Octopus of Odstock 2,206 Posted January 22, 2006 Ian Smith - for two reasons: http://www.news24.com/News24/Africa/Zimbab...1867280,00.html Grief & ill-health. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Canadian Paul 97 Posted January 22, 2006 Ian Smith - for two reasons: http://www.news24.com/News24/Africa/Zimbab...1867280,00.html Grief & ill-health. A very interesting article... but will he make it to 2007? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Windsor 2,233 Posted January 22, 2006 He's dead. Must have posted it in the wrong thread.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Octopus of Odstock 2,206 Posted January 22, 2006 He's dead. Must have posted it in the wrong thread.... Who's dead? Ian Smith is still alive (barely) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Windsor 2,233 Posted January 22, 2006 I read that he died at an airport somewhere. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tempus Fugit 214 Posted January 22, 2006 I read that he died at an airport somewhere. That was Ian smiths son. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Windsor 2,233 Posted January 22, 2006 So it was. Alec Smith is dead, Ian Smith is living. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dr Hackenslash 25 Posted January 22, 2006 Here's an interesting double. Zimbabwe's Ian Smith and Ian Smith (ie Harold Bishop) from Neighbours. That many chins can't be good for any man, and blowing the tuba must strain the heart a bit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lothar_The_Lurker 1 Posted January 1, 2007 If this forum is anything like the P.W. Botha forum or the Pinochet one, we're going to have one big heated debate. Why not, let's get it over with. Someone post a pro-Rhodesia argument and we'll all argue it to death. I noticed old Bobby Mugabe didn't make the DL '07. We better hope one of these would-be assassins Zimbabwe claims to discover every-other month doesn't get lucky and actually kill the guy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest noitsnotlikethepinochetthread Posted January 1, 2007 Ian Smith is: Agnus Lucuferi Alu Silvae(=Lucifer´s Child Demonic Power of Rhodesia=Ian Smith) Muhammad Al Allu(=Muhammad Evil Joe=Baphomet) Leviathan (=Diablo Rojo=Squid=Cephalopod=Architheutis=Niemeyer) Daemonius Sine Decimus Digitus (=Demon without the tenth finger) Filho da Puta(=Hijo de Puta=Son of a Bitch) The ex-evil power(=Prime Minister ) in Rhodesia. Ian Smith's friend(=Diabolus Diabolum Cognoscit = one Devil knows the other Devil). Zimbabwe African National Union (ZANU) = Communist Puppets "Second Chimurenga(Shona for "rebellion")" = Great War commies versus Democracy. die commies die!!!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Magere Hein 1,400 Posted January 1, 2007 Ian Smith is:Agnus Lucuferi Alu Silvae(=Lucifer´s Child Demonic Power of Rhodesia=Ian Smith) Muhammad Al Allu(=Muhammad Evil Joe=Baphomet) Leviathan (=Diablo Rojo=Squid=Cephalopod=Architheutis=Niemeyer) Daemonius Sine Decimus Digitus (=Demon without the tenth finger) Filho da Puta(=Hijo de Puta=Son of a Bitch) The ex-evil power(=Prime Minister ) in Rhodesia. Ian Smith's friend(=Diabolus Diabolum Cognoscit = one Devil knows the other Devil). Zimbabwe African National Union (ZANU) = Communist Puppets "Second Chimurenga(Shona for "rebellion")" = Great War commies versus Democracy. die commies die!!!!!! Huh? Calling Smith a communist is like calling the Pope a Halibut. regards, Hein Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lothar_The_Lurker 1 Posted January 2, 2007 Huh? Calling Smith a communist is like calling the Pope a Halibut. regards, Hein LMAO!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,662 Posted January 2, 2007 Wiki page, a pretty fair assessment of such a controversial character I'd say, and a good place to start for anyone young enough to wonder who he is. Even links to an audio clip of him in his prime declaring UDI. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Clarity Posted January 3, 2007 Ian Smith is: Agnus Lucuferi Alu Silvae(=Lucifer´s Child Demonic Power of Rhodesia=Ian Smith) Muhammad Al Allu(=Muhammad Evil Joe=Baphomet) Leviathan (=Diablo Rojo=Squid=Cephalopod=Architheutis=Niemeyer) Daemonius Sine Decimus Digitus (=Demon without the tenth finger) Filho da Puta(=Hijo de Puta=Son of a Bitch) The ex-evil power(=Prime Minister ) in Rhodesia. Ian Smith's friend(=Diabolus Diabolum Cognoscit = one Devil knows the other Devil). Zimbabwe African National Union (ZANU) = Communist Puppets "Second Chimurenga(Shona for "rebellion")" = Great War commies versus Democracy. die commies die!!!!!! Huh? Calling Smith a communist is like calling the Pope a Halibut. regards, Hein Surely the "mystery ranter" was alluding to the allegedly pro-Marxist tendencies of ZANU, not the politics of Ian Smith? I suspect, in this context, the term "Democracy" was used in some quasi-ironic fashion to refer to the nature of Ian Smith's government. Still, at least sorting out Rhodesia kept him away from the BBC forums. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Anubis the Jackal 77 Posted January 4, 2007 I think, dear guest, that the ranting squid-obsessed loon hasn't the first clue what he or she is on about. Glad to see one of the Iain Smith baiters sticking around though. Welcome. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Black Scythe 0 Posted March 17, 2007 Ian Smith, frail and undemocratic though he may be, would still be an infinitely better Zimbabwean leader than the evil despotic Mugabe. Why is the South African Govt. so silent when so many people are suffering under that monster? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,662 Posted March 17, 2007 Mebbe, after AIDS has riddled the population, Mugabe has driven the survivors to poverty and the inescapable overthrow has killed a stack more, South Africa will - like - just annex the joint. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Black Scythe 0 Posted March 17, 2007 What would the joint then be called? Its too far South to be called North Africa. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Guest_dave_* Posted November 20, 2007 IAN SMITH DIED TODAY,THE BBC just announced-hit no 10 at last Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Bearer 6,119 Posted November 20, 2007 (edited) Try adding a link the next time Tomorrows headlines........... Wind of change? Just checked out the DDP, guess what? I got another hit!!!!! Huzza Edited November 20, 2007 by heaven can wait Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Banshees Scream 110 Posted November 20, 2007 Gather round' people. We are in double digits! Hear it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jmh8300 2 Posted November 20, 2007 Smith may be dead - but he's still a better leader than Mugabe... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deathcorner 1 Posted November 20, 2007 Faaaaaaaaantastic...... number 10 has been a long time coming! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Octopus of Odstock 2,206 Posted November 20, 2007 I supposed I should be pleased that a suggestion of mine was a success for the DL..... but for the life of me, I don't know why I dropped him from my 2007 DDP list. I also dropped him off my CPDP list. What's even more galling was he was on both teams the year before. Ah well, it's only a game & a laugh. Not for old Smithy, obviously. Now Mugabe has seen off his sworn rival, might he wilt away? I doubt it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HSR3 1 Posted November 20, 2007 10 hits this year. Considering how bad the first half of the year was, it's come a long way. Hopefully December will be a good month... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
