barcanista:
@MyColi:

You have spoken well! I understand your position of wishing the government well and giving it a chance. This has always been my position too. However, wishing a government well does not mean absence of criticism, neither does it mean absence of analytical thinking. Wishing a government well does not also mean to be in agreement with everything it says or do, neither does it mean instituting a one-party state.

We shall always wish the incoming government well, but we shall not relent in playing our patriotic role as citizens and opposition.

Mynd44:

I am in support of everyone and don't mind opposite opinions (except on some humanitarian issues) it is just not cool when you want to hate someone for no good reason at all. It is not right.

I can remember when Afam4eva asked why I was anti-GEJ. We trashed it out right there that is was a performance thing not tribe.

It was even more that people don't realize people like me are not pro-GMB. I could care less but after sitting down to rate the GEJ administration, it was evident that this government is one of complete failure and the nation needs saving hence the #GEJout movement.

barcanista:
Opposition isn't same as anti-govÉrnment (which APC actually practised). Opposition is vital in a democracy as long as it is issue based

barcanista:
Opposition isn't same as anti-govÉrnment (which APC actually practised). Opposition is vital in a democracy as long as it is issue based

pickabeau1:



Exactly

I tell people that this was more a rejection of Gejs administration rather than a full-scale endorsement of GMB

16 locust years....

MizMyColi:

I was very unfortunate fortunate to trek the suburbs of Lagos' capital today.
Thanks to that faulty ride, the unrepentant gidi traffic and of course, near absence of vacant buses (Rush Hour Tins)
I left the office fuming, but now that I'm finally settled in a bus, on my way to my final destination, I'm thankful.
I had loads of time to trek, to reminisce, and to ruminate.

With the fresh air from the trees planted under the leadership of his excellency, BRF (SAN), fluttering all over my face....it was a time of sober reflection. I asked myself questions, hard ones....questions which everyone who has towed or intends to take the path I towed should ask themselves.

Why do I hate Buhari? What has he done against me as an individual?

Since when did I start excluding people from my grace list?

If GEJ had won, wouldn't I want people to give him grace before jumping at him?
Would I appreciate the militant attitude with which I treat anything GMB/PYO if someone did that to my own?

Even if the progressives on Nairaland treated/treats a man I honour as an individual with such disdain and ineptitude, does it make it right, for me to go all out to get my pound of flesh, albeit subconsciously? Now that their own is in power?

Would it kill me to believe God for a better Nigeria?

Why am I so convinced Nigeria will fail even more?
Btw, if Nigeria falls, who will bear the brunt more?

I have always believed in bringing sense, even out of nonsense. I have always believed that there is inherent goodness in everyman, no matter how worse and evil they appear.....why have I conveniently exempted the APC, GMB/PYO.

I remember asking "Where is Osinbajo?"
In my myopic thinking, I chose to think he has retired to his block of flats and handed over his post, unofficially to Tinubu.

Well, what if as I write now, that man is on his kness, praying and crying his hearts out.....asking God to help him steer the cause of this nation....what if?

For sometime now, I have observed that in my online relations, I have fallen short of THINKing. (an acronym I promoted on here briefly, as regards online ettiquette)

Is it Thoughtful?

Is it Helpful?

Is it Inspiring?

Is it Necessary?

Is it Kind?


Nonetheless, I reckon that we are all growing. We are all getting better... Those that point to our failings and accuse us of being hypocrites fail to see that we all have our blindspots and none of those blindspots makes us any less than we are. For we shine, not in never falling but in rising and pushing on.

It is on this note that I hereby submit that I have seen that my manner of approach and way of addressing Buhari and co was off and I have decided to make a turn around in the spirit of excellence.

Henceforth, I will try to see the good in the incoming administration and maintain a position of near neutrality and objectivity. I will put them in my prayers and be an ambassador of peace and goodwill where ever, whenever; for first and foremost, I am, A Nigerian.
So help me God.



I wish GMB good health of mind and body.
I wish him and his team wisdom and understanding uncommon as they prepare to pilot the affairs of this nation.
And So shall it be.


Thanks for taking time to read.



Signed

Mizmycoli (f)

barcanista:
@MyColi:

You have spoken well! I understand your position of wishing the government well and giving it a chance. This has always been my position too. However, wishing a government well does not mean absence of criticism, neither does it mean absence of analytical thinking. Wishing a government well does not also mean to be in agreement with everything it says or do, neither does it mean instituting a one-party state.

We shall always wish the incoming government well, but we shall not relent in playing our patriotic role as citizens and opposition.

Mynd44:

I tell people that the last election was not an election but a referendum of how GEJ and by extension PDP has performed. It was obvious that people had lost faith in them and could not wait to see then leave.

I find it sad that people come here to claim it was a tribal conspiracy forgetting that in 2011, a lot of people voted GEJ and he had sk much good will.

In the 2011 presidential election, I did not vote or support anyone cos I did not see anyone sensible enough because based on GEJ's administration as a governor, he had nothing to show but a lot of people were swayed by the campaign and the "I am voting Gej not PDP". But this time, they saw that GEJ is not what they thought and hoped (which I had seen) and he just had to go. When people say it is cos he is from a certain tribe I just SMH.

Away from this, The San Antonio Spurs are about to give me heart attack

pickabeau1:


Exactly..

I hear d warriors are doing well

MizMyColi:

I was very unfortunate fortunate to trek the suburbs of Lagos' capital today.
Thanks to that faulty ride, the unrepentant gidi traffic and of course, near absence of vacant buses (Rush Hour Tins)
I left the office fuming, but now that I'm finally settled in a bus, on my way to my final destination, I'm thankful.
I had loads of time to trek, to reminisce, and to ruminate.

With the fresh air from the trees planted under the leadership of his excellency, BRF (SAN), fluttering all over my face....it was a time of sober reflection. I asked myself questions, hard ones....questions which everyone who has towed or intends to take the path I towed should ask themselves.

Why do I hate Buhari? What has he done against me as an individual?

Since when did I start excluding people from my grace list?

If GEJ had won, wouldn't I want people to give him grace before jumping at him?
Would I appreciate the militant attitude with which I treat anything GMB/PYO if someone did that to my own?

Even if the progressives on Nairaland treated/treats a man I honour as an individual with such disdain and ineptitude, does it make it right, for me to go all out to get my pound of flesh, albeit subconsciously? Now that their own is in power?

Would it kill me to believe God for a better Nigeria?

Why am I so convinced Nigeria will fail even more?
Btw, if Nigeria falls, who will bear the brunt more?

I have always believed in bringing sense, even out of nonsense. I have always believed that there is inherent goodness in everyman, no matter how worse and evil they appear.....why have I conveniently exempted the APC, GMB/PYO.

I remember asking "Where is Osinbajo?"
In my myopic thinking, I chose to think he has retired to his block of flats and handed over his post, unofficially to Tinubu.

Well, what if as I write now, that man is on his kness, praying and crying his hearts out.....asking God to help him steer the cause of this nation....what if?

For sometime now, I have observed that in my online relations, I have fallen short of THINKing. (an acronym I promoted on here briefly, as regards online ettiquette)

Is it Thoughtful?

Is it Helpful?

Is it Inspiring?

Is it Necessary?

Is it Kind?


Nonetheless, I reckon that we are all growing. We are all getting better... Those that point to our failings and accuse us of being hypocrites fail to see that we all have our blindspots and none of those blindspots makes us any less than we are. For we shine, not in never falling but in rising and pushing on.

It is on this note that I hereby submit that I have seen that my manner of approach and way of addressing Buhari and co was off and I have decided to make a turn around in the spirit of excellence.

Henceforth, I will try to see the good in the incoming administration and maintain a position of near neutrality and objectivity. I will put them in my prayers and be an ambassador of peace and goodwill where ever, whenever; for first and foremost, I am, A Nigerian.
So help me God.

I wish GMB good health of mind and body.
I wish him and his team wisdom and understanding uncommon as they prepare to pilot the affairs of this nation.
And So shall it be.


Thanks for taking time to read.



Signed

Mizmycoli (f)

PassingShot:


With due respect, I know you're far more intelligent than your liking preparations of the incoming govt to baseless criticism borne out of pure pain of election loss and hatred for GMB.

Well, I understand that it's a Herculean task to want to defend some indefensible positions. So, I hold nothing against you.

Mynd44:

They had an easy draw with Pelicans who are the only playoffs team I know that can throw away a 17 point lead with just 4.17 left in the 4th quarter.

Spurs won!!!! Series is at 3-2 and game 6 in San Antonio. We should just finish this game abeg. My heart don nearly fail

pickabeau1:

So it will be spurs vs warriors?

Mynd44:

The Spurs are up 3-2. Game 6 in San Antonio. Until then

Mynd44:

My brother my brother.

Where did you apparate to?

MizMyColi:
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For sometime now, I have observed that in my online relations, I have fallen short of THINKing. (an acronym I promoted on here briefly, as regards online ettiquette)

Is it Thoughtful?

Is it Helpful?

Is it Inspiring?

Is it Necessary?

Is it Kind?


Nonetheless, I reckon that we are all growing. We are all getting better... Those that point to our failings and accuse us of being hypocrites fail to see that we all have our blindspots and none of those blindspots makes us any less than we are.

OrlandoOwoh:
[s]Buhari is not just a name but a movement (ideology). I believe it caught up with the OP[/s].

SeverusSnape:
Ideology my ass, Caught up with OP my foot!

PassingShot:


First, please accept my sincere congratulations for your bold step towards neutrality and readiness for constructive criticism.
We don't know what damage pure hatred borne out of tribe/religion bigotry for other people can do to our soul and affect our behavior.

I have always known you to be a very intelligent lady. Remember my reply to one of your recent posts when I alluded to that? I reproduce it here for a reference:


I noticed that your reply to that post was a sign of resignation and I decided to let it slide.

Unfortunately, you're not the only one caught up in this type of mess but you have joined a few who are ready to be patriotic and support the govt of the day while offering prayers on their behalf. Congratulations once more.

Lastly, I personally will welcome any constructive criticism of the incoming government. In fact, I have stated it many times here that should GMB start to take wrong steps, I will be actively involved in such criticism on all social media that I use, to make his govt do the right thing. I believe this is how we need to behave in order to move our nation forward and not by making threads upon threads on baseless issues like the inauguration committee and how Buhari is similar to Obasanjo while living out real issues such as the PWC Audit report.

Mogidi, Dearpreye, Eurobomber, SeverusSnape and other PDP/GEJ sympathizers, please take a cue from Mizmycoli and be more constructive in your criticism here.

Cheers!

OrlandoOwoh:

Have you licked the wound you sustained on March 28, today?

SeverusSnape:

Okay, We've heard, Thanks. Tell that to your fellow comrades too, I personally learnt this aggressive bashing from them.

MizMyColi:


Passingshot Sir,

He has made a valid point here.

SeverusSnape:

Okay, We've heard, Thanks. Tell that to your fellow comrades too, I personally learnt this aggressive bashing from them.

MizMyColi:

Passingshot Sir,
He has made a valid point here.

MizMyColi:



Yes Brother Caseless, indeed, it was a damascus experience

PassingShot:



How can one use others' misbehavior as justification to misbehave? Can one use the fact that his neighbor is a thief as an excuse to engage in stealing?

Of course there will always be people on both sides that always make unguided, divisive and unpatriotic comments here and there is little anyone can do about it. However, there must be a handful of people from both sides who must rise above pettiness to approach issues with sincerity of purpose. And I thought those I mentioned in my post and a few others fall in that category from PDP side.

Anyway, the choice is theirs; not that it will change the facts on the ground.

PassingShot:

First, please accept my sincere congratulations for your bold step towards neutrality and readiness for constructive criticism.
We don't know what damage pure hatred borne out of tribe/religion bigotry for other people can do to our soul and affect our behavior.
I have always known you to be a very intelligent lady. Remember my reply to one of your recent posts when I alluded to that? I reproduce it here for a reference:
I noticed that your reply to that post was a sign of resignation and I decided to let it slide.
Unfortunately, you're not the only one caught up in this type of mess but you have joined a few who are ready to be patriotic and support the govt of the day while offering prayers on their behalf. Congratulations once more.
Lastly, I personally will welcome any constructive criticism of the incoming government. In fact, I have stated it many times here that should GMB start to take wrong steps, I will be actively involved in such criticism on all social media that I use, to make his govt do the right thing. I believe this is how we need to behave in order to move our nation forward and not by making threads upon threads on baseless issues like the inauguration committee and how Buhari is similar to Obasanjo while living out real issues such as the PWC Audit report.
Mo.gidi, Dear.preye, Euro.bomber, Severus.Snape and other PDP/GEJ sympathizers, please take a cue from Mizmy.coli and be more constructive in your criticism here.
Cheers!

Sooroptimist1:


Coming from an ultra charlatan and a two-timing Juda...s

SeverusSnape:

Okay, We've heard, Thanks. Tell that to your fellow comrades too, I personally learnt this aggressive bashing from them.

Caseless:
I have always told you that, you lost the real you on this forum the day you started behaving like other TANoidal jackals in your camp and, that was how u killed ur 'sense of objectivity.

SeverusSnape:

Which wound...Do you think we're like your illiterate Certificateless general and his supporters who go around killing people when they lose?...