American Taskforce For Fiji Freedom From Dictatorship

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Comment by Kasanita Kamakorewa Lindell on December 8, 2009 at 1:04pm

Bula vinaka fellow freedom bloggers I got in very late into Seattle last night (1.40am) due to delayed flight from San Francisco (mechanical problems).

How did our meeting go? Almost like herding cats but we worked together as a community! :)

The meeting in Santa Rosa, California did occur, sincerely greatful to each and everyone that showed up and I did notice that some high school/college age youngsters were present, very encouraging to me personally as our fight is eventually for our leaders of tomorrow. I would like to take this moment to thank those parents that did bring their children. Towards the end of my workday here I will send copies of the minutes of the meeting to everyone via email and other means. I also did touch base with Ms.Teupola Buloudradra late on Sunday night for her video version of the meeting.

As we (Movement for Democracy and Freedom for fiji - USA) stand today, there is a NEWER much more sound steering committee apart from other individuals who have pledged to lend their experience and expertise in any way they can towards building a solid foundation for our USA chapter.

Mr.Loruama Tawawili is now CHAIRMAN, of our NEWER USA chapter steering committee until our group is officially registered here in the US after mutual agreement by the majority ONLY. There will then be an OFFICIAL election of office bearers, anything else assumed at the moment is ONLY PRO TEM and please nota bene everyone. We do have a tentative date and an agenda for our next meeting mid January, 2010.

At the end of the night we ended with a word of prayer and that would not have happened if all were not in agreement with all the above mentioned.

Comment by Apo Gucake on December 7, 2009 at 2:05pm

Malo a bula Suli, Mrs Samisoni, Serene, Malevani, NZ et all. Our meeting in Santa Rosa went well given the teething, mechanical and nuances of understanding and coming to terms with how org. are started in the US. It was a learning experience for Loru and Te-when in Rome do as the Romans applies since we live in this great democracy called the US of A, but the work carries on, the dream lives on. I must admit that we all agree on one thing i.e. the restoration of democracy and rule of law back home despite the prevalent structural and house keeping issues we needed to attend to i.e. 1) formation of 501(c) 3 non-profit, 2) database of members and overall # of Fiji islanders in the US, petition letters to be sent to our respective congress reps in our various jurisdiction including engaging the US Permanent Sect to the UN (Susan E. Rice) since the US contributes slightly more than a quarter of the annual costs for UN backed peacekeeping operations which includes FJ and 3) seek funding sources from various grants like the Carnegie Foundation, etc that support human and civil rights globally.

Our work is cut out for us, but it is a challenge that we will not back out from given the current juncture and fork in the road we have come to. I believe that we are at a point in our history that will define the future of our land. Soft sanctions have not worked and it is time to consider other options given the plight our country is headed-economically, fiscally and morally.

A quote came to mind given the magnitude of work we have at hand. "All that is necessary for evil to triumph is for good men to do nothing"-Edmund Burke. Let the annals of history be rewritten for FJ that we who love our country shall never let the dictates of a few determine the course of our struggle, that freedom shall be triumphant and that the people shall be given their God given right to determine their own destiny, however the dictates of their heart, governed by the majority and blessed by the land, chiefs and our forebearers. We have started to run that first 100 yards of the marathon, we will stay the course, never quiver nor fail. Failure is not an option for the stakes are too high for our children and future posterity. God bless Fiji and may the love of Christ make our hearts warmer this festive season as we contemplate our own "personal Gethsamane" and what it would take to free our country from the woes of corruption, decree, human rights and press restrictions in place. The battle has to be fought from the outside in.

Comment by Kuna Osea Malamalanitabua on December 6, 2009 at 11:40am

Vinaka na koi leqwu[Na Kai Kasanita]Cola Balavu au tokona sara vakaukauwa na sasaga ni kena valataki na Dina.Meda dua vata kece sara na dui tu mai ena veivanua tani ena kena sagai na veisautaki ni Matanitu mai Viti.We all need to focus and with a single and united voices let the rest of the world know the injustice and the raping of Human Rights and Democracy in our beloved Fiji.Lets face reality if we all remain silent no one is going to give us any help and our only hope is to use any form of Media as a weapon to fight against the tyrriny of the present Military Government.Our chiefs and church leaders must speak out and oppose Voreqe nad in every church preach Peace Harmony and Justice for All.There is no way out for him and his followers they must face the truth admit the guilts and be prepared to face the consequences of their actions.For us who believe in the democratic process lets all pray for a Miricle to take place.For the last 20 years a generation have no experience of living in a peaceful existance,...the way the world should be...and its their birth right to live and never be threatened by the rifles.United We Stand Divided We Fall...Lets take a stand and fight for what is rightly ours.Ki Burebahaga na Yaloga me Tjwu Dodonu.My regards to all the brave souls who are willing and fight for Human Rights and Democracy.

Comment by Loruama Tawawili on December 4, 2009 at 12:07am

Tiko no one i knbow off is siding with Bainimarama except you.E sega na veivakacacani tiko, na ka dina ga e tukuni tiko mera kila na lai Viti na veivakalolomataki levu e cakava tiko ko Bainimarama vei ira.You tiko have every right to support him likewise I have every right to oppose him.Can you say the samne for the people in Fiji? They are not even allowed to say anything bad about or even to oppose the illegal regime.If you condone that tiko then you like bainimarama are nothing but bullies with guns in your hand to carry out what you want. Well let me remind you tiko it will end someday then what? Who is going to shoot who?Don't ever forget accidental discharge my friend.

Comment by STEE on December 3, 2009 at 2:34pm

@ tiko...Ko sa kila na i balebale ni agenda? Vakacava na propaganda?
Yalo vinaka sara, kua ni sakitaka wavoki nomu lecaika, vakataki nomu boso. E sega ni dua na vaveivakacacani e cakava tiko na Movement qo... Dou sa guilecava na veivakacacani levu dou tekivuna mai, koya dou taura kina vakaukauwa na matanitu digitaki.? Kimamu sa sega soti ni mataboko tiko..

Vakacava, daru lai sota mada yani i Matainabou Landing ni mataka.? Me qai laki vakamacalataki yani vei iko nai balebale dina ni propaganda, agenda, kei na Dictatorship.. Lewa ga kauta mai nomu i yaragi qori se kua.. Me laki macala mada na i ukuuku e kakabi tu qori..

Comment by Tevita Korodrau on December 3, 2009 at 12:50pm

FIJIAN ORGANISATION IN AMERICA JOINS THE TASKFORCE IN THE BATTLE.

We welcome the call by the Madam Chair of the Fiji American National Association (FANA)and the Youth & Education Committee of Fiji American National Association. Their participation and invitation to their 400 plus database for attendance is encouraging and overwhelming. I also learned that a congressman sectariat from their distric will also present.Pray justice and good will persist in our midst for our Nation we all proud of. God Bless All

T.Korodrau
V/P DFMF - USA

Comment by Kasanita Kamakorewa Lindell on December 3, 2009 at 11:33am

Also my apologies everyone for not being so prompt in communication, all I can say is there is nothing like checks and balances to keep one on ones toes almost to the point of being totally overwhelmed and flustered.

Democracy is a beautiful thing indeed!! :)

Comment by Kasanita Kamakorewa Lindell on December 3, 2009 at 11:29am

Warai saka na leqa tiko, ni Kalougata tiko, there is victory in the air today.
Today is one of the most important days of my life, I will tell y'all later and there is JOY in my heart!
I thank my God for all that he has done and continues to do in my life.
Brothers and sisters, we will do this anyway aye!!! ;):P

**smiles**
**winks**

@ Tiko - Sa donu saka kemuni, nomuni saka na Kalougata vatakei na bulabalavu, Kalougata tiko na nomuni matavuvale!! :)

Comment by Tevita Korodrau on December 3, 2009 at 9:29am

@tiko,
As much I refuse to reply but inclined for the sake of the general public,you have been talking by youself and only yourself like a person out of touch seeking your own soul. I hope that you do find comfort after writing every line you wrote and the reply you often post,personality like yourself disgraces the beaty of god's creation as you choose to be ungodly in the way you see issue,the way you downplay important issue in our community for our life,sad to say again we are wondering if you are satisfied by what you are doing and saying..God help us all as we seek Gods leadership amongst us..God bless you Mr Tiko.

Comment by tiko on December 3, 2009 at 8:48am

Dua la na kerekere,dou qai biuta vana nomudou agenda ni bose e na i ka lima ni Tiseba, kecekece na lewe ni soqosoqo me sa rauta na veivakacacani vana matanitu e kauta tiko qo na noda vanua.....me baleta o ni na sega ni vukea na sasaga sa da lako tiko kina qo....dou qai bosea cava e rawa ni dou veivuke kina...kila e na yaga vakalevu sara o ya....kila ni sa matata vei Peresitedi Loruama kei nona vukevuke o Te.......sa nuitaka

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