Demba
This is a better one. At least you advance some ideas.
I will go with all of those except allying with the opposition and/or helping them.
My view is we (diaspora) should stay purely democratic forces. Let opposition or should I say parties organize themselves as seen buy their members fit. We engage the parties on fight for democratic causes and not on their quest for office. That is very likely to earn us credibility both amongst Gambians and the international partners.
Again seeing some of what you have in mind differently is not important. Important is we come up with 100s or 1000s these action points will challenge us. Because the next logical question will begin to ask is but how do we get election reforms………….that logical analysis leads you to its natural conclusion. There you have a practical plan. That plan will inform the type of vehicle necessary. Resources! etc!
Hope you challenge your guest at the radio not to make blanket statement but come up with proposals. Lots of time burnt already.
Bravo again!
Burama
On Mar 11, 2014, at 1:28 PM, Demba Baldeh <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> Yero,
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> I have not questioned anybody's right to form an organization... for all I care people can form whatever they want. My point is that within the eyes of the public and for the purpose of unity it doesn't sit well to form a lone organization and appoint yourself the CEO. I was simply giving a feedback to Burama on how it appears and how many people may be reluctant to join what appears to be a personally owned organization...
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> In any case I have resolved this with Burama and I understand the anxiety around it... The fact remains that we don't have an immediate answer to Burama's direct question "How do we take down Jammeh". I said all options are on the table.. and it is going to take multiple scenarios to bring about change in Gambia. Not a single individual or entity has the solution...
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> I happen to believe that elections can bring about change in Gambia and that the democratic process is the most viable and universally accepted norm of bringing about change. The following can bring about election victory in Gambia... And I wouldn't care who wins as long as the process is democratic and represents Gambia's interest...
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> - A strong push for electoral reform before participating in any elections ( this has to involve international partners)
> - A strong coalition of opposition parties (National interest over partisan) will dislodge Jammeh from power
> - Opposition parties working together on a common platform and speak in unison will dispel the fear in Gambians (thus energize the people to push him out - Elections are about momentum and hope )
> - Join operation of all Gambian organizations in the Diaspora to raise fund and fund the operations of opposition parties will eventually bring about thousands of Gambians out in the street as we saw in Brikama and Buffer zone who are sick and tired of this regime.
> - A strong push for International and regional targeted sanctions against Jammeh (including but not limited to travel bans, asset freeze will cripple the Jammeh regime)
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> These are just few practical solutions we can pursue within a reasonable period and bring the change we need in Gambia. We can then begin to lay down the foundation of building a Democratic society with civil society institutions and nurture an open society. This is my position. Is it the most viable probably NOT... The time to move to the next level beyond criticism is long over due...
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> Hope that helps..
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> Demba
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> On Tue, Mar 11, 2014 at 5:34 AM, Yero Jallow <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> Mawdo Demba -
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> Burama have some legitimate points. He is doing the right thing and he is very open to discussing with others what is right. He is entirely fine to form his own organization and it is his right as a world citizen to do that. At some point, maybe, just maybe, any organization interested in his partnership, can reach out to him to broker a deal. He have a good reputation of following what he says with action work. While I may not agree with some of his methods about the way forward, I think he is within right to do so.
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> Take an example with the media outlets; they are all doing good, but everyone would rather stick with what represent his or her ideologies and not joining the other. The joining has caused many problems as seen. Sometimes the merrier the better.
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> In anyway, you should allow these organizations do their own PR. They are all in this forum and were here before I personally arrived here. They should come here and do their own PR. : )
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> I am just sharing with you that last week, I got info that another diaspora organization like CORDEG and GCC is about to hatch soon. So far, it constitutes of 3 members. So again, people have to be satisfied, if not, they will keep looking for options, organizations, groups, etc...that fits and represent them.
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> I like your ideas about unity at times and you do have a power house of good and progressive ideas, but some times, you are too married to your ideology, especially the defense strategy in your arguments. We have to break loose from some of these ropes....and proclaim our independence and say, "Free at last! Free at last! Free at last!"
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> Best always,
> Yero.
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