Fellows, it is a good sign to see all well meaning Gambians engaging each other to steer our beloved country to its rightful place in history.  Keep on brainstorming and we shall surely come up with the right plan of action.  Keep talking, many more will join you.  All input is necessary and welcomed.  Remember, by saving Gambia, you saved yourself.

Chi Jaama

Joe Sambou

>From: Mr Makaveli <[log in to unmask]>
>Reply-To: The Gambia and related-issues mailing list <[log in to unmask]>
>To: [log in to unmask]
>Subject: Re: ? MLJ Conteh Re: ELECTION FUND UPDATE
>Date: Tue, 15 May 2001 08:22:52 -0500
>
>Comrade ML Jassey-Conteh,
> It seems I can only surmise from what wrote that it doesn't hurt us an
>iota to continue sending in our contributions while negotiations are under-
>way and should the need for funding comes in the nick of time, we wouldn't
>find ourselves *squandering. Well, this is a thoughtful summation and a
>step in the right direction. It's always a good thing to have a plan B.
>Let's keep working on the modalities and open the line of communication so
>that we can better come up with a more amicable compromise. I am very open-
>minded and will continue to be tolerant of other peoples' viewpoints but I
>will not acquiesce to any idiosyncrasies and allow fence-sitters to try to
>put my priorities in perspective for me. I refused to be hoodwinked by
>those who can't support their arguments for fair of retribution. That is
>not the type of tolerance I meant to say. I have a low or no tolerance
>whatsoever for those sitting on the fence. They are most catastrophic
>since you can't predict their surreptitious actions. Atleast you know
>where your enemy stand, thus my lack of tolerance.
>
>Mr MLJ Conteh, I have no further comment but when I do, I will not be
>demoralized by fence-sitters to add my burai ak butut on this crucial
>juncture in our political history. 'Insallah', brother Sambou shall
>receive my generous contribution in good faith and I will be anonymous in
>doing so. Thanks for your wisdom and for shedding some light on this
>besetting dillemma of mine. You make sure you have a great day sir.
>
> Naphiyo,
> Mr Makaveli.
>
>NB: *squandering using Merriam-Webster's 3rd definition : to lose (as an
>advantage or opportunity) through negligence or inaction
>
>
>From: MLJ Conteh <[log in to unmask]>
>Subject: Re: ? MLJ Conteh Re: ELECTION FUND UPDATE
>To: [log in to unmask]
>Date: May 15, 2001
>
>
>Dear Mr. Makaveli:
>
>My stance for a fund drive still continues. A boycott
>is temporary as a symbolic gesture in getting international
>pressure for free and fair elections that could take place
>in a period of fifteen months.
>
>The Sandinistas in Nicaragua used this strategy. The
>money collected for the presidential fund drive is in
>good hands. I have trust in brother Joe to keep the
>money for us for as long as it takes to mount
>international pressure on the dictator of kaninlai. The
>opposition should boycott as a symbolic gesture in
>setting conditions and an appeal to the international
>community for free and fair elections. There is no
>inconsistency in this strategy.
>
>Naphiyo,
>
>Comrade ML Jassey-Conteh
>
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