Mr. Ambassador, I'm amused that you "miss" me. The last time we exchanged "greetings" you all but declared me a hater and a killer. I did tell you what I think of your opinion of me, so you're most welcome to perceive me any way you want. Regarding my questions, they still stand. You don't need me to reiterate those questions to get an answer. Go ahead and answer them. I'd like to believe that most people on this distro have a good enough memory to recall the gist of what I asked you. Nothing could be simpler than telling me what blood relative of your's was killed by your boss' order. Or have you been asking around these past weeks to establish which "relative" it was. I don't need a minute to tell you who among my sister's children witnessed a friend's murder. I've known that answer since April 10th. Why would it take you all this time to research something that should be uppermost in your mind during those heady days last month? And by the way, my questions have provoked quite a significant amount of adjoinders/supplements if you will. I hope you'll be brave enough to answer all of those questions. For some weird reason, I sometimes have a feeling that you're truly struggling to break free of Jammeh's apron strings, but your satanic (greedy/selfish) side always prevails. If you can muster the courage to do so, you'll sleep better. That much I can tell you. I know of many former Gambian diplomats in the US earning a living the hard -BUT conscientious way. It's nothing compared to what Jammeh's eight-European-nation Ambassador may be exposed to, but neither does it entail the constant hair-splitting, and tall tale telling that you are engaged in. If you ever want to go back to sleeping like a baby, you've got some role models to look up to. Just a thought. Kabir/Hamjatta, Due to a crazy schedule, I can only read a fraction of the postings these days. I'm involved in a project that literally drains me daily -both physically and mentally. But I haven't missed any of your postings (both of you) these past few weeks. I'm really enjoying this latest engagement with Mr. Ambassador. Essa Bokarr Sey indeed sometimes come across as a cross between Houdini and Ajantala. One minute he's ready to shoot down anyone who dares him, and the next minute, he never was truly serious. Or one minute he's the consumate diplomat who would never "stoop low" by answering "certain people," but then the next, he's tough enough to take on any adversary physically if needs be. Talk about disappearing acts! With this type of phony routine, I can see Mr. Ambassador getting a doggie biscuit (a cabinet spot) from Big Massa. In Jammehesque, Essa Bokarr Sey truly does the job with flying colors! But like they say "every dog has its day!" Y'all keep up the vigilance. I'm following the exchanges, and I'll join you as soon as I can find the time. Hamjatta: I've had an interesting conversation with my Koto Halifa Sallah. Mr. Sallah being the sharp guy he is, recognized me as soon as he saw me. He explained the logic behind some of the positions he's taken in the past six years vis-a-vis Yaya Jammeh. Considering the human factor, some of the things he said are understandable, and so I feel a little guilty about going after him so aggressively. I still believe he has been too soft on Yaya, and I told him so repeatedly. He hasn't admitted any mistakes, but I have the sense that given another chance, he'll do some things differently. Also, it's obvious to me that the gloves are coming out now. The Halifa we all fell in love with is back in the arena. I'm glad I took time out to see and engage him this past weekend. The gentleman still has some very good ideas regarding our nation. I'm too tired to write a coherent report on what transpired at the Question and Answer Session. I believe Latjor will do that. Good night! Saul. ________________________________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www.hotmail.com ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe/subscribe or view archives of postings, go to the Gambia-L Web interface at: http://maelstrom.stjohns.edu/archives/gambia-l.html ----------------------------------------------------------------------------