[backhoe]

Sad to say, and sadder to have to bear witness to, Africa is swirling down a vortex of tribalism, totalitarianism, disease, and despair. And what you now see in the southern regions is likely a precursor of things to come across the continent. I truly hope those fools who pushed the "one man, one vote" mantra at the expense of every other consideration are happy now. Their silence is telling.

[Cincinatus' Wife]

Sunday Times of South Africa - Dec 30, 2001 - Annus horribilis as Aids and terrorism wreak tragedy