Demba

Thanks!

Burama

On Monday, February 24, 2014, Demba Baldeh <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

> Thanks Burama. Never underestimate the will of a people who have been
> pushed too far to the limit... for historical references Demonstrations or
> public outcry is not new in Gambia.. Although not manifested in the current
> republic, there has been events of student demonstrations, women
> demonstrations in the first republic (the Brikama Water crisis) so I
> wouldn't discount anything as possible in Gambia especially as more and
> more people fall victim to this regime. It is all about timing...
>
> In addition, the national debate on forming strong collaboration among
> political and Civil Society groups is ongoing as we speak... again I will
> suggest reaching out to people to begin the dialogue rather than pointing
> our flaws of NOT having a national plan... As CORDEG emerges, GCC emerges,
> DUGA continue to strife deed into Jammeh territory it is time to reach
> out!!! and join hands... Please listen to a comprehensive interview with
> Dr. Saine on Gainako currently airing with exactly the points you have been
> driving home... Action speaks louder than words... Gambia I am still very
> optimistic...
>
> Highest regards
>
> Demba
>
>
> On Mon, Feb 24, 2014 at 1:11 PM, Burama FL Jammeh <[log in to unmask]<javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml',[log in to unmask]);>
> > wrote:
>
>> The political revolves of Tunisia, Egypt and more recently Ukraine are
>> viewed by many as learning examples for our struggle. Certainly if there
>> are any plans underway for such revolve am sure the organizers can find
>> some lessons to enhance their own plans.
>>
>> However I don't think there can be a 1 to 1 comparison with those
>> nations. They're political attuned than Gambia. There are other important
>> societal differences including the geographic size of Gambia.
>>
>> On the other hand if we're simply viewing these events as some catalyst
>> for a political revolve in Banjul we're mistaking. I don't even think the
>> general population in Gambia follow closely those events as probably the
>> few thousands of us active online.
>>
>> It's also important to recognize that ingredients needed for political
>> revolve are largely missing in Gambia.  Otherwise one would have hope we
>> had more axe to grind upon the killings of 14 demonstrating students back
>> in 2000. Yet the aftermath show complete deescalation of politics, hence
>> any possible conflict.
>>
>> The other material problem of these lessons are that those mainly attuned
>> are far from the Banjul and are only hoping someone else will fight for the
>> common good. This I called outsourcing of what one thinks the best possible
>> cause of action. This is not a good place of a serious advocate.
>>
>> Another problem is demand too much of political parties. Expecting them
>> to mobilize political revolve at a time when they're struggling to function
>> as an effective political organization. Can we first ask them to ensure
>> they're not deny permits to conduct political activities? Can we first
>> expect them to ensure they're not restricted to a confined period for
>> political campaign? Generally speaking some basic things you expect of a
>> political party could freely do without undue restriction in a democracy?
>>
>> Compatriots time to act on Gambia has long been upon us. However we're
>> good at talking than actions. I would suggest before we hope for an early
>> death of Yahya or some political upheaval that topple him.........can we
>> construct a political program of action that we are in charge every step of
>> the way and that we can reasonably determine the eventual outcome.
>>
>> Such a political program will not exclude anyone because is too risky and
>> will include everyone based on expertise and purpose. Such a program will
>> not stratify us in diaspora, political parties, CSOs, etc. but will be
>> based on a goal that was what our nation was found on at negotiations that
>> led to Feb. 18, 1965.
>>
>> Burama FL Jammeh
>> Founder/General Secretary
>> The People's Movement for Democratic Gambia
>> 810 844 6040
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