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Re: Yoruba Commonwealth and Politics by Shymm3x: 11:07pm On Nov 16, 2015
Katsumoto:


I don't share your optimism re dried up recenue. Just remember all those African states such as Mali, Burkina, Senegal that have no rich mineral resources. Also remember a perpetually poor man can handle poverty better than a man who was rich once.

In addition, nigerians dont have the work ethos of Asians. Just visit china, vietnam, korea, etc then you will understand how they were able to leapfrog Nigeria.

Sir, I think the problem with these politicians is that: a lot of them don't actually go there to solve anything. More time they see politics as a business to maximise profits - and not a service to the people.

Once you have folks with a skewed mentality like that, and followers who don't really understand anything apart from praise-singing once loose change swings to their way - nothing is going to change. The whole country - leaders and followers - need a change of mentality/drive.
Re: Yoruba Commonwealth and Politics by IlekeHD: 11:08pm On Nov 16, 2015
Desola:


Desola

I don't know why they think we're the same lol
Re: Yoruba Commonwealth and Politics by Katsumoto: 11:10pm On Nov 16, 2015
Shymm3x:


Sir, I think the problem with these politicians is that: a lot of them don't actually go there to solve anything. More time they see politics as a business to maximise profits - and not a service to the people.

Once you have folks with a skewed mentality like that, and followers who don't really understand anything apart from praise-singing once loose change swings to their way - nothing is going to change. The whole country - leaders and followers - need a change of mentality/drive.

Thats what I am trying to tell Dayo. These chaps have no ideas; all they are interested in is lining their pockets and the praise worship from sycophants.
Re: Yoruba Commonwealth and Politics by Shymm3x: 11:10pm On Nov 16, 2015
IlekeHD:


Ehen, how about the stripper girls you keep posting grin I wish you the best of luck, you sound like you have your head on your head on your shoulder.

I miss her too tongue

Loool.

I just love messing about. You just have to know how to laugh and catch fun through all the BS, to create a balance. Life's short.

Sholly the Ekiti feminazi, if you're reading this, come back. But cut down the feminism tripe. Ain't no one got time for that bs. grin
Re: Yoruba Commonwealth and Politics by superstar1(m): 11:11pm On Nov 16, 2015
Katsumoto:


I agree partially with this. I continue to maintain that in a yoruba only nation, old feuds and rivalries will resurface. We are talking about a yoruba nation where osun and oyo had to be given separate states, where Ijebu agitates for its own state. The same Yoruba that the most it came to being unified was during Awo's time which ironically was also a combustible era.

I am for regionalism/conferedation. The most progress the Yoruba made was in the 12 years it was a separate region.

In as much as there will still be sub-unit of governance under the regional or confederacy system such as States, LGs, kingdoms or whatever we decide shall be our sub-units, i do not think we will not be able to manage our differences for the achievements of greater good of the yoruba race effectively.
Re: Yoruba Commonwealth and Politics by IlekeHD: 11:14pm On Nov 16, 2015
Shymm3x:


Loool.

I just love messing about. You just have to know how to laugh and catch fun through all the BS, to create a balance. Life's short.

Sholly the Ekiti feminazi, if you're reading this, come back. But cut down the feminism tripe. Ain't no one got time for that bs. grin

That's my Ekiti amazon there cool cool I hope she comes back.

She doesn't need to cut down anything tongue
Re: Yoruba Commonwealth and Politics by superstar1(m): 11:15pm On Nov 16, 2015
Shymm3x:


Sir, I think the problem with these politicians is that: a lot of them don't actually go there to solve anything. More time they see politics as a business to maximise profits - and not a service to the people.

Once you have folks with a skewed mentality like that, and followers who don't really understand anything apart from praise-singing once loose change swings to their way - nothing is going to change. The whole country - leaders and followers - need a change of mentality/drive.

If you were in Naija tonight, I would have asked Iya Ramo to give you one Big Orijin plus one Odeku for this.

cheesy cheesy cheesy cheesy cheesy cheesy cheesy

That was succinctly delivered.
Re: Yoruba Commonwealth and Politics by IlekeHD: 11:17pm On Nov 16, 2015
Shymm3x:


Sir, I think the problem with these politicians is that: a lot of them don't actually go there to solve anything. More time they see politics as a business to maximise profits - and not a service to the people.

Once you have folks with a skewed mentality like that, and followers who don't really understand anything apart from praise-singing once loose change swings to their way - nothing is going to change. The whole country - leaders and followers - need a change of mentality/drive.

lmaooo grin grin grin
Re: Yoruba Commonwealth and Politics by modath(f): 11:18pm On Nov 16, 2015
Shymm3x:


Lol.

I'm just a walking ebonics/slang dictionary lol.

Do you want me to edit it and change it to something U-rated?


Naaahhhh, keep doing you, it's just funny that you have a repertoire ready to go at any given time..... cheesy

But your ebonics is child's play in relation to all the "They head" "Me shoe" "Y'all be bishing" etc of Afro AM... Their's is a work of Art.
Re: Yoruba Commonwealth and Politics by modath(f): 11:21pm On Nov 16, 2015
Shymm3x:


Lol.

I'm just a walking ebonics/slang dictionary lol.

Do you want me to edit it and change it to something U-rated?


Naaahhhh, keep doing you, just funny that you have a repertoire ready to go at any given time..... cheesy

But your ebonics is child's play in relation to all the "They head" "Me shoe" "Y'all be bishing" etc of Afro AM... Their's is a work of Art.
Re: Yoruba Commonwealth and Politics by Shymm3x: 11:22pm On Nov 16, 2015
Katsumoto:


Thats what I am trying to tell Dayo. These chaps have no ideas; all they are interested in is lining their pockets and the praise worship from sycophants.

That's the difference between folks from Awolowo's era and this generation. Those folks witnessed the evils of colonialism and vicious racism cos a lot of them studied outside the country. And once they got back to Nigeria, there was a drive to achieve something great and prove the doubters wrong. Politics back then was more of a service to the people.

However, today, with the teeming number of youths who're just out there for the crumbs they'll feast on today - there can't be accountability by the leaders. The whole thing is basically just perplexing and it looks like a vicious cycle now. Generations come to make things easier for the future ones, not to make it worse. But with us, it seems we're already making things worse/tougher for the future ones, before they get here. If things don't change - future generations will never forgive this generation. Posterity will judge us.

Awolowo managed the finances of the country during the civil war and never borrowed a penny. I'm sure there are hundreds of Awolowos out there on the streets of Lagos, Ibadan, Akure, Abeokuta, Ekiti, Oshogbo etc.. Those are the folks we need in these trying times. We can debate all we want, but the deficits/debts keep growing daily. Something just has to give.
Re: Yoruba Commonwealth and Politics by raumdeuter: 11:24pm On Nov 16, 2015
Katsumoto:


Thats what I am trying to tell Dayo. These chaps have no ideas; all they are interested in is lining their pockets and the praise worship from sycophants.

My position is that we have imbibed a culture of laziness and corruption over the past 40yrs that even good intentioned politicians have failed in Public sector

We have had Tai Solarin, Wole soyinka, Kayode Fayemi, Gani Fawehinmi, Fashola, Ebenezer babatope even people Like Bola Ige and Bisi Akande etc

These people above have excelled in their profession, well educated I believe they had good ideas and intentions But either couldnt win election due to the Nigerian factor or were swept away by intellectually inferior people from govt

Katz. How many of the above would you doubt their competence, intentions or integrity. Caliber of people dont get better than the above named even in developed countries

If we cant get the above to work to maximum capacity, then our problem goes beyond individuals

That is my point!!

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Re: Yoruba Commonwealth and Politics by Shymm3x: 11:25pm On Nov 16, 2015
IlekeHD:


That's my Ekiti amazon there cool cool I hope she comes back.

She doesn't need to cut down anything tongue

The black man and feminism can NEVER get along. Two parallel lines.

But how come Ekiti chics are very stubborn, tho?

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Re: Yoruba Commonwealth and Politics by IlekeHD: 11:26pm On Nov 16, 2015
Shymm3x:


The black man and feminism can NEVER get along. Two parallel lines.

But how come Ekiti chics are very stubborn, tho?


I'm Ekiti and I'm not stubborn.
Re: Yoruba Commonwealth and Politics by Nobody: 11:27pm On Nov 16, 2015
IlekeHD:


I'm Ekiti and I'm not stubborn.


Re: Yoruba Commonwealth and Politics by Shymm3x: 11:27pm On Nov 16, 2015
modath:

Naaahhhh, keep doing you, it's just funny that you have a repertoire ready to go at any given time..... cheesy

But your ebonics is child's play in relation to all the "They head" "Me shoe" "Y'all be bishing" etc of Afro AM... Their's is a work of Art.

AAs own ebonics.

When some AAs write in ebonics, you'd think it's a completely different language entirely. grin grin

And you don't want to get in war or words with these folks, they'll annihilate you. grin
Re: Yoruba Commonwealth and Politics by Katsumoto: 11:27pm On Nov 16, 2015
IlekeHD:


I'm Ekiti and I'm not stubborn.

I guess the Pope isnt Catholic then. grin grin grin

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Re: Yoruba Commonwealth and Politics by modath(f): 11:27pm On Nov 16, 2015
Shymm3x:


Sir, I think the problem with these politicians is that: a lot of them don't actually go there to solve anything. More time they see politics as a business to maximise profits - and not a service to the people.

Once you have folks with a skewed mentality like that, and followers who don't really understand anything apart from praise-singing once loose change swings to their way - nothing is going to change. The whole country - leaders and followers - need a change of mentality/drive.

EoD .....#word ....
Re: Yoruba Commonwealth and Politics by raumdeuter: 11:28pm On Nov 16, 2015
IlekeHD:


I'm Ekiti and I'm not stubborn.

LOL. You wan say this to my face?

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Re: Yoruba Commonwealth and Politics by Nobody: 11:29pm On Nov 16, 2015
raumdeuter:


LOL. You wan say this to my face?

Baba how far with the Olympics thread? grin grin You don run comot abi?
Re: Yoruba Commonwealth and Politics by Shymm3x: 11:29pm On Nov 16, 2015
IlekeHD:


I'm Ekiti and I'm not stubborn.

Yours is more passive aggressive.

Somewhat similar to ekt-bear and myndd.

But sholly and mrknowitall are proper Ekititians. grin
Re: Yoruba Commonwealth and Politics by forgiveness: 11:30pm On Nov 16, 2015
superstar1:


Yeah today's most valuable resource all over the world is the human capacity of any nation. That is the strength of Germany Korea, Switzerland, Israel and even India now.

As a Yoruba Nation we can never be found wanting in this arena. People on this thread have posted profiles of yorubas with incredible and rich profiles, both at home and in diaspora.

Before this can be tapped and harnessed effectively, a system of governance that makes us to be in control of our destiny must be in place first. How many of those YID (Yorubas In Diaspora) would like to come back and serve Nigeria in this messed up state.They might be more than willing to serve a Yoruba Nation/Region because that is their root, even if they will not be paid.

@bold is the koko. Without Yoruba's in control of their destiny, Yoruba will be a based nation/region soon.
The solution is either Yourba's vigorously push for a Yoruba region or a Yoruba Nation. We will soon be a backward and underdeveloped Nation. Forget about Lagos. Other parts of Yoruba cities are underdeveloped
when compared to international cities/nations. But i don't think our leaders are really serious about it. Na minister position we wan chop. Mtchewww!

Shia! How dis thread don reach 200 pages?
Re: Yoruba Commonwealth and Politics by modath(f): 11:31pm On Nov 16, 2015
Shymm3x:


AAs own ebonics.

When some AAs write in ebonics, you'd think it's a completely different language entirely. grin grin

And you don't want to get in war or words with these folks, they'll annihilate you. grin


Have you ever been lost & asked for assistance from someone speaking ebonics?? cheesy grin cheesy
Re: Yoruba Commonwealth and Politics by IlekeHD: 11:31pm On Nov 16, 2015
Katsumoto:

I guess the Pope isnt Catholic then. grin grin grin
Shymm3x:

Yours is more passive aggressive.
Somewhat similar to ekt-bear and myndd.
But sholly and mrknowitall are proper Ekititians. grin
raumdeuter:


LOL. You wan say this to my face?

Lol I really am not. I'm just playful.

I agree with the bolded.
Re: Yoruba Commonwealth and Politics by Shymm3x: 11:33pm On Nov 16, 2015
forgiveness:

@bold is the koko. Without Yoruba's in control of their destiny, Yoruba will be a based nation/region soon.
The solution is either Yourba's vigirously push for a Yoruba region or a Yoruba Nation. We will soon be a backward and underdeveloped Nation. Forget about Lagos. Other parts of Yoruba cities are underdeveloped
when compared to international cities/nations. But i don't think our leaders are really serious about it. Na minister position we wan chop. Mtchewww!

Shia! How dis thread don reach 200 pages?

However, there has to be a way to at least make things work a little bit in the current quagmire.

At the end of the day, what makes a man is how best he can make use of his survival instinct regardless of the situation he finds himself in.

I honestly don't think Nigeria is stopping folks from being selfless.
Re: Yoruba Commonwealth and Politics by Shymm3x: 11:38pm On Nov 16, 2015
modath:


Have you ever been lost & asked for assistance from someone speaking ebonics?? cheesy grin cheesy

Nah, not really.

Once you listen to rap music a lot, you'll definitely understand at least 90% of ebonics.

Rap music is more of ebonics/5-percent-nation dictionary.

It's just basically like listening to reggae/bashment and how it helps in understanding patois.

I used to live on AA websites back in the day, and everyone thought I was an AA.
Re: Yoruba Commonwealth and Politics by modath(f): 11:39pm On Nov 16, 2015
We can spend every night & day postulating hypothesis on the way out but until a short term poverty alleviation scheme is put in place, our people are not likely to have a mental shift from scrounging for crumbs of politicos tables....

When the few of us here gather to fashion a way out of the quagmire & we don't have cups of rice & 2k to share to people, what happens??
Re: Yoruba Commonwealth and Politics by IlekeHD: 11:39pm On Nov 16, 2015
forgiveness:


@bold is the koko. Without Yoruba's in control of their destiny, Yoruba will be a based nation/region soon.
The solution is either Yourba's vigorously push for a Yoruba region or a Yoruba Nation. We will soon be a backward and underdeveloped Nation. Forget about Lagos. Other parts of Yoruba cities are underdeveloped
when compared to international cities/nations. But i don't think our leaders are really serious about it. Na minister position we wan chop. Mtchewww!

Shia! How dis thread don reach 200 pages?

Dude, Nigeria is underdeveloped period.

I think it was Shymmex that described Nigeria as a nation where poor pathetic subgroups compare their pathetic lifestyles with each other.

Yes, we do want regionalism. And Yes, we would also prefer our own country.
Re: Yoruba Commonwealth and Politics by raumdeuter: 11:40pm On Nov 16, 2015
Aareonakakanfo:

Baba how far with the Olympics thread? grin grin You don run comot abi?

Tay Tay

My intentions have been fulfilled. To divert them chit chat away from the Sport section so we can face and humiliate Chelsea fans

It first started as banters but i see say some people carry the thing for head like romani carry gala for traffic especially airrmak. So I don give them space

This isnt the 6th scandal of that type, In another 3yrs you would have seen many more
Re: Yoruba Commonwealth and Politics by IlekeHD: 11:41pm On Nov 16, 2015
raumdeuter:


Tay Tay

My intentions have been fulfilled. To divert them chit chat away from the Sport section so we can face and humiliate Chelsea fans

It first started as banters but i see say some people carry the thing for head like romani carry gala for traffic. So I don give them space

This isnt the 6th scandal of that type, In another 3yrs you would have seen many more

lmaooo grin grin grin

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Re: Yoruba Commonwealth and Politics by Shymm3x: 11:43pm On Nov 16, 2015
modath:

We can spend every night & day postulating hypothesis on the way out but until a short term poverty alleviation scheme is put in place, our people are not likely to have a mental shift from scrounging for crumbs of politicos tables....

When the few of us here gather to fashion a way out of the quagmire & we don't have cups of rice & 2k to share to people, what happens??

I think that comes with education/enlightenment/exposure cos what the leaders are denying the people is their right. However, a lot of folks are of the mentality that politicians are doing them a favour by giving them crumbs. Power belongs to the people but our people don't know that.

I hate to say this but that's what separates us from white folks.
Re: Yoruba Commonwealth and Politics by Katsumoto: 11:43pm On Nov 16, 2015
Shymm3x:


However, there has to be a way to at least make things work a little bit in the current quagmire.

At the end of the day, what makes a man is how best he can make use of his survival instinct regardless of the situation he finds himself in.

I honestly don't think Nigeria is stopping folks from being selfless.

You are on the money.

When people get to a state of hopelessness, they believe the solution lies in the unattainable. We have heard some blame the current malaise on power. And some believe that secession is the answer.

Secession isn't going to happen and efficient power distribution can be obtained if SW sinators (my spelling) and reps agitate for looser federal govt controls.

In the interim, people must demand better accountability from their administrators and exercise their power during elections.

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