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my interview?
Well, yesterday it was posted in the number one ethiopian website in the world: nazret.com. In one and a half day 20 comments have appeard (hopefully many more to come) and a real debate is taking place about the phenomenum of brain drain. It was probably a reference contained in one of my answers, but it seems to have opened a confrontation on two different poles. Here are the bloggers comments. I will keep you updated with the outcome.
my interview?
Well, yesterday it was posted in the number one ethiopian website in the world: nazret.com. In one and a half day 20 comments have appeard (hopefully many more to come) and a real debate is taking place about the phenomenum of brain drain. It was probably a reference contained in one of my answers, but it seems to have opened a confrontation on two different poles. Here are the bloggers comments. I will keep you updated with the outcome.
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Comment from: KUMSA AYENE [Visitor] she is too optimistic...
Too reductionist with regard to the compelling brain-drain that ethiopians are facing mainly of politically motivated.
Too reductionist with regard to the compelling brain-drain that ethiopians are facing mainly of politically motivated.
Permalink 01/07/08 @ 11:49
Comment from: tamrat [Visitor] I read 'The train to Djibouti' and it 's about time somebody wrote a book with a positive view of Ethiopia. For years we heard enough negativities. Very enjoyable to read and good fiction as well. I can't wait for the her next book. Well done!
Permalink 01/07/08 @ 13:31
Comment from: woldeyesus [Visitor] KUMSA, I know a very good number of Ethiopian PhDs living in the west. They are originally from all over Ethiopia. Non of them are here for political reasons. They are here in search of a better opportunity (economic). I don't know of anybody whose life is at risk if they go to Ethiopia. And trust me I know quite a good number from most tribes of Ethiopia.
Permalink 01/07/08 @ 15:13
Comment from: Mohammed [Visitor] Weldeyes,
I agree with u although the government realy annoys me. To tell the truth, I'm out of Ethiopia for study. Most people I know r here for economic reasons. None r here for fear they would be killed/jailed if they go to Ethiopia. So, as a citizen without much political people r not in general afraid for their life. But one thing I can really blame is the fact that things r really unfair. Corruption and favoratism play a big role in ur success in Ethiopian. That's really really bad, and that's why I wish the change of the current system with a better now. May Allah choose the best for us, ameen.
I agree with u although the government realy annoys me. To tell the truth, I'm out of Ethiopia for study. Most people I know r here for economic reasons. None r here for fear they would be killed/jailed if they go to Ethiopia. So, as a citizen without much political people r not in general afraid for their life. But one thing I can really blame is the fact that things r really unfair. Corruption and favoratism play a big role in ur success in Ethiopian. That's really really bad, and that's why I wish the change of the current system with a better now. May Allah choose the best for us, ameen.
Permalink 01/07/08 @ 16:02
Comment from: Samuel Gebru [Member] · http://www.smgebru.blogspot.com Wow, I am going to buy this book!
Also - yes, most Ethiopians are here for economic reasons. Our country is poor and likewise with other people of the world we come to America for a better chance at living, education, etc.
Merry Ethiopian Christmas!
Also - yes, most Ethiopians are here for economic reasons. Our country is poor and likewise with other people of the world we come to America for a better chance at living, education, etc.
Merry Ethiopian Christmas!
Permalink 01/07/08 @ 16:15
Comment from: Hope [Visitor] KUMSA AYENE,
What is wrong being optimistic? You should also try it sometimes; it helps you see more clearly. If you don’t have the ability to see and appreciate what you have now, you will never be able to see what you desire to see in the future. I also am very optimistic about ET, I see that more and more Ethiopians (with money or PHD) from the west are going back to ET now than ever. The brain-drain will stop once Ethiopians start to realize that they can have the same standard of living as the west. We all should put our energy to create that standard than being pessimistic and hateful.
Let me take a wild guess, I must be Woyanne, Woyanne’s cadre, Woyanne’s slave…….and all the name calling you can come up with. ha?
Those of you who is ready to attack me for saying something positive about ET, I’m not Woyanne (What ever that means). I’m just proud Ethiopian who can see and appreciate the positive progress our country is making.
Melkam Gena for all
Hi Z-Mike, remember I’m with you in sprit. Keep up the good work
What is wrong being optimistic? You should also try it sometimes; it helps you see more clearly. If you don’t have the ability to see and appreciate what you have now, you will never be able to see what you desire to see in the future. I also am very optimistic about ET, I see that more and more Ethiopians (with money or PHD) from the west are going back to ET now than ever. The brain-drain will stop once Ethiopians start to realize that they can have the same standard of living as the west. We all should put our energy to create that standard than being pessimistic and hateful.
Let me take a wild guess, I must be Woyanne, Woyanne’s cadre, Woyanne’s slave…….and all the name calling you can come up with. ha?
Those of you who is ready to attack me for saying something positive about ET, I’m not Woyanne (What ever that means). I’m just proud Ethiopian who can see and appreciate the positive progress our country is making.
Melkam Gena for all
Hi Z-Mike, remember I’m with you in sprit. Keep up the good work
Permalink 01/07/08 @ 16:58
Comment from: The truth about ethiopian braindrain [Visitor] Am a graduate student in europe through scholarship. To be honest with, if i return to ethiopia(after finishing my studies) that is gonna be quite a big mistake in my life. Most of my friends are also pursuing their graduate studies in usa and europe, most of them have the same position as me,they never think of returning to ethiopia. Our reasons r mostly political in nature. U know meles is riding our country in to hell and who want to be part of a burning ethiopia while we can run a peaceful life where we are now...
May GOD save ethiopia from the sharp jaws of meles and co.
May GOD save ethiopia from the sharp jaws of meles and co.
Permalink 01/07/08 @ 18:36
Comment from: Independent [Visitor] KUMSA AYENE,
most ethiopians leave home for the sake of better life, not due to politics.
most ethiopians leave home for the sake of better life, not due to politics.
Permalink 01/07/08 @ 18:51
Comment from: woldeyesus [Visitor] 'The truth about ethiopian braindrain', the fact that you got a scholarship opportunity to Europe tells a lot. Ethiopia and her successive governments including the current one tried their best to get us educated in the hope that one day we may be useful to the people and country who have paid for our education. Unfortunately, like the crow that did not return to Noahs arc, we do the same. Even worse, some of us are bitting the hand that fed us and paid for our education in full (specially those who earn their degrees at Addis Ababa and other state universities).
Permalink 01/07/08 @ 19:15
Comment from: minew [Visitor] Hey `The truth about ethiopian braindrain` Why do you paint a wrong picture of yourselves in Europe and the states. I beg to differ on your fallacious and scathing remarks about the government. Most of you and your pals are there in search of the ever shrinking greener grass on the western part of the world.
True, that the government has a bad track record of leadership but never to the extent of making hell in ethiopia. I demand that you give an example of a western educated man of Ethiopian origin coming back to be met with a killer. Some hate mongers might have had a rough time coming home.
Happy Christmas and Ethiopia is not burning, but trying to awaken from its millenia long deep slumber and hibernation. The portrayal of Ethiopia as a burning place, ain`t cool and is an affront to the millions of proud Ethiopians who are jumpstarting the walk to the brigther side of life.
And what in this benign interview gave you material for your hate agenda.
By the way sad that much of you foreigners of Ethiopian origin have lost contact of current events unfolding before our very eyes in the nation. I was struck with surprise to find some among you with a fresh memory of the "Good old days of the Hailesellasie`s times" without a single trip to the ancestral land. I surmise that you are not as old as those senior citizens but your age belies your truly anachronistic inner makeup.
God bless Ethiopia
True, that the government has a bad track record of leadership but never to the extent of making hell in ethiopia. I demand that you give an example of a western educated man of Ethiopian origin coming back to be met with a killer. Some hate mongers might have had a rough time coming home.
Happy Christmas and Ethiopia is not burning, but trying to awaken from its millenia long deep slumber and hibernation. The portrayal of Ethiopia as a burning place, ain`t cool and is an affront to the millions of proud Ethiopians who are jumpstarting the walk to the brigther side of life.
And what in this benign interview gave you material for your hate agenda.
By the way sad that much of you foreigners of Ethiopian origin have lost contact of current events unfolding before our very eyes in the nation. I was struck with surprise to find some among you with a fresh memory of the "Good old days of the Hailesellasie`s times" without a single trip to the ancestral land. I surmise that you are not as old as those senior citizens but your age belies your truly anachronistic inner makeup.
God bless Ethiopia
Permalink 01/07/08 @ 19:36
Comment from: ehhron [Visitor] Comment from: The truth about ethiopian braindrain [Visitor]
"Am a graduate student in europe through scholarship. To be honest with, if i return to ethiopia(after finishing my studies) that is gonna be quite big mistake." The big mistake in your life is the day you believed what you just wrote. What the hell is learning for if you can be easily brainwashed by extreme elements . I advise you to rethink what you said for your own mind. We dont need you and people who think like you in our land.Another word you said : "May GOD save ethiopia from the sharp jaws of meles" No you ignorant academic ETHIOPIA IS ALREADY SAVED THROUG PM MELES ZENAWI.He is done and is doing superb job for his country .
"Am a graduate student in europe through scholarship. To be honest with, if i return to ethiopia(after finishing my studies) that is gonna be quite big mistake." The big mistake in your life is the day you believed what you just wrote. What the hell is learning for if you can be easily brainwashed by extreme elements . I advise you to rethink what you said for your own mind. We dont need you and people who think like you in our land.Another word you said : "May GOD save ethiopia from the sharp jaws of meles" No you ignorant academic ETHIOPIA IS ALREADY SAVED THROUG PM MELES ZENAWI.He is done and is doing superb job for his country .
Permalink 01/07/08 @ 21:44
Comment from: Z-Mike [Visitor] Indeed, it's very nice book. I hope the world will see more about the beauty of ETHIOPIA...
Merry Christmas to you HOPE Have a pleasant and blessed GENA...
take care
Z-Mike
Merry Christmas to you HOPE
Have a pleasant and blessed GENA...take care
Z-Mike
Permalink 01/07/08 @ 23:21
Comment from: Joseph Jamene [Visitor] Congradulations,LARA KASSA,on your book,Tt The
Permalink 01/08/08 @ 07:30
Comment from: Joseph Jamene [Visitor] LARA KASSA author THE TRAIN TO DJIBOUTI
Permalink 01/08/08 @ 08:36
Comment from: Joseph Jamene [Visitor] Lara Kassa on Nazret.com 8 Jan.2008.note
Permalink 01/08/08 @ 08:47
Comment from: Solomon [Visitor] Finally... something positive about our country.
I've read the book and I enjoyed it so much. By the way, guys, the novel has nothing to do with politic, just go and read it!
I've read the book and I enjoyed it so much. By the way, guys, the novel has nothing to do with politic, just go and read it!
Permalink 01/08/08 @ 09:20
Comment from: zelalem [Visitor] 'Well done. I read it and it's an excellent book, with an intriguing plot and positive aspects about Ethiopia... for once!'
Permalink 01/08/08 @ 10:02
Comment from: dereje [Visitor] i read it and i think it's very beautiful and it's very interesting. peaple can know things about ethiopian live and culture.
Permalink 01/08/08 @ 10:10
Comment from: manan [Visitor] I have read your book and I liked very much. Immediately understand your great love for Africa and Ethiopia in particular. I look forward to a your next book
Permalink 01/08/08 @ 12:48
Comment from: KOKEB [Visitor] a TPLF cadre like you should not waste a tax payers money to go to school here. Please delet all these non-sense you blog on. The DEDEB DUBA-RAS mesfin and his tegre likes are the one who send you to scool to become the trouble maker son of EPRDF organaized LEBAS! I wonder all your pictures are taken at the land of sodom and gomora? TPLF retards wasting millions of dollars to built :TEGRAY AKADAMY OF AKATARIS: while, our people are suffering due you to economical needs, basic living,homeless folks and kids all over our streets and in city garbage pits, shame on to
the person who lives in america and ignore all these facts despite taking humanity,socio-economics, sociology, government and other humanity electives to balance and judge the wisdom of ethics. instead the personal advantages and gains paid by notrious looter like DUBA-RAS seyoum paralayzed your brain.. Go to a hospital and check yourself in-you are mentally unstable and you don't make sense. Please hide your dumb picture.
HELL to WEYANE LEBAS!
So, what do you think? Hot debate? And the funny thing is... my book does not touch on politic at all!
3 comments:
Lara. Come stai? Thank you for your note on my blog. Kassa is an Ethiopian last name, are you Ethiopian at all? And yes, we Ethiopians tend to politicize everything and your book has become prey to the commenting pseudonyms of Nazret.com.
Arrivederla!
Oh okay, thats nice to hear! Turin is a beautiful city. Regardless if you intented to bring politics or not into the interview Ethiopians will disect you alive and sometimes misinterpret your ideas.
I've learned Italian for the past two years. I still remember a lot.
ciao lara.... surfando son finito anche sul tuo blog.... vengo da un'anno in etiopia che m'ha cambiato la vita!
bellissima la foto in testa al blog.... siamo tha il Chamo e l'Abay?? nechisar?
appena ho un po' di tempo mi leggo bene questo blog, poi ti scriverò ancora!
ciao!
marco
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