RadGuy 1,614 Posted August 17, 2015 An ex-Finance Minister predicts the fall of the Mugabe regime in the coming months. He didn't mince his words towards the intellectuals and the members of the government. http://www.myzimbabwe.co.zw/news/3872-president-mugabe-to-quit-soon-military-coup-to-follow-suit-ex-minister-says.html I've been suggesting there would be a coup for the past couple of months. Yay for you! Now do you prefer a cookie or a smiley face sticker? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phantom 2,532 Posted August 18, 2015 An ex-Finance Minister predicts the fall of the Mugabe regime in the coming months. He didn't mince his words towards the intellectuals and the members of the government. http://www.myzimbabwe.co.zw/news/3872-president-mugabe-to-quit-soon-military-coup-to-follow-suit-ex-minister-says.html I've been suggesting there would be a coup for the past couple of months. Yay for you! Now do you prefer a cookie or a smiley face sticker? A cookie would suffice Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rockhopper penguin 2,265 Posted August 28, 2015 Our Man feels he'll still be alive and well in October to travel to India http://www.orissadiary.com/CurrentNews.asp?id=61242 He isn't going to die any time soon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rockhopper penguin 2,265 Posted August 30, 2015 If you needed any more convincing of the merits of atheism our man says god is keeping alive http://www.news24.com/Africa/Zimbabwe/Its-the-Lord-who-lets-me-live-so-long-Mugabe-20150830. He says he's aiming for 92 and you know what, he isn't going to die any time soon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GossipGabe 333 Posted August 30, 2015 If you needed any more convincing of the merits of atheism our man says god is keeping alive http://www.news24.com/Africa/Zimbabwe/Its-the-Lord-who-lets-me-live-so-long-Mugabe-20150830. He says he's aiming for 92 and you know what, he isn't going to die any time soon. I guessed he was aiming for 94 at least, cause he will be 94 in 2018 when the next elections are due to be won by him. At least they say he'd like to go for it again... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcreptile 10,963 Posted September 2, 2015 Article that describes the general situation with Mugabe, his wife who, in passing, reminds people that he will be gone soon, and how the other members of Mugabe's party can't wait to replace him: http://www.newsdzezimbabwe.co.uk/2015/09/new-war-as-frail-mugabe-clings-on.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcreptile 10,963 Posted September 2, 2015 Death rumours spreading fast and being shot down: http://www.zimeye.com/mugabe-has-died-rumour-triggers-storm/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rockhopper penguin 2,265 Posted September 2, 2015 I may have said this before but he isn't going to die any time soon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RadGuy 1,614 Posted September 2, 2015 I may have said this before but he isn't going to die any time soon. Not sure you said that... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GossipGabe 333 Posted September 2, 2015 Death rumours spreading fast and being shot down: http://www.zimeye.com/mugabe-has-died-rumour-triggers-storm/ Interesting development. Even if it's a false rumour, the bit about him having trouble walking seems credible and it wouldn't even be surprising at 91. We know about famous politicians who could keep their seats in spite of being wheelchair-bound. FDR had to conceal his disability, but modern Western politicians like German finance minister Wolfgang Schäuble can easily get away with it without anyone questioning their ability to govern/participate in a government. But Mugabe is an African and things are a little different there. It certainly seems likely that his age has finally caught up with him (his mental and physical health is deteriorating) and he will be perceived as unfit for the job both by opposition figures (or military leaders) and the populace. Could this be a perfect setting for a coup? Or could he preventively delegate his tasks to his wife? (I guess it's nearly impossible without a new election.) Either way, there is something in the air... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Mad Hatter 1,092 Posted September 3, 2015 Death rumours spreading fast and being shot down: http://www.zimeye.com/mugabe-has-died-rumour-triggers-storm/ Interesting development. Even if it's a false rumour, the bit about him having trouble walking seems credible and it wouldn't even be surprising at 91. We know about famous politicians who could keep their seats in spite of being wheelchair-bound. FDR had to conceal his disability, but modern Western politicians like German finance minister Wolfgang Schäuble can easily get away with it without anyone questioning their ability to govern/participate in a government.But Mugabe is an African and things are a little different there. It certainly seems likely that his age has finally caught up with him (his mental and physical health is deteriorating) and he will be perceived as unfit for the job both by opposition figures (or military leaders) and the populace. Could this be a perfect setting for a coup? Or could he preventively delegate his tasks to his wife? (I guess it's nearly impossible without a new election.) Either way, there is something in the air... I remember death rumours came out about Lee kuan yew before he died so maybe it's a sign Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rockhopper penguin 2,265 Posted September 3, 2015 But on a lighter note, our man comes in only 3rd on a list of worst African dictators. http://www.ibtimes.co.in/zimbabwe-president-robert-mugabe-3rd-worst-african-dictator-most-educated-study-645025but there's time, because as you know .... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phantom 2,532 Posted September 3, 2015 But on a lighter note, our man comes in only 3rd on a list of worst African dictators. http://www.ibtimes.co.in/zimbabwe-president-robert-mugabe-3rd-worst-african-dictator-most-educated-study-645025but there's time, because as you know .... Does that mean he's the 3rd best "worst dictator"? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cat O'Falk 3,290 Posted September 3, 2015 But on a lighter note, our man comes in only 3rd on a list of worst African dictators. http://www.ibtimes.co.in/zimbabwe-president-robert-mugabe-3rd-worst-african-dictator-most-educated-study-645025but there's time, because as you know .... Does that mean he's the 3rd best "worst dictator"? Given that he's been in the job and 'winning' elections for nigh on 30 years, it could be argued that he's the third worst 'best dictator'. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rockhopper penguin 2,265 Posted September 3, 2015 But on a lighter note, our man comes in only 3rd on a list of worst African dictators. http://www.ibtimes.co.in/zimbabwe-president-robert-mugabe-3rd-worst-african-dictator-most-educated-study-645025but there's time, because as you know .... Does that mean he's the 3rd best "worst dictator"? Given that he's been in the job and 'winning' elections for nigh on 30 years, it could be argued that he's the third worst 'best dictator'. So the worst dictator might be David Cameron because he wants ultimate power put keeps holding fair elections. You could see him at the hustings 'I want absolute power, but only if that's OK with the electorate and parliament and the party, oh and the Queen.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rotten Ali 600 Posted September 3, 2015 Come on now... He's the 3rd World's, worst dictator. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phantom 2,532 Posted September 3, 2015 Come on now... He's the 3rd World's, worst dictator. So if someone is the 54th worst dictator in Africa, that would make them the best dictator. Surely calling someone the "Best Dictactor" is a bit of an oxymoron? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rockhopper penguin 2,265 Posted September 4, 2015 Come on now... He's the 3rd World's, worst dictator. So if someone is the 54th worst dictator in Africa, that would make them the best dictator. Surely calling someone the "Best Dictactor" is a bit of an oxymoron? You're taking this far too seriously. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phantom 2,532 Posted September 4, 2015 Come on now... He's the 3rd World's, worst dictator. So if someone is the 54th worst dictator in Africa, that would make them the best dictator. Surely calling someone the "Best Dictactor" is a bit of an oxymoron? You're taking this far too seriously. Not at all Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rockhopper penguin 2,265 Posted September 14, 2015 Following the Mugabe thread really is a gift that never stops giving. Morgan Tsvangirai says Mugabe is scared is scared stiff http://www.thezimbabwedaily.com/zimbabwe/36846-robert-mugabe-scared-stiff-tsvangirai.htmlI'll take just stiff (boom, tish, here all week). But seriously folks check out line two of the article for some bizarre political ritual which must only happen in Zimbabwe. And by the way he isn't going to ...........................etc etc Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bibliogryphon 9,570 Posted September 15, 2015 He read the wrong speech in parliament. The atmosphere there sounds pretty toxic. I am going to disagree with RHP and say that Mugabe will not be alive this time next year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Imelda 620 Posted September 15, 2015 He read the wrong speech in parliament. The atmosphere there sounds pretty toxic. I am going to disagree with RHP and say that Mugabe will not be alive this time next year. Can't come soon enough for the black Hitler. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GossipGabe 333 Posted September 15, 2015 He read the wrong speech in parliament. The atmosphere there sounds pretty toxic. I am going to disagree with RHP and say that Mugabe will not be alive this time next year. Ouch, that should've been painful. Especially for the ZANU-PF members that had to realize they were lead by a senile old man who is clearly unfit to rule. This incident has laid Mugabe's cognitive decline bare for everyone. This is a dangerous situation, where even the members of his own party can organize a small coup to save their faces and (perhaps more importantly) their positions. On the other hand, dementia is not an immediately life-threatening condition, even Alzheimer's would only kill you years after you've lost your marbles. Now is the time for Grace to take control, perhaps? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rockhopper penguin 2,265 Posted September 29, 2015 Our man not looking at death's door and still courting controversy (or being a rambling old duffer). http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/africaandindianocean/zimbabwe/11898748/Robert-Mugabe-at-UN-General-Assembly-says-We-are-not-gays.html He ain't gonna...... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
