Dear Mr. Makaveli:

My stance for a fund drive still continues.  A boycott
is temporary as a symbolic gesture in getting international
pressure for free and fair elections that could take place
in a period of fifteen months.

The Sandinistas in Nicaragua used this strategy.  The
money collected for the presidential fund drive is in
good hands.  I have trust in brother Joe to keep the
money for us for as long as it takes to mount
international pressure on the dictator of kaninlai.  The
opposition should boycott as a symbolic gesture in
setting conditions and an appeal to the international
community for free and fair elections.  There is no
inconsistency in this strategy.

Naphiyo,

Comrade ML Jassey-Conteh

------Original Message------
From: Mr Makaveli <[log in to unmask]>
To: [log in to unmask]
Sent: May 15, 2001 1:44:48 AM GMT
Subject: ? MLJ Conteh Re: ELECTION FUND UPDATE


Comrade ML Jassey-Conteh Wrote:

" Why should the opposition jeopardize this important
struggle by participating in an election already won
by the dictator of kaninlai?  The opposition should
come up with conditions for a free and fair presidential
election.  It is fruitless to engage the dictator
without setting conditions. I ADVOCATE FOR A BOYCOTT. " (Emphasis mine)

My dear Comrade, I am deeply disenfranchised by lack of enthusiasm in your
above statement. You have been diligently encouraging us to raise funds
for the opposition parties yet I can only deduce desperation and lot's of
sentimental inconsistences in your recent remarks that I no longer know
what exactly is meant by 'turvy' in the expression "topsy turvy". If you
are advocating for a boycott in the coming elections and seeking donations
for that same election you're trying to boycott, then I'm at a lost as to
who benefits from this fund raising and what exact will this funding be
be most effective.I was only kidding when I said should there be a boycott
we should get our money back but now I seriously meant what I said. Could
we possibly debate on these modalities before we start loosing potential
contributors? Remember, 'Telling Is Not Selling' and like I stated before,
contributors are usually more inclined to be generous knowing where their
hard-earned money is going to be invested and whether it will make any
significant difference. Such concerns are very genuine especially when one
considers that the opposition parties still haven't answered to the pledges
of those trying to raise these funds. I'm sorry for sounding more like a
cheapskate, but I'm sure you understand that my criticisms are expressed
in good faith. I'm just a little caught off-guard here. Please enlighten
me on why I should send in my contribution when you're infact advocating
for a boycott.
                                                    Naphiyo,
                                                    Mr Makaveli.
                                                    Gambia-L Constituency

PS::  " Just when I discovered the meaning of life, they changed it "



From: MLJ Conteh <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: Re: Mr. Owens:Re: ELECTION FUND UPDATE
To: [log in to unmask]
Date: May 14, 2001


Mr. Owens:

When the dust settles and Ali Baba and the forty thieves
steal the October presidential election, many will
wonder why the opposition obliged to the dictator's
legitimacy.  The moron of kaninlai will steal the
presidential election.

Why should the opposition jeopardize this important
struggle by participating in an election already won
by the dictator of kaninlai?  The opposition should
come up with conditions for a free and fair presidential
election.  It is fruitless to engage the dictator
without setting conditions.

I advocate for a boycott.

Naphiyo,


Comrade ML Jassey-Conteh

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