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@ marcus1234
why

small minded people, maybe you should open your minds to reasons rather than the usual deteriorating banter, we've a long, very long road to go as long as we have people like you around, sort out Naija out first ?, so small minded, can't you see that the problem with Nigeria is that we try to carry on with the restrictions and limitations bestowed upon us through colonisation, a group of people living within a geographical area forced to work and live together, trying to share the limited resources, due to this, especially this, there will be corruption, injustice and so on, because a tribe, out a logical paranoia will do anything and everything not to be left out, in order to guarantee the continuation of its tribe and heritage, but as a United States of Africa, who cares really of your previous tribe, there will be only one, Africa, within it, you can then define your own heritage not at the expense of the other, really there will be no Nigeria, Ghana, South Africa, Somalia as we know of them now, they will be known as states rather countries, and within the states just like many other states in the world, there are different ethnicities, languages, cultures and so on within them. istration of such magnitude concept is where the fear of change should come from, but just like anything else in the world, it can be done, with the right minds, directions, understanding and so on, it can surely be done, it is the future, or we can remain within the restrictions levied on us by the past (which is working to the best interest of the western world, in order to maintain their own prejudice against black people, hence the trade restrictions and so on) and keep on complaining all the days of our lives, waiting for someone else or God to help us improve our own lives. The idea will not happen tomorrow, but it is worth keeping in mind, especially if we really want to deal with the ethical problems surrounding us, little drops of water make the mighty ocean, so the success of it really starts with an individual ready to embrace other cultures and languages without fear of exploitation, maybe it is a dream, but a dream worth keeping alive, because the success of it, will be a better stepping stone in humanity future.

Whilst your statements might hold logic for not creating a United States of Africa, it lacks creative understanding why it should be created. It is easier to put forward an explanation or argument for not advancing a change, mostly due to fear of the unknown and also when there is unsolved dissatisfaction of the present, but that should not discourage to see the opportunities that such change might bring. The problem with the EU is that the relevant states still want to maintain their long established histories and identities whilst within a group; just like the AU. But the United States of Africa means something totally different, and to be honest Africa, or some part of it is ripe for such notion, because we have lost our own identities and mostly histories, so what is the point still holding unto mere identities that we cannot fully explain or own. If that is the case that most of our histories had been lost, which is the case, we should let go of those things that separate us and embrace a new idea, an idea which embraces all of us, so that we can all start writing another chapter in the continent’s history. I know there are challenges, but to be honest, which continent is out there that doesn’t have its issues about race, religion and ethnicity…even some through history (like the USA) had gone to wars in order to define their unity as we know of them today…even our own civil war was for that purpose; disregarding any other motives. As a United States of Africa, we are stronger as a continent (with massive resources – culture, songs, food, arts, commodities, and so many I can’t even start to comprehend because so much are still unknown to me and many others) to export out, to redefine us, to build upon for the benefit of the union. The job opportunities and development of the continent will progress at a pace for the interest of everyone. The idea that a country enjoys electricity and the other doesn’t will be absurd. We all enjoy it all, or find ways at which we can all enjoy it all. There are many concepts, ideas, issues, histories, religion, but most of all ethnicity that divide us at the moment, as long as we hold unto the formation of the unity or its idea and work steadily, devotedly towards its success, those things will fade away down history…but to not attempt it, those things will always remain and constantly dividing us. I know it is not a simple undertaking, it would take years to even get it started…but it is something or an idea we should be communicating to our children, something we should not be afraid of because of the present situations around us, because that is the future for us as a continent. To conclude why it is in our best to have such union, ok…we owe it to millions of our brothers and sisters that have lost their heritages and identities because their forefathers and mothers had been victims to the slave trade. By creating such union, we give them back what is lost…we give them an identity, a place to call home…and hope; not just for them but for all of us. I will not let the frustration, prejudice, corruption, injustice of the long present days erode away the dream of Zion as my R.I.P brother Bob Marley preached in many of his songs especially ‘Africa unite’, just like many others (Malcolm X).

this's the way forward, investment not just in your country but in any country in Africa that will give a good return. When more of Africans think in such way, the level of services, manufacturing and production, name it will increase all over the continent, this's the way forward

@AKWASI
you do have a point, that we as Africans should embrace a bigger picture of unity, that will be a dream come through especially considering some Ghanaians feel the need to come to a Nigerian forum and disrespect us, what are they or you expecting, for us Nigerians to cheer them on and sing the song of unity to fools that can't see their delusional egos, as much as I embrace the idea of unity in Africa, Ghana still has a long way to go before measuring up to Nigeria (GDP wise), check both countries ranking in the whole world…

@ poster
why would you want a woman who has gone through such as intimate experience come to a forum and disclose it, is your question about why would any woman want to go through such experience, in that case, is it not preferable to have that choice than not to,

I don't care much for his spelling but rather the point he's making, which I find this isn't the forum for you to express your prejudice, buzz off and by the way you must be really crass to compare Ghana to Nigeria; in what ways are you better, oh you had a fair election, it's still yet to be seen whom you dim heads elected is capable of,

question, what about animation movie e.g. spawn animation movies? I will be really interested if you are any good in creating anything or such magnitude or know anyone who is that good.

me too

@Ben20001
I still don't get the poster o. . .are we to choose 4 him?

, go for both my friend, at least then you don't lose i.e. if you don't get caught, go on player, play it well and smooth, just for a while to decide which one to finally choose

By Steven Allen
http://forums.ec.europa.eu/debateeurope/viewtopic.php?p=167492&sid=684d0ab92c76f55b109220f61de767f0

Edited by Abz

The Rise of the Right Throughout Europe (according to the EU latest election)

For the first time in history, a far-Right party, the British National Party, had its leader, Nick Griffin, voted in as a Member of the European Parliament for the North West region. The BNP are well-known as a fascist party with racist policies who openly proclaim the superiority of the 'indigenous population', history of involvement in violence and riots in tinderbox areas… cynically targets political disaffection in communities where there are large White populations but where non-White groups have moved into nearby communities, stoking fear of 'newcomers' in generally working and lower middle class areas. According to its constitution, the BNP is "committed to stemming and reversing the tide of non-white immigration and to restoring, by legal changes, negotiation and consent the overwhelmingly white makeup of the British population that existed in Britain prior to 1948". The BNP also proposes "firm but voluntary incentives for immigrants and their descendants to return home". The party does not regard non-white people as being ethnically British, even if they have been born in the UK and are naturalised British citizens. Instead, Griffin has stated that "non-Europeans who stay", while protected by British law, "will be regarded as permanent guests" (when does a guest become permanent).

This widespread disenchantment with mainstream politics is not just confined to Britain. Right across Europe the picture is worryingly similar. As a reaction to the liberal economic mismanagement by the Alliance of the Democratic Left - and its strong belief in the economic case for Poland ing the EU - hard Right-wing parties emerged to take power in the form of the Law and Order and Civic Platform. Their policies are nationalistic, authoritarian and economically conservative. At the same time, race crimes have risen massively and there is new talk of the need for engagement with Russia.

In Italy, the state-based kleptocracy of Silvio Berlusconi's political party, the People of Freedom movement, has arisen from the ashes of Berlusconi's previous existence after just a year of the political mismanagement of the widely condemned government of Romano Prodi. Prodi's failure to tackle corruption and inability to make public services work was rapidly taken advantage of by Berlusconi's Right-wing coalition. Political debate in Italy is now concerned with tightening immigration policy severely and has given rise to a concerning onslaught on Eastern European and gypsy groups, particularly after a couple of overhyped crimes committed by people from these backgrounds.

After years of failed promises on the part of the liberal and socialist parties of Bulgaria since it entered the 'democratic era' when the Communist Party gave up exclusive power, the political makeup has moved decided Rightward. Suffering a severe brain drain through its hip to the EU, and stunted economic growth due to serious corruption, far Right parties have gained a foothold for the first time since the Second World War.

From the successes of Pim Fortuyn's anti-Islamic party in the Netherlands, to the growing strength of the Nationalist Party in Malta, the 'frontline against the flood of North African immigration into the EU,' fear and mistrust of others, and racism is decisively on the rise, often in the name of nationalism and often as a reaction against perceived double standards of liberal ruling parties. The disconnect between socialist and liberal parties across Europe from their historic bases has never been greater, and there has never been such a great opportunity for racist and fascist powers to grow in strength and number.

It is in this context that the rise of Right-wing fascist parties across the continent becomes at once alarming and a true call to action for all of those who have values of freedom, equality (not merely of the failed neo-liberal concept merely of economic 'opportunity') and humanitarianism.

Its clear, for example, that one of the first actions of the extreme racist and Right-wing parties who have been elected to the European Parliament may find a leader in the appalling rhetoric of Nick Griffin. With the Left in disarray due to failed economic liberalism - in with the divisive infighting of the Socialist Party, in Poland with the eradication of the Left, in Britain with the decisive damage suffered by the Labour Party - extreme Right-wing parties are coming to power in a way they haven't done since before the Nazi power grew in strength.

We should also be concerned about the relics that the Left have left behind which can only be to the benefit of the extreme Right. For example, the normalisation of states of emergency which have justified unprecedented attacks of civil liberties will surely prove to be a concerning weapon in the hands of parties such as the BNP. And with tagging, ID cards and the use of imprisonment growing across the EU, it is right to feel worried about what our communities may look like in the next 5 years.

Finally, what do we say of our world when the Americans are celebrating an era of true democracy by electing their first black president who is stretching his arms of embrace to the Muslim world; whilst the Europeans and Israel are edging far right? Where do we stand as Nigerians? Is it time to go back home, before the tension that could be building reach its climax? Is it to stay and hope to fight for a better future? How are the Muslim countries preparing or are they willing to give Pres. Obama a chance to build the bridge over our differences and prejudices? Hence the topic, the road to hell is paved with good intentions. Regardless of what might happen our world is in for a shock.

easy now ladies, no fighting

@beneli

I'm struggling to understand the understatement, What is wrong with the word 'tribe'. Taking into consideration that people will break dance on most things anyway, I take things simply for what they are; if not, I will have to throw away the English dict along with the English language, come up with my own language, so when someone say an english word i don't like, I tell him no, this is the real word

man enough means honor, bravery and a sound judgment of character, but everyman most likely have his own definition and standard of what he classes as 'Man enough'; just like the women

quote from ChinenyeN:
I define "tribe" the way ethnologists define "tribe"; a group of indigenous people, bound by blood ties, who are socially, politically, and religiously organized according to the tenets of their own culture, who live together, occupying a definite territory, and who speak a common language or dialect.

Oxford English Dict:
Tribe: a group of people within a traditional society sharing customs and beliefs,

My question: how do you explain who you are,

My answer: I am Abz a Yoruba Nigerian from the Ogun state ethnicity, the Egba tribe

You're who you're no matter what; and there is no reason to attach a negative reference to the word 'tribe', please take that vision of huts residences out of your mind. It is what it is.

The failures of both the past and present of our beloved country Nigeria is worrying; in of political and economical frustrations. I grew up hearing my parents complained over and over again, to the point it became the centre of conversations whenever we had family friends visit. I believe the same goes for every of my friends. I would have thought that by people discussing the problems, maybe a solution would come, and maybe we would have a well educated sound leader who understands macroeconomics and logistic. In the past thirty years, not so much had been accomplished. I acknowledge it is longer, but is it the length of time that matters. The point is why are we keep getting it wrong; why is that we expect our government to be any better than those that came before them; why we sit down in our groups and only discuss the dogma that dull our chances of survival; why can’t we stand up and say enough is enough; why can’t we really start thinking and investing into the future, our children’s future so that they can grow up and feel proud to be called Nigerians. Are our problems solely based on the privilege few that use every means of corruption and manipulation to edge away the wealth of the nation, therefore creating the vicious cycle of ignorance. I believe our corrupted, unenlightened, biased, short sighted leaders are just part of the products that we Nigerians create. Yet, I can’t lay the blames only on Nigerians, but also to acknowledge the birth of the nation from the British colonial era. We are a collection of tribes brought together so that the British could manage us effectively. Before their arrival, even though the Fulani, Oyo empires and so on had existed before the dawn of time; there was no Nigeria. To understand the roots of our dissatisfaction, I believe tribalism is the first. I grew up hearing my mother once saying don’t ever bring a Hausa or Igbo girl home. I wandered why my sweet mother would have such prejudice towards other tribes, but I didn’t take much notice of it since in school I had friends from various tribes and I didn’t notice any differences in us. My point, our elders (over 45) come from a point in time when such division was so visible and justifiable. As long as we still see ourselves in such manner, Nigeria will never be whole and we will still be in this abyss of unfulfilled realisation of existence that we have created. I have a suggestion.

Every individual takes his/her heritage and pride from an ancestral state, regardless where the person is born within the country. That state should be given the opportunity to be run by its own people. It will be in their best interest to prosper and develop as a group. Since Nigeria has it is, still have strong family values and focus (the last name of a person means a lot to him/her), a failure and shame would not be the person (i.e. in the elected officer whether governor or senate) alone but that of his/her heritage. Weighting the consequences and magnitude of failure, only those well qualified will put themselves forward; unless shaming your family is little consequence compared to ones pride. This does not mean that the Federal government will not exist, but the federal government will be left to do what it suppose to do .i.e. remain in the middle and control the resources and genuine efforts coming from the states. Our focus should be directed to the state rather than the federal government. For example, what if Lagos Governor Fashola who is making headlines for his genuine effort in the state actually comes from Lagos, will his efforts be subdued or enhanced. A person or state is at its best when the sense of belonging is shared by everyone. It is easier to edge forward, to communicate, and to understand the strength, weaknesses and threats around the group.

Well this is only my opinion as a father hoping to create a better future for my kids, a future not dulled by our past mistakes and short comings.

walata44, are you saying he should or shouldn't i.e go for the second term, I'm interested

Geoffrey4u, you're a funny person, what kind of advise are you expectin, well, try bargain with the father. He might be impressed with your charm and go lower

Please excuse my ignorance and indulge me; Can someone truly enlighten me on what the president has truly achieved since taking office, I hear more of how things are difficult back home, but complaining has become part of our genes right from time, saying, the President might actually be doing something right, any suggestion pls

skyone, honorable men don't cheat on their wives, no matter the situation or what she might be up to. There are times my wife try to bring the worst out of me, but then I realise I'm the man/head of the home, it's my duty to calmly keep all together, politely and positively, creating a favourable environment for the kids, any dick can go out there, give excuses and commit adultery, but it takes a real man to stay home and deal with the heat. Hope this is good enough

thank you, some men still believe in honor

He has the courage to make stipulation after all you've done, forget him. There are other guys with known unattached string(s) 

as for me, I will be weary of the guy, he might be using you to get to your cousin; there is no reason not to get back to your cousin (especially behind your back) and what is his issue, can't he go for another girl in another family, oh he might truly be in love with you , in that case tell your cousin to watch your fist flying across; do that very soon

I don't think having a post/zip code should be a problem for the taxi service to work effectively. A pick up stand can be set up in each locality, for those in need of the service to go there; probably call in by making sure you know the next available cab, and make a booking, it's best to encouarage others rather than piss on their opinions and eforts,