notwithstanding his character or how bad person he is, what he is saying is true machan. to win every war even a simple conflict any nation needs good leadership which we hadn't till mahinda rajapaksha. ofcourse regarding economic status of the country,cost of living of people mahinda is not doing great job ,I agree with that.
but about war mahinda,s leadership is the only factor.
when chandrika bandaranaika came to power she also waged war against ltte.but she failed coz of her poor leadership.
so I agree with Merving silvas view notwihsatnding his bad personality