Ascent: Presidential 2024 as Reliable Comparative for LG Results." Below the title, the date and time are noted as "18 May 2023 03:19 PM," with a view count of 724 and options to bookmark the article. On the left side of the page, there is a photograph of a man waving. He has a broad smile and is wearing a white collared shirt with a traditional red sash draped over his shoulder. His hair is dark and neatly styled. The background of the photo appears to be a blurred outdoor setting with greenery, suggesting a natural environment. To the right of the photograph, there is a trending news section with a list of headlines. The first headline mentions an incident involving an Algerian girl, followed by updates on various events, including a tragic accident and political news. Each headline is numbered and includes a brief description or context. The overall layout of the webpage features a clean design with sections for news, opinion, features, and other categories. The background of the webpage is white, with black text for readability. The weather information at the top indicates a temperature of 29°C in Colombo. No logos or trademarks are prominently displayed in the image, aside from the Daily Mirror branding at the top. The content is structured in a way that highlights current events and opinions, with a focus on political matters.

Doubting Sri Lanka Would Elect a Foreign-Minded Candidate

███████ a "good leader". However, the people of SL have essentially, fallen for █████ performing "a ████████", which is to say, they have betrayed a vote, to hold █████████ accountable for endless robberies. They seem to be stuck, between those options, that is █████████ or █████. They are standard political options whom the people here feel represent them.

I have in any case, lost, and most likely, would be rejected again. As I'm a foreigner. I'm someone with foreign views. And now, a US business.

Arguing Sri Lanka Gets the Politicians It Chose

He is far more patriotic and real though.

The people of SL, have always gotten exactly what they asked for, including to be betrayed as they should have seen █████ is not going to do anything, they should have understood

Things change, power reverses, there are homeless people turning ultra rich, and the biggest going to jail, losing everything.

The image depicts a ceremonial event related to the Buddha Rashmi Vesak Zone, held in Colombo on May 13, 2025. The headline at the top reads "Buddha Rashmi Vesak zone..." followed by the date and time of the article, which is May 14, 2025, at 06:01 am. The article appears to be from the Daily Mirror website, as indicated by the URL in the address bar. In the foreground, there are several individuals participating in the event. The prominent figure on the left is a monk dressed in a bright orange robe, holding a circular object that resembles a traditional fan or ceremonial item. He has a serious expression on his face. Next to him stands another monk, also in an orange robe, who appears to be looking at the first monk. To the right of the monks, there are three men dressed in white attire. The man in the center is holding a red cloth or banner, while the other two men are looking at him. One of these men has short black hair and is wearing glasses, while the other has a more rounded face and is slightly balding. In the background, there are golden statues, likely of Buddha, which are illuminated, contributing to the ceremonial atmosphere. The setting appears to be an outdoor area, possibly a temple or a designated event space, with decorative elements typical of Buddhist celebrations. The text below the image provides additional context, mentioning that the event is organized by the Hunupitiya Gangaramaya Temple and the Presidential Secretariat, and it was graced by various dignitaries, including the Chief Incumbent of the temple and the Deputy Minister of Digital Economy. Overall, the image captures a formal and respectful atmosphere associated with the Vesak celebration, highlighting the cultural and religious significance of the event.

Namal, Gotabaya and Reapplying Right Livelihood in Sri Lanka

I like Namal, he's a super patriot. He would have done very well, better than Gotabaya. It was a "bad wicket" with the Covid 19, where he had no tourists, and then had to carry Sri Lanka Airlines, which is making losses. Warren Buffett can divest, from airlines, make killer savings, and he's a saint for it. But see, it's difficult. They did "steal", but awarding contracts, is part of the culture, or way any country does business. Big business owners, often take part, or play a role because they want to earn. In the US, in any country, it's the exact same. However I would probably do it all online, so we can maximize investment. As it's a better, transparent design.

My mom went to this event. I am secular, I'm a judeo christian convert, or just hard secular, but have a buddhist background. I'm aware of the downsides to the theravada ideology. I just want to shore those weak points up. If you re-apply Right Livelihood, SL would easily be a mighty nation like Japan/Thailand.

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Chadu, Food Almsgiving and Earning One’s Own Meal

Chadu! And his mom serving food! It's a food alms giving.

I don't like this concept, but it is in every culture. I don't hate it either. They have food banks and soup kitchens in the US. Homeless shelters. They have a Islamic rule to give a percentage to the unfortunate.

I feel a country, people have to be able to have the confidence to buy their own meal, and earn.

The image consists of three sections, each depicting a different scene related to an event, likely an art exhibition or cultural celebration. 1. **Top Section**: - The upper part of the image shows a person dressed in a white outfit, possibly a kurta or similar traditional attire. The individual is standing on a red carpeted floor, facing a display. The background features several other people dressed in light-colored clothing, indicating a formal or cultural gathering. There is a wooden structure or display stand visible, with a sign that has text, though the text is not legible in the image. 2. **Middle Section**: - The middle section features a man, possibly of South Asian descent, observing a large painting. He is wearing a white shirt and appears to be engaged in looking at the artwork. The painting is predominantly red and features depictions of figures that resemble traditional Buddhist iconography, including a central figure that appears to be a seated Buddha, flanked by two other figures. The artwork includes decorative elements such as waves and flames at the bottom, along with text in a script that is not legible. The painting is mounted on an easel, and there are additional artworks visible in the background, illuminated by soft lighting. 3. **Bottom Section**: - The bottom section is less detailed, primarily showing a dark background with twinkling lights, suggesting a festive atmosphere. The lights are likely part of the event's decor, contributing to a celebratory ambiance. Overall, the setting appears to be a cultural or religious event, possibly related to Vesak, given the presence of Buddhist artwork. The environment is well-lit, with decorative elements enhancing the visual appeal of the space. The individuals present are dressed in traditional attire, indicating a cultural significance to the gathering.

Chandrasiri, Business Training and a Buddha Image

This is my former boss, Chandrasiri, he was my 6 month employer, training me with Janaka "how to run a business" like I was his adopted boy lol

He's staring a picture of Buddha, with Mucalinda, and many serpentine figures around him

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Rejecting Buddhism, Karma and Sri Lanka’s Court Delays

Jagath uncle's here with Samantha towards the right of the photo

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You saw Ranil in the Al Jazeera interview, where he's saying when asked about

Buddha has said, if there is an accuser, then only they are the ones saying so, not me, so only one person is saying it

It reveals just how

This is seen in the courts, where

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The US fought with Japan in WW2, and them twice, and they'd show propaganda about how

Just because Sri Lanka, is

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Keren, Matthew Hilzik and The Hateful Eight Music

[The Hateful Eight] - 01 - L'Ultima Diligenza Di Red Rock (Intro Vers.)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7EbmNz0GC2A

I feel comfortable, with Chamath, because he also has foul language

I feel so normalized, watching The Last of Us, where Ellie talks like me

And uses her own fake dad, as a punching bag, a go to publicist

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Loving an Ennio Morricone Song

I love this song by Ennio Morricone