observer wrote:On the whole, I would rather believe Nelson Mandella has it right than Eliko"
Nelson Mandela finally spoke out against tyrant Robert Mugabe last night - slamming his "tragic failure of leadership".
The former South African president has long stayed silent about the chaos in the neighbouring state of Zimbabwe.
But he made the remark in a speech to a private dinner during a week-long visit to London marking his 90th birthday.
http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/topstories ... -20621462/and many other news sites.
In the same week that Robert Mugabe was stripped of his 'Honorary' title (bestowed on him by the British Government) at the behest of Gordon Brown (who probably feels a little disgruntled by Robert Mugabe's personal remarks about him).
George Bush declares his intention to remove the names of Nelson Mandela and others of the ANC party (hitherto regarded as 'Terrorists' belonging to a 'Terrorist Organization') from the 'Terror List' which is held by U.S. security departments.
This listing will be purged of Mandela's involvement in time for the 'Great Man's' 90th birthday.
One wonders if such an oversight (which could have been quite embarrassing if raised during the 'Chinking of Glasses' ceremonies) will escape the notice of those who so vigorously opposed the ANC in the days when it mattered.
Ah Well, the politicians have another 'Terrorist' to target now, an old man of 84 who is standing firm against the political might of those who are intent on his demise, regardless of how much suffering they inflict on the innocents of Zimbabwe by placing even MORE sanctions upon an almost destitute nation.
Robert Mugabe may be a tyrant (I am not in a position to judge) BUT, I cannot see how increasing pressure on an already impoverished nation, can be regarded as 'Helping' those in dire need.
Perhaps one of our more learn'ed members can shed some light on the situation.