Jungle,
      As the saying goes:"Information means development".
      However,development can either be positive or negative! Is this a
world full of hope or...?
      We have been seeing all the "isms" from Zionism to imperialism to
Marxism so what "ism" would this new page deserve? I am confused about the
geopolitical colours now? Really confused! Dialogue has been wounded!
Diplomacy has been macheted so whats left now?

I was dissappointed to see some refuse to attend the Ramadan "get together"
that was organised at the white house.Is that rejection going to be
interpreted as "guilt by association or?" Are those who refused to attend
the "get together" realistic or emotional? All these are factors that are
harming the culture of diplmacy.

If America's foreign FORIEGN policy is to be revisited we should also tell
the other parties to welcome a non prejudiced interpretation of
"americanised" diplomatic approaches.A friendly and smiling reciprocal
approach can also help tame a wild giant!

As Senghore used to say "pay de dialogue" please lets encourage "un monde de
dialogue".

YERO.

"YEROMAMA PULORI GALO HAAWA BAROGEL N'DIMOU"
"Speak the speeches and let the speeches not spit you."



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>It is said that perceptions can sometimes be as strong and as real as the
>real thing; and if there is any element of truth in that, it can be safely
>argued that the perception of what "American Values" stands for leaves a
>lot
>to be desired; as far as certain parts of the world are concerned.
>
>I remember a demonstrating Pakistani, when the US bombing of Afghanistan
>started, asking whether America has done any introspection to find an
>answer
>to the question "why are Americans hated so much in certain parts of the
>world?". This, to me, is a very important question that American foreign
>policy makers should constantly ask them selves and try to find an answer
>to.
>
>Even though America has done a lot of good for mankind, even if it were
>primarily for "American interests" only, it has also wronged many. Despite
>the fact that we have all been fed the American dream to the extent that
>many of us even want to be Americans, there are certain "American
>interests"
>that are not evryone's interest. This, I believe, is something that they
>should be mindful of especially when taking decisions that can cost lives.
>
>The following is an article culled from the Islamic website ummah.com. I
>must say that the site has a lot of information about many things,
>particular those dealing with Islam.
>
>While I don't see "American hypocricy" and the "war on terrorism" the same
>way the writer of the following article sees them, I share some of his/her
>sentiments. Please read on.
>
>Have a good day, Gassa.
>
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>
>The new world disorder ?
>
>The United States led "war on terrorism" represents the beginning not of a
>new world order, but a new colonialism and chaos. The West now reserves the
>right to intervene in, and occupy any part of the Muslim world it sees as a
>threat to the existing status quo. And, because it is only Muslim masses
>that are seeking to change that order (to achieve their freedom from the
>remnants of the last colonial era), they are the target.
>
>The principles and direction of this "New War" were clearly defined in the
>few days after the September 11 atrocities. The US-led alliance, in anger
>revealed their true feelings about Islam and Muslims, before realising
>their
>mistake and attempting a cover up. It was a "Crusade"; a monumental
>struggle
>between "good and evil"; "a clash of civilizations", the civilized against
>barbarians; a war of the "free" world against those who hate freedom; a war
>of those who stand for human rights against those who crush them and
>oppress
>women.
>
>The principles of this Final Crusade have also been laid down. The Western
>Alliance declared, "An attack on one is an attack on all". The United
>States
>claimed they had the right to self-defence and retaliation for the attacks.
>They have the right to hit anyone who "aids, abets, harbours or supports"
>those they allege are terrorists. They can attack anyone in pursuit of the
>protection of their values and interests. A suspect is now guilty on the
>basis of circumstantial evidence that will not stand up in court. The
>evidence does not need to be presented because it is gained secretly. One
>Government Minister stated, "We know he’s done it and they know that we
>know
>he’s done it". The West has the right to assassinate anyone they suspect of
>being a "terrorist" and to get rid of governments that harbour and support
>"terrorists" and replace them with a government of their choice. The
>property and assets of legitimate businesses and charities can be
>confiscated without evidence. Even our rights to speak out against such
>injustices are to be curtailed as you are either "with us or against us".
>
>The West however has not thought through the consequences of its
>principles.
>What if Muslims too were to adopt the same principles? An attack on one
>Muslim country is an attack on all? Who should the families of one million
>Iraqi children killed by UN sanctions seek retaliation against? What of the
>people of Afghanistan, Chechnya, Kashmir and Palestine; do they not have
>the
>right to defend themselves against those that attack them , in pursuit of
>their freedom?
>
>The principles and logic of this new war are exactly the same as those of
>the old imperialism; Might is right. Western civilization through threats,
>intimidation, bullying and "international sanction" is to impose its will
>on
>the Muslim world. The rich and powerful, against the weak and the
>oppressed.
>The free world against, those fighting for freedom. If the natives resist
>this is now to be labelled terrorism. In Afghanistan, one of the weakest
>nations on this earth, the Taliban are expected to simply hand over Osama
>Bin Laden, without evidence, extradition or even negotiation; because the
>United States is the sole superpower. The Taliban’s request is perfectly
>legitimate and reasonable. Even those arrested in Britain, are not
>extradited until evidence is presented to court. But the Taliban and
>Afghanistan are expected to do as they are told. In resisting the United
>States the Taliban are standing up against the principle of "might is
>right"
>but also for international law, justice, and self-determination.
>
>Kashmiri Muslims have taken on an invading Indian army of 600,000 for the
>last 10 years. The children of Palestine have been fighting the might of
>the
>Zionists for 53 years, with no sign of weakening. Three thousand Chechen
>Mujahideen, having already defeated the Russians once, have now been
>fighting an army of 200,000 for the last two years. The Israeli army was
>defeated by a Mujahideen force in Lebanon, where Arab armies failed. This
>latest David and Goliath struggle is also of Biblical proportions. A nation
>so poor that its people scavenge for food and use donkeys and horses for
>transport against the most powerful and modern military machine on earth.
>
>This conflict has divided Muslim and non-Muslim. The entire Muslim peoples
>of the world are opposed to the bombings, and almost the entire Western
>world is in support of them. This new colonialism is a continuation of the
>age-old crusade against Islam and Muslims. The difference is that this
>colonialism has no boundaries. Only Muslims are earmarked for this unique
>kind of treatment. If five million Christians in Afghanistan were faced
>with
>starvation you can bet they would not be attacking that country. If Osama
>Bin Laden was a Christian, a Milosevic, Karadic or Putin he would simply be
>a war criminal or a dictator, not the devil incarnate and simply bringing
>him to trial would be sufficient.
>
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