Ethiopian Television Network (ETN) will host a debate/discussion between Ethiopian Review publisher Elias Kifle and Mebt Radio host Meshesha Biru on Nov. 29, 2008.
According to Ato Gizaw Legesse, the program host, the main topic of the discussion will be the different strategies of the various opposition parties that are striving to bring change in Ethiopia.
The program can be seen live on ETN Saturday, Nov. 29, starting at 7:00 PM Washington DC time.
5 thoughts on “Televised debate: ER vs. Mebt Radio – 7 PM Saturday”
Very Interesting. I can’t wait to see Mebt radio host being grilled by Elias’s cutting edge facts. am waiting for it.
I was dissapointed to hear Mebt radio denouncing economic sanctions against TPLF and was really heart by it. He is now going to bo Obliterated
Go Eli go! Go get them and tell it the way it is and not necessarily the way one dreams of. But regardless one’s dream may be, there is a better way for doing business. We need to resolve all our outstanding issues by supporting out fighting men and women in the field and by peaceful coexistence with all our neighbors including that of Somalia if there was problem that is! And please don’t let them bash you for being you. Expect the usual “Ereteria this” and “Shabia that”. The sad truth is some of the people might want us to believe they are against Weyane. But in reality they act like they have some u;lterior motives. We do not have to “Love” Eritrea or Eritreans. But, the reality is there is so much to be gained by working with them for our mutual co-existence. Now, why is that so difficult to be comprehended by some of our people?
iam an oromo man, and the only website that i think repersent ethiopian ppl is ethiopianreview, and it is the one and the only ethio web that i visit every single day(doesn’t include oromo webs).
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Then you should see your doctor immedietly. This really is a worrysome issue. Actually, I would subscribe to you Rush Lubough. He will really heal you. If you put yourself inside a box, that will cause you to be claustrophobic and go insane. God bless you.
Your recent view point on similar subject (November) by Elias Kifle is one of the occasional type posts you print may be when you hit the blues. The case of your heroine might have gotten to you and turned you into producing a some what complicated piece like that one.
This up coming discussion would most likely turn into a debate.
– Not only is it a hot subject ( the current transition forming and shaping)
– and cold ( because it could be a duration that so many might be in the process of withdrawing from opposition politics or being distant observers all over again)
– As a result, I imagine people will be looking forward to listen to two view points.
I never listened to Mebt Radio’s host radio programs and don’t know his view point, but I think it is the same person I think is familiar from a distant past out side of media profile.
1. Based on what I am familiar about you, I resist your approach to the topic because it offers an either-or option.
2. You seem to have given up on peaceful struggle although at least according to your interview to ETN several months back), you respect those who struggle inside the country.
3. You prefer a quick and organized force of most political parties, resistance fronts, movements and even liberation fronts.
I am not sure if #3 is either practical or acceptable to the majority of Ethiopian opposition citizens, parties and organizations except those who see some advantage to the means and ways of such “united force”.
With the exclusion of OLF and ONLF, each of these entities need to solidify in confidence, membership, broader support financially/service/intelligence/skill/literacy and more than any thing else TRULY BOND with a large % of the Ethiopian population inside and outside of the country.
At present, UDJP seems to be the most active and visible in formulating that process (to forgive or to hold responsible some of the mistakes of its leaders is some thing else). They have 11 committees, short and long term goals, make nearly quarterly travel abroad and continue with their web sites and publication. The 8 points will continue to be a challenge but they can not be totally judged in the process they attempt to achieve it in the end.
AEUP: Thanks to the leadership of a genuine Ethiopian Ato Hailu Shawel, at least he had recovered what he put out on the table when he had the party form a coalition as Kinijit. The party seems in tact but seems to be fading from the Diaspora’s press sites. Recently, there was a very good Amharic interview of Chairman Hailu by Fiteh news paper. I run into it by pure accident just from browsing Cyber Ethiopia’s politics page. They have gone either low profile in the diaspora except the ever dedicated presence of “Washington up date “by Mesfin Mekonen. Dr.Taye might be in some sort of transition.
EPPF: As a defense resistance organization is just bouncing back after filtering out its problems. They need to hold on strong, the leadership more stayable etc.
Some people including your self suggest that they make a united front with Tigray Democratic Movement, OLF and ONLF. That is pure madness in my opinion and especially with out yet having strong followers, members and support. Ultimately, decisions can be made democratically by its dedicated members.
Although I want you to prevail in your debate since I have been a reader of your web site, the truth is, please take your time to really REVIEW your out look on theSUBJECT with out catering to any force. If it really comes from your genuine thoughts and passion, may be some of your in put can be convincing.
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