From: [log in to unmask]  "It is my hope that those who want to state a different position will take issue with their agenda; or their aims and objectives and in so doing, give impetus to the evolution of a political thought process that can help to shape the discourse on politics." Rene, This would be what is expected from every responsible Gambian whose ultimate aim is a sincere desire to chart a way forward that will result in the overall social, political and economic wellbeing of every single Gambian. As you have rightly stated, that process has to start with evaluation of one's own agenda but self evaluation for the purpose of achieving a common good for all is the domain of only those who are sincere in this quest, and we continue to hope that they will be in the majority instead of the minority. Unfortunately, as of now, the ugly habit of belief that success is measured and achieved only by destroying one's opponents through character assasination and other ugly acts is too often the order of the day. Like you, I also cannot wait for us to reach a place where we can truely engage each other with good positive ideas towards a common end game, ideas whose basis is fact based with a sincere desire for common good, a truely free Gambia where people's choices of who governs them is motivated by what serves the best interest of all and is not a partisan affair. Jabou Joh -----Original Message----- From: [log in to unmask] To: GAMBIA-L @LISTSERV.ICORS.ORG Sent: Wed, Jul 29, 2009 10:24 am Subject: Re: Suntu Please Clarify This Statement/ Haruna Aunty Jabou,               Just imagine; PDOIS supposedly has no strong following, but has managed to be in the public consciousness and the political debate for more than two decades. And there are no signs that this enthusiasm and commitment will abate soon. One of the reasons why this has been the case, is the fact that first and foremost, PDOIS has a political argument to make; and secondly, it has been able to articulate that argument clearly and conceptually.              If we move away from personalities, and the individual who make most of the arguments on behalf of PDOIS, Halifa Sallah, and look at PDOIS from the standpoint of its political, social, cultural and economic positions, we will then begin to appreciate the huge contributions in our national political debate that the party has been able to make, in the quest for a political alternative or solution from the first republic to the second republic.              The first thing that everyone should note is that PDOIS has an agenda. It has its aims and objectives. It has principles that guide the conduct and affairs of its members and activities. It has an agenda based on programs that it would implement whenev er it succeeds to take over the reigns of government. It has a programs based agenda.             PDOIS's agenda, aims and objectives, and the principles that guide the conduct of its members and activities, have been stipulated variously in their myriad of publications over the years. It is my hope that those who want to state a different position will take issue with their agenda; or their aims and objectives and in so doing, give impetus to the evolution of a political thought process that can help to shape the discourse on politics. This will also make the awakening of our political consciousness more appreciable.            I cannot wait to learn more from the different postulations; different ideas and conceptions. This is the kind of political discourse I am yearning for.             Rene  Hot Deals at Dell on Popular Laptops perfect for Back to School ¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤ To unsubscribe/subscribe or view archives of postings, go to the Gambia-L Web interface at: http://listserv.icors.org/archives/gambia-l.html To Search in the Gambia-L archives, go to: http://listserv.icors.org/SCRIPTS/WA-ICORS.EXE ?S1=gambia-l To contact the List Management, please send an e-mail to: [log in to unmask] ¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤ ¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤ To unsubscribe/subscribe or view archives of postings, go to the Gambia-L Web interface at: http://listserv.icors.org/archives/gambia-l.html To Search in the Gambia-L archives, go to: http://listserv.icors.org/SCRIPTS/WA-ICORS.EXE?S1=gambia-l To contact the List Management, please send an e-mail to: [log in to unmask] ¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤