Haruna,
First, please accept my heart felt condolences for the loss of your mom.
May she rest in perfect peace.
I concede that I did assume your opposition to Obama based on your comments, because you didn't state that explicitly.
On the issue of the VP position, I think you got it backwards. VP in Gambia is more ceremonial than in the US. Remember how Gerald Ford became president? and how Cheney took charge during the short period (long enough for him to have decided to attack Iran though :-) that GWB was in surgery? The VP is the backup prez and leader (and tie breaker) of the Senate. So, like the prez, the VP position requires someone with impeccable judgment and is more than just ceremonial.
Lets see what happens tomorrow.
BTW: How come Edwards did not endorse before Super Tuesday? Is he unclear about who to endorse? Having been on the campaign trail and competing with both remaining candidates, I expected that he would be familiar enough with thier postions to know exactly who to endorse/help?
best,
Modou
Haruna Darbo <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
My friend Modu,
Its good to hear you and I welcome the opportunity to share thoughts with
you, Mori, Bailo, Jengfann, Mr. Jobarteh, and our coleagues who may also be
perplexed as to my submissions vis-a-vis Obama. I will use your querries to
better yield clarity.
"Haruna, I am curious to know what specific reasons you have for opposing
Obama." Modou.
Modou, I think it only seems I am opposing Obama because I am not
exuberantly in support of Obama as President. I do not think I have shared that I
oppose Obama but I understand why the absence of zealous affirmation could yield
this mis-understanding especially amid garrulous chorus of the opposite. I
wish to assure you that I do not oppose Obama. On the contrary, I am proud of
and support Obama.
"Your post below suggests that you do not even think that he qualifies for
VP (even though he has more support than Edwards)." Modou.
I understand how you could come to that understanding because I understand
in Africa, and specifically in Gambia, the post of vice president is viewed to
be second only to the president in terms of power and influence. The vice
presidency in the United States is more ceremonial and honorary than in Africa
or Gambia, and I thought Obama is more valuable as a secretary of state than
Vice President, and that the position of Sect. of State will afford Obama the
requisite proving ground to become President next. The history of vice
presidents becoming Presidents of America bears this out.
"Care to share specifics about why you think he should be prez or VP in
spite of the fact that he put together the largest grassroots movement in recent
history!?" Modou.
Modou, I think you intended to say "why you think he should NOT be prez or
VP". I have already shared why I think Hillary should be President of America
at this time as compared to the formidable Obama. I have also shared why I do
not wish Obama to become VP of America at this time. This does not of course
mean to say that Obama should not be President or Vice President of America.
I'm sure you will also agree with me Modou that no one campaigns to become
VP.
"best," Modou.
Thank you Modou. I am delighted to be in your company and would you
participate here more often. Otherwise the PDOIS-heads and Obama-heads will run
amock. Preciate you. Did you hear Move-On.org endorses Obama? This is indeed good
news for Obama and I commend Move-On.org for their foresight.
Masoud. MQJGDT. Darbo. I mourn the passing of my Mom Ya Bigay Cham. You
notice the PDOIS folk are emulsifying themselves in Obama's fortunes so they can
identify themselves with his popular support. I'm on to you Jengfann. Look
from within to accrue sympathy. Not from without. Al Mu'Umin. God bless you
Modou.
Haruna Darbo wrote: They were both in exceptional
form and spirit. They explained their various
proposals with more clarity, and they have given notice that they will not
crumble when confronted by either McCain or Romney. They will both carry
John
Edwards' message to the white house.
My new ticket is:
Clinton-Edwards
Obama - Sect. of State
Gore, Biden, Dodd, - Department Secretaries and UN Ambassador
Bill Clinton - Ambassador at large
Richardson - Back to Governor of New Mexico
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