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Title: A close run thing in Zimbabwe
Post by: TG on March 29, 2008, 08:10:14 AM
I see the Zimbabwe elections have started. I wonder who will win?

"I've been here since five to three this morning," Harare voter Mathias Chimutsi told AFP news agency. "I am here to vote because my belly is empty."

mmm. But wait :

"This time round the whole world is watching and there are chances that it may be very difficult for [Mr Mugabe] to manipulate the will of the people."

If he does lose the election he is hardly likely to go quietly. I predict a bloodbath.  noooo:
Title: Re: A close run thing.
Post by: Barman on March 29, 2008, 09:08:35 AM
He won't lose tho...  noooo:
Title: Re: A close run thing.
Post by: Snoopy on March 29, 2008, 09:10:07 AM
Somebody must have a bullet with his name on it. eveilgrin:
Title: Re: A close run thing.
Post by: Barman on March 29, 2008, 09:13:14 AM
Somebody must have a bullet with his name on it. eveilgrin:
Unfortunately, I suspect he keeps it in his pocket...  noooo:
Title: Zimbabwe
Post by: Snoopy on March 30, 2008, 01:48:57 PM
I see a bloodbath looming here and when it starts I fear it may spread throughout Southern Africa, if there wasn't enough trouble in the north of the continent.

http://www.iht.com/articles/ap/2008/03/30/africa/AF-POL-Zimbabwe-Elections.php
Title: Re: Zimbabwe
Post by: TG on March 30, 2008, 01:52:42 PM
I see a bloodbath looming here and when it starts I fear it may spread throughout Southern Africa, if there wasn't enough trouble in the north of the continent.

http://www.iht.com/articles/ap/2008/03/30/africa/AF-POL-Zimbabwe-Elections.php

Yes. http://www.virtual-pub.com/SMF/index.php?topic=3248.0

I claim first dibs on the bloodbath.  eeek:

Though i dont think it will spread (far).
Title: Re: A close run thing in Zimbabwe
Post by: Snoopy on March 30, 2008, 01:58:32 PM
I am soooooooooo sorry ~ I thought this had been mentioned before but couldn't find it. I have merged the two threads under a combined title to avoid further confusion and to give due credit where it belongs.









Removes the Magic Cape of Admin and dusts himself down.
Title: Re: A close run thing in Zimbabwe
Post by: Grumpmeister on March 31, 2008, 10:24:30 AM
They've already found evidence of voe rigging in rural areas though, villages are voting far in excess of the population in that area and votes are also being cast under names of people who have been dead for decades. (The only reason that was caught was that someone decided to use the name of a fairly well known politician from years back who was still 'legally' registered to vote).
Title: Re: A close run thing in Zimbabwe
Post by: Nick on March 31, 2008, 10:25:38 AM
Despite the rigging Mugabe will know the game is up. He is activating his Swiss bank account and his private jet
Title: Re: A close run thing in Zimbabwe
Post by: Grumpmeister on March 31, 2008, 05:06:55 PM
I'm not so sure, the military have already said they wouldnt serve under anyone but Mugabe so even if he loses the election I can see a coup in the offing.
Title: Re: A close run thing in Zimbabwe
Post by: Snoopy on March 31, 2008, 05:12:26 PM
The military will serve whoever pays them. The senior military who have benefitted most from Mugabe have everything to lose so they will be saying things like that ....... they will have been "Only obeying orders" when the nooses are round their necks.
Title: Re: A close run thing in Zimbabwe
Post by: Grumpmeister on April 02, 2008, 05:17:47 PM
Well the reports are now saying that Zanu-pf have lost their majority. I puty the poor bugger that has to tell Mugabe the good news.

I see Milliband has pledged our unconditional support to the country, well that's understandable I suppose. After all we have so much in common. A leader who has come to power and remains by dubious means despite making a total abortion of the economy. Allegations of corruption all through the government........