Death Star 34 Posted June 19, 2004 This thread is the place to discuss PW Botha. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Simmo Posted November 9, 2004 I note with interest that Botha is listed as a newcomer to the list for 2004, yet he was listed in 2003. That's all. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Moosey 3 Posted November 9, 2004 By Jiminy, he's right you know. Well spotted that eagle-eyed little visitor! May all the DL exec committee hang their collective heads in shame. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Teddy 21 Posted November 9, 2004 He also appeared in 92 and 94, so really this is his 4th appearance on the list. Will we get away with the 'bug in the software' excuse again?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grim Reaper 186 Posted November 9, 2004 Ooh - a bug in the software...actually more accurately a dupe in the database. Sorted out now Thanx for pointing that out Simmo Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stayin Alive 26 Posted November 9, 2004 So you can all take it back now... bah! Software bug! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest crap chat Posted November 10, 2004 Q/ What will be the last thing that PW Botha says when he finally kicks the bucket? A/ Everything is going all black. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stayin Alive 26 Posted November 10, 2004 Fade to black... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stayin Alive 26 Posted November 10, 2004 Actually, looks like P Dubya is going to make it this year. Maybe he had a word with Eugene Terre 'Blanche about keeping the "black" away from him. Maybe he arranged an armed guard for him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest bokke Posted February 11, 2005 Listed as a Dictator, wrong, ex RSA State President Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
football_fan 42 Posted February 11, 2005 Listed as a Dictator, wrong, ex RSA State President Anyone ruling a country where 3/4 th of its voting age citizens were not allowed to vote is a dictator. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Bearer 6,093 Posted February 11, 2005 Anyone ruling a country where 3/4 th of its voting age citizens were not allowed to vote is a dictator. Hear Hear Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Guest Posted March 3, 2005 I live in South Africa as a British Citizen and PW Botha was not as corrupt as people may be led to believe. The were others far more corrupt. I have never voted in any election here and would not change that. But I can say that things have not got any better here in the last 11 years of the Rainbow Nation in fact they have got progressivley worse Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cowboy Ronnie 78 Posted March 3, 2005 I used to live in the RSA during the dark days of apartheid, and while life may be more inconvenient today for the average white person living there, I'd have thought for the typical South African (i.e. black) citizen, life is far better today now that they can do things like vote, go to any beach they want, take any bus they want, etc. You know, things white volk everywhere pretty much take for granted. This is not to overlook the tragic Aids epidemic or the terrible crime statistics which currently plague the country, and I'm sure all South Africans hope the next President is more pragmatic and effective than Mbeki (Xhosa for "clueless"). As for PW, that old racist, I don't believe the DL site contends he was corrupt, although as FF notes he was the head of a regime which denied the vote as well as many of the most basic human rights to 3/4 of the population. How that crew could live with themselves is beyond me. Personally I think FW de Klerk gets a little bit of the short end of the stick, as he was as instrumental in setting SA on the right path as Nelson Mandela, but he never gets visits from Bono telling him how jolly super he is. Anyway, as and when Botha does go I'm sure there will be far more people celebrating his passing than mourning it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Henners Posted March 9, 2005 Now take away the beard... That pointed finger... you must admit it is uncanny! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest One Man Jury Posted March 10, 2005 I used to live in the RSA during the dark days of apartheid Very Good! Ever thought of doing comedy? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Guest Posted March 23, 2005 well when did rosa parks die Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Guest Posted March 23, 2005 is there anyone that knows when rosa parks died cause i need to know so if you know write it in............... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rude Kid 3 Posted March 23, 2005 Why ask the same question twice in the space of a minute? Why ask it on a thread about PW Botha? Why not just use the Search function? Why do birds suddenly appear every time you are near? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lospalmas7 12 Posted March 24, 2005 is there anyone that knows when rosa parks died cause i need to know so if you know write it in............... She's not dead. Now hop it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest toefies Posted March 29, 2005 To my fellow British/ South African resident, as I black South African I experienced PW Botha as a dictator and a tyrant. While things have deteriorated for white South Africa, opportunities have opened up for the majority of people that for years have lived under this man's and his predecessors regime. I will definitely be having a huge celebration when this senile man departs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest One Man Jury Posted March 29, 2005 To my fellow British/ South African resident I can see why you're upset. Maybe under the new regime you'll be offered an education! Unless you have half of the resident you refer to living in Britain and the other half in S Africa. DOH! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Terminator 13 Posted March 29, 2005 is there anyone that knows when rosa parks died cause i need to know so if you know write it in............... She's not dead. Now hop it! Wasn't Rosa Parks famous for travelling on a bus???? Was it the one where the bus had to maintain a speed of at least 50mph or a bomb would explode? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Guest Posted April 1, 2005 Piss Willy Botha may be a racist old bastard to boot, but at lest he does not hide and try to make as if he has reformed after seeing the error of his racist ways. Like some of his old associates have been doing. So the old krokodile is at lest truthful in one sense at lest, what a redeeming feature. He was good at his job as minister of defence he managed to built and lay the foundations of one of the top ten armaments producing and exporting nations in the world. All thanks to the arms embargo, which goes to show sanctions do not work there is always a way around them Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gunjaman5000 30 Posted April 11, 2005 He was good at his job as minister of defence he managed to built and lay the foundations of one of the top ten armaments producing and exporting nations in the world. All thanks to the arms embargo, which goes to show sanctions do not work there is always a way around them So he sold loads of guns illegally? Oh, he must be alright then. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
