Guest CC_Simfish Posted April 7, 2005 The former president of Afghanistan, now 90. He has been suffering from some recent health problems and has been admitted to the hospital lately. Also - he doesn't seem to be living in the most modern of conditions. A possible candidate for 2006? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Canadian Paul 97 Posted March 24, 2006 Didn't know where else to put this, didn't want to start a new thread, and was slightly curious as to what people thought of Muhammed Zahir Shah anyways, but only a fairly irrelevant note, this man faces the death penalty for rejecting Islam in Afghanistan. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Octopus of Odstock 2,175 Posted March 24, 2006 Zahir Shah is on my DDP list - I was hoping this thread would have news on him. He is in poor health, but made a reasonably long speech at the opening of the Afghan Parliament at the turn of year, so I'm thinking more long-term (autumn-winter) at the moment. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Canadian Paul 97 Posted March 27, 2006 Abdul Rahman won't get the death penalty. How often does someone on these forums get to link to Time Magazine? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Windsor 2,231 Posted March 27, 2006 Zahir Shah is on my DDP list - I was hoping this thread would have news on him. He is in poor health, but made a reasonably long speech at the opening of the Afghan Parliament at the turn of year, so I'm thinking more long-term (autumn-winter) at the moment. We can also hope that he be blown up or shot or something... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Banshees Scream 110 Posted March 27, 2006 Zahir Shah is on my DDP list - I was hoping this thread would have news on him. He is in poor health, but made a reasonably long speech at the opening of the Afghan Parliament at the turn of year, so I'm thinking more long-term (autumn-winter) at the moment. We can also hope that he be blown up or shot or something... Blown up, shot, ran over, dropped from a plane, bitch slapped to death - It all works for me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Canadian Paul 97 Posted March 27, 2006 Zahir Shah is on my DDP list - I was hoping this thread would have news on him. He is in poor health, but made a reasonably long speech at the opening of the Afghan Parliament at the turn of year, so I'm thinking more long-term (autumn-winter) at the moment. We can also hope that he be blown up or shot or something... Blown up, shot, ran over, dropped from a plane, bitch slapped to death - It all works for me. Well now that's not very nice. What has Mohammad Zahir Shah done to deserve such scorn? Shameful. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Octopus of Odstock 2,175 Posted March 27, 2006 Well now that's not very nice. What has Mohammad Zahir Shah done to deserve such scorn? Well, despite my DDP purposes, I'd settle for peacefully in his sleep meself. But if Stroessner, Papon or Haughey, for example were to meet a violent end, now that would be another story.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Canadian Paul 97 Posted March 27, 2006 Well now that's not very nice. What has Mohammad Zahir Shah done to deserve such scorn? Well, despite my DDP purposes, I'd settle for peacefully in his sleep meself. But if Stroessner, Papon or Haughey, for example were to meet a violent end, now that would be another story.... You forgot Mugabe Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Octopus of Odstock 2,175 Posted March 27, 2006 You forgot Mugabe No, I didn't. He's not on my DDP list. But it would be helpful nonetheless, I suppose. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Canadian Paul 97 Posted March 27, 2006 You forgot Mugabe No, I didn't. He's not on my DDP list. But it would be helpful nonetheless, I suppose. Ah, my mistake, I thought you were just listing off crumbs of the earth. Might make for a nice caption contest though. Perhaps we should rename this thread "Random Things and Occassioanly someone says something about Mohammad Zahir Shah?" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Windsor 2,231 Posted March 28, 2006 Zahir Shah is on my DDP list - I was hoping this thread would have news on him. He is in poor health, but made a reasonably long speech at the opening of the Afghan Parliament at the turn of year, so I'm thinking more long-term (autumn-winter) at the moment. We can also hope that he be blown up or shot or something... Blown up, shot, ran over, dropped from a plane, bitch slapped to death - It all works for me. Well now that's not very nice. What has Mohammad Zahir Shah done to deserve such scorn? Shameful. For another 4 points, it's worth it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DevonDeathTrip 2,348 Posted October 16, 2006 92 years old today. He hasn't featured in the news recently, certainly one to keep an eye on for 2007. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Octopus of Odstock 2,175 Posted March 20, 2007 This is an old news report, but significantly, he is still bedridden. Last year he was quite active but age & ill health seem to be taking their toll. If he lasts until 2008, he's GOT to be a good candidate for the DL. Zahir Shah "Ill and bedridden". Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
harrymcnallysblueandwhitearmy 1,679 Posted July 23, 2007 No 2008 appearances for Zahir Shah - he's a goner. He was neither blown up, shot, ran over, dropped from a plane or bitch slapped to death. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Windsor 2,231 Posted July 23, 2007 The third of my 2006 team to die in 2007. Oh well - life goes on. I had him on W90 Deadpool and more importantly, on my Shadow Rotten Ali list. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
