Omw Ssemakula, thanks for your tireless efforts to ensure that even
those that have blinders, such as yours truly, have a chance to see
things as you want them to be seen. It never was my intention to
distract you from your mission, whatever it may be. I wonder whether I
have made any statements, anywhere, accusing you of having a
"pathological condition" of any sort, if so I'd surprise even myself!
I am unbothered that you are "not terribly fond of Obote", why should
you be? You are entitled to your description of Obote as you see it fit,
as you elaborate, he has earned such characterisation(s). In any case,
your saying that need not substract from the substance of your postings.
One only hopes that your lack of fondness for Obote will not become the
blinders you are so quick to notice on others' eyes when they try to
look back at Uganda history.
If I knew that posting parts of Kanyeihamba's book would have that kind
of effect on you, I'd have thought more carefully before doing so, then
I'd have been more prepared for your onslaught. As it were, I sent in
that posting while waiting for you to "reveal" more about Obote who you
wanted me to defend. Since I love a good fight, I accepted your
challenge. Instead, we've started going around in circles over which
author is the "real ?Macoy" on these issues. As far as I am concerned,
no single author will give us everything. The question of whether Obote
singlehandedly destroyed Uganda's future is one even your
grandchildren's grandchildren will not resolve, but that should not stop
you from trying to impose your will on everyone else.
Elsewhere, you provide a tutorial on sources, and their levels and
importance, and for that I thank you. What I shall not thank you for is
the assumption you made that that was new knowledge.
I wanted to take exception to the "you folks" reference made to me, but
then realised you must have meant it in good faith so no offense taken.
Just as long as you give allowance for the fact that I am not a complete
imbecile who is incapable of seeing one or two things on my own, as an
individual, blinkers notwithstanding.
Now, may I suggest that you forget I brought up Kanyeihamba's book, and
get back to the real challenge you set before me a few days ago.
>>>>>ps: {Blinders, of course, are what city-bound horses have to wear
to avoid being distracted by traffic, people, etc. They induce a sort of
"tunnel-vision", but here the term is used figuratively.}>>>>>
Are blinders the same as blinkers?
Best regards,
Yoswa.
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From: "YOSWA DAMBISYA"
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Subject: Re: ugnet_: Re: Kanyeihamba on the Phantom Arms
ofthe1960s,Ibingira andtheConspiracies
Date: Wed, 23 Jul 2003 16:23:32 +0200
Mr Y, you might find the answer to your question to Ssemakula
>>>>.............. You seem to have a pathological hatred for Obote.
Why?
embedded in writings of decades ago. See for instance:
"..Perhaps this is a good moment to disentangle Obote's enemies. The
Baganda were hostile almost solidly since the action over the lost
counties. This was their main quarrel with him since
independence................."
The Kabaka of Buganda; Desecration of My Kingdom; Pg 183.
Perhaps the quarrel continues!
Best regards,
Yoswa.
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