[speedy]

I think one of the reasons for all the Zim posts is that it has its own unique tragedy -- a nation that went from prosperous and stable (by African standards) to starving and desperate in just a few years. And it was all done deliberately by one insane man to ensure his hold on power. Not many nations fall so far so quickly. And for those of us who have spent some time there it is that much more heartbreaking to watch such a beautiful place with such wonderful people be destroyed.

[Claytay]

I have family that was born and raised in Rhodesia but fled here and to South Africa after the war b/c their table grape vineyards taken over and burned. It is so depressing what is happening to that country.

[drt1]

"I think one of the reasons for all the Zim posts is that it has its own unique tragedy."

Very tragic indeed, but not so unique. The Americas have their own brand of this sickness and it's called Venezuela. A lot of similarities except VZ is wealthy enough to export it's troubles to its' neighbors.