Joe,
I thought you are also part of that battalion... For years, I have been
telling your group to get your act together. Of course now that everyone is
aware of the eminent failure of the opposition they all retired back in
their caves. Now, you guys are fighting over minor things.

BTW, what is wrong with the mighty post. Anytime i send something it is
returned back. Not sure if it is technical difficulties or I have been
delisted.

Have a good day....

On Mon, Feb 7, 2011 at 12:59 PM, Joe Joe <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

> Well, the US Ambassador commented on the ineffectiveness of the opposition,
> how come their soldiers are mute.  Why are they not disagreeing with that
> observation?  So, who are they fooling, but themselves.  Thus, the need for
> a viable alternative.
>
> Joe
>
>
> ------------------------------
> Date: Mon, 7 Feb 2011 08:29:23 -0500
> From: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: Wikileak and diplomatic cables from Banjul
>
> To: [log in to unmask]
>
>   Karim,
> This cable shows that we have a great leader who is willing to defend the
> Gambia at any cost. All the cable stated is his love for the Gambia. On
> thing that stood out for me is how broken the opposition is. Even the
> ambassador indicated this, stating that Jammeh will always be re-elected.
>
> ¶8. (C) President Jammeh in this meeting appeared to be unusually
> concerned with how the U.S. sees him. He said specifically that he
> had called the Ambassador in to reassure the US of his friendship.
> He repeated that he is not asking for anything or any assistance,
> but wants to be given respect. Either way, we have an opportunity
> to build on our constructive relationship with this majority Muslim
> country that has shown willingness to cooperate with us and has
> proven to be an influential key player in the region. Given the
> fragmented, ineffective opposition in The Gambia, Jammeh is likely
> to be re-elected to another 5 year term in the next Presidential
> election scheduled for September 2011.
>
> Thanks for sharing
>
>
> On Mon, Feb 7, 2011 at 3:33 AM, abdoukarim sanneh <
> [log in to unmask]> wrote:
>
> R 261210Z FEB 10
> FM AMEMBASSY BANJUL
> TO SECSTATE WASHDC 0008
> INFO AMEMBASSY BANJUL
>
> C O N F I D E N T I A L BANJUL 000065
>
> E.O. 12958: DECL: 2020/02/26
> TAGS: PREL <http://tag/PREL_0.html> PGOV <http://tag/PGOV_0.html> PINS <http://tag/PINS_0.html> PHUM <http://tag/PHUM_0.html> GA <http://tag/GA_0.html>
> SUBJECT: Ambassador Meets with President Jammeh
>
> CLASSIFIED BY: Barry L. Wells, Ambassador, State, Executive Office;
> REASON: 1.4(B), (D)
>
> 1.(SBU) SUMMARY: In what turned in to a two hour meeting on topics
> ranging from the AU Summit, regional issues, human rights, and the
> Middle East, President Jammeh highlighted both the positive and
> negative aspects of the bi-lateral relationship and continued to
> stress his deep respect and appreciation for America and President
> Barack Obama. "I want your government to know that I am not the
> monster you think I am," said President Jammeh in a meeting with
> AMB, convened at Jammeh's request. President Jammeh continued in
> what concluded to be "a declaration of his commitment to remain a
> true friend of the United States." President Jammeh stressed
> several times during the meeting that despite appearances, his
> friendship with Iran, Venezuela, and Cuba does not affect his
> willingness to continue a close partnership with the U.S. Unlike
> previous meetings when a number of ministers attended, Jammeh was
> joined only by Njogu Bah, newly-appointed Secretary General. END
> SUMMARY.
>
> You ignore My Friends, I'll Ignore Yours
> -----------------------------------------
> ¶ <https://mail.google.com/mail/html/compose/static_files/blank_quirks.html#12dff419088e298c_par2>2. (C) President Jammeh said he wanted it to be very clear to the
> USG that his friendship with Cuba, Venezuela, and Iran does not in
> any way reflect that his government approves of all of their
> behaviors and principles. He gave the example of voting against
> Iran on the Security Council for Human Rights, despite their close
> relationship. He said he does not condone Iran's Human Rights
> record and told them so. President Jammeh stressed that "his
> friendship with Iran does not mean we always agree with them or
> that we have any intention of fighting against important U.S.
> interests. "I don't approve of your government always siding with
> your friend Israel," he said, "but I continue to value our
> relationship without reservation. Therefore you do the same, you
> ignore my friends, and I'll ignore yours.
>
> 3.(C) President Jammeh made several references lauding the efforts
> of President Obama and calling him "the solution to the world's
> problems." He said it pained him deeply to see the divide in
> America with groups of people criticizing Obama's efforts to abate
> the policy of isolationism in our foreign policy. The Ambassador
> pointed out that this is the democratic process at work where those
> with differing views have the opportunity to voice those views,
> even if they differ from those of the President.
>
> Jammeh on Israel
> -----------------------
>
> 4.(C) According to President Jammeh, the entire problem of the
> Middle East, rests on America's unconditional relationship and
> support to Israel. Jammeh relayed accounts of The Gambia's previous
> close relationship with Israel prior to Ariel Sharon and suggested
> that President Obama take a personal risk and shift America's
> relationship with Israel. He stressed that it is the only way to
> bring peace to the Middle East. Jammeh again stressed "We have
> never been your enemy and will never be your enemy, but there are
> some things that we disagree on, and Israel is one of them."
>
> President Jammeh on Homosexuality and Human Rights
> ---------------------------------
>
> 5.(C) AMB suggested to President Jammeh that perception of him by
> outside observers could be attributed in large part to some of his
> more incendiary comments such as those related to human rights
> workers and "cutting off homosexual's heads". The President
> responded, "Yes I did make those comments but did I actually cut
> off anyone's head? Have I ever arrested anyone for being gay? No,
> but Senegal has arrested and imprisoned someone for being gay and
> they receive the MCC. There are gays here in The Gambia, I know
> that. But they live in secret and that is fine with me, as long as
> long as they go about their business in private we don't mind. But
> if you are talking about marrying in this country, that will never
> happen. We will never accept gays."
> ¶ <https://mail.google.com/mail/html/compose/static_files/blank_quirks.html#12dff419088e298c_par6>6. (C) The Ambassador briefed the President on the general issues
> contained in the Human Rights report which was not yet released,
> pointing out that there are criticisms in areas such as press
> freedom and treatment of homosexuals. Jammeh continued with a
> monologue on policies in France and Great Britain limiting
> religious dress in public and religious symbols. "Yes my comments
> were strong but what about those issues? Are those not outrageous
> comments and actions from the West? But when it comes from me, I
> look like monster for defending my country's religious beliefs." He
> ended this by saying that no one likes to be disliked and that he
> finds this baseless criticism to be painful. The Ambassador
> suggested that sometimes the choice of words can be left to
> interpretation and care should be taken when speaking in public.
>
> Jammeh the Peace Maker
> -------------------------------
> ¶ <https://mail.google.com/mail/html/compose/static_files/blank_quirks.html#12dff419088e298c_par7>7. (U) President Jammeh seemed to be making a part confession-part
> plea for a better relationship with the U.S. He offered his
> assistance in mitigating tough conversations with difficult
> partners such as Iran and Venezuela and promised to be of great
> assistance. He reiterated an earlier claim that it was his
> influence with Qaddafi that resulted in Libya turning over the
> Lockerbie bomber for trial. He said that others had taken credit
> for solutions to some difficult problems in Africa at the AU, but
> he let them have the credit. He said the Muslim way is not to take
> credit for your good deeds, but to do things quietly. He also
> referred to his efforts in Guinea-Bissau and the recent successful
> re-building of relations with Senegal.
>
> Comment
> -----------------
> ¶ <https://mail.google.com/mail/html/compose/static_files/blank_quirks.html#12dff419088e298c_par8>8. (C) President Jammeh in this meeting appeared to be unusually
> concerned with how the U.S. sees him. He said specifically that he
> had called the Ambassador in to reassure the US of his friendship.
> He repeated that he is not asking for anything or any assistance,
> but wants to be given respect. Either way, we have an opportunity
> to build on our constructive relationship with this majority Muslim
> country that has shown willingness to cooperate with us and has
> proven to be an influential key player in the region. Given the
> fragmented, ineffective opposition in The Gambia, Jammeh is likely
> to be re-elected to another 5 year term in the next Presidential
> election scheduled for September 2011.
>
> WELLS
>
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