[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]

One wonders why mugabe even bothers going to the trouble of pretending to have democratic elections.

Dictators crave the air of legitimacy eletions give them. That why they had them in old Soviet Union and why Castro runs for election every so many years.

[Jhoffa_]

Oh, I get it: if he did that the euroweenies might not send him as much money.

ROFL, they might not anyways.. Seeing as how he just told Tony Blair to "Go To Hell"

[Cincinatus' Wife]

Spot on!!!