A NEW ERA FOR ETHIO-AMERICAN RELATION
The Ethiopian opposition has yet to write an alternative agenda to that of the ruling party, but continues to cry about lack of democratic space. Whatever democratic space it got it did not dispense an alternative agenda instead it was and is to the day, used as an opportunity to de-legitimize the government.The anti-government movement masquerading as legal opposition and the war mongers in Diaspora are ever searching for an elusive common center, one trying to undo the government peacefully with Gene Sharp style movement; the other with armed struggle and the help of western nations. But, neither method would have been accommodated in the United States of America. They[oppositions] long for leadership so much so they borrow deserters forgetting EPRDF defeated the Derge NOT by self-aggrandizing leaders, but by humbled leadership and self-less fighters carrying the right principles. American strength is founded on the constitution, the rule of law and the ingenious of the Federal System that equalize all states and strives for a perfect union. Obama would not have made it if it was not for the caucus states that enabled the arithmetic to tip over large states. America has kept the anti-government movements in check and foreign influence at bay while expanding its democracy to be ever inclusive. The Ethiopian government should strengthen its law and march on its democratization process. The era of HR mongers that would like to arm twist a sovereign state as if it is a banana republic will be over. President Obama will usher an era where relations with the rest of the world is based on common interest and mutual respect. See also: Inaugural Address |
The Foreign diplomats inaugural ball was colourfully held yesterday (1/18/09)at the historic James Monroe Mansion.More than two hundred Ambassodors from Africa, Asia, the Middle East, South America, and prominent African Americans,Ethiopians and other dignataries attended the gala. James Monroe Mansion was historic not only because the mansion was the private residence of the fifth American president,but also it was used as an official residence by the president when the white house was burnt during the Anglo American war in 1814. The event was graced by the presence of Honourable congress woman Diane Watson 
