Comrades, Frankly, I think these people are singing the Blues in the name of the Holy Spirit. Take #1 for instance from their mission statement( link is: http://pilgrimpage.com/aagttc/wcm/), " non-partisan, nonprofit, non-political organization".They're kidding, right? Because if that's the case, why dine and wine with a PARTISAN, PROFIT-DRIVEN POLITICAL organization such as the APRC. I don't buy it that the mayor of Bajul was elected by the people. He was chosen by his party, the APRC, KAPUT. So folks, I think we should start sending our grievances to these people and their affiliates EN MASSE. That's the American way and they know it is effective . When George Bush Sr wanted to send a message to Saddam, he didn't just send couple of missiles. Of course Saddame will be in a better position to tell you how many he received. To Bush, message was clear and his mission was accomplished. So let's fire our petition e-mails, don't matter if it came from Farafeni or Oslo, just make sure you got the chance to tell Mr Ford that your opinion matter. We have to be as persistent as the Jehovah Witnesses. I don't know if some of you are acquainted with these people but they make sure they knock on your door every Sunday ans see to it that you receive their handouts. My only problem with their perseverance is that they come back every Sunday. But I heard their organization is having their annual conference at the Hyatt and this might be payback time for some of us who've been victimized by these folks. How about going to their hotel rooms and knock every single door at 3:00AM in the morning just to make the feeling mutual. I don't think they're going to enjoy that, will they? (o-:). Anyway, am just joking but you get the point. This goes to show you that, in American, persistence works. Even those who are irritated still get the message. I bet Stovall can attest to this. What makes Ford so special? MR MAKAVELI(O-:) THIS IS CULLED FROM THEIR THEIR MISSION STATEMENT. CLICK LINK ABOVE. In April 1984, Mayor Johnny Ford convened mayors from far away as the Orient, the continent of Africa, Caribbean Islands and from across America in St. Louis, Missouri, USA, and organized the World Conference of Mayors (WCM). 1. This global organization of mayors from throughout the world is a non-partisan, nonprofit, non-political organization. 2. The primary objective to the World Conference of Mayors is to stimulate positive and constructive relations between mayors internationally, based on interlocking interests and concerns. Through a network of international municipal associations, mayors and units of local governments, the World Conference of Mayors plans, designs and manages an international, intergovernmental communications system, promoting trust, trade, tourism, technology and twin city programs and services between mayors and cities of the world. 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