"We the willing, led by the unknowing, are doing the impossible for the ungrateful. We have done so much, with so little, for so long, we are now qualified to do anything, with nothing" By Konstantin Josef Jireček, a Czech historian, diplomat and slavist.
Happy New Year, 2014, to His Excellency, President Salva Kiir Mayaardit, and the Most Honorable, Dr. Riek Machaar Teny. You guys never disappoint, to say the least, for you have collectively and indisputably made history in 2013. To Kiirdit, we are forever indebted for initiating the noble cause, and to Riekdit, praise be unto Kuarmedit for bringing the noble enterprise into fruition! Gentlemen, don’t you dare listen to their crocodile tears. Didn’t they elect, and would eternally do so if given the chance, your excellency the President? And to the Good Doctor, didn’t they willingly, and would indefinitely do so if honor with thousands more opportunities, follow you? It is THE government THEY deserve!!!!—-PaanLuel Wel.
PaanLuel Wël is the founder and editor-in-chief of PaanLuel Wël Media Ltd, a news website that covers news, opinions, analysis, history, culture and literature of South Sudan and the world. Founded in July 2011 by PaanLuel Wël to create a platform for free expression and constructive dialogue, the website features articles from various contributors, including columnists, commentators, poets, authors, activists and academics. PaanLuel Wël believes that media can play a vital role in informing, educating and empowering the people to participate in nation-building and social transformation. He also believes that media can foster a culture of dialogue, tolerance and diversity among different communities and groups, and hopes to inspire and mentor the next generation of South Sudanese writers and journalists.