GE2025 Dkt. Marcus Alban: Kuzuia Uchaguzi ni Kosa Kubwa katika Taifa

GE2025 Dkt. Marcus Alban: Kuzuia Uchaguzi ni Kosa Kubwa katika Taifa

Matukio, Taarifa, Habari na Mijadala ya Wananchi WAKATI wa Mchakato wa Uchaguzi Mkuu 2025
You are very condescending. So condescending it is scary.

Unajiona una akili kuliko wengine.

Na huo ni mwanzo wa kufanya udikteta kwa kujiona wewe unajua zaidi kuliko wengine.

Kama hupendi uchaguzi, shawishi watu wasipige kura. Hiyo ni haki yako.

Wasipokuelewa, kubali kuwa na wao wana haki ya kupiga kura. Kubali kuwa umeshindwa kuwashawishi. Hiyo ndiyo demokrasia.

Usivuruge uchaguzi wao. Usilazimishe unachotaka wewe.

Waachie wapige kura.

Ndiyo demokrasia hiyo.

Usilazimishe unachotaka wewe lazima kiwe hichohicho.

Kwa nini unataka kulazimisha unachotaka wewe kiwe hichohicho tu?

Kwani watu hawana haki hata ya kukosea?

Kama kweli watu kupiga kura wanakosea, unataka kulazinisha wasiwe na haki ya kukosea?

In a democracy, don't people have a right to be wrong?
Mimi na wewe are no where close to the center of political activity, lakini hili sio suala la kuwa na akili kuliko wengine bali ni suala la kuwa na full appreciation ya mazingira waliyomo wahusika.

Umeng’ang’ana wanaopinga uchaguzi (ambao actually ni igizo la uchaguzi) wawashawishi wapigakura wasipige kura. Again (and again and again and again), unataka wafanye hivyo kwa kutumia jukwaa gani?

Again, toka kwenye hiyo sayari uliyoko uje duniani. Otherwise, you’ll keep making an argument that’s completely out of touch with the reality!
 
Ukishataka kuzuia uchaguzi kwa nguvu unaelekea kwenye vurugu, anarchy.

Pia unakuwa umetoa kauli kwamba umeshindwa kuwashawishi wananchi wasusie uchaguzi kwa amani na kuonesha kuwa uchaguzi huo hauna baraka za wananchi.

Hii si njia ya kupita watu wanaotaka kutuonesha mfano wa kuendesha mambo kwa amani na kufuata utawala wa sheria.
Nani amesema anataka kuzuia uchaguzi kwa nguvu? Sana sana, CHADEMA wamegusia kuitisha maandamano ya amani. Hiyo ni haki yao kabisa, kutoa maoni yao. Kama wataweza kuwashawishi watu wajitokeze kuandamana, hiyo ndiyo tafsiri ya demokrasia. Haisaidii kujifanya kipofu na kiziwi kwamba hukuona yaliyotokea mwaka jana kwenye 'uchaguzi' wa serekali za mtaa, na bado unaita huo ni uchaguzi. Serekali inasema uchaguzi uendelee wakati chama cha upinzani wamewakataza kufanya siasa. Kiongozi wao yuko ndani kwa kesi ambayo imekuwa ikiahirishwa tu kwa sababu zisizoeleweka, mpaka baada ya 'uchaguzi' kumalizika. Mpinzani mwingine, Mpina, aliyeonekana kuwa tishio naye akanyimwa fursa ya kugombea. Sasa kuna mantiki gani ya kusema uchaguzi uendelee wakati wapinzani wanakataliwa kugombea? Si bora kwamba uchaguzi usiwepo kabisa? Hakuna mtu aliyetishia kutumia nguvu kuzuia uchaguzi, mbali na nguvu za hoja.
 
Mimi na wewe are no where close to the center of political activity, lakini hili sio suala la kuwa na akili kuliko wengine bali ni suala la kuwa na full appreciation ya mazingira waliyomo wahusika.

Umeng’ang’ana wanaopinga uchaguzi (ambao actually ni igizo la uchaguzi) wawashawishi wapigakura wasipige kura. Again (and again and again and again), unataka wafanye hivyo kwa kutumia jukwaa gani?

Again, toka kwenye hiyo sayari uliyoko uje duniani. Otherwise, you’ll keep making an argument that’s completely out of touch with the reality!

Why does being at the centre of political activity matter in an abstract discussion of ideas?

Do you even understand that this is a discussion of abstract ideas?

Do you understand that practically you can't stop the election and Samia is most probably going to be your president whether you like it or not, whether you demonstrate on election day or not?

Kimsingi umejipa haki kubwa kuliko wengine wakati unatetea mfumo ambao unataka watu wote wawe na haki sawa.

This is a contradiction.

Huelewi hata demokrasia ni nini.

Ungeelewa ungejua kuwa demokrasia maana yake ni kwamba hata walio sawa wanaweza kuzidiwa wingi na wanaokosea na wakizidiwa wanatakiwa kukubali kuwa waliokosea wamewazidi.

Wewe hutaki kukubali ukweli huo.

Unataka demokrasia kidikteta.

That is a contradiction.
 
Nani amesema anataka kuzuia uchaguzi kwa nguvu? Sana sana, CHADEMA wamegusia kuitisha maandamano ya amani. Hiyo ni haki yao kabisa, kutoa maoni yao. Kama wataweza kuwashawishi watu wajitokeze kuandamana, hiyo ndiyo tafsiri ya demokrasia. Haisaidii kujifanya kipofu na kiziwi kwamba hukuona yaliyotokea mwaka jana kwenye 'uchaguzi' wa serekali za mtaa, na bado unaita huo ni uchaguzi. Serekali inasema uchaguzi uendelee wakati chama cha upinzani wamewakataza kufanya siasa. Kiongozi wao yuko ndani kwa kesi ambayo imekuwa ikiahirishwa tu kwa sababu zisizoeleweka, mpaka baada ya 'uchaguzi' kumalizika. Mpinzani mwingine, Mpina, aliyeonekana kuwa tishio naye akanyimwa fursa ya kugombea. Sasa kuna mantiki gani ya kusema uchaguzi uendelee wakati wapinzani wanakataliwa kugombea? Si bora kwamba uchaguzi usiwepo kabisa? Hakuna mtu aliyetishia kutumia nguvu kuzuia uchaguzi, mbali na nguvu za hoja.

Soma majibizano usijitoe akili kwenda unavyofikiri wewe tu.

Huyu hapa anataka kuzuia uchaguzi usifanyike kwa vurugu kwa sababu hajafurahi yeye na wenzake kama yeye tu.

Soma post #41 Pulchra Animo kaandika hivi.

"CHADEMA wamefungiwa legal avenues zote za kuufikia umma. Karata pekee waliyobaki nayo ni ya kuasi dhidi ya sheria kandamizi. Sijui kama kuna namna nyingine bora ya kukufanya uielewe hii political landscape!"
 
Nani amesema anataka kuzuia uchaguzi kwa nguvu? Sana sana, CHADEMA wamegusia kuitisha maandamano ya amani. Hiyo ni haki yao kabisa, kutoa maoni yao. Kama wataweza kuwashawishi watu wajitokeze kuandamana, hiyo ndiyo tafsiri ya demokrasia. Haisaidii kujifanya kipofu na kiziwi kwamba hukuona yaliyotokea mwaka jana kwenye 'uchaguzi' wa serekali za mtaa, na bado unaita huo ni uchaguzi. Serekali inasema uchaguzi uendelee wakati chama cha upinzani wamewakataza kufanya siasa. Kiongozi wao yuko ndani kwa kesi ambayo imekuwa ikiahirishwa tu kwa sababu zisizoeleweka, mpaka baada ya 'uchaguzi' kumalizika. Mpinzani mwingine, Mpina, aliyeonekana kuwa tishio naye akanyimwa fursa ya kugombea. Sasa kuna mantiki gani ya kusema uchaguzi uendelee wakati wapinzani wanakataliwa kugombea? Si bora kwamba uchaguzi usiwepo kabisa? Hakuna mtu aliyetishia kutumia nguvu kuzuia uchaguzi, mbali na nguvu za hoja.

Bebe Nang'ho.

Kuhusu Mpina.

Mpina hakunyimwa fursa, ni yeye mwenyewe kaingia ACT kugombea urais bila kufuata kanuni za ACT.

Mpaka leo ukiuliza Mpina kaingia ACT lini, kapewa nafasi ya kugombea urais lini, na kanuni za ACT zinasema mtu anayetakiwa kugombea urais anatakiwa kuwa mwanachama kwa muda gani utaona Mpina kaharibu utaratibu wa ACT.

Mfuatilie Monalisa Ndala na pingamizi lake dhidi ya Mpina utaona Mpina na ACT walivyoshindwa kumjibu Monalisa kwa hoja.

Inaonekana huna taarifa kamili unabisha bila uelewa.

Mpina ame export ujinga wa kuchukua ugombea urais bila kufuata utaratibu, ka export ujinga huu kutoka CCM kaupeleka ACT.

Wamembana kwa mistake aliyoifanya yeye mwenyewe kwa ujinga wake.

Sasa hapo utasemaje kaonewa?
 
"Why Tanzania Is Set For Record Voter Turnout Despite Tensions" - The Citizen.


Why Tanzania is set for record voter turnout despite tensions

Wednesday, October 01, 2025 - 3 min read

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By
Julius Maricha

Kilimanjaro. Tanzania heads to the polls on October 29, and despite political tensions during the campaign period, analysts predict a strong voter turnout driven by structural, historical and social factors.

According to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), more than 37.6 million Tanzanians have registered to vote, marking a 26 percent rise from the 2020 election. Analysts say this surge signals growing public interest, especially as most of the voter base is rural.

Over 60 percent of Tanzanians live in villages and peri-urban communities, where voting has traditionally been high. For many, the act of voting goes beyond choosing leaders; it is seen as an affirmation of belonging and recognition in national affairs.

University of Dar es Salaam political analyst Salbinus David noted that while campaign frictions have surfaced, they are unlikely to reduce turnout.

“Moments of disagreement and logistical concerns are not unusual in any competitive democracy,” he said. “What matters is citizens’ readiness to exercise their right to vote, and the data suggests that readiness is very high, especially outside major cities.”

INEC reports show that new voter registration far exceeded expectations. The commission initially targeted 5.58 million new voters but enrolled more than 7.64 million, 136 percent of the target.
Analysts attribute this to civic education campaigns, improved registration access, and rising interest among young and first-time voters.

State University of Zanzibar political scientist Prof Makame Ali Ussi stressed that new voters are spread across the country.

“This is not driven by one region but a nationwide mobilisation,” he said. “Given the structure of political competition, where many councillors and MPs come from the very communities they represent, rural and peri-urban voters have strong incentives to turn up.”

He added that elections in Tanzania are as much local events as national ones, since candidates are often embedded in their communities. “This closeness creates a unique sense of accountability and recognition, which drives higher turnout,” Prof Ussi explained.

Women are also expected to play a major role. INEC data shows that 50.31 percent of registered voters are women, compared to 49.69 percent men.

Analysts say this rare gender balance highlights increasing female engagement in politics, driven by grassroots mobilisation to overcome barriers of information and transport.

Still, analysts caution against equating high registration with guaranteed participation.
Political fatigue, broken promises, and logistical hurdles could affect turnout on election day.

But experts agree that Tanzania’s electoral culture, particularly in rural areas, has consistently proven resilient.

Peace and stability remain at the heart of the national conversation.
Prof Ussi warned, however, that the language of peace should not be used to silence debate.

“In a democracy, peace means resolving differences through ballots, not conflict,” he said.
Mr David added that the credibility of institutions will be critical.

“As long as citizens believe the process is fair, their vote respected, and their voices heard, they will turn out in large numbers,” he said.

Digital platforms are also shaping the political narrative, especially in cities. But University of Dar es Salaam lecturer Sylvester Kweka warned against overstating their influence.

“Social media reflects a narrow, urban demographic,” he said.
“In rural areas, where most Tanzanians live, politics is still conducted face-to-face. People know their candidates personally and engage directly, and that is what resonates with them.”

He cautioned political parties not to rely too heavily on online campaigns.

“Social media can amplify voices, but without strong grassroots mobilisation it risks becoming an echo chamber,” he said.

With weeks remaining, the 2025 election is shaping up as a test of Tanzania’s democratic maturity. Rising voter registration, gender balance, and strong civic culture suggest that turnout could be one of the defining features of the polls.
 
Huyo "Dkt" mbona hasemi wizi wa kura nao ni kosa kubwa?

Unaendaje kushiriki uchaguzi ambao wagombea wenu wanaenguliwa , wanatekwa na wengine kuuwawa?

Unaendaje kushiriki uchaguzi ambao mwenyekiti wa tume ni kada na mteule wa mgombea na mwenyekiti wa CCM[anateuliwa na kuapishwa naye kiapo cha utii] sambamba na hilo ni afisa kipenyo.

Unaendaje kushiriki uchaguzi ambao kwa zama hizi za teknolojia mawakala wako wanazuiwa kuingia na simu au kifaa chochote cha kielektroniki kwa ajili ya kutoa taarifa za hivi punde huku wanaoruhusiwa kuingia na simu ni policcm na msimamizi wa uchaguzi ambaye nae anaripoti kwa mamlaka ya mteuliwa wa mwenyekiti wa CCM ambaye ni mgombea pia?

Unaendaje kushiriki uchaguzi ambao tume inayoongozwa na wateule wa mwenyekiti wa CCM imejiwekea kinga ya maamuzi yake kutohojiwa na mahakama yoyote?

Unaendaje kushiriki uchaguzi ambao tume inayoongozwa na mteule wa mwenyekiti wa CCM imeruhusiwa kukusanya na kuhesabia kura mahalo popote inapoona panafaa wakishirikiana na policcm? , yaani kura za point A zinaweza kukusanywa na kwenda kuhesabiwa point F .

Hadi hapo huyu daktari ajipe kama anatosha kuendelea kuwa daktari vinginevyo akiri tu utamu wa buyu la asali ndio umemtoa akili.
 
Why does being at the centre of political activity matter in an abstract discussion of ideas?

Do you even understand that this is a discussion of abstract ideas?

Do you understand that practically you can't stop the election and Samia is most probably going to be your president whether you like it or not, whether you demonstrate on election day or not?

Kimsingi umejipa haki kubwa kuliko wengine wakati unatetea mfumo ambao unataka watu wote wawe na haki sawa.

This is a contradiction.

Huelewi hata demokrasia ni nini.

Ungeelewa ungejua kuwa demokrasia maana yake ni kwamba hata walio sawa wanaweza kuzidiwa wingi na wanaokosea na wakizidiwa wanatakiwa kukubali kuwa waliokosea wamewazidi.

Wewe hutaki kukubali ukweli huo.

Unataka demokrasia kidikteta.

That is a contradiction.
An abstract discussion of ideas is meaningless if it’s far removed from reality. Na hapa ndipo tofauti zetu zinapoanzia. Nimejitahidi kuyaelewa mazingira waliyomo wahusika, lakini wewe umebaki na mazingira yako ya kufikirika.

Nimeshakuambia, wapigakura wameshapangiwa Rais, Makamu wa Rais, mbunge wa kila jimbo na diwani wa kila kata. Kama wewe bado huwajui ni kwasababu umeamua kujizima data. Wapo watu walioamua kukataa huu uhuni wa kufanya rubber stamping. How? Wanajua wao. Mimi nimeshasema: I cannot (in good conscience) stand in their way!

Wewe ndiye una shida ya uelewa wa demokrasia. Hakuna true democratic system inayotaka mpigakura apangiwe mtu gani atakuwa kiongozi wake. Hii kasoro kila mpenda haki (popote alipo) anaiona.

Kimsingi, wewe ndiye unakumbatia dictatorship. Unapata nini kwa kukumbatia huo uhuni?
 
An abstract discussion of ideas is meaningless if it’s far removed from reality. Na hapa ndipo tofauti zetu zinapoanzia. Nimejitahidi kuyaelewa mazingira waliyomo wahusika, lakini wewe umebaki na mazingira yako ya kufikirika.

Nimeshakuambia, wapigakura wameshapangiwa Rais, Makamu wa Rais, mbunge wa kila jimbo na diwani wa kila kata. Kama wewe bado huwajui ni kwasababu umeamua kujizima data. Wapo watu walioamua kukataa huu uhuni wa kufanya rubber stamping. How? Wanajua wao. Mimi nimeshasema: I cannot (in good conscience) stand in their way!

Wewe ndiye una shida ya uelewa wa demokrasia. Hakuna true democratic system inayotaka mpigakura apangiwe mtu gani atakuwa kiongozi wake. Hii kasoro kila mpenda haki (popote alipo) anaijua.

Kimsingi, wewe ndiye unakumbatia dictatorship. Unapata nini kwa kukumbatia huo uhuni?
Everything starts with an abstract idea that is far removed from reality, then it is realized.

Hata wewe unapoongelea regime change hiyo ni abstract sasa hivi. Sasa tuache kuiongelea kwa sababu ni abstract?

Wapiga kura wamepangiwa. Wewe umeshindwa kuwashawishi wajue kuwa wamepangiwa na kukataa uchaguzi.

Kwa nini unashindwa kukubali kuwa umeshindwa kuwashawishi watu kwa hoja na unataka kufanya vurugu?

Kwani wapiga kura katika demokrasia hawana haki ya kukosea?
 
Everything starts with an abstract idea that is far removed from reality, then it is realized.

Hata wewe unapoongelea regime change hiyo ni abstract sasa hivi. Sasa tuache kuiongelea kwa sababu ni abstract?

Wapiga kura wamepangiwa. Wewe umeshindwa kuwashawishi wajue kuwa wamepangiwa na kukataa uchaguzi.

Kwa nini unashindwa kukubali kuwa umeshindwa kuwashawishi watu kwa hoja na unataka kufanya vurugu?

Kwani wapiga kura katika demokrasia hawana haki ya kukosea?
Umekuwa na tatizo sugu la kujizima data. Unataka opposing voice iwashawishi wapigakura kwa kutumia jukwaa gani?
 
Umekuwa na tatizo sugu la kujizima data. Unataka opposing voice iwashawishi wapigakura kwa kutumia jukwaa gani?
Kushindwa kuwa na jukwaa la kuongea na wananchi nayo ni indication kwamba hamuwezi kuongoza nchi. This is your weakness.

Watu walio pamoja na wananchi hawawezi kukosa platform ya ku mobilize wananchi, hata kwa word of mouth tu.

You are admiring the problem instead of solving it.

Utawezaje kuongoza nchi kama umeshindwa kuji organize kuwa na jukwaa la kushawishi wananchi tu?

That is a basic requirement.

Mmepewa zawadi na CCM, CRDB imepoteza fedha za wananchi wengi sana. Mmeshindwa hata ku mobilize wananchi waisusie CRDB.

Mtaweza vipi kuiondoa CCM kama mmeshindwa kuisusia CRDB tu?

ANC walipigwa marufuku na makaburu, viongozi wao kina Mandela, Sisulu, Mlangeni, Kathradas, etc wakafungwa.

Lakini, waliweza kuji organize wakapinga utawala dhalimu wa makaburu, wakajipanga na strategies ndani na nje ya South Africa, mpaka utawala wa kibaguzi ukaanguka.

Hawakulalamika kuwa wamenyimwa platform ya ku organize wananchi.

Ukishasema umenyimwa platform ya ku organize wananchi maana yake ni kuwa unategemea watawala wakupe fair playing ground. That is an illusion.

Pia, unachosema ni kuwa message yako haieleweki kwa wananchi. Ikieleweka wananchi watakufuata wenyewe kama walivyozifuata TANU na ANC kwenye mapambano dhidi ya ukoloni na ubaguzi wa rangi respectively.

Mtu mwenye kutafuta excuse hawezi kukosa excuses hata za kutunga tu.

Mtu ambaye anataka kufanya kweli hata kama kuna genuine excuses and impediments, atazifanyia kazi na kuziondoa.

Nyie mnalalamika tu. Hamna hata strategy. Hamjui mnapoandama siku ya uchaguzi lengo lenu ni nini, mnalifanikishaje kwa kuandamana, mtaingia gharama gani, na je gharama hizo zitakuwa justified kwa matokeo mtakayoyapata?
 
Kushindwa kuwa na jukwaa la kuongea na wananchi nayo ni indication kwamba hamuwezi kuongoza nchi. This is your weakness.

You are admiring the problem instead of solving it.

Utawezaje kuongoza nchi kama umeshindwa kuji organize kuwa na jukwaa la kushawishi wananchi tu?

That is a basic requirement.

Mmepewa zawadi na CCM, CRDB imepoteza fedha za wananchi wengi sana. Mmeshindwa hata ku mobilize wananchi waisusie CRDB.

Mtaweza vipi kuiondoa CCM kama mmeshindwa kuisusia CRDB tu?

ANC walipigwa marufuku na makaburu, viongozi wao kina Mandela, Sisulu, Mlangeni, Kathradas, etc wakafungwa.

Lakini, waliweza kuji organize wakapinga utawala dhalimu wa makaburu, wakajipanga na strategies ndani na nje ya South Africa, mpaka utawala wa kibaguzi ukaanguka.

Hawakulalamika kuwa wamenyimwa platform ya ku organize wananchi.

Ukishasema umenyimwa platform ya ku organize wananchi maana yake ni kuwa unategemea watawala wakupe fair playing ground. That is an illusion.

Pia, unachosema ni kuwa message yako haieleweki kwa wananchi. Ikieleweka wananchi watakufuata wenyewe kama walivyozifuata TANU na ANC kwenye mapambano dhidi ya ukoloni na ubaguzi wa rangi respectively.

Mtu mwenye kutafuta excuse hawezi kukosa excuses hata za kutunga tu.

Mtu ambaye anataka kufanya kweli hata kama kuna genuine excuses and impediments, atazifanyia kazi na kuziondoa.

Nyie mnalalamika tu. Hamna hata strategy. Hamjui mnapoandama siku ya uchaguzi lengo lenu ni nini, mnalifanikishaje kwa kuandamana, mtaingia gharama gani, na je gharama hizo zitakuwa justified kwa matokeo mtakayoyapata?
Did ANC do all that overnight? Wewe hata basic steps za civil disobedience tu unapinga. You’re happy with the status quo and, therefore, cannot be counted on to support those who strive to uproot injustice!
 
Did ANC do all that overnight? Wewe hata basic steps za civil disobedience tu unapinga. You’re happy with the status quo and, therefore, cannot be counted on to support those who strive to uproot injustice!
ANC did not do all of that overnight.

But it had a strategy from the get go. The strategy was multilayered, from the publicly shared to the confidential.

Where is your strategy?

Where did I say I am oppsed to basic steps of civil disobedience?

Must civil disobedience involve disrupting elections?

Where did I say that I am happy with the status quo? This is a logical non sequitur fallacy.

Kwani haiwezekani nisifurahie status quo na nisifurahie pia upinzani unaoipinga? Why are you making this into a dichotomy? Don't you realize this is a false dichotomy, a logical fallacy?
 
Peter Madeleka alikuwa CHADEMA. CHADEMA ilipokataa kushiriki kwenye uchaguzi akahamia ACT ili atimize haki yake ya kikatiba ya kuchaguliwa ubunge.

Whether the election is rigged or not, Peter kaamua kushiriki.

Kuvuruga uchaguzi kwa sababu CCM wanaiba kura si kumvunjia Peter haki yake ya kikatiba hata kama ana ndoto tu?
 
Mbona hizi haki nyengine za free and fair election hazi zingatiwi.
Lakini haki ya KUPIGA KURA ndio inapewa kipaumbele sana.
Haki ya kupiga kura inaenda sambamba na haki ya kusikiliza na kujuzwa yote juu ya unae mpigia kura.
Haiwezekani wananchi walishwe vichache, Then mwisho wa siku waambiwe haya tekelezeni haki yenu ya kikatiba ya kupiga kura.
Ina staajabisha sana.
 
Mbona hizi haki nyengine za free and fair election hazi zingatiwi.
Lakini haki ya KUPIGA KURA ndio inapewa kipaumbele sana.
Haki ya kupiga kura inaenda sambamba na haki ya kusikiliza na kujuzwa yote juu ya unae mpigia kura.
Haiwezekani wananchi walishwe vichache, Then mwisho wa siku waambiwe haya tekelezeni haki yenu ya kikatiba ya kupiga kura.
Ina staajabisha sana.
Haki zote zinatakiwa kuzingatiwa.

Tunaweza kuzingatia na kusisitiza haki za free and fair elections na wakati huo huo tukasisitiza na kusimamia haki za wanaotaka kupiga kura wapige kura.

This is not an either/or proposition.

Thinking so is creating a false dichotomy, that is a logical fallacy.
 
Haki zote zinatakiwa kuzingatiwa.

Tunaweza kuzingatia na kusisitiza haki za free and fair elections na wakati huo huo tukasisitiza na kusimamia haki za wanaotaka kupiga kura wapige kura.

This is not an either/or proposition.

Thinking so is creating a false dichotomy, that is a logical fallacy.
Lakini vinatakiwa viende directly proportional.
Kawamba ili haki ya kupiga kura iwe valid, basi na hivi vyengine viwe constant.

Sio watu wapige kura lakini hawana uelewa wowote, Yani watimize tu wajibu wao wa kikatiba.

Na pia vipi hili kundi lengine la watanzania, wana haki pia ya kusikilizwa na kuleta hoja zao kwanini hawataki uchaguzi.
 
ANC did not do all of that overnight.

But it had a strategy from the get go. The strategy was multilayered, from the publicly shared to the confidential.

Where is your strategy?

Where did I say I am oppsed to basic steps of civil disobedience?

Must civil disobedience involve disrupting elections?

Where did I say that I am happy with the status quo? This is a logical non sequitur fallacy.

Kwani haiwezekani nisifurahie status quo na nisifurahie pia upinzani unaoipinga? Why are you making this into a dichotomy? Don't you realize this is a false dichotomy, a logical fallacy?
What does it take for you to understand that I am no where close to the center of political activity? I just have a full appreciation of the political landscape!

Defying oppressive laws is one of the basic steps of civil disobedience. Unapinga maandano yaliyopangwa yafanyike siku ya kile wanachoita uchaguzi. Ni wapi kwenye Katiba yetu haki ya kuandamana imepangiwa siku maalumu?

Civil disobedience can disrupt a lot of things, not just elections. Kama unaona disrupting elections sio sawa basi lazima uone pia kwamba disrupting productive activities sio sawa. Civil disobedience is, therefore, not acceptable to you at all.

You don’t need to tell anyone that you’re happy with the status quo, but any reasonable person can tell it. You have worked vehemently to oppose those who strive to bring change!
 
Lakini vinatakiwa viende directly proportional.
Kawamba ili haki ya kupiga kura iwe valid, basi na hivi vyengine viwe constant.

Sio watu wapige kura lakini hawana uelewa wowote, Yani watimize tu wajibu wao wa kikatiba.

Na pia vipi hili kundi lengine la watanzania, wana haki pia ya kusikilizwa na kuleta hoja zao kwanini hawataki uchaguzi.
Inatakiwa kuwa hivyo, watu wapige kura wakiwa na uelewa. Lakini hilo ni tatizo la demokrasia dunia nzima.

Demokrasia haijanyooka kama unavyoifikiria hapa.

Demokrasia ni mfumo unaompa haki sawa mwerevu na mjinga.

Na kwa sababu takriban dunia nzima wajinga ni wengi kuliko werevu, sehemu nyingi demokrasia inatumika kuwahadaa wajinga.

Ninkazi ya werevu kuwaeleza nankuwashawishi wajinga. Werevu wakishindwa kiwaelimisha wajinga, hilo ni tatizo lao kukosa ushawishi.

Kama hujasoma, soma kitabu kinaitwa "What's the Matter with Kansas? How Conservatives Won the Heart of America" uone muandishi Thomas Frank anavyoelezea ujinga wa watu wa majimbo ya kati ya Marekani unavyowafanya wapige kura against their own interests.

Thomas Jefferson alilisema hili tatizo. Lilijulikana tangu kabla Marekani haijakuwapo.

Demokrasia ina matatizo yake, msifikiri demokrasia maana yake ni mawazo mazuri tu kushinda.

Inawezekana nchi ikawa na wajinga wengi na wakarubuniwa, wakapiga kura against their interest

Ukikubali demokrasia maana yake ukubali matokeo hata ikiwa nchi ina wajinga wengi wanaoipigia kura CCM, au ambao wanakubali kuibiwa kura.

Sasa kwa nini nchi ikiwa na wajinga wengi wanaotaka kutumia haki yao ya kidemokrasia kukosea, mnawakatalia kutumia haki yao hiyo ya kukosea?

Haki ya kukosea ni sehemu ya demokrasia.

Hamuelewi wapi?
 
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