Re: The Oromo are Reversing the 3000 Years De-Ethiopianization of Ethiopia!
This is the reason why ultra-conservative Amhara elites for the long time prefered being ruled by TPLF to being liberated with Oromo forces. The notorious Hailu-Meles handshake and the frivolous opposition against opposition by some prominent Amhara elites before and during the past “elections” were classical examples. From 2006 (the first attempt of forming AFD) till the fall of TPLF, there was an approach-avoidance conflict between these two forces, which seemed to be diametrically opposite (some Amhara elites striving to materialize an unconditional unitary state, and some Oromo elites struggling for an unconditional independence of Oromia without a possibility for union). These two oppressed big nations seemed to be on a crossroad to choose between either forging an alliance against TPLF or suffering further under tyranny. There were debates and discussions between the opponents and proponents of an alliance in both camps. TPLF cadres were, of course, pouring kerosene to the fire as usual by camouflaging as opponents in both camps against the “unholy” alliance.
Re: The Oromo are Reversing the 3000 Years De-Ethiopianization of Ethiopia!
Oromo + Tigray alliance is already in progress and it's is the stabilizing force and foundation for the future Ethiopia.
Re: The Oromo are Reversing the 3000 Years De-Ethiopianization of Ethiopia!
How foolish is it not to focus on eradication of diseases and hunger instead of focusing on the past based on ethnicity, tribe, religion, color, etc. What a waste of time and resources. why not focus on science and technologies to improve everyone’s miserable life and Alleviate food shortages and financial dependence forever? Sickening to see even the so called educated, think the same as a layman.
Re: The Oromo are Reversing the 3000 Years De-Ethiopianization of Ethiopia!
In the Oromo camp, they preach that Amhara elites are primary enemy of Oromo nation; and in Amhara bloc, they teach that Oromo elites can not be trusted for they are “anti-unity”; as if Oromo elites are worse in this regard than Tigrean elites. They were successful with this polarization till the necessary Amhara-Oromo cooperation to push TPLF out of Caffee Araara happened. Time showed us that the leaders of both Amhara democratic bloc and Oromo liberation camp were smart enough to deal with the divide-and-rule machine of TPLF. I personally encouraged them again and again to come together in order to get rid of tyrant Tigrean elites’ regime and to pave way forward for the future new Ethiopia – i.e. for union of free peoples. I hoped that they can break the advantage taken by the ruling tyrants and make the struggle to be triangular struggle of the two forces of oppressed nations (Amhara democratic forces and Oromo liberation fronts) against a force of one oppressor group (Tegaru rulers) – which must have been struggle for freedom, not for domination of any kind.
Re: The Oromo are Reversing the 3000 Years De-Ethiopianization of Ethiopia!
As repeatedly quoted: “coming together is a beginning, keeping together is a progress and working together is a success.” By the way, not mentioning other nations here in the triangular struggle doesn’t mean they are insignificant, but the opinion here suggests that other nations can be categorized in one of the three angles of the struggle. From the Oromo perspective, the best way to forge an effective alliance against the enemy was by empowering the Oromo or strengthening Oromo liberation camp. When we have strong and efficient liberation force, all our neighboring nations, including the Amhara, who were suffering under Tigrean tyrants, seek an alliance with us. That is why I tried to promote formation of only one big and efficient OLF. It is good that some OLF fanctions had agreed to merge; we hope that the rest will join the unity in due time so that we will have only one stronger OLF with efficiently fighting OLA (Oromo Liberation Army). I am sure that there is no difference of objective between different factions of the OLF, but they may move with different strategies to the same goal. This is not bad so long they be careful not to fight each other, but do target the enemy from different directions. For instance, let one OLF fanction or the ODF move using the tactical alliance with Habesha democratic forces towards the goal and let another faction move without such a tactical alliance until both of them decide to come together under one political structure.
Re: The Oromo are Reversing the 3000 Years De-Ethiopianization of Ethiopia!
Parallel to this liberation move, one important process we needed was the revival of Waaqeffannaa. Also interesting is to observe the Cushitic version of both Christianity and Islam. Important is to keep moderate version of Islam (very liberal and tolerant one) as well as a good thing is to maintain the tolerant versions of Christianity - promote both tolerant Orthodox and Evangelical movements in the Horn. All these are liberal interpretations of both Abraham religions by Cushitic Africans. Thanks to Waaqa, we seem to move forward in all aspects of living together in peace and tolerance. Waaqeffannaa is actually core of Cush culture, which lost its importance due to northern cultural domination in the last 3000 years. This time-span, which the northern elites narrate as “good” history of Ethiopia, is actually the time in which Cush nations had to slowly give up their constructive norms and values just to accept the unproductive elements of dominating Middle East culture. Now, it is time for renaissance and revival of this lost Cush culture; reviving and modernizing Waaqeffannaa must be part and parcel of such renaissance. This monotheistic faith system of the Cush in particular, and that of Africa in general, needs to be developed further.
Re: The Oromo are Reversing the 3000 Years De-Ethiopianization of Ethiopia!
May be so if you give up your loyal ascari house slave roles and services and going to great length and rolling all over their dirty streets where dogs usually sleep for a dime as well as stop hating the good Eritrea as well as our popularly elected Ethiopian leader.
Re: The Oromo are Reversing the 3000 Years De-Ethiopianization of Ethiopia!
Cush renaissance process should also include mechanisms to get rid of unitaristic notions like “no to Oromia, but consider it as Ethiopia,” approaches like “we know better for you,” assertions like “our language is your language,” ideas like “we don’t exist as a nationality, neither do you,” absurdities like “we are not Africans/blacks”. It should help get rid of the still existing domination mentality of the northern elites. Actually, the Oromo liberation struggle already persuaded such elites to think twice, and it will continue to do the same till Amhara and Tegaru elites start to feel that their illegitimately domination mentality is immoral. At the end of the day, they should and will be proud of being part of the future union of free nations in the Horn. Certain concrete facts, which do support the necessity of our move towards such a union, are that we do, for example, see Lake Tana in northern Ethiopia and Tana River in Kenya as well as that we do have Weyito people around Lake Tana and Waata Oromo around Tana River. Both these facts reveal he reality that common denominator for these two regions is the truth of being inhabited by Cush people. Can this suggest that Wayito at the source of Mormor (Abbay) river are Waata Oromo?
Re: The Oromo are Reversing the 3000 Years De-Ethiopianization of Ethiopia!
The way forward for all Cush nations in particular, and for all nations of the region in general, is first to achieve freedom from destructive mentality and from tyrannic rule of the northern elites and then to allow each nation to decide on its own destiny – for national freedom within union or without union. As long as there is domination of any kind, there will always be a move for liberation. That is why the best way to get rid of liberation fronts in the region is to deal with domination forces. It is like fighting fire (the cause), which is an effective approach; but not struggling with only smoke (the symptom), which is a futile exercise. Here, domination forces are the fire (causes of problem), whereas liberation fronts are the smoke (consequences of problem). Thus, concrete steps to be taken in promoting Cush culture in Cushland should include, for instance, revival and development of both Cushitic Agaw culture and language in their living areas like Gondar, Gojjam, Lasta, Tigrai and Eritrea; promotion of Oromo culture in the area of those who lost their identity like in Raayyaa, Wallo, Gojjam, North Saawwaa, Finfinne, and in other big towns of Oromia; necessary freedom from the confusing and destructive northern elites’ way of doing business by brute force; as well as the important activity in achieving renaissance and modernization of the lost Cush values like Gadaa democracy and Qalluu institution, which were used to be practiced even around Axum. Then, the main features of the future political community in new Ethiopia with an acceptance and with a necessary respect for Cushitic values will be the planned political union of free peoples, region with freedom of religion, nation-states exercising democracy and enjoying their liberty, region with economic prosperity, as well as an area of social harmony and peace between all nations. Beside the effort that our democratic forces like ECS of Dr. Berihanu and liberation fronts like the OLF must show to materialize this vision, may Waaqa help us all move in this beneficial direction of promoting ‘union of free peoples’ in the mainly Cushitic Ethiopia; of course also respecting human and national rights of the minority non-Cushitic citizens and nations living in Ethiopia (Great Oromia). Can Dr. Abiy help specially the three angles of the triangle cooperate for such common denominator? I personally doubt as long as the two camps of Abyssinian elites stay as [ deleted ] as they used to be. That is why the good PM should be careful not to lose support of his Oromo Base as it is happening before our eyes. The Opposition from Republican Oromo's is more detrimental to the EPP than from the conservative Dergist Amhara elites and hegemonist Woyane elites. May Waaqa give Dr. Abiy wisdom not to be against Oromo national interest and be a looser at last!