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Moe
USA
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 Posted - 01 Sep 2009 : 20:23:41
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A lot of people are wondering if this is the last gasp of air for the UDP party and as you might Imagine i am one of those people who actually believe in that after the recent interviews carried by Darboe himself.
Whether i might be wrong or not is yet to be determined ,The way i see it The UDP party can best be described as a desperate party, in both senses of the phrase. Not only is the UDP desperate, but the recent rhetorics of Darboe reflected the reality of what confronts the Party for the up coming 2011 elections.
Was it not Darboe seen right here on TV calling President Jammeh after the Elections and congratulating him. Why would you call some one and congratulate them when the elections were stolen or did he find out later. I was very disappointed at the way Jammeh talked to him ,but i think the reasons are evident as of lately.
His various interviews online and with "Everybody Mbye" revealed a party that is running from itself and its record, a party that is trying to ride the wave of change while remaining stagnant in failed attempts to get the APRC voted out of office.
http://www.freedomnewspaper.com/Homepage/tabid/36/mid/367/newsid367/4478/Breaking-NewsThe-Big-Interview-Gambias-Opposition-Leader-Tough-On-Jammeh/Default.aspx
Seriously am pretty sure most of ya'll read this article, Is agriculture truly a failed venture in Gambia ,Is this what Darboe wants us to believe,and that the APRC is a failed regime. Apart from the human rights issues plaguing the APRC, trust me they have succeded in making a dent in every aspect of the Gambians Life.
The images of dirty politics was reinforced as Darboe berated and mocked The president while offering little insight into what an administration run by Darboe would look like. It is not only clear but with the desperation set aside, Everything Darboe reflected on was contradictory, biased and plain ole oxymorons.
It is really suprising that a successor has not been groomed and that there are no successors come 2011,the days of the UDP will be numbered and i can assure you it will be too late to try to get some one to give Jammeh a run for his money. This is Darboe's last chance to ever become president since he will be a Senior Citizen and cannot contest elections anymore. Instead of talking replacement he is worried about the "SENIOR CITIZENS CLAUSE " and the constitution.
Why is it that Political parties don't prepare them selves for unforeseen mishaps,deaths etc. Every single Gambia Party should have atleast groomed someone to take over in case of the inevitable but it seems African politics still remains the same.
What happened to the PPP party after the coup ,It seems all they ever had was a one man Army and once he was gone,it either becomes a power struggle or the death of that political Party. You can reflect on every single political party and the outcome for all of them still remains the same .
"The constitution says am too old and i think it was done to target certain individuals after 1996" , That point should have been argued in 1996 not when you are taking your last breaths Mr Darboe .
He failed to address current policies and what exactly was wrong with Gambia . There was nothing to run on but this hollow facade of change he erected. Personally i think his interviews revealed how truly desperate the UDP Party is, as they are running out of steam,and for the record are trying to wrap the same political rhetoric in different wrapping paper..........................................Peace
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I am Jebel Musa better yet rock of Gibraltar,either or,still a stronghold and a Pillar commanding direction
The GPU wants Me Hunted Down for what I don't know ..... |
Edited by - Moe on 02 Sep 2009 04:35:48 |
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terangba
Egypt
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Posted - 02 Sep 2009 : 11:06:03
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| I hate to agree with you one point (it is too late to try to unseat APRC in 2011) The most any opposition party can do is try to win more seats in parliament. With all the empty rhetoric on line Gambians are not serious about their political future. |
God gave men dominion over the beasts and not over his fellow men unless they submit of their own free will. - Napoleon |
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Moe
USA
2326 Posts |
Posted - 02 Sep 2009 : 17:13:49
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Common sense is what Gambians hate most,we like to hope and depend on lost causes instead of reinventing.Only a desperate man will be giving out interviews to non entities,they say a drowning man will hold on to a leaf hoping it can save his life when he is about to die.
I thought i was a fool but i change my mind,Gambians will settle for anything..........................................................Peacequote:
Originally posted by terangba
I hate to agree with you one point (it is too late to try to unseat APRC in 2011) The most any opposition party can do is try to win more seats in parliament. With all the empty rhetoric on line Gambians are not serious about their political future.
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I am Jebel Musa better yet rock of Gibraltar,either or,still a stronghold and a Pillar commanding direction
The GPU wants Me Hunted Down for what I don't know ..... |
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Janko
Gambia
1267 Posts |
Posted - 02 Sep 2009 : 20:13:52
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Originally posted by Moe
Only a desperate man will be giving out interviews to non entities,...
Freedom Newspaper: (…) what are the plans put in place to challenge incumbent President Jammeh in the coming elections?
Ousainou Darboe: Well, the plans in place by the United Democratic Party, or by who(m)?
Freedom Newspaper: By the UDP.
Ousainou Darboe: Well, plans in place to challenge the incumbent President, certainly, we believe that the UDP should work together with all other opposition parties to have a united front, so as to make sure that we do not have a mistake vote, because when we have a mistake vote the likelihood of the President losing elections, it would be very remote.
The content of what one says has more to do with ones state of mind than which medium s/he uses. I don’t think he would have said it differently if he had been interviewed by the “Times” or the “Daily Observer”? |
Clean your house before pointing a finger ... Never be moved by delirious Well-wishers in their ecstasy |
Edited by - Janko on 02 Sep 2009 20:14:47 |
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Moe
USA
2326 Posts |
Posted - 02 Sep 2009 : 23:18:32
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Alright Janko just got home and ready to eat this alive.Check this out what i say covers everything like an umbrella. I am the Bantaba marabout and my beads told me about the next coalition in the making and it 's members you probably missed it .
Is Darboe scared to come out and say it loud and clear for all to hear that the next coalition is in the making and Mai is vice president huh!!. Are they gonna wait two months to election time and blame each other and split up,Hamat became a lost cause after that lets see what happens this time around,I can throw my beads and tell you if you like.
Peep game,what led to the disintergration of NADD the previous elections. Leadership issues if am right,Halifa was voted as President, Darboe got mad since he had the most votes the prior election said "he needed to be president. Hamat got up and said he came out second" ,he will be vice president ,that makes halifa and the rest of them ministers ,LOL
What is Darboe gonna do different this time around, sideline Halifa and do the Klan thing, Or has desperation hit so hard they are ready to settle for anything and any leader. Like i said they need to go back and ask Darboe what led to the disintergration of Nadd and what's different this time around.
Is violence gonna be an issue again ,since the last time he ended up being charged with murder. Facts are facts and i will not mince my words. I let the dogs throw up and then eat it back up.Only a dog throws up and eats it back up bro.
You don't get it Janko ,when you approach a situation and carried away by hatred and deceit you forget about the important things . The bbc or even radio KAng KAng will not ask foolish irrelevant questions ,
What led to the Disintergaration of Nadd ,Whats different this time around?,thats the question, are they all so delirious no body wants to know. Like i said twigs and leaves are a danger to a drowning man,when drowning, will hold on to it till he dies.
What you are reassuring me right now is after all the interviewer did not have a clue what darboe was talking about or not intelligent enough to ask the neccesary questions .Darboe owes them another interview. Non entities.............................................peace
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I am Jebel Musa better yet rock of Gibraltar,either or,still a stronghold and a Pillar commanding direction
The GPU wants Me Hunted Down for what I don't know ..... |
Edited by - Moe on 02 Sep 2009 23:42:31 |
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Janko
Gambia
1267 Posts |
Posted - 03 Sep 2009 : 00:43:06
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Hopefully this is just the beginning of a series of interviews; I have to admit I did not read the interview with GAINAKO - a point of reservation. I will … soon
Yes, you get answers to the questions you ask. And of course Janko can reflect over what is already said and wish for this or that question in retrospection, learning is an ongoing process.
The question that caught my eyes is; “what are the plans put in place to challenge incumbent President …”, a good one that could be inspiring and even mobilize the electorate. What I find interesting is that the question is much bigger and far reaching than the answer given; no follow-up questions. This was where I was expecting some new information, but none. The question of a new collusion “of the willing” is left for speculation. Interesting that Mr. Darboe gave no clear assurance as to the next presidential candidate for UDP instead he hide behind some party principles or rhetorical language. Well, is that the new strategy? I´ll find time to read the GAINAKO one, I may have my questions answered there … who knows.
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terangba
Egypt
225 Posts |
Posted - 03 Sep 2009 : 01:12:27
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| Moe what do you mean by the clan thing? |
God gave men dominion over the beasts and not over his fellow men unless they submit of their own free will. - Napoleon |
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Moe
USA
2326 Posts |
Posted - 03 Sep 2009 : 08:01:19
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Betting and banking on their Mandinkaship as a majority in Gambia. Mai is a criminal and i hope darboe himself understands that there is a possibility he might have to answer to the dictates of the Law first......................................................................Peace .quote:
Originally posted by terangba
Moe what do you mean by the clan thing?
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I am Jebel Musa better yet rock of Gibraltar,either or,still a stronghold and a Pillar commanding direction
The GPU wants Me Hunted Down for what I don't know ..... |
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Janko
Gambia
1267 Posts |
Posted - 03 Sep 2009 : 13:02:06
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A gambianist, advocates gambianism, have zero tolerance for tribalists, tribalism, judges people by what they say and do. A Gambian is defined by ability and the level of contribution to the wellbeing of Gambia.
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Clean your house before pointing a finger ... Never be moved by delirious Well-wishers in their ecstasy |
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Janko
Gambia
1267 Posts |
Posted - 03 Sep 2009 : 19:14:05
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FREEDOM NEWSPAPER
Interview Part 2 with Mr. Darboes
Freedom Newspaper: So he has virtually taken over everything in the country?
Ousainou Darboe: It appears to be so. He has virtually taken over everything in this country.
Freedom Newspaper: And what are the implications of having a commercial President?
Ousainou Darboe: Well, the implication is that some of them who are not well of would just hold up. They just hold up. It seems if you can’t compete with him you just hold up. I think some of the things that have to be investigated is the labor that is charged…the cement. The labor that is charged with the cement. Is it ordinary labor that is paid for, or is it labor that is coming from some other quarters against their will. I thinks these are some of the things that need to be investigated.
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Clean your house before pointing a finger ... Never be moved by delirious Well-wishers in their ecstasy |
Edited by - Janko on 03 Sep 2009 19:16:39 |
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Moe
USA
2326 Posts |
Posted - 03 Sep 2009 : 20:07:47
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Janko just look out for "Tribalism and Gambian Politics" I will give you the 411 on that, Sherriff Dibba banked on it ,so Did DK jawara, and the new perps. I see Darboe has turned to "Dr NO" too ,It won't be long before the truth avails itself. I will also tell you about Gambianist and Gambianism as time permits ,don't worry..........................................................Peacequote:
Originally posted by Janko
A gambianist, advocates gambianism, have zero tolerance for tribalists, tribalism, judges people by what they say and do. A Gambian is defined by ability and the level of contribution to the wellbeing of Gambia.
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I am Jebel Musa better yet rock of Gibraltar,either or,still a stronghold and a Pillar commanding direction
The GPU wants Me Hunted Down for what I don't know ..... |
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Moe
USA
2326 Posts |
Posted - 03 Sep 2009 : 20:10:53
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It will be eaten alive later today Janko,kinda busy right now.............................................Peacequote:
Originally posted by Janko
FREEDOM NEWSPAPER
Interview Part 2 with Mr. Darboes
Freedom Newspaper: So he has virtually taken over everything in the country?
Ousainou Darboe: It appears to be so. He has virtually taken over everything in this country.
Freedom Newspaper: And what are the implications of having a commercial President?
Ousainou Darboe: Well, the implication is that some of them who are not well of would just hold up. They just hold up. It seems if you can’t compete with him you just hold up. I think some of the things that have to be investigated is the labor that is charged…the cement. The labor that is charged with the cement. Is it ordinary labor that is paid for, or is it labor that is coming from some other quarters against their will. I thinks these are some of the things that need to be investigated.
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I am Jebel Musa better yet rock of Gibraltar,either or,still a stronghold and a Pillar commanding direction
The GPU wants Me Hunted Down for what I don't know ..... |
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shaka
996 Posts |
Posted - 03 Sep 2009 : 20:11:38
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| It is interesting how those who would jump at every attempt to carry out a 'forensic' test on every utterances of Yayha Jammeh, Halifa Sallah, Sedia Jatta and OJ all in the name of 'scrutinising our political leaders' suddenly went anonymous or are too busy praise-singing when it comes to Ousainou Darboe. Here is a potential president who had put absolutely no substance to his answers to basic 'questionaires' by two online media yet still we are giving him such an easy pass. Where is the substance in all his answers? Where is the alternative to a Jammeh government? Maybe i am just sensing a general sigh of relief from folks after so many years and months of hush from Mr Darboe to finally break his silence despite a continuous cycle of tyranny in the Gambia over the years. But then again where should the talk be talked and the walk be walked. In the US or the Gambia? |
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shaka
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Posted - 03 Sep 2009 : 20:16:07
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Moe can you pass some Chonkom around in the mean time. I need to break my fasting.quote:
Originally posted by Moe
It will be eaten alive later today Janko,kinda busy right now.............................................Peace
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Janko
Gambia
1267 Posts |
Posted - 03 Sep 2009 : 21:10:07
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Comprehensiveness is not equals to substance
Is the most important issue in Gambian politics today regime change?
Mr. Darboe wants to improve the economy to cure the begging syndrome Gambia and Gambians are suffering, “we have that syndrome we have to break”, he emphasised. And to make sure farming becomes beneficial i.e. food sufficiency. Comprehensive and good intended statements.
How are we going to achieve these bold goals? What plans are there in place to achieve them?
I have not read the interview with GAINAKO…..maybe he did elaborate on how he intends to sell that to the electorate.
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shaka
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Posted - 03 Sep 2009 : 22:27:57
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What is comprehensive? The questions or the answers? If this is the most comprehensive he had to offer then God knows what he had been offering for the past decade or so. Thanks for highlighting the very limited alternative Mr Darboe had be offering Gambians all these years. Regime change is secondary to what is in the offing in the event of regime change. That is to say the alternative to the present regime should be more important than mere wish for change. What is the alternative Mr Darbo has to offer and how do you achieve it? Good of you again Janko to raise such pertinent questions.
Mr. Darboe wants to improve the economy to cure the begging syndrome Gambia and Gambians are suffering, “we have that syndrome we have to break”, he emphasised. And to make sure farming becomes beneficial i.e. food sufficiency. Comprehensive and good intended statements.
Last time i checked he planned to plant more cashew and mango trees to achieve this goal. I hope that is still not the agenda. I think Mr Darboe took advantage of inexperienced journalism to offer direct and very brief points that exposes mediocrity and lack of grasp of political, social and economic events in the Gambia. I think there is sufficient questions in the interview to answer all the questions you raised Janko and many more but he chose not to and was allowed an easy pass by two inexperienced journalists or interviewers. That is not to say Mr. Baldeh and Mbai intend it to be so or did not do well in their attempt. It just depicts the fact that Mr Darbo lacks the political maturity and clear understanding of events in the Gambia.
The fact that the leader of the biggest opposition party cannot account for government income, spending and irresponsible wastage does not tell well. Again he claims to be aware of Jammeh's illiegitimate businesses, deals and irresponsible spending and cash throwing but never had he raised such questions in the Gambia all these years. Weaving conspiracies should not be the job of opposition leaders. They should deal with facts and figures. There is a total lack of facts, data or statistics of events in the Gambia in Darbo's interviews. The least expected of the leader of the main opposition party. What a tragedy!! Mediocrity to say the least.quote:
Originally posted by Janko
[b]Comprehensiveness is not equals to substance.
Is the most important issue in Gambian politics today regime change?
Mr. Darboe wants to improve the economy to cure the begging syndrome Gambia and Gambians are suffering, “we have that syndrome we have to break”, he emphasised. And to make sure farming becomes beneficial i.e. food sufficiency. Comprehensive and good intended statements.
How are we going to achieve these bold goals? What plans are there in place to achieve them?
I have not read the interview with GAINAKO…..maybe he did elaborate on how he intends to sell that to the electorate.
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