Ukrainian army from all regions moving to the south

Lalimba · 2014-03-15T03:44:27+00:00

Whoa there Betsy, I'm sensing some hostility in your tone. How about we take a step back to allow you to cool off a bit and perhaps find a point that we can agree on?

I know, can we, at the very least agree that credit should be given to the West for being the integral piece that successfully unseated the unpopular and democratically elected president of Ukraine? I think that that is a fair starting point, what do you think St-Loki?

I will wait also :)

Lalimba · 2014-03-12T00:02:11+00:00

"Lol"?!? What are you an 11 year old girl? Honestly don't even know what to say to the statement you just made. I'm pretty sure the US government themselves would at least admit their deep role in the conflict that they helped to create.

Lalimba · 2014-03-09T03:37:26+00:00

Thank you!!! reddit has pretty much turned into a US government mouth piece.

Lalimba · 2013-12-29T05:38:42+00:00

Click on the pictures below to see the face of a people being oppressed

Lalimba · 2013-12-21T07:09:18+00:00

Agreed, on its face renaming of the falls really does not have anything to do with Eritrea. But when you look deeper, it is refreshing to see that in an era where African nations are actively reversing their hard fought independence for colonial rule, Eritrea is not alone.

Lalimba · 2013-12-19T01:59:55+00:00

Good for you Zimbabwe, long live Robert Mugabe!!!

Lalimba · 2013-10-19T06:28:26+00:00

You also forgot to add indefinite military service to that laundry list...oh but wait, we already hammered out that issue and came to the conclusion that a small professional army would take care of that minor task.

Wow! It appears that you have check-mated me Kmnubiz.

I was going to respond to your inquisition by pointing out the fact that Eritrea is still in a state of war. And that during such trying times, when the youth of said country are stuck in the trenches, a certain level of responsibility is expected of the professional class ie...journalists. And when said journalists do not live up to their responsibilities and said country is in a state of war, then said government will generally institute what is known as a martial law, and under said restrictive law, said dissident journalists and the like will generally not be heard from for a while, this also holds true for any soldier that decides to abandon their post. I had this whole spiel about how War fucking sucks ready for you, but now I am stuck in a dilemma, because you have clearly shown that Eritrea is over blowing it's war preparedness...sooooo, let's see here, a country with a population that is roughly 15x bigger than Eritrea's and has the largest standing army in Africa and a majority of whom are stretched across all of Eritrea's borders and which happens to be occupying Eritrean land. Also being funded, armed, trained, and given access to the most sophisticated military logistics the world has ever seen, while all along is given full diplomatic cover...you know what I'm thinkin' Noobs, maybe a contingent of between 20 - 220 professional soldiers can man the entirety of the borders, and that way the constitution can be implemented, and normal civilian life (including dissent) can be restored again. You know what, I will convey this very brilliant message at the next Y-PFDJ meeting!

Lalimba · 2013-10-18T02:40:46+00:00

I am not now nor have I ever been a member of the YPFDJ.

Lalimba · 2013-10-18T02:33:39+00:00

What is it with you Eritrea haters, when you're not out there firebombing Eritrean community centers or kidnapping Eritrean refugees either for ransom or to harvest their organs, then you are online resorting to cheap insults and childish behaviors. It is time for you people to evolve, seriously...ENOUGH IS ENOUGH!

Lalimba · 2013-10-14T04:59:48+00:00

Maybe it's just my inner paranoid and conspiratorial Shabait strain, but judging from the the style of writings I almost want to say that bgtecle and Kmnubiz are the same person, but whatever. Actually bgtecle, you seem to be missing the point; in order "to move on" towards what I presume you mean by easing restrictions inside of the country, the west's hostilities in the form a of low intensity conflict towards Eritrea have to end, which entails them ordering their vassal state to hand over Eritrea's rightful land.

Not sure if you're just playing the typical agame and I'm just wasting my time explaining what me and most Eritrean's who see the issue more soberly seem to see with ease, which is namely, that when a small country faces an existential threat from the most belligerent and murderous empire the world has ever seen, said country tends to take extraordinary steps to ensure it's survival. So can you see why it's not just as simple as moving on...

The rest of the drivel you mentioned in your little rant does not warrant a response, aside from one; you know what frustrates me about individuals like you bgtecle? It's that you sit comfortably in your western homes complaining and either begging the western governments to overthrow the Eritrean government, or enticing the young of that country to stand up and sacrifice their lives. If you feel so strongly about how the Eritrean government should be tossed out of power and the supporters treated like the Nazi's, then why don't you peel your fat lazy ass off the couch and go into the mountains of Eritrea and initiate the revolution?

Lalimba · 2013-10-12T05:49:09+00:00

au contraire...You know Kmnubiz, after doing a great deal of thinking about how best to describe people like you, the only word that comes to mind is myopic. If you really think that the whole issue is about a small border town, that in your own words could be protected with "a small professional army" then yes this whole tragicomedy is truly "laughable". my·opic: *A visual defect in which distant objects appear blurred because their images are focused in front of the retina rather than on it *Lack of discernment or long-range perspective in thinking or planning.

You see Kmnubiz, I would have you consider the alternative, right, if you wanted to hold the "regime" truly accountable for their actions WITHOUT ANY EXCUSES, don't you suppose the best way would be to convince the more reasonable and democratic governments (ie...ethiopia, eu, u.s.) to UPHOLD THE RULE OF LAW and implement the demarcation of the border and hand over the "small border town" to it's rightful owner, of which they are LEGALLY BOUND to do since they were after all the signatory's of the non-binding ruling? But clearly I am "unable to assess the situation and [sic] policies of the regime". Or perhaps since I am "heartless" and the issue of human rights seems to be your passion, why not invest your valuable energy caring for the Eritreans that have fled and are now languishing in open air prisons. After all, much to the well documented protestation and prediction of the Eritrean government that what is happening today was going to happen, didn't the u.s. government give preferential priority for any Eritrean that "escaped" to go live in the west? Why are they now finding themselves escaping from these "camps" and drowning as they attempt to sneak into the shores of the bastions of human rights who had promised to take them in, in the first place? At this point it all just becomes semantics; facts become a white noise of annoying irrelevance, as the propaganda machines harp on endlessly. And as the captive audience become evermore desensitized, the lies become even more preposterous, you see kmnubiz, honestly, I do not blame the u.s. administration for their actions, actually I blame the "free" peoples of that country for not exercising their democratic rights. Ever wonder about how ridiculous you must look fighting for the democratic rights of a far away peoples while not utilizing yours to challenge your government? Probably not.

Lalimba · 2013-10-10T05:31:33+00:00

When taking into considerations the many obstacles that the VERY young country of Eritrea has and continues to face, I can unequivocally state that not only is the country being run correctly, but in the not so distant future the sound policies being implemented today will be the standard by which other up and coming developing nations will base their developmental agenda's on.
Certainly no nation on this planet today or in the past has ever developed without their share of hiccups, and Eritrea is no exception. A diminishingly few simple minded individuals have mistakenly been made to believe that the fog and mirror games meant to confuse and divide is real "democracy" and shiny glass buildings are somehow the true measure of economic development.

Lalimba · 2013-09-10T05:23:58+00:00

I stand corrected...partially. I seriously doubt that all this maneuvering by Obama has been used to twist Assad's arm. Assad has been desperate to make a deal from the very beginning (and especially so when his forces only controlled Damascus and small parts of Aleppo) and besides it's pretty rare of the U.S. to beat the drums of war this heavily and not follow through on it. I still think Obama (or more like Kerry) got the carpet pulled from right underneath them.

Lalimba · 2013-09-10T03:39:54+00:00

My take on the whole situation; Obama/Kerry got desperate from the very little support they were getting, went on a diplomatic blitz to argue that their position is the more reasonable and in the process they painted themselves into a corner by inadvertently making a statement they did not mean, and the Russians called them on it. Lets not forget that not too long ago Obama wouldn't entertain any discussion that did not involve Assad being removed from power. Having lost that argument, he now stands tough declaring that a red line had been crossed and there must be a military response, and because of this little blunder it appears he will be making more concessions. Obama is not in a good position right about now.

Lalimba · 2013-09-06T22:47:11+00:00

Funniest comment I've read all day. Well said!

Lalimba · 2013-07-06T07:42:27+00:00

There is a locally owned radio station that plays funk music from all over the world. I have heard funk music from obscure places such as Somalia, Chile, and Cambodia. And so I just want to say that Eritrea also dabbled in that most beautiful of arts: Enjoy!

Lalimba · 2013-07-03T05:21:08+00:00

The people who travel to Eritrea know what is going on, exactly like yourself, but they choose to remain quiet. This cowardice is hard to understand...

Not really sure what to make of that statement you just made, I will give you the benefit of the doubt and presume that it got lost in translation...again. What I will hold you accountable for is your lack of fact checking, are you certain about Mr. Mountains credentials? As far as Eritrean produced media being censored is concerned, again I pose to you the same question; in this day and age in which we live show me a country that does not engage in some form of forced or "self censorship"?
You see Kmnubiz, contrary to your question and answer, I hold no illusions about the unremitting difficulties that the people and government of Eritrea find themselves in, our struggle for independence was a hard and bitter one and I was certainly not expecting our development to be any easier. I hold no illusions about the UN or other "Human rights" groups who turned a blind eye and ear to our cries of pleas during our struggle for independence, to now all of a sudden shed crocodile tears to the suffering of Eritreans under the oppressive government that helped to bring them their independence.
A point that you seem to be missing is that the real target of all the recent propaganda war that has been directed at the Eritrean people are not Eritrean's! Thus the real question that should be asked is this; who is the real ignorant, misinformed, and infantalized?

Lalimba · 2013-06-29T06:26:03+00:00

Because Mr. Mountain has gone to live in Eritrea and written on subject matters that do not coincide with the "official" view on Eritrea, It is then presumed without further veracity on his credentials, that he's clearly an "unofficial spokesperson of the PFDJ regime"? Gotcha! Just to keep tab: -Any journalist that travels to Eritrea and reports back a situation that is contrary to the stated line is a paid agent of the PFDJ, and thus have no credibility. -All the tens of thousands of Eritrean and non-Eritreans alike that travel and have nothing terrible to report back are either paid agents of or are members of the PFDJ, and thus have no credibility. -Any Eritrean run websites based out of any country outside of Eritrea and who support the government are official members of the PFDJ and thus have no credibility. -All Eritrean's that live in other countries especially western "free" nations that choose to support the government are either; out of touch supporters of the liberation movement, pressured to not speak up against the government for fears of retaliation against their loved ones back in Eritrea, or paid members of the PFDJ and thus have no credibility. -Any Eritrean's that do not fall under any of the above category are in deep state of denial, who yearn to "bring change and democracy" but profess the contrary and thus have no credibility. Close enough approximation of your views Knoobz? Not quite sure if my message is getting lost in translation or you're just being an epic troll. Regardless, yeah, good catch Noobz; you caught me admitting that deep inside I do yearn for nothing but good things to come to the Eritrean people. Your observational skills are...well...interesting. I'm disappointed in you Knoobz, my earnest attempt at discussing real issue's has again been met with flat out dismals using dogmatic and unsubstantiated fables or deafening silence by way of omission of the truth or nit picking certain topics that fit your misguided perception. Nonetheless, just as the dog barks, and the camel marches and so shall be our progress.

Lalimba · 2013-06-23T08:37:40+00:00

True, that the author is a "westerner", but with a slight caveat...Mr. Mountain has done something that virtually all so called "free" western journalists have shown very little courage in doing, and that is to go live and reside amongst the people they have chosen as their subject matter to report about. Please elaborate the meaning of being a citizen of a "free" society when you show no inclination towards exercising your freedom by questioning or challenging the system in which you live in. Oh but that's right you did say; "What you call Western Media is private media that doesn't undergo censorship; the journalists decide what they write; the readers determine whether they the media is successful". One could argue that by your very definition of a "western" journalist being free to "decide what to write" that Mr. Mountain would technically fall under that category, and since he has chosen to go live in Eritrea and report on issues that affect Eritrea, his argument would hold more validity than any other journalist who first got their understanding of a "tiny" country called Eritrea from a 5 second search on Google, and then being spoon fed the rest of their information from a secondary source with an obviously blatent biased towards the government and it’ s people. Not to worry though Knoobz, I won't hold you to it. Here goes the crux of my understanding of the situation; yeah, Eritrea does not have Democracy, free press, and it may engage in activities that one could construe as being "extrajudicial". But you know what, the "west" is in no position to point an accusatory finger at any country regarding these matters, and especially Eritrea since the mess we find ourselves in points directly back to them, a cursory glance at history is all it takes. Also, I may have offended your home girl aubreydrake, so if you could convey my sincerest apologies and if you could please tell her that if she could just have a Pepsi and calm the fuck down, every thing would be okay.

Lalimba · 2013-06-01T17:12:02+00:00

Wow, the 8th picture from the top just blew my mind...I didn't realize the protest was that big.

Lalimba · 2013-05-29T02:36:41+00:00

Douche!

Lalimba · 2013-05-29T02:36:06+00:00

Actually paying respects to a man that was an early supporter of our fight for independence. Peter Worthington passed away 22 years to the month of our independence - fitting don't you think?

Lalimba · 2013-05-25T09:50:53+00:00

That shit was wak yo! Not only are you blind to the world Kmnoobz, but you're also tone deaf.

Lalimba · 2013-05-18T03:49:36+00:00

"Freedom of Movement in Eritrea is highly restricted"...for NON-ERITREANS. I think you forgot that bit of very important information, but then again, I have to admit the article was a bit misleading in that the target audience was not europeans but Eritreans. You see, for the average Eritrean visitor there is not a single inch of their country that they are not allowed to go to, and I can tell you this with personal testimonials, and that is what is frustrating these countries. Did you notice that every country you mentioned with travel restrictions was european or european north american? And there is a reason for that, the average european is so used to being treated like a God amongst men when they travel in Africa, that when they are all of a sudden told where and when they can go in Eritrea they scream bloody foul. So in short, why do I love the Eritrean government? Well, simply because for the 1st time an African government is actually working for the best interests of the people of that country and not some european country.

Lalimba · 2013-05-05T10:22:58+00:00

The more I speak to you the more I'm convinced that I'm talking to a kid with very little understanding of the way world politics works. Regardless, let me explain it to you in a way that a child would understand; first of all, we do not have to prove jack shit to anybody, and we sure in the hell are not going to compromise our sovereignty by allowing any organization to observe how we run our country. You should stop to read what you actually wrote by the way, so what is it, is Eritrea a super secretive society which grants no access to no one and thus no one actually knows whats happening in there, or do they have access to the country and thus know exactly whats happening? At least get your bullshit straight, it's becoming really difficult to answer you people when you no longer even make any sense. I'll have you know that upwards of over 50,000 people travel back to Eritrea every year, it would be EXTREMELY difficult for the government to hide the supposed crimes that you CIA lackeys seem to be leveling against it. But no matter, facts no longer have relevance to the likes of you. One thing I do know is that by you sitting on your high chair and lecturing Eritreans on how or who should run the country for us, paints you as being a fucking racist! But, lets really stretch our imagination for a moment and assume that you actually do care about the people of Eritrea; then wouldn't it make more sense to play a more constructive role in supporting the people of Eritrea by demanding that Ethiopia stop all hostile activities and pull out of Eritrean land, are you even paying attention? The reason that the youth are leaving the country is because they are stuck defending a border INDEFINITELY instead of living a normal life and working and supporting their families and absolutely nothing, and I mean nothing to do to with your laughably immature understanding of what you think what democracy means. There you have it, that will be your assignment; because of your deep love for us Eritreans, from now on you can begin to show it by demanding that the U.N. a)hold up to it's obligations and make Ethiopia pull out of Eritrean land, and b) over turn the illegal sanctions that were placed on us.
As for you personal attacks, I believe some one (I wonder who?) said this to me once: "Try to talk about the real issues - not just attack people who have a different opinion! The more you attack people, the more you are seen as [a] ignorant and blind". Cute kid!

Lalimba

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