Tombong, 

Good to hear from you.  Gambia’s geostrategy begins with Senegal and 
extends to entire sub-regional stability.  The Senegalese national 
character in essence has ever been condescending to the idea of an 
independent and strong Gambia.  During their "Sopi" struggle, Laye Wade 
and the other opposition groups sent Landing Savane and Pierre Goudiaby 
on several begging missions to secure funds in order to finance their 
political campaign.  I personally have met with Landing Savane on 
several occasions at the Kairaba Hotel… that is why I usually chuckle 
when the Diaspora wants to model their futile attempts to the Senegalese 
"alternance".  If only they know the story behind the story.   Wade is 
in power thanks to the APRC in a great degree.

Now Laye N’diombor is in power and begins to show is true French/
Senegalese colors- arrogant, condescending and corrupt to the core just 
like his masters in France.  Senegal has a hand in almost every current 
socio-economic upheaval in the Gambia, and I tried to warn Jammeh about 
this enduring economic warfare during his last visit to Washington, well 
before the recent financial crisis in Banjul.  The Senegalese shall 
always try to exploit our differences as a nation.  Less politics become 
noble and driven by our common national interest and NOT by our personal 
ambitions, the Senegalese shall beguile, bewitch and bedevil the 
opposition to a Trojan horse- a fifth column amongst the ranks of the 
patriotic citizens.  The concomitant results of Senegalese puppeteering 
is obvious in some media outlets Banjul and the incendiary rhetoric of 
certain politicians cum "human rights activist"- It is no accident that 
the Senegalese media was the first to announce doom and gloom during the 
recent financial crisis.  I hope Jammeh takes serious note: Senegal is 
no friendly neighbor and wish us no good whatsoever.  

It is long overdue that the Gambia pursue a robust defense procurement 
policy because good fences make good neighbors, and peace comes through 
strength.  Weakness is sexy to bullies, and Gambia should never be a 
whore to servitude.  We shall fight any aggressor if necessary to 
maintain our God give

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