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sankahjang
USA
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 Posted - 26 Jan 2006 : 21:13:35
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Poor me! poor me!.
Any time am about to be happy is when things get messed up.
Why Why does things always have to go like this
The Gambia cries
I had way back experience the hardship of politics. Politics that are not so democratic if at all.
The struggle for power is always the hidden agenda they have in mind, When ever they sit to discuss about my progress.
Some claiming to be the most hardworking patriots and hence wants to stay in power . While others are saying they will do better if they come to power.They said they cannot let their beloved nation be destroyed by a tyrant minded people.
But I doubt if they realy meant what they said.If they meant it why are they fighting within themselfves.Tell me the answer.I bet you if hunger for power is not mention in your answer for their frequent failure, then you most be one of them.
If it is not about wanting-to-hold-onto-the-power-mentality, Jully 22 would not have met Jawara in office.But he didn't mean what he said in LRD about stepping down.
If it is not about that same hold-onto-the-power-mindedness, Jammeh would have been a good character in many history books.But he didn't mean when he said he would return the country to civilian rule.
As I cry even harder.The birth of yet another political party is annouced.A party of well spoken, and well mannered people. Patriots for that matter, who said they are going to wipe tears off my swollen eyes . Their arrival is welcomed by gambians as everybody seemed to be wanting change.
NADD huh...I hope that is the one to rescue me.I sighed.
What, did I hear you say power strugle. Again.
Poor me! poor me!
WhyWhy can't they do like Nelson mandela .Why is it always about power.You can still be a Professor, Lawyer,Journalist, etc and still help build the country to become what you want.Please don't let me run out of tears.Can somebody help me
poor me!poor me!
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sab
United Kingdom
912 Posts |
Posted - 27 Jan 2006 : 18:05:38
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Greetings Sankahjang, just wish I could help you. Your mention of Mandela, I could not but include Walter Sisulu, for without Walter there may have been no Mandela!
People like Mandela & Walter Sisulu (together with others) imprisoned for more than 26years do not surface often, so you may have difficulty with eight months to election.
When Walter Sisulu died in 2003, Nelson Mandela said ‘we shed tears…because we have walked such a long road together sharing trails and tribulations, danger, anguish and fear. The unstinting commitment to the common good and to the service of the people completely filled the life of Walter Sisulu and deeply touched those like ourselves.
The absolute selflessness with which he gave his life to the struggle is especially important to remember and hold dear as the new conditions create the temptation of self-interest and personal enrichment, corruption, opportunism and self serving careerism have no place in the organisation Walter led and helped build. We thank him for given so entirely his life to the struggle and to our organisation.
Many of us have received awards and accolades and have held high office in the organisation, but even without holding a formal position in the ANC, Walter has always been senior to all of us. His home was the meeting place for that generation of young men whose fierce debates provided important impetus to the birth of the ANC Youth League.
Walters’s final statement prepared and written in the event of his receiving the death sentence at the 1964 Rivonia trail:
I have dedicated all my life towards making a contribution to the best of my ability.
The destiny of my country and of my people has placed me in the position where I find myself today; namely to challenge the immoral laws of your government against my people and indeed against humanity.
I am to face the gallows simply because I have dedicated my life towards making my humble contribution to my fatherland and to the advancement of the aspirations of my people. I am condemned because I have dared to challenge the Apartheid Monster of the Voster and Verwoerd clique.
All honest men have an obligation to smash oppression and tyranny wherever it exists and by whatever means. History is full of examples of the execution of those who stand for the truth.
I am confident that our blood will certainly water the Garden of Freedom!
(Walter Sisulu - In our lifetime)
Walter Sisulu imprisoned 1964, released in 1989.
Who do you see can give unstinting commitment to the common good and to the service of the people and completely fill their life for five years?
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The world would be a poorer place if it was peopled by children whose parents risked nothing in the cause of social justice, for fear of personal loss. (Joe Slovo - African revolutionary) |
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gambiabev
United Kingdom
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Posted - 27 Jan 2006 : 19:45:12
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I confess to my western ignorance I have never heard of Walter Sisulu.
What a brave, honest and courageous man.
I would love to hear more about his life and work.
I remember the day Nelson Mandala was released........I watched the coverage with tears streaming down my face.....
Where are Gambias equivalent men? You need honest, loyal, brave people to stand up and be counted...whatever the personal cost. It is alot to ask of an individual..they need to be very special people. Who has the necessary charisma??? |
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sab
United Kingdom
912 Posts |
Posted - 28 Jan 2006 : 01:11:42
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| Greetings, yes they were very extraordinary courageous people who gave their life or were imprisoned to overturn apartheid. I am not surprised you have not heard of Walter Sisulu who was known as the wisest and most lovable of all the black leaders. Living in the UK you would have had to have an interest in the ANC, and/or been in the age bracket to follow the Rivonia trial. Walter is referred to on endless occasions in Nelson Mandela – Long Walk to Freedom. Depending on your age you probably did not know of Nelson Mandela before the publicity of the ‘free Nelson Mandela campaign’ or the Wembley concert, because he was behind bars. With great enthusiasm for The Gambia your life will change, you now have opportunity to start on a history/politics lesson by reading the old/new forum (did you read Amna posting 17th Dec Halifa Sallah?) and getting reasonably up-to-date. With the culture book & forum’s your going to have a busy weekend! Are you in The Gambia on Women’s International Day? or active with Action Aid? Regards, sab. |
The world would be a poorer place if it was peopled by children whose parents risked nothing in the cause of social justice, for fear of personal loss. (Joe Slovo - African revolutionary) |
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gambiabev
United Kingdom
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Posted - 28 Jan 2006 : 08:43:49
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When is womens international day? I should know really! I am a member of York soroptimists, which is a womens group that does various charity things and raises awareness on issues that affect women around the globe. Next time I am in Gambia I am hoping to make a link with the Banjul soroptimists. It is mainly women in business or academic life...'middle class' I suppose.
I am not an active member of Action aid. I have been a supporter for 20 years.When I had my own first child I decided to do something for another child and action aid seemed a good charity. It wasnt so well known in those days. I liked the fact it was involved in education and empowerment and focused on women.
I went to make poverty history and walked with my daughter (20)who wore her action aid t shirt!
As a student I was aware of Nelson Mandela in prison...... we refused to use Barclays bank....our little protest!
Hope I have answered your questions sab.....I am looking forward to reading and studying more..... |
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sankahjang
USA
78 Posts |
Posted - 28 Jan 2006 : 22:32:26
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Thank you all.The point I was trying to make by pointing out mandela is that despite all the troubles he went through,he was still not power hungry. His mission was to free his nation from bad hands.
Since if that is the case in the present Gambian politics, I don't think there would be more push and pull in selecting the flagbear of NADD.
If one is determined to emancipate his nation from hardship,it does not matter to him whether he becomes a leader or not they could still succeed.Just like walter and mandela, they were not thinking about becoming a leader as much as they were thinking about freeing their country from apathied. PEACE! |
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