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   3/28/08

   flamingpoodle

   Neighbouring state.
   I sincerely hope it is free and fair, but let's be realistic.

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   3/28/08

   Sebastian75

   Was talking to a friend of mine who thinks, it's like competing for Gold at the Oympics when the other athelate already has the medal in the pocket.

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      3/28/08

      pamelabaker

      I am friends with a pastor and his family from there. While on a visit to the U.S. his wife phoned him to say that half of their house was mowed down and they and their relatives would now have to live in three small rooms.
      This man has moved his three children to the U.S. to attend school because the schools are open in some places there but there are no teachers.
      There is no electricity but for a few hours a day and water is scarce.
      I won't say that the ballot boxes are stuffed there in elections past, but when counted, the numbers counted were physically impossible compared to the population of the province where counted.
      Given that I would have to agree with Sebastian
3. 

   3/28/08

   Pentad

   hehe Sebastian75. Pretty good analogy there. How do people feel about that? Does it stop people from voting?

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4. 

   3/28/08

   nyirendac

   Mugabe will, of course, carry the day:(

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5. 

   3/28/08

   riverstyxxx

   "Wondering how many people know Zimbabwe or where it is."
   
   This was discussed about a month ago. The only thing I remember is that the state department recommends avoiding this country at all costs. If you tell your friends or family that you're visiting Zimbabwe, I hope that they have you committed to a hospital and placed under psychiatric evaluation, for your own safety.
   
   It's not hard to get in trouble either:
   
   "It is illegal to operate a cellular telephone while driving in Zimbabwe."
   
   "Resident and visiting Americans have been arrested, detained, or threatened with expulsion for activities that would not be considered crimes in the U.S., including the expression of opinions regarding the current political regime in Zimbabwe."
   
   "...Embassy employee was “meddling” in Zimbabwean affairs and threatened that if she didn’t cease her conduct, she might next arrive in London in a body bag..."
   
   "Sharp price cuts on local goods have caused widespread shortages of basic goods, resulting in occasional outbreaks of violence. Visitors should be prepared for food shortages and avoid large gatherings"
   
   "Drivers can spend days parked in lines at gas stations waiting for fuel."
   
   "Zimbabwe has one of the highest rates of HIV/AIDS infection in southern Africa." (And Africa has the highest rate of HIV/Aids in the world, so you do the math)
   
   So if you drive, talk on a cell phone, own a camera, express your opinion, or try to carry $1,000 out the country, you're in for a hell of a stay.
   I honestly can't find anything good about that disgusting country on here:
   travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/cis/cis_1063.html

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6. 

   3/28/08

   Pentad

   How in the world can you call it a disgusting country? Talk about generalizing! You give the impression that you are implying and including the people of that country, also. That's just plain wrong.

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   1. 

      3/28/08

      riverstyxxx

      Ok. If you want to make a logical claim to prove that it's anything besides what I just said, feel free to do so.
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      3/28/08

      Pentad

      I am not contesting any possible facts about the control of the government and the consequences it may lead to. Yet, how would you feel if I said that the US is shit! So, that also includes you as an individual person? I get so tired of generalizations people find so tempting to cling to.
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      3/28/08

      riverstyxxx

      You're preaching to the choir. Like it or not, all people have a bias on something.
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   3/28/08

   Pentad

   I choose not to like it.

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8. 

   3/28/08

   Sebastian75

   Besides the current problems we are having in the country, generally Zimbabwe is a nice country. With peace loving and friendly people. Even if I don't agree with some things happening in the country, and at the same time I also don't agree with the bias of other media sources.
   
   Thank you all for your contributions.

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      3/28/08

      pamelabaker

      That is how my pastor friend feels about it even with the difficult things that he has had to face.
9. 

   3/28/08

   kdawg68

   Best of luck to you and let us know how it goes. I've honestly not read much about Zimbabwaen politics, but I'd be interested to hear more.

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