I take this opportunity to introduce myself to the Gambia-L. My name is Lamin Ceesay. I am from Niumi and lives in the United States. I have heard of the List a lot and just wanted to join and become part of it. I look forward to the discussions and education one might get from this room. God bless the Gambia. Lamin Ceesay. >From: "Paul M. Ceesay" <[log in to unmask]> >Reply-To: The Gambia and related-issues mailing list ><[log in to unmask]> >To: [log in to unmask] >Subject: Re: ALD Symposium >Date: Wed, 30 May 2001 11:54:22 -0500 > >To all, > The fact that Joseph Joof and his team came and represented >the APRC was a positive step forward. At least, I can sense reaching out >and wanting to have a dialogue with all of us. The UDP never showed up and >this is the major political group we all want to embrace and trust. >Moreover, we are putting our hopes in them. I am thinking and pondering at >the same time what was their motives for turning down this great >opportunity and didn't even bother to send someone to represent on behalf >of the leadership of UDP. I agreed why Mr. Mballow was not asked to >represent without authorization from UDP. >People, we do not have to be hostile to ask questions especially important >questions. It becomes nonsense when we shift from the central idea to >individual frustration, anger and personal attacks. I don't share those >views. Many people were disappointed for the missed opportunity because we >lost our poise. I am a strong advocate of speaking what's on my mind but I >have to be tactful too. Those other people have the same rights like we do, >to choose not to take any personal insults and therefore we once again miss >great opportunities of intellectual communication in trying to achieve our >goals. > I am giving the D.C organizers for trying and somehow succeeding. >Thank you for all your efforts James, Latjor and the rest of the crew. I >encourage you all to continue doing what's best for all. It is not easy >task to be leaders. No matter what you do, some will criticize your actions >and efforts. If by any chance you are not satisfied with the output, then >learn from it, move on and do something better in the future.At 01:41 AM >5/30/01 +0000, you wrote: > > > >>Ous, >> >> That is true, but the ability to control and tame a hostile >>audience; have dignity and composure are some of the most important >>characteristics a leader should possess. Lack of such abilities is why >>Joseph is not fit to be a leader. >>Thanks for your reply. >> >>Ramatoulie >> >From: Ousman Jallow Bojang >> >Reply-To: The Gambia and related-issues mailing list >> >To: [log in to unmask] >> >Subject: Re: ALD Symposium >> >Date: Tue, 29 May 2001 21:06:52 EDT >> > >> >Ramatoulie, >> >I certyainly agree with you. Not everyone has that ability though. >> >Thanks, >> >Ousman Jallow Bojang. >> > >> >------------------------------------------------------------------------- >>--- >> > >> >To unsubscribe/subscribe or view archives of postings, go to the >>Gambia-L >> >Web interface at: http://maelstrom.stjohns.edu/archives/gambia-l.html >> >You may also send subscription requests to >>[log in to unmask] >> >if you have problems accessing the web interface and remember to write >>your full name and e-mail address. >> >------------------------------------------------------------------------- >>--- >> >> >>---------- >>Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at >><http://explorer.msn.com>http://explorer.msn.com >>---------------------------------------------------------------------------- >>To unsubscribe/subscribe or view archives of postings, go to the Gambia-L >>Web interface at: http://maelstrom.stjohns.edu/archives/gambia-l.html You >>may also send subscription requests to >>[log in to unmask] if you have problems accessing the >>web interface and remember to write your full name and e-mail address. >>---------------------------------------------------------------------------- > > >Paul M. 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