You guys don't get it, don't you?

Before I begin to comment on slavery which in its totality was the most atrocious event ever recorded by mankind, take a very close look at the following cases:

1. Plessy v. Ferguson: In this desision, the court established "separate but equal" doctrine regarding facilities for blacks and whites where supposedly such facilities were considered equal and comparable for both sides. The court thereby determined that such equal facilities did not violate the equal protection of the laws clause of the Fourteenth Amendment. The ruling, in effect, authorized Jim Crow.

2. The Slaughterhouse Cases: In this very act of bigotry, the court virtually rendered the "privileges and immunities" clause of the Fourteenth Amendment irrelevant when it determined that the clause applied only to federal provisions and not state laws. In these cases, alleging abuses under state laws in Louisiana (the granting of a monopoly charter to one slaughterhouse company to the detriment of more than a thousand smaller companies), the court denied Fourteenth Amendment protection to citizens in litigation citing abuses by state gover5nments.

3. Brown v. Board of Education, Topeka, Kansas This historic decision (by unanimity) threw out the constitutional doctrine that had consecrated Jim Crow Laws and Apartheid for nearly sixty years. The decision, though, reversed "Plessy v. Ferguson which did expouse the "separate but equal" perception of race relations.

And does the Dred Scott case ring a bell to your ears?

Then, came the Civil Rights era in Lyndon Johnson's administration left with no other option than to endorse his initiated project of "Great Society," thus, the realization of Martin Luther King's dreams. In his own dreams, he said. "I have a dream. That one day, my children will not be judged by the color of their skin, but by the content of their character." And, that did it.

And, now, you all see how far we've gone in the struggle, overcoming our predicaments.

You see what I mean?

You have given a good account. The lesson is this: we can learn from each other, you from me and me from you.

Remember, Malcom X became dangerous to the U.S government when he internationalised the "Struggle". He visited several of the then emerging African states meeting with President Kwame Nkrumah, President Nnamdi Azikiwe e.t.c. The visits changed his perspective of world politics and the African American "Struggle" in the U.S.

On his return to the U.S, he formed the Organisation of African American Unity (OAAU)
and sought to link the "Black Struggle" in the U.S with the "Black Struggle" in Africa.
The United Nations provided the most attractive venue.

Unfortunately, Malcom X was murdered before he could properly embark upon what would have been the defining chapter of his life.
With his murder and the sabotage and subsequent overthrow of President Nkrumah, the task was postponed and a generation on both continents groped around in darkness.

It falls on us to carry-on from whence they left off!

[ January 18, 2002: Message edited by: AfricaWest ]

And as in that regime where Kotoka was in charge, what would one make of the present situation relating to seeking a compromise?

In comparison, that Nigeria is free from guilt, I still don't get it. I need a clue and explanations to why the problem still persist in your one-united Biafra

But like the old saying goes: "What goes around comes around."

Let's take a look at what happened two days ago. In 1973, a small leftist revolutionary group, was founded by an escaped convict Donald Defreeze. In November, 1973, the Symbiolese Liberation Army was blamed for killing Marcus Forster, a school superintendedent in Oakland, California. In 1974, these radical elites who had humble beginings kidnapped heiress Patricia Hearst who joined the SLA and in conviction was part of a bank robbery, writing a book thereafter titled "Every Secret Thing" should be ground enough that radicalism without winning is a lost cause. Unless, you are ultimately sure that you have the guts and what it takes in winning. Other than that, think.

Today, the brains behind that heist were rounded up on Wednesday after most, if not all, had been on the lam for more than two decades.

I am afraid, so too, would be the case of you radical Biafrans.

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Today, the brains behind that heist were rounded up on Wednesday after most, if not all, had been on the lam for more than two decades.

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You wrote:

"Africawest:
Be it known that I am not a follower of Osagefo Dr. Kwame Nkrumah's principles, but I do know one thing, though, that Nkrumah was attracted to Marxist socialism which angered the CIA as a result to his trip to China, and seeing it from that very perspective, his regime was suddenly overthrown by Lt. Col. Kotoka and his coilleagues. And as in that regime where Kotoka was in charge, what would one make of the present situation relating to seeking a compromise?"

President Nkrumah remains the most scholarly president West Africa has ever produced. He wrote five books whilst in office. His book titled "Africa Must United" shows incredible foresight on his part. Something in very short supply with the current crop of "African presidents".

I disagree with your view above completely.
President Nkrumah saw a world completely different from pre-colonial Africa and sought to find the most strategic position for the then emerging African states. He favoured the non-allied countries group as a balancing force to the cold-warring factions. Economically, he favoured what he termed African-socialism. Yes, he was impressed by the chinese, but he was not a marxist-convert by any stretch of the imagination.

Remember, in the 1940's, China was an emerging economy, primarily agricultural and poor. Chairman Mao took this poor country from its deprivation and took on three world powers, and beat them all. My brother, I must confess, I too, admire and feel attracted to the chinese genius.

Margaret Thatcher once remarked in the 1980's, that Asian communism was nothing more than nationalism in different clothing.
Now, if that was what President Nkrumah felt attracked to, I am afraid, he was rightly attracted.

Let's look more closely at the obstacles President Nkrumah came across when he took over as president. Ghana, like all African countries did not have a Iron and Steel industry or manufacturing base, no industrial base, no reliable or strong energy base.

In other words, dear Mr President had to start from scratch. He thought up the "dam project" which would provide the energy requirements of Ghana and allow it to industrialise. B]The theme at the time was: 'Africa Must Catch Up with the Rest of the World'.[/B]

Despite the intial projections, the "dam project" became very expensive and without the understanding and co-operation of the western financial institutions, deadlines were missed and President Nkrumah failed to complete his energy project in his tenure.
However, Ghana currently depends on the same "dam" for its energy requirements.

Remember immediately after the second world war, western europe was given the "marshal plan". After colonialism Africa was not given or accorded the same "understanding".
Therefore, Africa has to go it alone and with the good-faith of the powers that were and still are.

Turning to the President's overthrow. Declassified CIA documents show that the coup was masterminded by the CIA and the Agent charged with the task received a double-promotion for a "job" well done.

Similar economic and political sabotage occurred in Congo, Chile, Philipines, Cambodia, and in various Latin American countries.

You wrote:
"In comparison, that Nigeria is free from guilt, I still don't get it. I need a clue and explanations to why the problem still persist in your one-united Biafra.
Why don't we think a little bit better.
The reasonable last option would make my day, folks."

(i) What guilt is Nigeria free from?

(ii) Biafra has not being fully realised yet. Therefore, please explain the problems that still persist?

With all due respect compare "like" with "like".

Biafra remains very much alive, and laughable comparisms will make no difference.

The Nigerian barbarism and brutality seems to me a more pressing issue than the cheap reference/comparism you've made using the "Symbionese Liberation Army".

Na wah for you-o!

My point is, the Symbionese Liberation Army were radicals and rebels who never considered diologue and diplomacy but went ahead and took the laws into their hands, which seemingly is becoming a replica of your plots. It's either Biafra or no way. C'mmon!

That scenario led to the American Civil War, and Jefferson Davis and his commander, Robert Lee, lost; thus the Reconstruction Era that made this great land what it is today.

It seems certain individuals detest the way you "Apply Yourself".

I must admit due to my dislike for rumour mongering coupled with the fact that men that kiss and tell are turn-offs, I have only recently picked up the gist of the effort to silence you.

We your admires, are glad you survived the plot and that you are back where we want you to be.

Some Yankees will say to you, "Ride on", where some Danes would say "Knald paa". A friend normally says "Right on".

Ride on, Right on or Knald på, just keep on keeping on.

That is the problem we are having. The people at Biafra Fabrication told us that they wanted to fight for Biafra. We gave them all the support possible. But, they turned into a secret cult and decided to fight other Biafrans instead. They banded with Uche Okwukwu to fabricate a sex scandal to cover up their mishandling of funds. They began a program of character assassination and violent threats against other Biafrans. They showed themselves to be ungrateful and irresponsible.