Lamin, it is not that I lack a sense of humor that I did not see your piece
to be funny. In fact, I like satire, but could not just see what could be
the least funny, in a state leader attempting to con his unsuspecting or
gullible subjects, into buying and using a concoction that has not been
scientifically proven/tested to be good.
I have read you here before and know you can do better than this, when
seriousness is warranted. And in this case it is, to warn our people and
dissuade them from being hoodwink into yet another ploy from Jammeh, to
fleece them some more!
Have a great week!
alaji.
>From: Lamin Darbo <[log in to unmask]>
>Reply-To: The Gambia and related-issues mailing list
><[log in to unmask]>
>To: [log in to unmask]
>Subject: Re: Fw: Kanilai medicine hits market
>Date: Sat, 31 Dec 2005 12:51:35 +0000
>
>Alaji:
>
> There is intervening correspondence between Fatoumatta's response and
>yours
>
> Please refer below
>
>
> LJDarbo
>
>
> Jane
>
> Thanks for your reassurance
>
> This Kaninlai Medicine is a fantastic demonstration of totalitarianism
>at its most fanciful. The phenomenon rejects all limitation on the seeming
>potency of absolute power
>
> Very sad that ordinary Gambians are parting with hard earned funds to
>own a slice of this presidential invention
>
> The only gleeful aspect of the facade is the fact that Gambian elites
>must purchase this world class medicine if only to drain it through the
>loo.
>
> Pretty pathetic, but nevertheless well deserved suffering for the elites
>
>
> LJDarbo
>
>
>
>Jane Warner <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
>
>Lamin,
>I was pretty sure that you were being satirical, but I had to read
>the original posting about the President's new medicine a couple of times
>to persuade myself that it wasn't a joke. These days truth is far
>stranger than fiction--and not just in the Gambia!
>
>
>regards,
>Jane
>
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>
>Jane Zainab Warner-Tholley
>University of Washington
>Seattle, Washington 98195
>
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>
>On Thu, 29 Dec 2005, Lamin Darbo wrote:
>
> > Fatoumatta
> >
> > I apologise for coming across as endorsing halucination
> >
> > I couldn't stop laughing at the sheer insanity of this charlatanry
> >
> > please forgive my unsuccessful attempt at satire
> >
> >
> > LJDarbo
> >
> > Fatoumatta Jallow wrote:
> > Lamin, we may disagree to agree, but before we celebrate it has to be
>based on facts. has the medicine been known to be effective in what they
>claim it cures. Gone are those days when we are just told something and we
>believe it outright. There should be convincing evidence to come to a
>conclusion about its efficay.
> > Has the medicine been on a trial and results published?.
> > What is the dosage for each ailment it claims to treat?
> > What are the contraindications and side-effects?
> > Who should take and who shouldn't?
> >
> > I think all these issues need to be address before we celebrate. Even in
>the west, they go for complementary medicine (traditional) but its
>regulated and based on research for it efficacy. So we need to think twice
>before celebrating.
> >
> > Lamin Darbo wrote:
> > Guys:
> >
> > This cutting edge medicinal invention in tiny Gambia calls for major
>celebration, a national holiday perhaps
> >
> > The fantastic discovery heralds the onset of a very healthy nation. This
>is certainly some groundbreaking development!
> >
> > Isn't wonderful that we are on the global map for something quite so
>positive?
> >
> > A national achievement at this level must be acknowledged and commended
> >
> > What are we waiting for?
> >
> > Let us please celebrate, one and all!
>
>alaji ndure <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
>
> Lamin, are you being sarcastic or just plain silly?!! I hope both, for I
>can
>see no reason for your celebratory mood, regarding this untested medicine
>claimed to be brewed in Kanilai. The issues Fatoumata Jallow raised, are
>quite relevant and I hope you and Gambians like yourself, should be careful
>before you go clapping your small hands for something as phony as this
>latest scam!
>
>Have a good and scamless Newyear!
>
>alaji.
>
>
> >From: Lamin Darbo
> >Reply-To: The Gambia and related-issues mailing list
> >
> >To: [log in to unmask]
> >Subject: Re: Fw: Kanilai medicine hits market
> >Date: Wed, 28 Dec 2005 18:28:51 +0000
> >
> >Guys:
> >
> > This cutting edge medicinal invention in tiny Gambia calls for major
> >celebration, a national holiday perhaps
> >
> > The fantastic discovery heralds the onset of a very healthy nation. This
> >is certainly some groundbreaking development!
> >
> > Isn't wonderful that we are on the global map for something quite so
> >positive?
> >
> > A national achievement at this level must be acknowledged and commended
> >
> > What are we waiting for?
> >
> > Let us please celebrate, one and all!
> >
> >
> >LJDarbo
> >
> >Amadu Kabir Njie wrote:
> > Please tell me I'm dreaming...
> >
> >-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
> >
> >Kanilai medicine hits market
> >
> >Written by DO
> >Tuesday, 27 December 2005
> >Kanilai medicine reputed to cure a wide range of ailments, including
> >diarrhoea, malaria, headache, muscular pain, and partial blindness, was
>on
> >Friday formally introduced into the Gambian market at the July 22 Square
>in
> >Banjul.
> >
> >Bottled in two different sizes of Naturelle plastic containers, Kanilai
> >medicine was sold at D100 and D300 to hundreds of Gambians who queued up
>to
> >buy the popular medicine that had been showcased at the second National
> >Trade Fair at the Independence Stadium in Bakau.
> >
> >
> >According to President Jammeh, who graced the selling of the latest
>locally
> >produced medicines with his presence, Kanilai medicine is efficacious
> >against Sexually Transmitted Infections(STIs) and abdominal pains, as
>well
> >as helping to regularise menstrual periods.
> >
> >
> >He described the preparation of the medicine as "hectic and time
> >consuming", explaining that its preparation is accompanied by the
> >recitation of the Holy Scriptures.
> >
> >
> >The Gambian leader warned the public against buying the medicine from
> >unauthorised agents. "People are unscrupulous. They can dilute this and
> >start selling it to people. You can buy from us directly.
> >
> >
> >"It will be futile for anyone to obtain or buy the medicine from any
>where
> >else without coming to us.
> >
> >
> >"We are only selling it in bottles of Naturell with codes. Next time
>we're
> >selling it, we are going to change the codes," he said.
> >Besieged by a crowd of appreciative buyers, President Jammeh in his
> >characteristic magnanimity, gave out bottles of the Kanilai medicine free
> >to the elderly and students.
> >
> >
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