Demba Let me ask the question differently - will you be ok Yahya legalize the stay of anyone who crosses from Cassamnance into Gambia? He or his parents probably are one of those. Or would you want democratic laws dictate how that is handled whether Yahya like that or not? Or would you be ok Yahya said I have weighted for the NA long enough or they haven't produce a bill I supported so am going it my way? Am equally an immigrant in America so don't doubt my feelings. But as a nationalist and/or policy maker in Banjul - Yahya should do as he sees fit? Burama On Friday, November 21, 2014, Demba Baldeh <[log in to unmask]> wrote: > Thought provoking Burama. But for what it is worth!! I will choose to be a > Democrat for the simple reason that on balance Democratic values are more > aligned with my values in several fronts: First, on looking after the > little guy and given opportunities for the poor to move up the ladder > example: Social security and medicare benefits, minimum wage, healthcare > for all, employer paid healthcare, equal pay for men and women, Public > education and funding, taxation (the rich should pay more), accepting > diversity/immigrants, > > On foreign policy: Respect for the sovereignty of other nations, no war > without provocation etc ... I said on balance because my other values align > with republican public stand on family values, marriage etc... Note: am not > sure if Republicans really practice the family value they preach... family > value start with treating the poor with respect and dignity... my two > cents.. > > Demba > > On Thu, Nov 20, 2014 at 6:25 PM, Burama Jammeh <[log in to unmask] > <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml',[log in to unmask]);>> wrote: > >> If this US immigration political fiasco is about The Gambia - what would >> be your position? Would you reason like Obama/Democrats or Rrpublicans? How >> did you pick sides? >> >> Burama >> >> >> On Tuesday, November 4, 2014, Burama Jammeh <[log in to unmask] >> <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml',[log in to unmask]);>> wrote: >> >>> 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 >>>> From: [log in to unmask] >>>> Subject: Re: What Will You Be - Democrat or Republican? >>>> To: [log in to unmask] >>>> >>>> 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 >>>> > From: [log in to unmask] >>>> > Subject: What Will You Be - Democrat or Republican? >>>> > To: [log in to unmask] >>>> > >>>> > 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? >>>> > >>>> > - 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! >>>> > >>>> > Burama >>>> > >>>> > ¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤ >>>> > 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] >>>> ¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤ >>>> ¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤ 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] >> <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml',[log in to unmask]);> >> ¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤ >> > > > > -- > *"Be the change you want to see in the World"* > ¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤ 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] > <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml',[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] ¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤