I think there is a saying in wollof that goes like this; 'sabu du fot
bopam' a soap does not Lund itself or else it is not a soap.

Thanks
Daffeh

On Monday, 27 May 2013, Y Jallow <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> Haruna:
>
> I must be honest with you, I too like what he said below. I hope we will
continue to see Kejau utilizing this so we can all benefit from it, and I
say this sincerely despite this mighty debate that will come to define my
relationship with him going forward.
>
> Nice catch Haruna....don't give up on Kejau and I won't.
>
> Best regards,
> Yero.
>
> ________________________________
> Date: Mon, 27 May 2013 16:42:55 -0400
> From: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: [G_L] Yero and Giussepe / Re: [G_L] Appreciation from Imam
Baba Leigh
> To: [log in to unmask]
>
> Brother Kejau,
>
> Without addressing actual events here, even those you associate me with,
might I make a suggestion or two. In jest.
>
> I read your notes in response to JDAM and these below stood out for me:
>
> You see, I spent over 10 years working and training others and myself as
a complaint and discipline and then a military police commander, I was
chosen very young because I think differently, boldly and without fear or
favour not because of A Level law only. Those are not traits I can discard
here because of two fracas. I may come across as annoying and downright
arrogant and a smart ass, but that is me. The only changes I can effect are
ignoring personal attacks and insults, but I cannot change who I am. When
truth is on your side and I will say so and if I feel you are wrong, no
matter how annoying or rude I come across, I will say so, that is who I am.
That is the reason I got the best in leadership in the military academy and
served more than any other person as the disciplinary corp commander in the
history of our armed forces, loved and hated fiercely, but respected! The
troops I led, though love and respect me, even today, because of the
aforementioned traits.
> I thank you for your concerned, but these personal attacks and insults
cannot silence me, it will take more than that, say, delisting me! I owe it
to more country first and always, and then the troops I led, and then my
own welfare and the welfare of my family, always and forever! That is an
oath I took on commission and I live by daily!
> Thanks,
> Kejau
>
> Your acumen and proficiency in the military is admirable and commendable.
One possible problem I see is that you were so good in the military and
commanding of troupes that when you came to Ellen (a far cry from the
strictures of military command), your military instincts followed you here.
Where that may become problematic is that where your troupes held you very
high esteem and followed your commands, and they dared not retort to you at
the risk of burdensome discipline, at Ellen, each one of the troupes feels
like a Kejau. In effect you are dealing with EQUALS here, whether
deservedly or not, because none wants to feel like your underling. So where
you have equally-excellent community members, threats of discipline,
gratuitous litigation, reprisal, etcetera, or even the appearance of
arrogance, are more likely to escalate into fracas or fights. It is then
that your great attributes and acumen should kick in to reconnoitre or even
refine your communication.
>
> I have seen, and have cringed, even when you meant no harm, your
literature or words conveyed insolence and condescension. I actually sat
here and one day and was reading where you were in agreement with someone
on a point, but like Romney, you used so inelegant a language that the
other person did not even appreciate your agreement with them on the point
proper. As the conversation went on, I saw it deteriorate into an
unnecessary conflict. I think that is what JDAM is alluding to. In other
words, you have so many good qualities and attributes, all well-earned, the
atmospherics of command and control seems to always seep in. I understand
you cannot change your person or personality. None of us can. However, each
of us can calibrate how we communicate with each other, particularly when
all of us think we are chiefs and none is a subject of anyone.
>
> I admire Olfactor's independence in thought. And unlike you, Olfactor is
not given to provoking conflict. He has, over the years, refined his
communication not because he is intimidated by anyone, but because
sometimes, even we are on the right, needless conflict from mere
miscommunication, is terribly inutile and a waste of energy. This is the
reason why JDAM does not find much reason to advise restraint for him, nor
Giussepe.
>
> What you're calling Yero bringing up the irrelevant, is actually
disdainful regurgitation of your frailties. And the reason why Yero is
forced to bring them up now is because you have said things like "castrate
him" "Machido". I mean even I had to gasp for breath when at a time when
the skirmish was taking on a more benign turn thanks to Sariang and Cous
Fakoo Fakoo, you began to hurl these invectives. I could not understand.
Did you not see how Giussepe came in stealthily and withdrew after he made
his poin
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