Beran: I simply have a bit of a problem reconciling with your stance. What happened to the old adage that when we see something as wrong as what is happening in The Gambia, we see it as what is it and stand firm. All respect to Lekbi, yourself & like minded people, but I am sorry to let you know that for me, it is all or nothing. The govt of The Gambia is a joke in everyu respect of the word and you nor I cannot change this. Reconciliations & forgiveness will not change the fact that govt is a joke and what any Gambian of sound mind should be able to see this. After all, the records of this regimes ridiculously pathetic record in almost every aspect of governance is available right here on the L archives for everyone to see. Do you deny that this claim on my part is factual? So any Gambian that believes in high standards should realize that this regime is not best for The Gambia. I am not saying that we should ouright condemn every +ve development this regime has undertaken. It is ridiculous to take this position, but what we need to do is take everything into account; ie the negative record in relation to +ves. If we do this, you shall realize that this regime should not be taken seriously. What we need is change and Beran with all due respect, I am sick and tired of hearing the ridiculous assertion that those the criticize are not being helpful. This as has been proven by many here is a moot point and not an indication that we are critcal. Botomline is we need a complete change in regimes and no matter how you slice, dice or twist it, this is an absolute certainty. <<//\\>>//\\<<//\\>>//\\<<//\\>>//\\<<//\\>>//\\<<//\\>> To view archives of postings, go to the Gambia-L Web interface at: http://maelstrom.stjohns.edu/archives/gambia-l.html To contact the List Management, please send an e-mail to: [log in to unmask] <<//\\>>//\\<<//\\>>//\\<<//\\>>//\\<<//\\>>//\\<<//\\>>