"It is ok to disagree and that is very healthy.  What is not going to fly is when ever those on the outside comment on the opposition they see it a bashing.  Are we here to just listen to them?  What is wrong with disagreeing with the way things are handled on the ground?  To the contrary, most Gambians are not reading Joe, but they are witnessing Yaya plucking any he wishes to and not a darn thing is happening.  Seeing is believing and that is what is weakening the minds of Gambians, and not what Joe says that more than likely they will not read.  If Yaya can pluck Femi, OJ, Halifa, Ousainou, etc., and nothing happens, what does that do to the average Joe at the corner watching?  That is why even if Yaya spits folks clap in jubilation.  What is wrong with reassessing the way the opposition parties relate to Yaya?  The cornerstone of what STGDP stated was the unwillingness of the opposition leaders to even sit and discuss where they disagree, however, did you see that in the the punching bag volley from Foroyaa?  Nyang, one must speak their mind and also allow others to do the same.  I could have done like the majority of our people and mind my own business, but that is not Joe.  One can disagree with what I say but none can make me shut my mind.  I appreciate your clarity."  Joe Sambou

 

Joe,

 

This is what i call speaking for oneself about things one cares about.  Indeed no one asked any to become a politician.  However, if one puts  himself or herself forward and wants to lead and shape peoples lives, they must be willing to take criticism in their stride.   Like you I think it is wrong to view those genuinely criticizing our politicians in the opposition as opposition-bashers.  To me genuine criticism only goes to show how much the Gambian diaspora cares and want to see the opposition overcome SHEPADs excesses.  It will be a very sad day for me if it is really true that some politicians think one has to financially contribute to parties they support in order not to be seen as hypocrites.  There is a difference between genuine critics and despicable spoilers like the Misogynistic Pig-cum-GDP/UDP fundraiser in the person of Haruinerding.