" I believe if
they had our support and the resources to run a comprehensive political
campaign, PDOIS could make the difference".



Yus:
It is nice to hear from a fellow Bostonian (Laugh) stating the bottom line truth. This is exactly how I feel
about PDOIS and Halifa.

Musa Jeng

Yusupha C Jow wrote:

> Jasseh:
>
> Thanks for a nice piece.  I must say that you bring a very interesting
> persepctive to politics in The Gambia by virtue of you being around when the
> 101 of Gambian politics were being cemented by the early great politicians.
>
> On political maturity, the begging question is whether the voting population
> has 'matured' to the point where most can make informed decisions and thus
> vote the dictator out of power. Based on the trends of voting patterns from
> 1970 to today, it seems as if this is not the case.
>
> Therefore, it is paramount for the opposition to empower our population by
> vigorously educating them about issues which they need be concerned about.
> This is why the point you raised about the importance of the UDP bringing a
> concrete agenda to Gambians is so important.  Up to this point, the UDP has
> not done this.  I, for one, am more interested in concrete policies and plans
> as opposed to the charisma of a political leader when it comes to making a
> decision of which party will get my vote (if possible).
>
> With respect to this issue of political maturity, unfortunately, it seems
> like this will probably be part of what affects the outcome of the next
> election in the APRC's favor.  For this reason, it is paramount that we look
> to the future and, in the process, empower the political leaders who have
> shown the commitment and ability to put empower our people by putting forth a
> message which is universal and acceptable to most.
>
> More to the point: If our efforts fail this time, we should collectively put
> all our strengths and resources behind PDOIS and Halifa Sallah.  To me he is
> the equivalent of our Abdoulie Wadda: Someone who has shown a remarkable and
> unwavering difference commitment to our people and in the same vein, put
> forth a concrete message of the vision he has for our people.  I believe if
> they had our support and the resources to run a comprehensive political
> campaign, PDOIS could make the difference.
>
> On socialism, do not be fooled for it is not equivalent to communism.  There
> are many modern democratic socialist countries which are doing very well.
> This should not really be a factor in determining our future support for a
> viable opposition.
>
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