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Moe
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 Posted - 18 Jul 2011 : 20:25:14
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Monday, July 18, 2011
The people of Wuli West in the Upper River Region (URR) Thursday evening expressed regret for ever being in the opposition and have now made it clear to the Gambian leader, His Excellency Sheikh Professor Alhaji Dr Yahya Jammeh that they want to join the majority and support the APRC.
This was put into action as over a 1000 people from Sandu Darsilami, Wuli Bajonkoto and Nyakoi Taibatou, most of them youths dressed in green, shifted allegiance to the APRC during a meeting held Thursday evening in Sutokonding village in Wuli West District, as part of the president’s ongoing nationwide ‘Dialogue with the people’s tour’. Welcoming the former opposition supporters to the APRC, President Jammeh told them that if it is for the sake of election, he would not have gone to the area. “Whether you vote for me or not, I will win. Wuli West is just a minority in The Gambia,” he said.
At that juncture, the Gambian leader asked the people of Wuli West how they feel living in the area. “We are suffering,” was there reply. “Your votes did not make me the president and I am not here to persuade any of you to vote for me, because whether you vote for me or not I have been winning. Wuli West, you are just a minority and I told the people of Kiang West and Salikene if they want to move backward and continue suffering, let them stay with the opposition and the same to you. The choice is yours. I will reward those who like me and vote for me,” the president stated. He said that Nyakoi was one of the first places in the country the APRC government built a senior secondary school and recalled that when he went to officially inaugurate the school, only the students attended the inauguration, as all the elders refused to turn up because they were all in the opposition.
The president continued: “You must understand that there are three days in life - yesterday, today and tomorrow but you refused to heed to my those yesterday words, thinking that your whole life is limited to one day. You said ‘we need a senior secondary school and we have got it, let us support the opposition’. My grandfather used to tell me a proverb that ‘you cannot catch the legs of a rabbit and a goat at the same time’ knowing that the rabbit lives in the bush and the goat lives at home. And again if you sow a pepper today that is what you will reap tomorrow. So, if you don’t want to reap pepper, you should not have sowed it yesterday, but since you prefer to sow pepper, that is what you will reap today because you refused to take my advice. Even when the parliamentary election came, I told you that since you did not vote for me that means you refused to listen to my advice, then choose somebody that I can work with, for your interest and you refused that too. If you vote for a National Assembly Member that does not discuss with APRC, his problems will not be solved and you will be left isolated. Did you ever hear Sidia Jatta standing in the parliament to say I need cold water and he didn’t have it? You voted for him, he stays in Kombo, paid a good salary and the school that you have been crying for, he went and built it in the Kombos, can that person bring any development to you?
“I told you in 2001 that the coming election at the time was not to determine whether I will become a president or not. The election to determine who was the president was done in July 1994 and nobody voted for me on that day. It was God who gave me that leadership power and nobody else. In fact it was after the 2001 election you solidified support to the opposition. The three days I mentioned earlier (yesterday, today and tomorrow) are very important, and you the people of Nyakoi cannot deceive me. You have been voting for the opposition since 1996 and when I came here the other time, you said that won’t be repeated, and in 2001 you did the worst but you cannot deceive me but yourselves.”
The president stressed that the coming election will, like the previous ones, identify those who want development and those who want retrogression. He added: “My mission in Wuli today is not about politics. I am here to meet you at the grassroots level, see your condition and listen to your concerns as Gambians to see how best we can improve your living condition. Your welfare is my priority. My talking with you will be on the 25th of November if possible, if not then that will be the end of us for the rest of my tenure. I have heard all what you said including those who defected, but there is this saying in English ‘seeing is the believing’ I want to see your pledges on the 25th of November. I trust you, you the defectors, but you did it to me in 2001 and in 2006. However, I have heard all what you said and I will construct one of the best roads for you, this is because we all need and use the road, but for the electricity and water to flow in Wuli is banked on your performance in November this year . I am here to work for you but if you refuse development that is left to you. My intention is to make the whole Gambia a city state, I made this intention clear when I was even in uniform and I swore for it and I will do it. I am not a politician and I will not tell you something that you will like and will not benefit you. Already we are on that move to make The Gambia a city state, we are constructing roads and electrifying everywhere and telephone, so what do you need now? The people of Nyakoi, you did something that you don’t know. You also made yourselves lose something that you don’t know. If you had not betrayed us since 1996, Nyakoi today would have been like something else, not to talk of electricity.”
The president said he was impressed with the level of farming in URR, adding that if the whole Gambia could emulate them, then the country will not have any cause to import rice. “I am thanking you for that. As human beings you don’t have to entirely depend on buying food, because there will come a time you will have money and want to buy rice and you will not see it, let us be careful with that. If you could remember in 1983 people scrambled for rice. We don’t need replica of that, we have the potential to grow rice for export, and the land is there. It is our land, let us make the best use of it and this is only possible when we tighten our belts and go back to the land,” the Gambian leader said.
Advice to youths
President Jammeh also repeated his earlier calls on young people to actively venture into farming, as it is the only way they (the youths) could derive blessing from their parents.
Speaking earlier, the minister for Information and Communication, Alagie Cham hailed the president for the numerous developments registered over the past 16 years. He commended the defectors for recognising the president’s efforts in transforming The Gambia. Minister Cham also informed the gathering that there is a giant telecommunication project in the pipeline that has the potential to serve every village in the country. Dr Njogu Bah, the minister for Works, Construction and Infrastructure expressed delight at the large turnout of people, saying it was an indication of their realisation that the APRC is the only party that can bring development to Wuli.
Minister Bah told the people that though the road connecting Basse-Baja kunda is part of the Laminkoto-Passimass road construction programme. The ministers for Basic and Secondary Education and Forestry, Fatou Lamin Faye and Jato Sillah respectively also spoke at the meeting. Minister Sillah, a native of Wuli West, who is also the APRC liaison officer for Wuli West thanked Allah for helping the young people realise they made a mistake following the opposition. He told his people that the opposition cannot bring any development to them, and that the only party that can do that is the APRC. He cited the recent donation of tractors to the area as a clear manifestation of the Gambian leader’s love for the people of Wuli.
Local’s concerns
Speaking earlier at the meeting, Kemo Jatta, the alkalo of Sutukonding welcomed the president and entourage to his village. He said the meeting was very important to them, as it availed them the platform to express their concerns to the president, as well as renew their loyalty to the APRC. He added that the people of Sutukonding are very grateful to the president. Alkalo Jatta, brother to the head of the opposition PDOIS party, Sidia Jatta assured the president of a big change in the political leaning in Wuli West, an area widely known as an opposition stronghold.
For his part, Yusupha Jabbi, chief of Wuli West said people should be very grateful to Almighty Allah for giving them President Jammeh, whom he described as having a clean heart and good intentions for the country. He also stated that a good leader like President Jammeh is hard to find. He concluded by thanking the president for giving them tractors, fertilizers, and rice seeds for the farming season, noting that this shows the importance the president attaches to agriculture. For his part, Njun Bah, chief of Sandu district renewed his district’s loyalty to the APRC. He said the president has transformed the lives of the people, thus making the country worth living for everyone. Chief Bah also on behalf of the women of Sandu thanked President Jammeh for donating them [women] tractors.
Chief Bah presented 250 defectors from Darsilami Sandu District at the meeting who decided to join the APRC from the opposition.He then pointed out some pressing concerns in his district, among which are the need for more veterinary doctors, and the construction of the Sandu-Wuli road, which he described as very bad. He also thanked the Gambian leader for promising to construct the road.
For his part, Kolli Bah, Wuli West APRC Constituency chairman said victory for the party in the upcoming presidential election is a forgone conclusion, while welcoming the defectors to the party. He also appealed for more veterinary doctors in the area and potable water for their animals. For his part, Sulayman Fatty, a former opposition bigwig in Wuli, and someone who has been described as the right hand of Sidia Jatta said a new page has been opened in the country’s political arena. He told the gathering that his defection was not influenced by anyone, but the developments that the president is bringing to the doorstep of every Gambian. He declared that he will forever be behind the president and the APRC, while welcoming defectors from Wuli Nyakoi Taibatu, Sandu Darsilami and Wuli Bajonkoto who followed him to the APRC.
For his part, Mansal Jawo, a strong APRC supporter also joined the previous speakers in thanking the president for his visionary leadership, which he said has brought uncountable development to every corner of the country. He also thanked the chiefs in URR and the governor for their good leadership. He, however appealed to the president to help in the construction of the Sandu-Wuli road. For her part, lady councilor Sohna Marenah expressed thanks to the Gambian leader for empowering the women. She assured that all the women of Wuli are behind him and will vote massively for the APRC in the upcoming election. Malang Awa Malako of Bajonkoto; Sainey Touray of Sutukonding; Ebrima Jabbi of Nyakoi Taibatou; and Saikouba Jawneh of Sutukonding, all defectors unanimously assured President Jammeh of their massive vote in the upcoming election, while expressing their regret for supporting the opposition over the past 16 years with no positive outcome, but only backwardness.
Other speakers at the meeting included Mawdo Fatty, Wuli West APRC constituency youth mobiliser; and Mamadi Ceesay, a youth leader who appealed for a youth centre in Wuli and as well as a stadium. They assured of the youths’ continuous support to the party and President Jammeh’s government.
Author: by Musa Ndow & Hatab Fadera
Source:http://observer.gm/africa/gambia/article/wuli-west-we-regret-ever-being-in-the-opposition
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I am Jebel Musa better yet rock of Gibraltar,either or,still a stronghold and a Pillar commanding direction
The GPU wants Me Hunted Down for what I don't know ..... |
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toubab1020
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Posted - 18 Jul 2011 : 21:07:07
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"President Jammeh told them that if it is for the sake of election, he would not have gone to the area."
I thought that H.E. stated that this was not an election tour but a meet the people tour,and it is well known that if communities do not give their support to the current administration they will get no development or help.. |
"Simple is good" & I strongly dislike politics. You cannot defend the indefensible.
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Kitabul Arerr
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Posted - 19 Jul 2011 : 00:41:07
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Wuli West to get electricity, water supply if........[U vote 4 me  ]
Monday, July 18, 2011
President Yahya Jammeh has said that the forthcoming presidential election scheduled for 24th November 2011 will determine whether or not the people of Wuli West constituency in the Upper River Region will be provided with portable drinking water and electricity supply.
Jammeh’s comments followed appeals by the community of Sutukonding and its surroundings in Wuli West constituency, for government’s intervention in providing their villages with potable water and electricity.
“If it is about elections, I will not stand here in Wuli West because sixteen years from this year, you the people of Wuli West did not vote for me, but I won elections. So your ballot did not stop me from winning,” Jammeh told a meeting in Sutukonding, Wuli West constituency last Thursday as part of his meet-the-people tour.
An opposition stronghold, Wuli West constituency has over the years rallied behind the opposition Peoples Democratic Organization for Independence and Socialism (PDOIS) and NADD.
The National Assembly seat for Wuli West constituency in the Upper River Region is held by honourable Sidia Jatta of the opposition party, called the National Alliance for Democracy and Development, NADD.
“For sixteen years, you said you don’t want me and you expect me to reduce the load on you. That would not happen, and I will not leave those people who want development for those who do not want development.
“I will not do that because, if I do so, it means I betrayed those who are in for development,” he said, adding that if any area does not vote for him, come 24th November, those areas will only dream of water and electricity, but will not get government’s electricity and water supply.
According to President Jammeh, his government will construct the road linking Wuli to Basse, “because it belongs to all of us”.
“But if you the people of Wuli West stand like the people of Kiang West (also an opposition stronghold), that would be the time you will know who is Yahya Jammeh,” he told the meeting.
“Wuli West, especially Nyakoi, was among the first areas where we built a senior secondary school in 1995, which you were yearning for during the colonial days and the PPP regime, but never got.
“Over the past 10 years, you voted for your National Assembly Member who has never aimed at providing you with a lower basic school, and still now you said that individual will serve you as your representative at the National Assembly,” Jammeh told the gathering.
He stated that the election is all about improvement and under-improvement, noting that the people of Wuli West don’t want improvement.
“So you expect me to give you water and electricity? That is left to you, because I told the entire country that my mission was to develop The Gambia, and I said this when I was in uniform,” he added.
Speaking at an earlier meeting held in Baja Kunda in Wuli East constituency, President Jammeh underscored his government’s commitment to reconstruct and modernise the road linking Wuli East and West to Basse.
This also followed appeals by the villagers for the government’s intervention in constructing the dilapidated road.
“You have all the right to complain for not having something that you truly deserve, but by the grace of God, I will build it to standard just like the Mandina-Ba-Soma road.
“The reason why I don’t want a feeder road in the area is because if I can provide the Baddibunkas, who opposed me, with a standard road, why not you people who have been standing by me since day one,” Jammeh stated.
The Gambian leader handed a total of D120, 000 to some farmers who were owed by the Gambia Groundnut Corporation as settlement for the said arrears.
Also speaking at the Sutukonding meeting, Jatto Sillah, minister of Forestry and Environment, who is the ruling APRC party’s liaison officer, urged the youths of Wuli West, especially of Nyakoi, to rally behind the ruling APRC party, urging them to distance themselves from the opposition.
The ministers of Works, Construction and Infrastructure, and of Communication, Dr Njogu Bah and Alhagie Cham respectively, all highlighted the development projects registered under President Jammeh since 1994.
Other speakers included APRC National Mobiliser Yankuba Colley, APRC constituency chairman of the area Colley Bah, Sulayman Fatty, said to be a defector, Aja Mrs. Jawaro Jawneh, Saikouba Jawneh, Modou Fatty, among others.
The tour continues.
Author: Lamin B. Darboe on tour
http://thepoint.gm/africa/gambia/article/wuli-west-to-get-electricity-water-supply-if-president-jammeh
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Yahya Jammeh holding folk exercising their right to
vote without fear or favour, hostage, is a no! no!
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Edited by - Kitabul Arerr on 19 Jul 2011 00:43:23 |
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Moe
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Posted - 19 Jul 2011 : 04:49:45
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I must admit Kitab, That statement if taken out of context spells disaster. The representatives of these particular areas Wuli for Instance should be able to work with the government to lobby for projects and advocate and highlight the plight of the people that voted them in RIGHT!!. Well according to The Mr Jammeh "THEY REFUSE TO WORK WITH HIM" what that means exactly beats my imagination. If at all it was not taken out of context well then Presi's f..k Up too ....................................Peace |
I am Jebel Musa better yet rock of Gibraltar,either or,still a stronghold and a Pillar commanding direction
The GPU wants Me Hunted Down for what I don't know ..... |
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Kitabul Arerr
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Posted - 19 Jul 2011 : 20:29:38
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quote:
Originally posted by Moe
I must admit Kitab, That statement if taken out of context spells disaster. The representatives of these particular areas Wuli for Instance should be able to work with the government to lobby for projects and advocate and highlight the plight of the people that voted them in RIGHT!!. Well according to The Mr Jammeh "THEY REFUSE TO WORK WITH HIM" what that means exactly beats my imagination. If at all it was not taken out of context well then Presi's f..k Up too....................................Peace
I salute you, Moe!
There's the now notorious offence of giving “false information to a public servant”. The quotes by HEDrPofShkAlhjYJJJJammeh must be true, otherwise the writer's a$$ is grass........................lol!
http://www.gainako.com/news/news/2011/07/16/false-information-to-public-servant--the-constitution-and-section-114-of-the-criminal-code.html
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kobo
United Kingdom
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Posted - 19 Jul 2011 : 22:05:55
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DAILY NEWS SUMMARISES THE ISSUES AS THE GAMBIAN PEOPLE, OPPOSITION AND WHOLE NATION ARE BEING HUMILIATED WITH A ONE MAN CELEBRITY SHOW OF NASTY WAR OF WORDS 
AN "INSULT" TO GAMBIAN DEMOCRACYCULLED FROM DAILY NEWS:
"Monday, July 18, 2011
‘Meet The people Tour’ of the President is a constitutional mandate for the head of state to embark on a nationwide tour at least once a year.
During the tour, Gambians are expected to highlight issues of pertinent to their livelihoods to be addressed by the government.
What however becomes evident is the outrageous politicising of this all-important constitutional exercise.
Worst still, is the usual threats issued by the head of state on the people, which threatens our democracy.
President Jammeh clearly told the people he does not care about elections because he did not came to power through the ballot box.
In his call for ‘exchange of vote with development’ campaign fashion, President Jammeh said people should decide to either vote for progress or retrogression. By progress he means his party, APRC and retrogression means the opposition.
There is nothing in our constitution that states that those who vote for the president should enjoy the development from the government.
Constitutionally speaking, the president should not have been politicking across the country when he is on a tour that is a constitutional mandate. He has all the rights to campaign.
He has his unalienable constitutional rights as a party leader who wants to go for another term, but he should not forget that he should not be the premier violator of the very constitution that he swore to defend.
If Jammeh deny people development for voting against him means he is abdicating his responsibility as a Head of State who swore to provide the needs of his people irrespective of whether they like him or not.
We expect Jammeh to revive and address the marketing problem of farmers produce as the sector is in complete shamble.
Unemployment is another challenge that forced thousands of youth to be roaming in the streets with little hope to live a dignified life in The Gambia.
We are with the belief that Gambian people deserve more than threats to vote for APRC government or support President Jammeh or to suffer deliberate development segregation, just for voting for their choice.
The Gambia being a sovereign nation with a sovereign people should not be seen as a personal property of any individual. Neither the opposition nor the ruling party would earn credibility from hoodwinking and threatening their people.
The regime should think of how to contribute to the enlightenment of the people, by encouraging all radio stations to broadcast or present any programme that will liberate the minds of the people.
The current government has not yet allowed dissenting opinions and divergent views in the state own media – GRTS. And radio stations that want to render service to the public either end up being closed down or face threats that would forced them to discontinue with any progressive programme they do.
Jammeh should honestly tell Gambian people how to take ownership of their nation than telling them to go for a give and take political game as if Gambians have no say on how to run and manage the country Mr. President, do not forget that all organs of government derive their authority from the powers of the people in whose name and for whose welfare the powers are to be utilised in accordance with The Gambian Constitution.
We wish you and your entourage a happy tour!" |
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turk
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Posted - 19 Jul 2011 : 22:48:38
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Kobo
Can I make suggestion
I can't understand your post mostly because it is very colorful and very difficult to follow what is yours what is someone else. Above you have multiple font, font size, color, some bold some not.
If you want to enter quote enter the words you want to quote between [ quote ] [ / quote ] (no space). Use only bold to emphasize. |
diaspora! Too many Chiefs and Very Few Indians.
Halifa Salah: PDOIS is however realistic. It is fully aware that the Gambian voters are yet to reach a level of political consciousness that they rely on to vote on the basis of Principles, policies and programmes and practices. |
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kobo
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Posted - 19 Jul 2011 : 23:02:22
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SOURCE FROM DAILY NEWS WITH Meet The People or Vote Canvassing Tour?
Turk READ CAREFULLY, ANALYSE AND ADDRESS THOSE ISSUES OR SHOWER YOUR PRAISES TO THE SPECIAL ONE
Main points to note from Daily news;
1. "The Gambia being a sovereign nation with a sovereign people should not be seen as a personal property of any individual. Neither the opposition nor the ruling party would earn credibility from hoodwinking and threatening their people."
2. INVITATION TO TREAT AND RULE BY THE BARREL OF THE GUN as "President Jammeh clearly told the people he does not care about elections because he did not came to power through the ballot box."
3. Other ridiculous statements and declarations from The President of The Nation from the meet the farmers tour
ALSO RELATED QUOTED FROM JOLLOF ON-LINE NEWS "State media quoted him as saying, “Elections will not make me to lose power nor will military coups make me lose (my) grip on power. It is only the Almighty Allah who made it possible for me to come to power in 1994 in a bloodless coup (and who can remove me).”"
4. MORE Gambia Opposition Urges ‘Massive’ Vote Against President |
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Kitabul Arerr
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Posted - 21 Jul 2011 : 23:53:32
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Originally posted by kobo
INTERESTING READ FROM MAAFANTA.COM A VOICE FROM SALIKENE; WE ARE NOT WORSE OFF THAN THE REST OF THE COUNTRY.
Truely a "must read" for all Bantabaringoes. It's very relevant to this topic, and is a well formulated analysis.
Moe would be, or maybe already jealous............LL!
Thanks for link, kobo!
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toubab1020
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Posted - 22 Jul 2011 : 00:22:45
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"Bantabaringoes." is this another name for the creature "politico" ?
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Originally posted by Kitabul Arerr
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Originally posted by kobo
INTERESTING READ FROM MAAFANTA.COM A VOICE FROM SALIKENE; WE ARE NOT WORSE OFF THAN THE REST OF THE COUNTRY.
Truely a "must read" for all Bantabaringoes. It's very relevant to this topic, and is a well formulated analysis.
Moe would be, or maybe already jealous............LL!
Thanks for link, kobo!
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"Simple is good" & I strongly dislike politics. You cannot defend the indefensible.
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Kitabul Arerr
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Posted - 22 Jul 2011 : 00:32:24
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quote:
Originally posted by toubab1020
"Bantabaringoes." is this another name for the creature "politico" ?
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Originally posted by Kitabul Arerr
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Originally posted by kobo
INTERESTING READ FROM MAAFANTA.COM A VOICE FROM SALIKENE; WE ARE NOT WORSE OFF THAN THE REST OF THE COUNTRY.
Truely a "must read" for all Bantabaringoes. It's very relevant to this topic, and is a well formulated analysis.
Moe would be, or maybe already jealous............LL!
Thanks for link, kobo!
You at least, toubab, observed the wink......ll!
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Moe
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Posted - 22 Jul 2011 : 00:32:58
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| Just a little Jealous Kitab , The brother does make a point which I will disagree with atleast a few lines but thats about it............................Preace |
I am Jebel Musa better yet rock of Gibraltar,either or,still a stronghold and a Pillar commanding direction
The GPU wants Me Hunted Down for what I don't know ..... |
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Kitabul Arerr
Gambia
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Posted - 22 Jul 2011 : 00:39:16
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Less is more than nothing, Moe. Nothing more nothing less.............................................lol!
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toubab1020
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Posted - 22 Jul 2011 : 10:49:23
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That's quite profound,can I quote you on that
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Originally posted by Kitabul Arerr
Less is more than nothing, Moe. Nothing more nothing less.............................................lol!
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"Simple is good" & I strongly dislike politics. You cannot defend the indefensible.
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Kitabul Arerr
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Posted - 22 Jul 2011 : 14:46:58
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Originally posted by toubab1020
That's quite profound,can I quote you on that
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Originally posted by Kitabul Arerr
Less is more than nothing, Moe. Nothing more nothing less.............................................lol!
You're Moe or less than welcome to quote. It's open source................................lol!
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