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The Rabid Dog of Zimbabwe must be put Down!

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Posted by: CareTaker on June 23, 2008 Under: Community Report, Discussion Lounge, Feature, Opinion, Zimbabwe



Not only has Mugabe boasted that it is God that can remove the state of Zimbabwe from his claws, more or less telling the opposition that the presidency is not open, yet, Even the MDC leader, Morgan Tsvangirai, is laying low as a refuge at the Dutch Embassy in Harare.

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To say things have taken a worse dimension in Zimbabwe is indeed an understatement. The fragile thread of hope and sanity holding the nation together has simply snapped, at last!

As the greater Africa tries to move out of conflict and institute a semblance of stability and socially responsible governance, Zimbabwe, under the leadership of octogenarian Mugabe, has been leaping in the opposite direction. And just when many thought they could see an end to the regression, Mugabe quit leaping, just to start sprinting, further and deeper into the abyss of tyranny!

What options are remaining in Zimbabwe?

Mbeki-quiet diplomacy has clearly failed, the African Union (AU) head of states are silent and timid to speak to their “older brother”, Bob, who is old to father many of them.

If the AU would be toughen up and look the man in the eye…

Without a run-off election, the government of Mugabe is illegitimate. And the African heads of state should be the first to stand up and tell the world so.

I doubt if this will happen.

Another flicker of hope is the community of Zimbabweans (and their well-wishers) in the Diaspora. But do they have the muscle and will to wrestle the dog to the ground?

Is there some ways this community can work with progressive and friendly nations to topple Mugabe?

As frustrating as the Zimbabwe-Mugabe matter has become, one thing has become clear though: Robert Mugabe wants to die in office.

And death will surely come, no doubt. Mugabe will surely die, but will be lucky if buried with his body intact.

Robert Mugabe has become a rabid dog, and an embarrassment to the greater African community, and he needs to be put down as violently and ruthlessly as he has become. Remember Sergent Samuel Doe of Liberia?

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4 comment(s)

  1. Omotaylor | Jun 24, 2008 | Reply

    One thing I find reassuring is this, Abacha thought he was indestructible until… His time will come soon. Oh by the way Adedibu the strong man of Ibadan Politics died last month didnt he?

  2. Hubert Taylor | Jun 30, 2008 | Reply

    I am disturbed by the predominance of articles headlines such as - “Mugabe Shameless; Mbeki Gutless” and “The Rabid Dog of Zimbabwe must be put Down!”.

    Surely, a Web site with genuine and fair Africa-connections should at least ensure balance and courtesy on matters Africa. I am disappointed with Africanloft’s editorial balancing act.
    For those condemning Zimbabwe and President Mugabe, I say please remember it took 4 centuries of human ‘abuse’ in the USA before all peoples were permitted to vote regardless of the colour and race. In Britain universal voting rights only came into force in 1928.
    Where are the shouts against ethno-European killing and destruction in Iraq and Afghanistan? Where were the cries of derision and outrage during centuries of colour segregation and apartheid in Africa? Indeed, one Robert Mugabe had the courage to stand and fight for the honour, self-respect and dignity of Africa and African - similar to proclaimation by people of England in the ‘Rule Britannia song, which includes, “Britons never, never shall be slaves”.

    More courtesy and balance please Africanloft - shame on you.

  3. Misi | Jun 30, 2008 | Reply

    @Hubert Taylor, AfricanLoft is not a news broadcasting site where writers are forced to maintain a balance in their writings. It is a place where people should be able to express to opinions freely. And that is exactly what this writer has done with this article (hence the article being categorized as opinion). Now you as a reader you are definitely entitled to disagree with his view and that is the joy of interacting with others because we were not all made to agree with each other. But to commend the whole website simply because they do not provide you with the balance you want is simply unfair. Everyone is and should be entitled to their opinion!

  4. Hubert Taylor | Jun 30, 2008 | Reply

    Misi, I agree with you, the right to an opinion and freedom to express such. That is indeed as I have done.

    I do however hope that we, including Africanloft, me and you too Misi, can agree there is a need for balance.

    Surely it is right to equally ‘attack’ in equal terms, the policies of Messrs Bush, Blair too, not just those of Mr Mugabe.

    Good wishes to you Misi.

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