This Pathetic World

I have come to realize, at this moment, with every happenings surrounding our convoluted being, though it is a beautiful world in close subjectivity, it still remains a pathetic one at large. The UN and the international community have failed Tamil people at their most desperate time. This will dampen any achievements thus far....

I am questioning the very existence of UN at this point. What is humanitarianism, if you cannot defend it's values? Why do laws exist, if you cannot defend it's rationale? This is a joke. The UN is a joke. The Srilankan Government is a joke. Any person involved in this pathetic arena called politics is a joke. What is real, and what is true, is that we all live in a pathetic world!

People Are Still Laughing....

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A Sad Day for Tamils...

It is indeed a very sad day for Tamils everywhere. With influx of mixed reports coming in from around the world, the truth is yet to be confirmed. And whatever the 'truth' may be, it is still a very sad day for Tamils nonetheless. The sole protectors of Tamils interest have been silenced. The question still remains what will become of the Tamils in Srilanka. Though the final days of this war were imminent, little attention was given to the days post-LTTE, as the Srilankan Government's exclusive goal was to rid of LTTE, and it's leaders, namely Prabaharan, with little regard to civilian lives. These next few days, and weeks, will be crucial in relieving the gross ethnic divide the war has spurred among the Tamils and Sinhalese, both in Srilanka, and outside. All eyes will be on Mahinda Rajapaska, and the political solutions, if any, he will put forth. Then only, will we know whether the rise of the LTTE is destined....

I am speechless for the most part. Although I questioned the tactics of the protesters in raising the LTTE flags, I will never question the sacrifice, and bravery of the LTTE cadres. They were simply young Tamils, just like me and you, born to Tamil parents. Their parents had the same aspirations and hopes for them, as ours. Yet, due to unfortunate circumstance, they had to stay behind, while the rest fled. They fought for the rights of Tamils, and brought the plight of Tamils to the world stage and that can never be dismissed. And never forgotten. As they will forever be heroes and martyrs in many hearts.

Who is D.B.S Jeyaraj?

Hi everyone….I came across this article, Tigers, Tamil Diaspora and the Tamil Civilians Plights (click here) by D.B.S Jeyaraj, while I was reading an article from the Globe and Mail, (click here). Frankly, I don’t know what to think. But all I know is it's definitely something we must read too. As always, there is two sides to a story. I don’t know this D.B.S Jeyaraj guy. I didn't hear of him till today. I don’t know whether he is a "good" guy or a "bad" guy, or even if he has any credentials or his claims any legitimacy. Yet, I did read through the entire article, and I hope you will do the same. Maybe some things will be too difficult to appreciate, especially for some of you (*perhaps). Anyways…if anyone can shed some light as to who this man is, or even if I should be reading any of his stuff, please speak up. If this is news to you, maybe it sparked the same questions as it did to me….better yet…I would love to hear your opinion on his article….will you be brave enough to take a stand? Or are you just a confused bugger like me….?

*Just so you know, the above was originaly written by me yesterday night. I have new insight today. I researched some more, and I think I am liking this Jeyaraj, who happens to be a Tamil journalist based in Toronto. I will definitely write more about my thoughts on him in my coming posts....

Why Don't You Read this, .....?!

Sri Lanka Puts Obama to the Test — and He's Failing
By Romesh Ratnesar - (click here for artcile)

My thoughts now.......For those that find themselves asking, what the international community can really do for the Tamils, here in this article are some answers. It's not about picking sides. Well, atleast it doesnt' have to be. Maybe Canada needs to understand this. But at the same time, maybe the Canadian government is confused. Maybe Canada thinks, if they were to talk for the Tamils they will be looked upon as sympathizers of Tamill Tigers, who are clearly declared terrorists in Canada. Can you blame them? Though the protests happening in Toronto, and around the world, have the best of intentions, the flying of the LTTE flags diminishes any strong support it might get..….it doesn't allow the outside world to distinguish between the Tamil people and the LTTE. Of course, some would claim, either proudly or accusingly, there is no difference, and it's one and the same. Yet I can't but wonder, if the flags were put aside, if we'd garner more support for a very legitimate cause….

Anyways...just some thoughts.....

Why I am TWIGGED OUT!

Okay. I lied. I am in no way of being "twigged out" as they say in Twitterland. Yes, maybe you already heard. Maybe you received an invitation from me via twitter to join twitter. (Which by the way YOU obviously ignored/deleted or worse, is still unread!!!) News is, I am officially on the follow. Well, to be exact if I must. I am following three, two are following me. But keep in mind, this is only the beginning. If Ashton Kutcher can beat out CNN on receiving a following of 1 million tweeters and counting, I am sure I can ...hmm..let's say...get another 20 more to follow me? HA - I seriously doubt it. But nonetheless, baby steps are the beginnings. Oh ya, just so you know. Twigged out simply means, again in Twitterland, --- to be so hyped up on twittering that you cannot sleep. I am hardly there....trust me! Ask my followers if you must.

So what do I think of twitter? And what made me join it you ask? Well, for one. If you know me, I don't follow the mass. If everyone likes Ajith, I choose to like Vijay. If everyone likes Facebook, I choose to do blogs. It's just part of being me, shalini murugiah. I like people before they become famous, like Surya...I liked him waaaaaay before he started gelling his hair or wearing his shirt out. LOL....I liked him from his days in Nerruku Naer. Of course this doesn't mean, no one else liked him either. Except that the cult was small. I liked being part of the small group. It meant something. Of course, after Nandha and Pithagmagan that cult grew, especially after Kakka Kakka I would say. That's when all the teens, and tweens jumped in the wagon too. And I wasn't special anymore, and now he is not special to me. Anyways...the point is twitter sounded great because to me it was still unknown and untouched....

I think the concept behind twitter is just great. Such a simple idea. It's one of those things, that once you see how well it works, you are like, 'why didn't I think of it!'. Once you sign up on twitter.com, you can start posting instant messages of what you doing/thinking/eating/liking whenever, and wherever you want. This way your friends and families get to follow you, and see what you are up to too, and vice verse. Like I mentioned earlier, I am still new at this. I am still learning to maneuver around the site myself. If you get the chance, check it out. It might just take over facebook in the near future......so be ready....... (*I for one, can't wait for that day).

The March of the Tigers

So here are some pictures I have managed to gather. Please click on the forward icon to skim through the pictures. My suggestion to you is NOT to double click on the image, as it will re-route you to another page. 

Anyhow, going back to what I was writting.  To be truthful. Although I watched and listened to all the media coverage on this event, I still don't have an opinion on it. I really don't. Was this the right way about bringing attention? I DON't KNOW. Was it wrong to do so, to spill over onto a major highway of the city? Many seem to think so, but I still don't know. But above all this, there is only ONE thing that boggles my mind. Maybe someone can clarify. What is the purpose of flying the LTTE flags at these protests anyway? Contrary to what many may argue, the LTTE flag and the Tamil Eelam flag is not one and the same. The tamil people adopted the LTTE flag if anything, because it was only them they felt a kinship to, whether forced or otherwise. Anyways, my question is, must we really fly this flag? reallY? I don't believe it serves any purpose. 
I might be wrong, but I doubt it......