GOD SAVE ETHIOPIA FROM GANGSTER POLITICS

BY EZANA SEHAY

Every now and then, I have to remind myself of some things that ought to be obvious but seems incomprehensible to me all the same.

Namely, that a good many people in the opposition camp - most of them in fact don’t give a fig about principle. They don’t inhabit a world in which Policy matters. To them, Politics is strictly about groups or gangs.

If you are like me, I am sure most Ethiopians are, you were hoping the extreme opposition would be baptized in the sprit of the new millennium and come to their senses. But considering the average chronological age of your average die-hard Diaspora fanatic. The saying “You can’t teach an old dog new tricks” fits them perfectly.

Nevertheless, even by their standards the current activity of these mobster Politicians make one question _ what internation is going on ? First they are at each others throats over who has the rights to lead the almost defunct Kinijit (C.U.D). While at the same time their second hand is aimed at strangulating the poor Ethiopian people , by pushing for their passage of a bill called HR 2003 through the U.S. Legislative bodies.This comedic theatre now showing in the capital hill is -Developed and written by Dergofascists and terrorists like ONLF. Directed by the regime in Eritrea Produced / Sponsored by a single congressman.

Ironically, This bill despite it’s proponents claims is aimed at punishing the only country in the region which genuinely is striving to build a democratic system. By their own admission , of the over 300 million the U.S. aid to Ethiopia, only 1.5 Million of it goes to security ( military related ). The rest (99.5%) goes for health care, poverty reduction programs and capacity building services. Now you can imagine who is to get hurt by such a bill – It is the poor, sick and struggling ordinary Ethiopians not the governing party. Don’t get me wrong even it is aimed at the government that doesn’t make it right. After all the governing party has proven It’s commitment to democracy.

But let us put aside partisan politics and focus on the bill and its sponsors. By the way the bill also ridicules the 80% of the elected members of the opposition who are serving the people in parliament.

My question then is who in his right mind would want to harm the people and country. Specially now, When we are closer than ever to beating our eternal enemy (Poverty) ? t won’t be difficult to find out who these sworn enemies of the country are. They have been conspicuously busy working against our national interest for some time now.

The congressman – Donald Payne whose constituency in New Jersey is the most crime ridden in the U.S. A person who doesn’t solve a problems in his own ridding can’t be trusted to solve problem of other’s. Need proof how ill informed this person is about the horn of Africa ? He considers Eritrea a stabilizing country – Need I say more ?

The regime in Eritrea – this malcontent regime didn’t leave any stone unturned to destabilize and undermine our country. This is it’s last attempt before it’s own demise.

The Terrorist groups – like ONLF – it is obvious for this groups to succeed to dismember Ethiopia , The country has to be weaken and marginalized – that is their motto.

Shaebia sponsored Elias Kefle of Ethiopian review – What can I say about this character. He has elevated the act of banda-ism to a higher level. His mentor ( Isyas Afeworki ) must be proud.

Frankly, I am not surprised by the actions of the above actors . Specially the diaspora elements who have shown their hostility to democratic pluralism. They are bitterly nostalgic for past administrations. Along with Shaebia they are obsessed with thirsty for revenge against the governing party. Both are chronically infected with toxin of anti – EPRDF paranoia. But what is so bizarre and irritating is the activities of C.U.D. , Specially the G5 ( Berhanu Naga and Company ) Before long, the “ ideal democratic party” of 4 parties, (C.U.D), creating it’s own conditions for revolution, looked like foolishness it was from the start. Without a traitor on which to definitively affix blame, there is no escaping the obvious. C.U.D. leaders doomed themselves with their misguided romantic approach to treason.

The leader of G5 ( Berhanu Nega ) has exposed himself clearly as a practitioner of duplicity since he arrived in the U.S. He has been doing wrong things because he’s afraided to do what’s right. This is the characteristic of a small man, by measure of any souverignst or nationalist. Like all demagogues, he has become fond of the pronoun “I” in his contradiction with others. This has been confirmed by the good old professor (Mesfim wedemariam) when he refered to the book allegedly written by Dr. Berhanu as “ a book by Berhanu about Berhanu “ While his militant schtick has proven widely popular with the extreme diaspora . It will prove toxic to his political life in the long run.

When trying to explain his divisive rhetoric and breach of the amnesty agreement he signed for his release from prison, insiders claim he has resented the people for not rising up while he was imprisoned and is holding grudges and is trying to get back at them by allying himself with all the known anti-Ethiopia groups and pushing for the passage of a bill he knows will have no binding effect on the government, but will hurt the people.

The flow of the bill doesn’t lie only on it’s proponents and target. There is also a fundamental error on which it is based. The bill is being considered without the proper investigation or study of the state of Ethiopian democracy. It is based on lies and fabrications provided by people who are addicted to distortion. This offers proof of Mark Twain’s famous aphorism that “a lie can travel half way round the world while the truth is putting it’s shoes on”.

As I mentioned earlier the bill, even if passed will have very little effect on the government of Ethiopia. But could shatter an already strained relationship between Washington and Africa. Because Ethiopia is one of the few countries that can influence the continent, given it’s unique legacy of Pan-Africanism and Pluralism. The U.S. will have difficulty protecting It’s national interest if it chooses to play game with the only true ally it has. After all the U.S. depends on Ethiopia for its logistic and intelligence in that part of the world. For the above reasons, We know the bill will never become law. The U.S. will never should Itself in the foot. After all the U.S. depends on Ethiopia for logistics and intelligence in the Horn and part of Middle East. For those of you who are celebrating about this bill. here is a reminder to you – ring a bell CUBA – an Island 90miles of the coast of Florida. With the help of 2 million anti-Castro Cubans, the every level of government in the U.S. have passed bill after bill against the country. Bus as you are well aware Mr. Castro has out lived all his opponents. Take a lesson, foreign interference never works it only galvanize Patriotic feelings and help the target government gain popularity.

But If the bill is ineffective and it’s death certain why all the buzz ?

For the extreme Diaspora elements , who have been beaten year after year by the Revolutionary Democrats (The Government Party) it gives them a temporary little solace. For the rest of us. It makes us mad because our sovereignty and integrity is being threatened by a foreign body for all the wrong reasons.

That raises the questions – how is an extreme minority, a bankrupt regime ( Eritrea ) and a second rate congressman manage to come this far and damaged the country’s reputation ?

Simple.

First, The incredibly vanishing public relations of the Ethiopian government is to blame. Over the years the failure of P.R. of the government party have become evident. For example, during the war against Shaebia and during the 2005 election can be cited. Revolutionary Democrats need to be reminded how important P.R. ( Propoganda, Promotion of ideas, Lobbying ….) is. They should be told that in the international arena words litterally speak louder than action. I hope the government will wake up from it’s nap and get it acts together.

Second, We the silent majority have failed to protect the interest of our people and country. We have vacated the field of Political game to the fanatic minority. We can’t afford to pursue a wait and see approach while few among us are conspiring to destroy what has been achieved so far and hamper our progress. It is time we stand to protect, fight those who threaten our sovereignty and National interest.

we can be fairly confident that The Daispora extremists are playing an unconscious part in arranging for the own irrelevance in the long run. ut we should always be vigelant and ready to protect our country when such prey dares to attack it.

Some have suggested forming an EPRDF support group is the answer. – which is noble. However, I personally prefer an inclusive non-partisan civic organization whose allegiance is to our people

GOD BLESS THE MOTHER LAND!!