[lafroste]

One wonders why mugabe even bothers going to the trouble of pretending to have democratic elections. Why doesn't he simply declare himself president for life and have the "police" shoot anyone who objects? That would certainly be less stressful on his septagenarian frame.

Oh, I get it: if he did that the euroweenies might not send him as much money. Not to worry, in two years when his citizenry is busy starving to death because of his insane policies, the euroweenies and the US will feel compelled to send lots and lots of aid. He can loot it then.

[joeyman]

Determined to remain in power after 22 years of autocratic rule, Mugabe has tried to push through legislation aimed at squashing dissent ahead of the vote.

Isn't that what our Senate and House have voted to do with Campaign Finance Reform - ie the limit on speech 60 days before an election? We need that judge over here.

[Slyfox]

The Supreme Court under Gubbay had declared the government-sanctioned seizure of white-owned farms illegal. The court was accused by militants of bias in favor of white landowners.

Why do these militants remind of democrats?

[scouse]

Quote:

"But of course we say: 'Go to hell'. Go to hell, our people have decided and that is what matters to us. It's not the right or responsibility of the British to decide on our elections. We don't decide on theirs and why should they poke their pink noses in our business?"

Robert Mugabe

[Red Jones]

I think this judge is a very smart fellow; I can't help thinking that the white population of zimbabwe & other locations in souther africa could be considered refugees & welcomed into our country. Also, you'd think the international community if considers itself civilized would be prepared for intervention.

[jadimov]

Why did the judge step down? The court did the right thing and opposed Mugabe. I could understand if he felt the court was rubber-stamping bad laws. Now, he will be replaced by a Mugabe supporter. Was he threatened?