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South Africa is in freefall
American Thinker ^ | 1 Mar, 2023 | Andrea Widburg

Posted on 03/01/2023 7:18:26 PM PST by MtnClimber

Its decline wasn’t inevitable. It stands as a warning to all Western nations about the speed with which bad (read: leftist) management will destroy a country.

I received an email from a South African friend today, infuriated at his country’s destruction at the hands of his own government’s ideology and incompetence. This was not hyperbole. In fact, the power grid is on the verge of complete collapse, which will leave people without food or water, and, when combined with South Africa’s decay in all other areas, may lead to civil unrest on a scale that could trigger a full civil war.

As a predicate to this post, it’s important to note that, since 1994, when the all-white government finally ended, all South Africa’s presidents have come from the African National Congress, a communist front group. It’s also important to note that South Africa, although in chaotic fashion, has been bowing down before “green colonialism.” As I use it, that phrase means that economically fragile countries destroy their energy infrastructure to suit the climate delusions coming from affluent western nations.

Now, all those communist and “green” chickens are coming home to roost in a terrible way (hat tip: Instapundit): [excerpt in post #1]

(Excerpt) Read more at americanthinker.com ...


TOPICS: Business/Economy; Society
KEYWORDS: africa; civilunrest; failingstate; freefall; leftism; southafrica
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To: Angelino97; mikey_hates_everything
No joke. After Black Panther came out, blacks were calling the airlines about flights to Wakanda.

I thought you were joking. I had to look it up.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/travel/news/destination-wakanda-atlanta-airport-launches-flights-to-celebrate-black-panther-premier/ar-AA144lWj

41 posted on 03/01/2023 10:51:12 PM PST by thecodont
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To: EastTexasTraveler
They are getting what they want too. A couple more Presidential Cycles and it will all be over.
42 posted on 03/01/2023 11:11:56 PM PST by sport
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To: steel_resolve

Back in 2018, I spent 16 days in South Africa (three different locations). The common factor comes down to corruption...layer after layer. Doesn’t matter who you talk to...everyone agrees.

Most locals (white and black) will agree, even prior to the government change-over...it was somewhat corrupted. But the past twenty years, it’s been on turbo.

By 2030, I expect some civil conflict and a break-up...maybe as many as eight to ten states coming out of this.


43 posted on 03/01/2023 11:12:11 PM PST by pepsionice
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To: 353FMG
I think that was sarcasm. I could be wrong.
44 posted on 03/01/2023 11:15:54 PM PST by sport
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To: MtnClimber

Prayers for the White farmers and entrepreneurs who built the nation, only to see it destroyed and their families subject to confiscation, rape and murder at any moment


45 posted on 03/01/2023 11:35:15 PM PST by montag813
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Anyone remember the letters posted here written by Cathy Buckle from Zimbabwe? They stopped a few years ago. I wonder what happened to her. Did they get her? This collapse of SA has been predicted here many times that the same as Zimbabwe would start in SA.


46 posted on 03/01/2023 11:57:27 PM PST by rxh4n1
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To: rxh4n1

I remember them well.

Many here begged her to get out.

I guess it is tough to leave your homeland.

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47 posted on 03/02/2023 12:02:25 AM PST by TLI (ITINERIS IMPENDEO VALHALLA)
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To: gundog

It’s the corncob that really makes the outfit pop.

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48 posted on 03/02/2023 12:04:56 AM PST by TLI (ITINERIS IMPENDEO VALHALLA)
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To: gundog

Must be his daily ration he is wearing.


49 posted on 03/02/2023 12:04:57 AM PST by rxh4n1
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To: TLI

I remember them well.

Many here begged her to get out.

I guess it is tough to leave your homeland.

There is no room for decent people in a land like that. I hope she is alright.


50 posted on 03/02/2023 12:15:42 AM PST by rxh4n1
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To: MtnClimber

Remember how South Africa was the liberal focus for change? I use to look at Soviet sources back in the day and South Africa was clearly on its agenda. They won. SA went Communist . The liberal drumbeat found another cause to rally around. Funny how they never look back on the results of their previous propaganda campaigns.


51 posted on 03/02/2023 12:30:04 AM PST by Nateman (If Mohammad was not the Anti Christ Mad Moe definitely comes in ass a Strong second..)
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To: MtnClimber

Diversity achieved. And by diversity I mean 100% black African rule. Works every time without exception. WITHOUT EXCEPTION!


52 posted on 03/02/2023 2:08:25 AM PST by Organic Panic (Democrats. Memories as short as Joe Biden's eyes)
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To: steel_resolve

If you are a white US citizen working in S Africa, you are Willie Nelson high.


53 posted on 03/02/2023 4:05:28 AM PST by military cop (I carry a .45....cause they don't make a .46....)
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To: MtnClimber

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54 posted on 03/02/2023 4:05:50 AM PST by sauropod (“If they don’t believe our lies, well, that’s just conspiracy theorist stuff, there.”)
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To: ClearCase_guy

https://pictures.abebooks.com/isbn/9780451216588-us.jpg

That novel is a liberal Bible and hinge to claims that Trump is the manifestation of the antagonist in the novel.

In typical lib bizarro fashion, it turns out THIS tool bag President incarcerates his opponents and uses his FBI stasi to intimidate political opponents…..


55 posted on 03/02/2023 4:10:03 AM PST by military cop (I carry a .45....cause they don't make a .46....)
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To: dfwgator

When I was a child, I thought they were singing “I’m not gonna make no sense today.”


56 posted on 03/02/2023 4:18:51 AM PST by Clemenza
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To: MtnClimber

Don’t expect any MSM coverage of SA collapse. It would be very inconvenient to expose the root cause: green communism.


57 posted on 03/02/2023 4:34:39 AM PST by DeplorablePaul (s)
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To: 353FMG

Eh ???


58 posted on 03/02/2023 7:01:45 AM PST by Tennessee Nana
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To: seowulf

Its Africa. The only places in Africa that ever became civilized were those that were colonized and run by Europeans. When the Europeans get run out well.......you’re left with Africans.


59 posted on 03/02/2023 7:18:59 AM PST by Georgia Girl 2 (The only purpose of a pistol is to fight your way back to the rifle you should never have dropped)
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To: steel_resolve

Marxism


60 posted on 03/02/2023 7:52:09 AM PST by cowboyusa (There is no co- existence with Pinks and Reds)
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