Of what use are our citizenship and allegiance to the Gambia, if all we
think about is how much money we pay into the system for our own benefit?
Tough talk, however, lack the will power and or the ability to push forward.

There has always been a show of allegiances, of groupings, most often than
not, of the opposition party. Such groups talk about the "wrongs" and the
need to correct them. Now that the implementation stage is here, the numbers
dwindle and counter productive arguments get started. Put your money where
your mouth is, or be quiet.

I am by no means going to contribute to such funds, nor will i contribute to
  any other fund created for political purposes, or for any other specific
political party. That is me. But you, the people claiming to be this and
that, should have no problems providing your financial muscle for the course
you believe-in.

Let this forum not be one for tough talk and too little action, if any.

Nb: Hamza & Saine, good education you folks provided me today, thanks.

Just thinking aloud.
Harona.




>From: Mr Makaveli <[log in to unmask]>
>Reply-To: The Gambia and related-issues mailing list
><[log in to unmask]>
>To: [log in to unmask]
>Subject: ? MLJ Conteh Re: ELECTION FUND UPDATE
>Date: Mon, 14 May 2001 20:44:48 -0500
>
>Comrade ML Jassey-Conteh Wrote:
>
>" Why should the opposition jeopardize this important
>struggle by participating in an election already won
>by the dictator of kaninlai?  The opposition should
>come up with conditions for a free and fair presidential
>election.  It is fruitless to engage the dictator
>without setting conditions. I ADVOCATE FOR A BOYCOTT. " (Emphasis mine)
>
>My dear Comrade, I am deeply disenfranchised by lack of enthusiasm in your
>above statement. You have been diligently encouraging us to raise funds
>for the opposition parties yet I can only deduce desperation and lot's of
>sentimental inconsistences in your recent remarks that I no longer know
>what exactly is meant by 'turvy' in the expression "topsy turvy". If you
>are advocating for a boycott in the coming elections and seeking donations
>for that same election you're trying to boycott, then I'm at a lost as to
>who benefits from this fund raising and what exact will this funding be
>be most effective.I was only kidding when I said should there be a boycott
>we should get our money back but now I seriously meant what I said. Could
>we possibly debate on these modalities before we start loosing potential
>contributors? Remember, 'Telling Is Not Selling' and like I stated before,
>contributors are usually more inclined to be generous knowing where their
>hard-earned money is going to be invested and whether it will make any
>significant difference. Such concerns are very genuine especially when one
>considers that the opposition parties still haven't answered to the pledges
>of those trying to raise these funds. I'm sorry for sounding more like a
>cheapskate, but I'm sure you understand that my criticisms are expressed
>in good faith. I'm just a little caught off-guard here. Please enlighten
>me on why I should send in my contribution when you're infact advocating
>for a boycott.
>                                                     Naphiyo,
>                                                     Mr Makaveli.
>                                                     Gambia-L Constituency
>
>PS::  " Just when I discovered the meaning of life, they changed it "
>
>
>
>From: MLJ Conteh <[log in to unmask]>
>Subject: Re: Mr. Owens:Re: ELECTION FUND UPDATE
>To: [log in to unmask]
>Date: May 14, 2001
>
>
>Mr. Owens:
>
>When the dust settles and Ali Baba and the forty thieves
>steal the October presidential election, many will
>wonder why the opposition obliged to the dictator's
>legitimacy.  The moron of kaninlai will steal the
>presidential election.
>
>Why should the opposition jeopardize this important
>struggle by participating in an election already won
>by the dictator of kaninlai?  The opposition should
>come up with conditions for a free and fair presidential
>election.  It is fruitless to engage the dictator
>without setting conditions.
>
>I advocate for a boycott.
>
>Naphiyo,
>
>
>Comrade ML Jassey-Conteh
>
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