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Forum / Politics / Re: What is wrong with Nigeria? |
on: 3-04-2009 12:10 PM
| imposing a western political/social structure on an african country has never and will never work for obvious reasons. nigeria, like other african countries needs to develop it's own structures and mechanism specific to its traditions, culture and people. only this can work
what you are saying sounds like 'slavery was worth it because we now have obama': no, it doesn't work like that. different societies need different things. colonisation was not worth it in order to have a little bit of european-styled infrastructure, some french and english speaking cities and television in our homes.
after all, it took centuries for european countries to develop to the point that they are today. it's like putting an 18 year old's outfit on an 8 year old, guess what: it just won't fit
australia, like the US, is primarily formed of europeans who emigrated or were sent there (orphans, criminals e.t.c), but still europeans. it is obvious that they would strive under a western colonisation system,they were part of it. they are almost like a 'new europe', if i may say so.
left to africans, african nations as they exist today would never exist. tribalisms and culture would not have permitted it. the lines were drawn by westerners in europe, not by africans. it would have developed differently,how? well, we can not know,but limiting ourselves to believing that the only functional and right governmental system is the 'western - democracy' type suggested implies believing that all nations have the same culture and mentality,but that is clearly not the case.
all you have to do is flick through a european history book to identify all the milestones that were sysematically and gradually achieved in order to get to where they are today: women didn't vote, society was highly hierarchical and there was no such thing as human rights. all these came by as a result of the french revolution, the second world war and feminist groups lobbying.
having said all that, it is obvious that african nations must now work hard under the current framework in which they find themselves. work hard and fast if we want to have any hope of catching up and finding our place in this increasing fast developing world. but we must keep in mind our issues, our uniqueness and peculiar characteristics and work around these. it's time to take control and responsiblity.
starting to holding our politicians accountable could be a good starting point... | | |
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Forum / Politics / Re: WHAT IS WRONG WITH NIGERIA? |
on: 3-04-2009 12:08 PM
| Im reading this time and time again. Blaming all on the colonial masters.
I ask you what was Nigeria like before it became a colony?
And dont get me wrong i dont mean this in a negative. Im just wondering. What would it have become? Any idea? How do you see this? Where things better or worse after it became independent?
See Australia is still a colony in a way we are still under English rule.
sorry,but your comment is totally missing the point in my opinion
imposing a western political/social structure on an african country has never and will never work for obvious reasons. nigeria, like other african countries needs to develop it's own structures and mechanism specific to its traditions, culture and people. only this can work
what you are saying sounds like 'slavery was worth it because we now have obama': no, it doesn't work like that. different societies need different things. colonisation was not worth it in order to have a little bit of european-styled infrastructure, some french and english speaking cities and television in our homes.
after all, it took centuries for european countries to develop to the point that they are today. it's like putting an 18 year old's outfit on an 8 year old, guess what: it just won't fit
australia, like the US, is primarily formed of europeans who emigrated or were sent there (orphans, criminals e.t.c), but still europeans. it is obvious that they would strive under a western colonisation system,they were part of it. they are almost like a 'new europe', if i may say so.
left to africans, african nations as they exist today would never exist. tribalisms and culture would not have permitted it. the lines were drawn by westerners in europe, not by africans. it would have developed differently,how? well, we can not know,but limiting ourselves to believing that the only functional and right governmental system is the 'western - democracy' type suggested implies believing that all nations have the same culture and mentality,but that is clearly not the case.
all you have to do is flick through a european history book to identify all the milestones that were sysematically and gradually achieved in order to get to where they are today: women didn't vote, society was highly hierarchical and there was no such thing as human rights. all these came by as a result of the french revolution, the second world war and feminist groups lobbying.
having said all that, it is obvious that african nations must now work hard under the current framework in which they find themselves. work hard and fast if we want to have any hope of catching up and finding our place in this increasing fast developing world. but we must keep in mind our issues, our uniqueness and peculiar characteristics and work around these. it's time to take control and responsiblity.
starting to holding our politicians accountable could be a good starting point...
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Forum / Relationships & Romance / Re: HOW DO YOU KNOW IF SOMEONE REALLY LOVE YOU? |
on: 2-04-2009 12:06 PM
| when he/she refers to 'us' when he/she talks about the future (even if it is just a near future like doing something together in a few months time) rather than just 'i want to do this and i want to do that'
also, he/she will like to know your opinion on what he/she plans/intends or is considering doing. this is because he/she views you as an important figure in their lives.
finall, BODY LANGUAGE: not to be underestimated. does she/he stand proudly next to you like she/he is quietly saying 'this is my man/woman'? does he/she look at you the most when talking in a group and make a lot of eye contact? does he/she quietly finds ways to 'casually' touch you or just hold your hand e.t.c? does she/he pay a lot of attention to what you do and your body language when in public so much that you guys almost have a quiet ongoing communication even when in the midst of others? | | |
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Forum / Relationships & Romance / Re: tips for dating nija boy |
on: 2-04-2009 11:46 AM
| u have to know wat the society frowns at, know what to do at a certain place & at the right time. E.G, 2 italians where kissing while a burial was going in at the cemetery. u cant do that in niigeria. there re things peeps take for granted that we dont.so she needs to get used to the society and wat they frown at.
Italian no get tradition against romance.....I trust 'em. ![Grin](talk/Smileys/classic/grin.gif.pagespeed.ce.bai6CdoyxC.gif) Even In church You need to see alotta 'touchery' and kissing going on. Poster Like someone said.....To dat ANY Naija Guy.....You need alotta patience. A good number of 'em are actually confuse...They don't know their likes and dislikes. ![Grin](talk/Smileys/classic/grin.gif.pagespeed.ce.bai6CdoyxC.gif) Goodluck mate!! I'm waiting for Naija men to bash me.Bring the harsh words on. ![Grin](talk/Smileys/classic/grin.gif.pagespeed.ce.bai6CdoyxC.gif) Naija guy "Confused?" "... Dont know their likes and dislikes...?" That's news to me! yah, i thought that was strange too cause he seems to know what he likes and so do his pals | | |
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Forum / Relationships & Romance / Re: tips for dating nija boy |
on: 2-04-2009 11:30 AM
| hmm kissing in a burial cereomy...dats really sober!!..Wow i love italy i catch ur drift..but thats if they are in Nigeria in that case its the guys duty to school her on d do's n dnts of the society.. but in this case they r not?.. so wat she needs to do is get to knw him..dats d primary thing rite nw learning his societal values can come later if they get that far
thanks for that. i think it's a good point | | |
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Forum / Relationships & Romance / Re: tips for dating nija boy |
on: 31-03-2009 05:28 PM
| thank you guys
augustadear: why patience? in what particularly?
kennee: can you please give me an example of what would constitute disrespect for a nija that would normally not be for others?
thanks vivian too | | |
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Forum / Relationships & Romance / tips for dating nija boy |
on: 31-03-2009 03:38 PM
| hiya i have dated a few guys but this is my first nija and muslim too things are going real well but i sometimes feel maybe i don't know enough of how nija boys handle dating any hot tips or things i should look out for? by the way, i am half nija thanks ![Kiss](talk/Smileys/classic/kiss.gif.pagespeed.ce.sdIj1yGejJ.gif) | | |
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Forum / Relationships & Romance / Re: I am scared of having sex |
on: 31-03-2009 03:31 PM
| if you feel this way then you are obviously not ready yet
this may be because you are not comfortable enough with him or you are just not psychologically ready
whichever is the reason, it doesn't really matter
what really matters is that you are not yet ready and should abstain until you are otherwise you will only regret it
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Forum / Relationships & Romance / Re: Christian and Islamic relationship those it work? |
on: 31-03-2009 03:20 PM
| interesting thread i just started dating a fulani and he is real cool taking it as it comes, day by day because i am not sure if there can be a future. not because of me, b ut because i don't know how much he would be prepared to compromise (he is the muslim)
it's quite funny because he was on my case for nearly two years before i gave in. i couldn't take him seriously becauseo of his religion
but now we get on sooo well and he is just generally THE BEST I HAVE EVER DATED in everything! i should have given in earlier! LOL
i do catch myself at times wondering though,i just hope i will not be too traumatically heart broken when and if the time comes that he decides he needs to find one of his kind | | | |