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[Zack]

The Eritrean dictator issias afewerki stifles progressive thinking by rigidly supporting outdated communist ideals of the past , which suppress innovation and freedom of thought. By fixating public attention on foreign policy issues especially the conflict with Ethiopia he keeps Eritreans distracted and unable to focus on domestic progress and their individual ability to progress. This constant preoccupation blocks the development of new ideas and critical thinking, trapping the nation in a cycle of stagnation and preventing a forward-looking mindset. To be a dictator isnt bad i am not for demcoracy or voting or anything related to that. But the very fact that progressive thinking is being blocked. This is a difficult matter.Because generation of people who have been kept back of thinking to progress , this will have a harsh impact for the future generation, even with the demise of Eritrean dictator in the future it will have a long lasting impact , which will be very hard to redevelop peoplehood . what makes nations isnt individuals its people hood coming together , human capital if your human capital isnt making progress. The nation will not move forward.

Dr Zackovich

[Fiyameta]

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[Horus]

The Eritrean dictator issias afewerki stifles progressive thinking by rigidly supporting outdated communist ideals of the past , which suppress innovation and freedom of thought. By fixating public attention on foreign policy issues especially the conflict with Ethiopia he keeps Eritreans distracted and unable to focus on domestic progress and their individual ability to progress. This constant preoccupation blocks the development of new ideas and critical thinking, trapping the nation in a cycle of stagnation and preventing a forward-looking mindset. To be a dictator isnt bad i am not for demcoracy or voting or anything related to that. But the very fact that progressive thinking is being blocked. This is a difficult matter.Because generation of people who have been kept back of thinking to progress , this will have a harsh impact for the future generation, even with the demise of Eritrean dictator in the future it will have a long lasting impact , which will be very hard to redevelop peoplehood . what makes nations isnt individuals its people hood coming together , human capital if your human capital isnt making progress. The nation will not move forward.

Dr Zackovich

Zack,
If you want to do some deep thinking about this matter, take your thought to its logical conclusion. Why is it that Isayas lacks trust in the Eritrean people? How would Eritrean people relate with Ethiopians if they were free to choose? So, in your gut belief, what is Isayas afraid of?

[Zack]

Horus

The issue in here is not so much about Eritrea’s relationship with Ethiopia, nor a rejection of ties between the two peoples. On the contrary, it is clear that many Eritreans genuinely desire a normalised relationship with Ethiopians one characterised by freedom of movement, cultural enrichment, and robust trade. It is not that such ties are being actively suppressed by the Eritrean dictatorship goverment indeed, we saw in 2018, when the border briefly reopened, the rapid re establishment of familial bonds and a heartfelt reintegration between communities long separated. Particulary tigray and tigrinya peoples

That said, it must be remembered that in the 1993 independence referendum, the Eritrean people decisively chose sovereignty, affirming their aspiration for a self governing state. Eritreans remain proud of their hard-won independence and believe firmly in the continuation of their nation as a free and sovereign nation. How ever they feel that the leadership of their country has been hijacked

However, the principal concern lies not with the people’s will, but rather with the lack of space afforded to them particularly the youth for intellectual and social progress. The current leadership has stifled the cultivation of a free and critical mindset, which is essential for meaningful national development. This, perhaps more than any geopolitical tension, stands as the major impediment to Eritrea’s future indeed.


Dr Zackovich

[Horus]

Zack,
It does not help to rely on the emotional state of a people at a specific moment of time. Germans voted for Hitler. Americans voted for Trump. Let us talk about the fundamentals. People possess wisdom which leaders lack. The political expedience of cutting off Eritreans from Ethiopia was the most fundamental error of EPLF. The second most fundamental historical error of EPLF was rendering Ethiopia a land locked nation. Period.

These two most fundamental problematics will not go away. They are permanent. Until they are given a wise, logical, reasonable and courageous solution nothing will work.

And, in my view these are the issues the Eritrean old guards and unwise lots are so deeply afraid of. You see the purpose of a nation is ensuring the well being, happiness and prosperity of its people. When a nation fails in that singular objective, its loses its purpose of existence. And, the people instinctively sense that loss of purpose from their lived experience. It is this popular sense which Isu is so afraid of.

[Zack]

That Ethiopia is landlocked isn’t Eritrea problem so not sure why you projecting that on Eritrea and Eritreans . It is for Ethiopia to solve that issue . The thing is Eritreans as people voted to be their own country it was a people’s decision to make it happen EPLF was just a means to an end . Having said that here is where you are getting it wrong it wasn’t the eplf that cut of Eritreans from Ethiopia and Ethiopians it is Eritrean political identity that shaped the Eritrean national identity again eplf was just a tool it was Eritrea experience with Ethiopia political monarchy that led to dissuslution with Ethiopia .. Eritrea problem and its political problems are only due to the fact that they have a dictatorship the Eritrean people didn’t vote to have a dictatorship but don’t get it wrong ,being disengaged from their own government doesn’t mean they are opposed to their national cause to be their own country . Here is the problem you face ,you in ur heart believe it was the eplf that caused the separation this is not the case had the people voted to be apart from the union. Eritrea would have remained with Ethiopia if the people voted yes to Ethiopia and no to independence . I make a clear distinction between the will of the people and eplf a political military organization. They are two distinct separate things indeed

Dr Zackovich

[Deqi-Arawit]

This is exactly what we tried to tell the brainless fools so called mini skunis..

[Horus]

The Ethiopian land locked status is and will be Eritrea's problem because it was a Tigrean party called EPLF and another Tigrean party called TPLF unjustly, illegally, and criminally rendered the Nation of Ethiopia land locked. And, this is the singular national, historical just demand of the Ethiopian people and nation. I keep telling that this injustice will not go away until it is corrected.

It there is war between us, it will be because of this. If there no war no peace state of affairs between us, it will be because of this. If there is an ongoing mutual disruption and sabotage between us it will be because it this injustice.

[Affable]

2025 is not 1992. If Eritreans are given a choice today, do they vote overwhelmingly for independence. I am not questioning the Eritrean’s people desire for independence, and never will. But it is worth questioning after thirty-four years do Eritreans vote now for “ነፃነት” than” ባርነት.” like it had been in 1992.
If you discount the “ beliefs” of the cult followers, there are not that many that buy that make believe now. For good reason.

[Deqi-Arawit]

2025 is not 1992. If Eritreans are given a choice today, do they vote overwhelmingly for independence. I am not questioning the Eritrean’s people desire for independence, and never will. But it is worth questioning after thirty-four years do Eritreans vote now for “ነፃነት” than” ባርነት.” like it had been in 1992.
If you discount the “ beliefs” of the cult followers, there are not that many that buy that make believe now. For good reason.

You must be an idiot to even contemplate this kind of question......Just because we detest the rule of the sodomite dictator doesn't equate that we are willing to be part of the GOD cursed entity called Ethiopia............What exactly does Ethiopia offer to its citizens anyway, Ethiopia is just like the republic of Congo Kinshasa where the capital city functions while the rest of the country lag behind in every aspect of infrastructure, development even economy......Hence, what can Ethiopia offer Eritreans to the extend, we would contemplate to be join Ethiopia.

[Affable]

Ethiopians are not thinking about Eritrea being part of Ethiopia. Not at all. The new generation, which comprises the great majority of Ethiopians do not entertain the idea even for a second. I witnessed that fact when I was in Addis. But if the “ liberation” intent had been to create a Singapore of East Africa, shouldn’t Eritreans be forced to ask themselves had the sacrifice been worth it.
By the way, I am not buying the theory that if Isayes is gone,everything will be ok nonsense. Isayes is not an exception. Isayes is the very tangible proof of the Eritrean’s elite belief.
Isayes will not rule forever. However, I have a very hard time believing Eritrean politics will be different without him.
I have a suspicion— you might call it a belief— the next president will try to operate starting with the same false narrative.
That does not lead to anywhere admirable.
As for the “ God cursed land Ethiopia” she is doing fine.
Why you believe God cursed Ethiopia, implying blessed Eritrea is a concept you guys only can understand.
Yes, we have gone through hard times, and still do, but we are in a process of creating an Ethiopia that every Ethiopian will be proud of.

[Fiyameta]