Alieu, thanks for your comments and your interest. 
There is definitely a political tone.  That is why I
stated that "...So THIS IS NOT JUST ABOUT POLITICS" 
meaning that even though there will be a political
side to it, we will also discuss other issues, and try
to use this garthering to come together as Gambians in
this region, to form a stronger alliance in order to
be able to do some of the things I mentioned in my
previous e-mail.  so, Yes, the answer to your question
is Yes, there is a political side.  but that is not
all.  We want to use this event to anchor on other
non-political issues that we can assist Gambia in. 
hence my statement that 'regardless of your political
alliances or lack thereof.'  i want every Gambian,
african, non african- basically every human being to
feel free to attend.  those who are not interested in
politics don't have to participate in the political
aspect of it.  And those whose political opinions
differ from the speakers can express their opinions,
as long as it is done in 
--- Alieu Sanyang <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

> Sigga,
>   This is a very good idea to bring Gambians
> together so that as a nation/people, we can focus on
> what we can do for our people.
>   However, I am very skeptical of the root casue of
> this if you have to have Omar Jallow and Dr. Siane
> as the guests speakers. Don't you think that has
> some opposition tone to it?
>    
>   Thanks.
>   Alieu
> 
> Sigga jagne <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
>   Guys, find attached information for the “Meet the
> Diaspora Conference/Dinner” to be held in
> Louisville,
> Kentucky on May 20th, 2006 at the Clarion hotel on
> 9700 Blue Grass Parkway. We are expecting this to be
> a trendsetter and a wonderful “Premier” for Gambians
> in this region of the USA. So far, we have had a
> tremendous response and people are very interested. 
> Dr. Abdoulie Saine of Ohio and Mr. Omar Amadou
> Jallow
> (O.J.) will be the guest speakers. If you have never
> heard them speak before, do yourself a favor and
> come
> to listen to this dynamic speakers, plus you will
> have
> the opportunity to enjoy a wonderful Gambian buffet
> and to mingle with fellow Africans in this region. 
> They will definitely inspire you to do good for the
> Gambia regardless of your political alliances or
> lack
> thereof. This will also be an opportunity for
> Gambians in the Kentucky, Ohio, and Indiana area to
> get together and form an alliance that will help us
> be
> a stroner force. Such an alliance will enable us to
> come to the aid of each other in times of need, and
> to
> contribute to the development of the Gambia through
> such ventures as arranging for drives and fund
> raisers
> to send items such as used clothing, used computers,
> school supplies, hospital equipment, etc, to our
> needy
> communities, hospitals, schools and clinics back in
> the Gambian. So THIS IS NOT JUST ABOUT POLITICS. 
> This is about putting our resources together to
> defend
> our interests in this country, help and protect each
> other when needed, and to help the people we left
> back
> home. In order to be able to do this, we have to
> organize in our mass numbers, and prepare in advance
> for such emergencies. Please come and join us. If
> you cannot make it, PRINT/E-MAIL THIS TO AS MANY
> PEOPLE AS YOU KNNOW WHO LIVE IN THIS AREA. Thank
> you.
> 
> 
> 
> SIGGA M. JAGNE
> 
> 
> "Whatever you vividly imagine, ardently desire,
> sincerely believe, and enthusiastically act upon,
> must inevitably come to pass."
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