Zimbabwe will pay dearly for trashing economic rules

ZimOnline ^ | 21 Feb 2006 | Unknown

[vikingd00d]

>>I cannot wait for Mugabe to meet his maker. At least he will go down in history as the man who ruined his country, killed and starved millions and stole the land of people who fed the country and made it prosper.

You've described every country where communism has gotten a foothold. Mugabe will be revered by the left, just like Mao, Stalin, and Pol Pot.

[Joan912]

Since "bookish economics" don't work for Zimbabwe, will a non-bookish approach work? What about thuggery, racism and murder - will they work? Oh wait, they've already tried that...

[D Rider]

When Zimbabwe finally collapses, the white farmers should be able to buy it back at fire-sale prices.

[DeweyCA]

To think that Zimbabwe was considered the breadbasket of Africa only 30 years ago. What a shame that so many innocents are dying as a result of Mugabe's evil.

Yes, back then it was known as Rhodesia. It was known as "the pearl of southern Africa." When the Brits gave it independence, it was in great shape. But the Marxist thug Mugabe has wreaked hell on his citizens.

[Capitalist Pig]

So the sooner the 13,000,000 innocent people starve to death because of the insanity of a repressive regime the better? You are one sick dude.

[mikeybaby]

I've never heard that phrase.
I love it and will remember it, and will add it to the basics truths of life:
Time heals all wounds;
Life is for the living;
Every day above ground is a good day.

[oldbrowser]

I cannot wait for Mugabe to meet his maker. At least he will go down in history as the man who ruined his country, killed and starved millions and stole the land of people who fed the country and made it prosper.

This is a classic example of socialism and how it works in real life. Why aren't all the universities sending teams to analyze this catastrophe ?

[demkicker]

This is a classic example of socialism and how it works in real life. Why aren't all the universities sending teams to analyze this catastrophe?

Because they always claim "the right people weren't in charge" to make their utopia work. Isn't it pathetic that they refuse to face reality?

[festus]

$100 does buy the country but you still need money for matches. Or are there enough muslims there you can just fax over a cartoon to start the blaze ?

[HardStarboard]

>>>You can evade reality as much as you like, but you can not evade the consequences of evading reality.<<<

I assume you will grant permission to use this bit of wisdom on some of my liberal friends. Great stuff!

[vikingd00d]

>>I assume you will grant permission to use this bit of wisdom on some of my liberal friends. Great stuff!

Just as long as it's properly attributed. :) The quote is by Ayn Rand.

[garyhope]

"While I care because I'm your father, the world doesn't care what you think, and the world doesn't care how you feel. All the the world wants or needs from you is what you can do."

It's taken me a good while to know and realize this. Lots of my friend and family don't know or practice this. The "liberal" world is full of excuses.

You're a good, smart father.

[garyhope]

As every good, clumsy carpenter and cabinet maker knows it's "Measure TWICE, then cut".

For me, 3 or 4 times is better.

[R.W.Ratikal]

Zimbabwe could use another 100 years of colonialism. but who would take on the job?

[muir_redwoods]

Mugabe will die by being pulled from his palace and torn apart by a mob. I hope he's enjoyed the ride so far, the destination is a bitch