Sidi & Co,

I think that your point about Anver not being taken seriously if he/she is
African is a valid one. However, I think what is critical here is whether we
Africans accept/know/realize this information and keep it in the backs of our
minds as we go about trying to pull our continent forward. The propaganda to
convince us that our continent is hopeless is directed especially at us
Africans so that we will loose hope and and give up.That is the greatest
danger we must never succumb to because we simply cannot let ourselves be
brainwashed for one main reason, we loose while those who try to manipulate
us have much to gain if that happens.

Jabou Joh


In a message dated 7/28/00 10:09:26 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
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<< George,
 I don't know the nationality of Anver Versi but it matters. If he/she is a
 westerner, the chances are that his/her message will be accepted and given
 credibility. However, if he is African or a Third Worlder, I am afraid that
 he/she will not be taken seriously. Most Africans in the development field
 have been saying the same thing for years without much success. I have had
 several exchanges on a private basis with some members of the L on this
 topic and I hope that some of us Africans will realise sooner, I hope,
 rather than later, that the African condition is reversable. Thank you for
 the posting.
   Sidi Sanneh >>

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