Never since the heydays of the so-called PAL have there been a phenomena or entity that have captivated the Liberian political psyche as the CDC.
This group of dedicated Liberians have risen from obscurity to now represent the collective voice of the suffering Liberian masses who unending desire and cries for social justice have yet to be acknowledged and or acted upon by the ruling class.
While PAL and her allies were hell-bent on literally destroying the old order that they imagined was steeped in inequality akin to apartheid, the CDC seeks genuine change via the ballot box.
Elections Aftermath
The aftermath of the 1985 elections in Liberian was the tipping point for the opposition. Their loss was unbearable. They sought redress not in a court of law but through violent machinations that resulted in the failed 1985 Quiwonkpa invasion. That episode reinforced our tribal divisions and set the stage for the battle for our nation’s soul - a battle that left hundreds of thousands dead and our nation in ruins.
The CDC represents peace
After its farcical loss of the 2005 elections the CDC sought redress in our court of law. Despite the overwhelming evidence of electoral fraud , Liberians, the international community and sincere friends of Liberia prevailed upon the leadership of the CDC to accept a loss in an election it WON. Today we are ALL enjoying the peace of that wise decision.
Old Soldiers New War
The Unity Party besides it name has MORPHED into a mirror image of the True Whig Party. Its policies of societal stratification and “trickle down economics” where the majority are at the mercy of the well placed minority is in full swing. To complete this callous travesty, OLD and tired TWP hands have been enlisted in their perceived NEW war, on the Liberian masses, brandishing their three most vicious weapons - Lies, treachery and fear mongering.
Fear of the Unknown
Never before have ordinary Liberians been inspired to get involved in the decision making processes that affect theirs lives. The relentless fight against the socio-political SCHISM is ongoing - thanks to the political inroads and gains of the CDC political machinery. As the Unity party come to terms with its dwindling popularity that would ultimately culminate in its loss of the 2011 elections, her operatives now seek solace in fear mongering. Their motto has become - “we have failed but the other guys could be worse”.
Only in Liberia
It is ONLY in Liberia that parties such as the Unity Party could be this BRAZEN to wage a re-election campaign. This government that is plagued with utter failure, INEPTITUDE, nepotism and crippled by its own lust for corruption should be bound for the DUSTBIN of our political annals. Liberians are collectively amazed as to the reasons for which the Unity Party wants or imagine it deserves a second chance at the helm .
As the winds of real change blow across the length and breadth of our nation the CDC’s message of hope, national unity, development and a better life for our children will always resonate across Liberia and once again give HOPE to a distraught nation and people.
CDC Muyan !
Benjamin Kofa Fyneah
Gainesville, Florida
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