[Lucius Cornelius Sulla]

This has a certain ring of the last days of the Emperor Nero. When the people, Senate, and Army got fed up with him, he went into hiding, and then killed himself as the Praetorian Guard closed in. If Mugabe can't get to the airport the same thing may happen to him.

The problem in the first century AD was that the Empire fell into anarchy, resulting in 4 new Emperors in the next year. This may happen in Zimbabwe.

[TLI]

The problem in the first century AD was that the Empire fell into anarchy, resulting in 4 new Emperors in the next year. This may happen in Zimbabwe.

Interestingly enough, Carter is still around. It will prove entertaining to hear him stumble around the usual commie excuses, we did not provide enough support, we did not prase the course of action enough, we undermined the government of moo-gumby, we, we, we... it will all be the fault of the evil US and he will be the noble and far-thinking guide that should have been listened to, blah, blah, blah...

[blam]

"The problem in the first century AD was that the Empire fell into anarchy, resulting in 4 new Emperors in the next year. This may happen in Zimbabwe."

I agree. Just because Mugabe dies or departs does not mean Zimbabwe will be in any better shape. There are many Mugabe wanna be's itching to take his place. They'll have many coups in the future...and, lots more suffering.