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When one listens to Dr. Haile Debbas’ dialog in the cyber space; an Eritrean born success story; it awes a spirit and wrenches the heart. Having him declare ultimatums towards the GoE was unnecessary and down right arrogant. Dr. Haile Debbas felt himself fair in his talk to give the GoE a second chance; i.e. the President of the State of Eritrea - a leader of a sovereign State. Or else; Dr. Haile politely attempted to send a message; that all hoopla would unfold unto the governance of The State of Eritrea. A State and a people who never wished to have been handed a certificate from anyone! As one listened to his articulations, everyone might keep wondering, what would the “Ali Said Abdella, Yemane Gebreab, Hagos Ghebrehiwot, Ali Abdu, Yemane Ghebremeskel, Sibhat Ephrem, Wuchu, Askalu Menkorios, Fozia Hashim, Haile Futur, Andemichael Kahsay, Ahmed Iman, Ghirma Asmerom … etc, and most importantly the dedicated Eritean masses, feel about his assumptions? Is Eritrea really governed by one man, that the rest of the formidable forces are simple monkeys who jump the hoops for a show? I wish Dr. Haile paid an earnest visit to the humble Eritrean peasants before summing up his views. His talents and wisdom did not go hand-in-hand with what he tried to reason out against the Eritean psyche.
When an AU official spoke to IRIN in response to Eritrea’s AU Ambassadorial recall, a true Eritrean not only got astonished, but also tried to make a sense out of it. It didn’t have senses, but it led to some deep query anyway. When the Ethiopian government broke its agreements, it didn’t only not-make sense, but it called itself towards a doom. Worst yet, the likes of Dr. Haile’s articulations followed. May God/Allah spare us from possessing bright minds capitulated in wrath and venomous being!
Nevertheless, as luck might have it, Eritreans usually draw strengths from their past, and thus it came handy to wave off voices that couldn’t tell apart between empowered-growth and self-indulgence. If the power-wanna-be’s sat in the Western offices, and the AU sat in Addis offices - drove the latest Volvos and drank themselves to sleep - then why would they struggle to discover about life and aspire themselves for an exciting freedom anyway? Life?! They believe they have gotten it altogether in their thinking. The difference is between an unacknowledged directionless life and passionate self-governed life. The old chaps at the AU and the power-wanna-be elsewhere would register in history books as nil; i.e. void of persona of independence. So why would any such voice feel it counts big to start anyway? They know it doesn’t count, and they know how to dodge the harshest reality of the self.
Then, why would true Eritreansim think the shortsighted are good judges to start with? And of course, that remains the sin of the humble Eritrean heart. Eritrea fought and gave away its dazzling children, and yet we had a referendum affirmed by 99.8% percent. Close to 100% if you ask anyone, but Eritreans agonized for the romantic meaning of Eritreanism – 100%! The State walked on its feet before anyone could say boohhh! So do we have to mourn the losses of the unaccountable? By foreign statistics, Eritrea could mobilize 20% of its population at any minute, not to mention 50% of its Diaspora citizens fully engaged. Who read what and where does not count in a time of defense and mobilization. What counts is the truest sense of eternal love to the people of Eritrea and the State of Eritrea! Who is right or wrong does not bear much fruit either, because the fate of the State of Eritrea would be at a stake if one wobbled at the crossroad of righteousness. And that is a non-sense action to gamble with!
As one reads and listens, only does it not get disheartened, but gets dismayed by what is heard and talked about. Yet, in the finish of the race, true voice would say, “It is the psychological warfare elevated to higher ground people!” Only this time, the people of the State of Eritrea are trying so hard to give back to their Martyrs and pay tribute to their heroes and heroines; who dedicated their soft flesh to a sharp metal. And, thus none of a quivering voice would dissuade them from truly giving. The people of Eritrea yearn to say to their Martyrs, “that all is according to the schedule. Sleep well, and rest for eternity! You have not gone away with no message to deliver. All such demeaning voice will of course quite down in time.”
“Tell me once more! A people with no outside help traveled that harsh road, you say?” a zealous listener might ask after learning about the path Eritea governs.
Yep! That is the embroider of the children of the State of Eritrea! Armed with clear vision and sheer determination towards the future! Yep, it is quite a price they pay too, but Eritreans are always willing to put their heads high in dignity. No matter the prices! By the way, sleepwalkers have not been and were not allowed in Eritrea’s journeys to this date, of course!
Lessons learnt along the path were never easy, but they remain deeply engrained in the psyche of each Eritrean. Lessons harsh enough to have had others quit on a whim. Not this noble gathering of a people it calls itself “The Children of The State of Eritrea.”
No Amigo! Ponder about the Alulas of the world if you must. Shake Haile Sellasie from the grave; only to learn of his flaws about undermining a free-spirited strong people. Have a night out with Mengistu; only to capture about his horror of his shortcomings. Call Meles Zenawi on the carpets if you have loads of food-aid to ease his stress. Spend an hour with Dan Connell if you could afford lunch money. Persuade Carter to tell you what went on in the 80’s. Plead with Norman Cohen to muster strength and confide in you with the truth about his bitterness. Query the Russian high commanders who were captured by the “Davids” of Eritrea’s struggle. Furthermore, ask Susan Rice if you may. Talk to Bandini if you wish. Consult with Anthony Lake if you have to. Shuttle to the trio-regions if you can afford the Air Tickets. Better yet, talk to Eritrea’s humble mothers, fathers, brothers, sisters and youths over dinner for free. Most spicy yet, take yourself to a quite dinner and answer the challenges Eritrea faces.
All voices would passionately spill beans worthy of notes for academicians to scribble. Just like in the past! Who defines Eritea had been and still will are Eritreans! None would do it. No! No, master!
Eritrea’s merit speaks louder. Eritrea commands the beauty of internal substance, which hopelessly no chair-grabbing persona could articulate even if the heavens whispered the truth.
A successful people, who uphold the rule of law dearly are been undeservingly harassed time again, which makes no sense anymore to contemplate on the ifs-and-buts of Eritrea’s challenges. Simply put, it was yesterday, it is today and Eritrea tomorrow will be blessed with priceless graces; its people of course! That truth, which every contender is well aware of, is a trouble spot that leaves the shortsighted in the pits of their infantile phases. At the steering wheel, only firm and wise hands of Eritea’s children are allowed to maneuver Eritrea’s collective vision and destiny. None else is invited to do it. A self-rule at work if one wonders!
Beyond the feeble Woyane’s foolhardiness, there is no room left for imagination why a peace loving people would be attacked to the bones repeatedly. Nevertheless, the answers have been and still remain within each Eritrean psyche. That is, Eritrea is indeed the most capable and rich spirited in the region. Harmless facts, but facts enough that come to haunt Eritrea’s contenders whose lasting wish is to put a price tag on its head! If they had their wishes, they would yearn for Eritrea to become the doormat of the Red Sea coast, where they could rub their muddy feet on a graceful people. If they had their wishes, the people of Eritrea would have been declared impotent to the point of non-existence. None of that happened, of course! Could one imagine how awful it would have felt to fall in their whim-list?
The current inactions of the peace signatory organizations clearly state the political facts looming on the horizon. An unfair judgment is being passed on a people who are capable of storming dark clouds time and again.
None different is happening from the realities of the 40’s, 50’s, 60’s, 70’, 80’s and 90’s. None much! Only difference is that, the State of Eritrea is much more formidable in the 00’s. And of course it became a threat of a good example.
It sure is a time for the phrase “Never Kneel Down” to be revisited, so that it haunts each contender who steps on Eritrea’s path of peace, harmony and long-lasting development. And there continues the struggle of Eritrea and its people. Reaffirming their beliefs!
All current hoopla is destined to go in history books as usual. No one could forget the pain of Nakfa, Massawa, Shi’eb, Woki-Diba ... and all of Eritrea. Each ordeal saddened Eritrea deeply, but at the end each pain galvanized an internal power to be reckoned with! The State of Eritrea thrives against all odds! For a sole reason that Eritrea chose to be who it is, no matter the prices. And facts are digested as time progresses. Eritrea’s formidable past is a reference to now and forever. So is why each Eritrean willingly poised to pay priceless assets to make a turning point out of such non-sense. Of course, this all shall soon be wrapped up in history books too.
Must Eritrea derail its focus from its Waysay/Yikaalo developmental efforts? Not a chance! The current dis-ease should be recognized as an advanced and elevated psychological warfare on The State of Eritea and its children. Not much to add to it.
As Eritrea stood against the harsh weathers of yesterday, its people are in this together in unison as ever. United Eritrea stands! Eritrea’s strength is an internal thing that no one has come close to re-calculate its caliber. For Eritrea’s Martyrs have left every Eritrean with a winning horse. Galloping free towards the millennium. What a noble vision our Martyrs had!
And that is where lies the beauty of Eritrea’s struggle. No one could pinpoint it. It simply is internal thing and it vows to be. Of course, all that shall be against all odds!
God/Allah Bless Eritrea
Eternal Glory to our Martyrs