Voters intimidated into the polls

Roaming bands of government supporters heckled, harassed or threatened people into voting in a runoff election Friday in which President Robert Mugabe was the only candidate, ensuring he will remain in power ...

[Randy]

The U.S. must also impose maximum sanctions against Zimbabwe and tell allies like Great Britain to do the same thing, not just bring international condemnation. Dictators like Mugabe must be dealt with extreme measures, including using military force. Bringing condemnation is just like saying "shame on you" to Mr. Mugabe, and nothing would change.

[Shandi]

Well no surprise here, once again the international community dithers and dathers and yaps and talks all to no avail. Just as we all knew Mugabe will remain and the people will suffer. So much for the AU, UN, SADC etc all a bunch of weasels - no good having organisations that stand for this and that and when the time comes to bring it into force they don't they are all a load of rubbish at the end of the day! Sorry Zimbabwe as we all knew once again you are on your own, except this time you have the devil forever as he ain't going nowhere. Those who can leave should an go to your neighbours, they should have stood by and helped so they can now look after you and feed you it is the least they can do! Bunch of useless idiots all of them - and please don't get me stared on Mbeki worst weasel of all!

[X-DEM]

Randy wrote:

The U.S. must also impose maximum sanctions against Zimbabwe and tell allies like Great Britain to do the same thing, not just bring international condemnation. Dictators like Mugabe must be dealt with extreme measures, including using military force. Bringing condemnation is just like saying "shame on you" to Mr. Mugabe, and nothing would change.

Why should the U.S. "do something" about this Mugabe? The U.S. should keep its "influence" out of countries that have no impact on the U.S. Let the citizens work out their own solutions. The U.S. is criticized enough by the majority of countries around the world for "interfering" with independent countries. We should just butt out! Of course Mugabe disarmed the citizens after he took power, like the U.S. Democrats wanting to restrict firearm ownership by U.S. citizens. So don't expect a revolution to throw the bum out.

[Davis K]

Mugabe should go by all means to pave way for new elections. Mugabe and his men should be indicted by the ICC for the crimes associated with the election violence. We also know that African leaders are shy to comment on the matter because most of them share the Mugabe vision " life in power" in their countries. The continued efforts by international community and the levying of sanction could make Mugabe come to his knees.
I hope the AU resolution in Egypt will pave way for negotiations and restoration of peace in Zimbabwe. Mugabe please, retire and become a state man like Mandela. Those chief of yours are lying to you and will abandon you on your D-day.

[Africa Adio]

Randy wrote:

The U.S. must also impose maximum sanctions against Zimbabwe and tell allies like Great Britain to do the same thing, not just bring international condemnation. Dictators like Mugabe must be dealt with extreme measures, including using military force. Bringing condemnation is just like saying "shame on you" to Mr. Mugabe, and nothing would change.

I agree with you but "ask" allies may be more rewarding...)

[Africa Adio]

I think the UN have a "hit squad" for these despots and take them out BEFORE they destroy their countries. Save all that rebuilding and foreign aid later.

[Africa Adio]

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I told her this is NOT required as there is NO CHARGE to enter the lottery.

I’m posting this here so others are not tricked into paying good money when it’s not needed.
The ONE AND ONLY website to log onto for ALL information AND the application is: http://www.dvlottery.state.gov/

As you will see there is no charge, hope this saves someone some money.

[Cerberus]

Randy wrote:

The U.S. must also impose maximum sanctions against Zimbabwe and tell allies like Great Britain to do the same thing, not just bring international condemnation. Dictators like Mugabe must be dealt with extreme measures, including using military force. Bringing condemnation is just like saying "shame on you" to Mr. Mugabe, and nothing would change.

So why you a tellin us this...Why do you not go and tell your elected senator/ representative.
Why did you not cry about Zimbabwe before????

[mugsy]

Randy wrote:

The U.S. must also impose maximum sanctions against Zimbabwe and tell allies like Great Britain to do the same thing, not just bring international condemnation. Dictators like Mugabe must be dealt with extreme measures, including using military force. Bringing condemnation is just like saying "shame on you" to Mr. Mugabe, and nothing would change.

Oh yes because all these sanction,s really work don't they?It worked in Cuba, it worked it Iraq it'll work in Zimbabwe right?You idiot!! you low IQ nincompoop .Only the people suffer moron do you really think the despots go hungry jack@ass!!!

[mugsy]

X-DEM wrote:

<quoted text>
Why should the U.S. "do something" about this Mugabe? The U.S. should keep its "influence" out of countries that have no impact on the U.S. Let the citizens work out their own solutions. The U.S. is criticized enough by the majority of countries around the world for "interfering" with independent countries. We should just butt out! Of course Mugabe disarmed the citizens after he took power, like the U.S. Democrats wanting to restrict firearm ownership by U.S. citizens. So don't expect a revolution to throw the bum out.

Just tell the Yank,s they're harbouring oil oops
terrorist's then they SHELL come with an EXXONlent plan.So BPrepared.

[mugsy]

Africa Adio wrote:

A relative of mine is interested in entering the Green Card Lottery and asked me for information. She also sent the website link in her e-mail to me saying they had contacted her for “the urgent payment of $700.00” to start the application.
I told her this is NOT required as there is NO CHARGE to enter the lottery.
I’m posting this here so others are not tricked into paying good money when it’s not needed.
The ONE AND ONLY website to log onto for ALL information AND the application is: http://www.dvlottery.state.gov/
As you will see there is no charge, hope this saves someone some money.

I don't really mean to be rude oh Fk it .Were you born yesterday,living in a cave,dropped on your head,incubator had no air,umbilical cord wrapped around your neck ,parent's were sibling's,????
In plain english are you dumb?With the million's of scam's on the net you THINK this isn't legit?LOLLMAOROTF

[Africa Adio]

mugsy wrote:

<quoted text>
I don't really mean to be rude oh Fk it .Were you born yesterday,living in a cave,dropped on your head,incubator had no air,umbilical cord wrapped around your neck ,parent's were sibling's,????
In plain english are you dumb?With the million's of scam's on the net you THINK this isn't legit?LOLLMAOROTF

Actually this one IS legit - that's the point