Halifa,
     I just wanna thank you for the way you are handling all kinds of
debates on this web site. When I joint this site, I was kind of
disappointed. The way people have been condemning your political views is
unimaginable. It looks like some Gambians on L are so angry that they do not
care about insulting people constantly. I do not think it is healthy to be
insulting people In a debate. I am personally very grateful to your efforts
in trying to help Gambians see the reality of this political world. I am
learning a lot from you. Please keep it up. May Allah keep blessing your
sound mind with sound judgements. I am very proud of you!
Peace & love
Jimo Kejera


>From: foroyaa <[log in to unmask]>
>Reply-To: The Gambia and related-issues mailing list
><[log in to unmask]>
>To: [log in to unmask]
>Subject: To Essa Thomas
>Date: Fri, 25 Feb 2000 12:54:48 -0000
>
>Essa,
>
>I thank you for the advice. I thought that the question I raised was
>designed to draw lessons from your own observations of my political
>conduct.
>
>You indicated that "Therefore, though I may qualify you as a revolutionary,
>I have sound resentments about your political diplomacy. "
>
>I was not sure what you meant. This is why I asked what you meant by
>political diplomacy. I agree with you that you have every right to an
>opinion and to differ with anyone. I respect your desire not to deliberate
>on the issue.
>
>As to the question of not running for presidency, I do not see any
>contradiction. Our position is that to serve a country is a life long duty.
>To hold political office is not a career. I am simply saying that I am
>willing to serve my country and humanity in whatever capacity time and
>circumstances dictate until I visit the grave, but I am not hungry to hold
>political office. I hope my position is clear. In short, whether I am
>elected to political office or not does not bar me from doing what I am
>doing now. During these past months, we have held meetings in over 200
>villages all over the country to discuss the vital concerns of the people.
>We have been sleeping in huts; eating what the people are eating; thus
>having a thorough understanding of their realities and concerns. This work
>of learning from the people and sharing our views with them regarding the
>nature of the country and what could be done to address their needs and
>aspirations is something that I will always be ready to do as long as I
>have
>the energy to do so. If we are given the mandate to manage the affairs of
>the country, I will also be ready to contribute my quota to the best of my
>ability. This is how matters stand.
>
>Greetings.
>
>Halifa.
>
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: tester testers <[log in to unmask]>
>To: [log in to unmask] <[log in to unmask]>
>Date: Monday, February 21, 2000 08:13
>Subject: Re: TO HALIFA
>
>
> >HALIFA!
> >
> >Canis timidus vehementius latrat quam mordet.
> >A timid dog barks more violently than it bites.
>
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