Greetings Rene -


On changing the moving
political path (trajectory), it is a difficult issue. It is a hard conclusion
to arrive at. It is after years of observations for those that suffered and
continue to suffer. Military intervention is a last option. It is not our first
choice, but at some point, we got to. As we travel together, it is becoming
clearer that an election under the given atmostphere is just a further
legitimization of Jammeh's presidency. Jammeh with his tone and actions has
ruled for 19 years and he will not “negotiate” with you or anyone else
interested in what he perceives not as his own democracy. 


Personally, I think
Democracy came short of addressing an environment where the ingredient of it
doesn’t exist. If a family man or farmer was to see his kids or animals being
hurt every day. I bet you, he will at some point defend himself, family and
animal farm by all within his means. The more that we travel on this part, the
more that we get hurt, the more we delay our journey to democracy and
development. 


You have some solid ground
to position it that way so beautifully. While agreeing with all that you said
except your ruling out of military option as viable, and to that, I truly share
your fears about its possible repercussions. I don’t think there is a single
person calling for the “confrontation” of our nation through violent means.
What we are calling for is the continued fighting, both intellectually and
where a last option as clearly seen, the use of tactical military intervention
or citizens’ popular uprising to dislodge the criminal regime and nurture in a
democratic society. The expectation is any such intervention will be done in a
way of minimal damage. 


In anyway, it is my opinion.
I am glad that James & the many others are positioning things in the most
fitting tones. I hope that actions follows. 


Yero. 


 
> Date: Sat, 22 Feb 2014 09:45:47 -0500
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> Subject: Re: [G_L] The Fight for the soul of Nation .....CDC-G
> To: [log in to unmask]
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> James, I urge you and other groups of similar persuasions to inculcate 
> as a fundamental principle, TO ENGAGE, TO NEGOTIATE AND TO RECONCILE, 
> and let this guide your approach in responding to the challenging 
> social, economic and political issues that confronts our democratic 
> aspirations.
> 
> And even if, TEMPORARILY, let the tone, the language and dynamism 
> change the trajectory of the Diaspora struggle and necessitate a move 
> away from a militant and confrontational posture, to one of dialogue 
> that seek to underscore the active participation of all stakeholders in 
> building a lasting and enduring democratic polity.
> 
> The dynamism, activism, commitment and sincerity of you all in the 
> forefront of this struggle is unquestionable,  and my plead is to try 
> even if TEMPORARILY to change the trajectory of the diaspora struggle.
> 
> Rene
> 
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> Subject: [G_L] The Fight for the soul of Nation .....CDC-G
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> http://gainako.com/?p=4342
>  
> The piece sends a strong message. Yero.  
>  
> 
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