Birtukan, if you have to Apologize, apologize for your half of the CUD

And Tigrians don't need a group that sells Salvage (second hand) idea when there is an Authentic one!

Birtukan, in her annoying voice that is devoid of passion and a demeanor of high school valedictorian than a second in command of a party vying for power, apologized on behalf of Bediru Adem and Kinijit.Org. The fact is Bediru's speech is but just a precursor to the boycott directive given by CUD shortly before their incarceration. That FITWA sets in motion the hate politics of the CUD and its supporters for the last two years. Birtukan will also not loose the fact that it is the Current Afairs Paltalk room, a group she can't thank enough, than Kinijit. org that is known for attacking Tigreans. If Birtukan has any genuine interest beyond cheap shot at the Hailu Group, she should apologize for the hate politics of the CUD and condemned her supporter’s action.

Birhanu and co. group's philosophy, as presented by Birtukan, of group rights with emphasis on individual right is just a variation of EPRDF’sm with out the lesson learned in 15 years. This group has as much right to entertain any idea as any group. But trying to sell these ideas as CUD is like preaching a liberal idea and declare that that is what Republicanism is all about. If this group have any respect for their idea, and their audience for that matter, instead beguiling a constituency that is clouded by euphoria and hate for the ruling party and smear campaigns over corruption, they should put forth their stand in candor. From the somber look of the audience in Minneapolis, and some exhibited snickering, it is obvious these ideas will not receive a following. The fact is CUD is nothing but AEUP that has its roots in AAPO a ONE FLAG, ONE PEOPLE, ONE Nation chauvinist party by design. It rejects Ethnic Federalism and espouses assimilation. No! The ARADAS have such croockish and dishonorable way of attaining their goal - they rather steal a ready made party and try to take ownership through chicanery and deceit than pay the sacrifice required to build one fom scratch.

Tigrians have gone through thick and thin with TPLF. They were with the Party in its triumph and its strategic blunders (such as its association with Shabia). They have endured attack from the CUD supporters with resilience and come out strong to build a bright Ethiopia with other Ethiopian brothers and sisters.
The shameless apology, whose purpose is to undermine the Hailu group, is truly insulting. CUD can not count on Tigrians or any other Ethnic group as a constituent. And this creepy group of crooks and turncoats will attract no self respecting Tigrian, except a WEDO'GEBA that dreams of attaining power that is lost during the split of TPLF or the Dergue era.
[Alula Nega 10/23/07]