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OAM4J:
Good work, I might as well give you a honourary Nigeria citizenship with a chieftaincy title.


1st, a Nigerian name - I give you Ibukun ( closer to your moniker, means blessings )

Chieftaincy title - The Akogun of Nairaland I

Hhehehehehe. I accept! As from this day forth, anyone calls me anything other than "Ibukun" or "The Akogun of NL" is getting drop-kicked!

[quote author=Kilode?! link=topic=616372.msg7846942#msg7846942 date=1299265344]Bk, I noticed you have a question mark for minimus. I think I know who that pig is ;

Minimus = Nigerian intellectuals, technocrats(public/private) artists and other professionals.

They supposedly have the education, the brains and the expertise but are always ready to serve the needs of the oppressors, they write the laws, offer their expertise, training and knowledge to any government in power as long as they get the recognition and pay.

They value their professional pursuit more than the progress and well being of their people.[/quote]Lol. Yes could be.

[quote author=Chyz* link=topic=616372.msg7847068#msg7847068 date=1299267254]Look at this dummy,lol. Who was the first to rebel against the "Nigeria state with one of the main reason for agitation being that its resources were being used to feed the rest while they wallowed in penury"? Is that a real question. Have you not heard of Isaac Adaka Boro and the 12 day Niger Delta Rebellion? This was way before the Biafrans went for secession. Dummy. [/quote]Right! And when Historians all over the world are asked: Who led the rebel side in a war against the State of Nigeria, their answer is gonna be Isaac Adaka Boro?

Ask urself, honestly, how many Nigerians have ever heard of Isaac Adaka Boro, cus the answer is pretty glaring from the answers that are usually put up when this man (Boro) is the topic!

Katsumoto:
Bkbabe,

Nice adaptation but I wouldn't agree with Awo being Old Major is GEJ is Napolean since they belong to different political ideologies; Awo was a democratic socialist and GEJ is an epileptic parapoist (to borrow the phrase from Obahiagbon). Old Major must be an old member of PDP who probably meant well but didnt stay around long enough to have any control on the current setup in PDP.

But if Awolowo must be Old major, then Tinubu must be Napoleon.

Perhaps I am reading too much into your excellent adaptation.

Hey Kats, how u been?

Well, I dont know much about Tinubu except that he's an accused drug dealer who became a political activist then Governor in Nigeria. I used Mr.Awolowo because I equated "Rebellion", in the Nigerian context, with Mr.Awo's economic, social, and educational vision for his people and (further down the road) the whole of Nigeria. He didnt get to see his vision come to light, he continually preached it, but when he (and his generation) passed on, the whole society when to the gutters; worse than they could ever imagine. Better to have an outsider ill-treat you than ur own brother. . . . . .

We can all choose and pick who we think fits any of the characters. My characterization is not set in stone. My point was, if I could find as close a similarity as possible (btwn the book and real life), the more people read it, the "easier" they "found" who they felt fits the characters in the book. At least some young minds out there must have read this and have, hopefully, become enlightened as a result. Thats my sole objective, nothing else!

[quote author=EzeUche_ link=topic=616372.msg7847000#msg7847000 date=1299266144]

The way some of these posters are going along this thread, they feel it is the best thing since oil was discovered in the Niger Delta.

How can the hens be Igbo when Napoleon is GEJ?

Either way, Animal Farm is a good book though. Along with 1984.[/quote]Dude, you dont have to read into the symbolisms "verbatim"! I picked out bits and pieces; of course you know the book wasnt written with Nigeria in mind.

As for the Hens being Ibos; 1. Who was the 1st to rebel against the Nigerian State with one of the main reason for agitation being that its resources were being used to feed the rest while they wallowed in penury?  2. Did/Does the rest of Nigeria (i.e the Northerners) put the Ibos in a "choke hold"  in other to take what belongs to it?

Answer those questions before you start criticizing just for the fuxck of it. . . . . .

^^thanx man^^

jayon:
silly buhari

Broklyn? Queenz? Bufallo?

You got bigger problems than Buhari, trust me!

[quote author=EzeUche_ link=topic=616856.msg7846282#msg7846282 date=1299256297]That was 40 years ago. A lot has changed. Oil is like crack. Yes, a country can stop its reliance on oil, but is it easy? Hell no![/quote]Just imagine 149.9 million other minds like urs and its really no wonder why your country is in the state it is today.

[quote author=EzeUche_ link=topic=616856.msg7846206#msg7846206 date=1299255659]If GEJ does not win. How do you think the people of the Niger Delta are going to take it? MEND crippled Nigeria last with its "oil war."

Investment will dry up if oil pipelines are targeted. Sorry, but Nigeria needs the Niger Delta to have peace. Especially with rising oil prices.[/quote]So, You think Nigeria cant function without oil? Dude, I know your history. You had a vibrant economy not too long ago by exporting Peanuts, Oil Palm and Cocoa. . . .

Just shut it, bro!

jmaine:
Gone round all politics thread and noticed we have the Buhari / GEJ feud division which is quite interesting . But if you insist that GEJ is clueless then why should i vote for another loser who knows next to nothing than just giving us a hard man stance. if you want technocrats as you would be quick to point out the enviable Lagos State governor Babatunde Fashola as the idle candidate to keep the opposition at bay and sweating. Now, does the candidacy of Buhari/ Bakare portray such intelligence ? or you expect all of us to cut off our noise to spite our faces just because we feel GEJ is dumb and foolish.

You all Preach progress . .  Then devote all your energy to sell the candidacy of Prof. Pat Utomi and other technocrat who belong to our generation and no more of the old guard dictators i.e OBJ, Buhari, [b]TY Danjuma [/b]and co.  enough of this Buhari is the messiah . . ruling and moving Nigeria is not just by acting and talking tough. . it is by knowing what you really want to do and how to go about it. Please do not throw that manifesto into my face. we have seen enough of that already and they were even more promising.

Dude, try to be consistent. . . and make sense!

Look at the bolded, who is "hanging out" with them? GEJ or Gen.Buhari?

ehie:
@bk.babe97y


loved your satire especially about moses the raven and the sugar candy mountain, brilliant

Thanx. Really appreciate it. And I'm glad I could at least get my message across.

I hope it got some minds thinking tho, I really do. . . . .

[quote author=EzeUche_ link=topic=616856.msg7846124#msg7846124 date=1299254849]Of course peace in the Niger Delta is more important. You do know the region is the most important region in Nigeria?

The Nigerian economy heavily relies on the crude oil that is found in this region. And it would be nice to see a person from a minority besides the Fulani to become president of Nigeria. [/quote]Wow, such impressive reasoning!

Little wonder I'll seek advice from a 3yr old cow on a New Hampshire farm before ever thinking to ask ur opinion. . . . . .

PapaBrowne:
Exactly just how and an Akatite thinks!!

You made the claim to be able to read minds, not me!

[quote author=EzeUche_ link=topic=615556.msg7846056#msg7846056 date=1299254287]I am scared of Buhari. Sharia will be coming to a town near you.[/quote]Enugu State Legislators are already moving dope by the Mega-Tonnes----- Cocaine is in a town near you.

Bombs go off at the slightest provocation---- terrorism is in a town near you.

Mr.Bode George is GEJ's new boyfriend (he has since dumped Beaf)------ Thieving Politicians reside in a town near you.

And ure scared of a man that asks you to stand up for your rights. . . . ?

Surely, theres gotta be an asylum in a town near u!

[quote author=EzeUche_ link=topic=616856.msg7846076#msg7846076 date=1299254480]GEJ needs to win for the sake of peace in the Niger Delta.[/quote]^^^So, Niger-Delta peace is more important than that of the country as a whole?!

Dude, it aint compulsory u type, u know?

cap28:
russian military says libyan airstrikes did not take place

. . . . and I say the Russian Military is made up of a buncha lying fuxcks!

Yesterday the Libyan military said the bombs by its Air Force were dropped to "scare" protesters and not to kill or maim 'em!

http://www.libyafeb17.com/2011/03/sky-news-saif-al-gaddafi-says-bombs-were-dropped-to-scare-protesters/

^^^Lmao! lol. hahahahaha. book was crazy.

Its not like the Gov. really wanted to walk out, but. . . . em. . . . uh. . . . but. . .

Lets blame the Yorubas! They are cowards and traitors and they hate us and they are the reason why people like Gov.Orji cannot "perform" because they keep all the Oil money and develop Lagos and other Yoruba cities with it. . . .

Hhahahahahaha. I remember when Illusions first published this hit of a book. . . . lmao!

Dede1:
If the “lynch statement” allegedly credited to Muhamandu Buhari is true by slight of imagination, I say Nigeria is a total cesspit to have such fellow as a presidential candidate to lead the country.

. . . . right!

Did you think Nigeria was a "Total Cesspit" recently when Ojukwu endorsed Gen.IBB and promised him all Ibo votes in his quest for the Presidency?!


As I recall, U were a die hard "Gen.IBB For President" fan!

PapaBrowne:
The insinuation in the minds of illiterates is what matters! An illiterate thinks differently!

Either youre a psychologist or a mind reader. . . . . . or an illiterate!!! But, pray tell, how "DOES" an Illiterate "Think"?

[quote author=na2day! link=topic=616372.msg7844226#msg7844226 date=1299234916]Very good work bkbabe!
I think MOSES THE RAVEN represent our countless General Overseers who had brainwashed the masses to be docile and not get involved in politics quoting the Bible that Christians should not be involved in d affairs of this world! submitting to authorities cos they are ordained by God etc
Making the people incapable of rebelling against the corrupt system.[/quote]Thanx man.

Your description actually is what the Original Author intended Moses the Raven to be----The Church!

In the Nigerian context though, I feel it better represents the "Diaspora". Theyve been away from all the "madness" in Nigeria, they know life can actually be better, they only "visit" their former homes and places of birth, and on their brief visits home they never hesitate to regale the others about how wonderful "Sugar Candy Mountain" is. The Politicians fear them because their tales of a "better" life could spur the other animals into seeking better welfare, but they (Politicians) smartly do not confront them but instead tolerate them, knowing that they'll be leaving soon to return to "Sugar Candy Mountain" (The Western World and its sometimes exaggerated high standards of living). Confronting them would lend credence to their story and have the animals wondering;ignoring them (and hoping they leave soon) would leave doubts in the air about the truths of Sugar Candy Mountain! The masses are gullible and thats how the Politicos love it!

careytommy:
rubbish analysis

There's a description of people like you in the book. . . .

No need to be ashamed. Just "learn", thats all I ask. . . . .

russellino:
@OP - youre actually a very smart person. Well read too. keep it up

thanx man!

I finally figured out who "Whymper and Clover" are!

Scroll back up. . . . .

dapachez:
A commendable,analytical,decisive,indepth and official my best post of the year. Even without the names,we know who to tag with the characters. Well done and i duff my hat for you

Thanx bruh!

saintneo:
by categorically putting names and tribes to suit your story just derailed this post. eventhough some part of your post makes sense, the tribal sentiments can be sensed galaxies away.

You destroyed your post.

Arent you just an Idi*ota? What tribal sentiments? Yes, I added a lil humor (Eziachi and co); where was the tribal sentiment? Refering to the Ibos as the "Hens" that Nigeria keeps taking the little that belongs to them and their unwillingness to give up easily even in the face of stifling oppression?

Man, GTF outta here. . . .!!!

funny aszz book. . . . .