Sure - flaws in America's democracy but it works for the most part or many parts.

My question though - if some of those issues are debate in Gambia, would you be for Democrats or Republican argument/position.

For instance - would you support voter ID or not in Gambia and would you prefer secure borders or not? 

Reference the 2 parties positions on these issues.

I found many Gambians - those things in America - they're Democrat and Republican when is Gambia. I also have a close friend from Niger - he has the same changing positions of many things when is America and when is Niger.

As you said is interesting. More importantly though truth is very relative to human nature.

Burama

On Tuesday, November 4, 2014, Y Jallow <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
Excuse my typos...I meant to say, I am not saying it is a perfect process,  but way better. Thanks

Date: Tue, 4 Nov 2014 08:25:10 -0600
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Subject: Re: What Will You Be - Democrat or Republican?
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Interesting Burama. My vote, my voice. I however like the simplicity of the whole process and its organized nature. No big hassle at all in voting. Hopefully Africa will some day catch up to such a process and i am saying it is perfect. Keith Ellison and Al ,great minds, will continue to fight for the people ..a good chance of continuing to see their representation. Come out in your numbers and vote.

Thanks for sharing.  

Warm regards,  Yero.


> Date: Mon, 3 Nov 2014 10:42:27 -0500
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> Subject: What Will You Be - Democrat or Republican?
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> Some or many of the hot political topics in US intrigue me. I view many differently as an immigrant in US and as concern citizen of everything politics in The Gambia. How about you?
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> - Vote ID/No Voter ID
> - Marriage - 1to1, gay/lesbian and polygamy
> - Minimum wage increase/no minimum wage or no increase
> - Comprehensive immigration reform/close the border first
> - Equal pay for equal work for genders
> - Sticker gun control/protection of 2nd amendment rights
> - War on women
>
> Certainly some are not yet a political issue in Gambia such as gun control. Neither war on women make sense to me either - whatever side you maybe you have a mother, spouse and/or daughter. Doesn’t really make sense…..
>
> But voter ID, Immigration and equal pay for equal work are relevant in Gambia.
>
> Our economy is not seriously structured so am not sure if minimum wage/no or higher is so far an issue………I prefer one based on demand and supply as determinants rather than using some governmental distortion.
>
> Marriage is an interesting one - in US marriage is a legal institution at state level primarily for material/asset management. In Gambia marriage is both religious and cultural - the rules were set based on one’s religion/culture and government recognizes those in case law needs to come in.
>
> Sexuality - considering that people have right to choose who to associate - as a nation we can’t stop anyone from another but we also can’t be force to recognize you against our culture, religion or whatever that maybe. I guess guys, lesbians and bi-sexuals, etc can do there things so long they don’t offend anyone - that includes marriage as they see fit. Where do you stand?
>
> What will you be - a democrat or Republican if these issues are debated in Gambia? Take immigration first because that has at least once some direct consequences on you or some loved one. Be honest!
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> Burama
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