Wednesday, January 11, 2012

M7's One Man rule Renaissance in Uganda!

In the twenty five years or so since president Museveni has been in power, India, a post colonial democracy just like Uganda that has no term limits, has had 8 changes in leadership. The United Kingdom, our colonial masters, has had five changes in leadership during the same period. Why do we tolorate over extended one man rule in Uganda? Diversity in leadership is critically essential for a dynamic democracy. The only way to achieve it in Uganda is by all opposition parties putting their parochial interests aside and coalescing with a common agenda to gain a majority in parliament and systematically ending this scourge on our democracy!

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Sunday, January 08, 2012

In M7's Parallel Universe, Obam would remove Term limits!

The convoluted irony of Obama's current uncertain reelection chances is that if he was a Luo in M7's parallel universe, he would have asked congress in a special election to vote to remove term limits for US president! Then much to the chagrin of republicans he would swiftly win the November elctions with a wide margin under a cloud of suspected rigging and yellow envelopes!

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Wednesday, January 04, 2012

Lessons in a free Democratic process!

source: Politico.com The American republican candidate Mitt Romney has won in a dead heat the first contest for his party's nomination for next years USA presidential candidate. In a statement that epitomizes the American democratic process the runner up, Rick Santorum said the following: “What wins in America are bold ideas, sharp contrasts and a plan that includes everyone,” I wish Uganda's political leaders could closely follow this contest through this November's presidential election. They would learn a great deal about free, fair, & transparent election process!

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Tuesday, January 03, 2012

Uganda's politics & the cult of Personalities!

source: Observer Media Ltd | If Dr. Besigye has already announced his retirement, why are we talking about peace talks between him and M7? If Uganda's destiny depends only on these two men then Ugandans have abdicated the hallmark of a vibrant & dynamic democratic process!

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Monday, January 02, 2012

The obsequious legacy of one man rule!

The unambiguous, legacies of despotism vs democracy is servitude vs liberty. Citizens under democracies are more creative, innovative & live up to their fullest potential simply because of the abundance and unrestricted nature of their liberties! Citizens under despotism ( including hybrid regimes, like M7's Uganda ) tend to be more servile, fawningly following one leader & never reaping the potential synergies of their diversity simply because of the stifling arbitrary limitations on their liberty. The fundamental question for Uganda's future is: Do we obsequiously keep following M7's anachronistic one man rule model? Or do we cut a new dynamic path of diversity in leadership that will unleash the fullest potential of our country? The opposition needs to collectively instill and use this narrative to their advantage!

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