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2005-09-14 Africa: Subsaharan

Zim minister warns of takeover of white-owned firms

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Posted by anonymous5089 2005-09-14 06:38|| || Front Page|| [1 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 Not a big deal.

It's kind of how the Fed will raise the prime rate if the economy is overheating.

So clearly the Zimbabwe economy is so hot they have to cool it off by seizing businesses.

Perfectly sound economic policy (if you're a $*#@!%^ moonbat).

Posted by Dreadnought 2005-09-14 11:24|| 2005-09-14 11:24|| Front Page Top

#2 Yo, Farmin! Check it out! I gonna be famous like you!

Posted by Bidness B. Hard 2005-09-14 11:32|| 2005-09-14 11:32|| Front Page Top

#3 Whoa. A few years ago, Zimbob had 1 million more people. even thought AIDS is (estimated) to kill 1% of the population each year, that still does not accont for the 10% population decline, especially taking into consideration the large birth rate. While other African countries are increasing 2-3% each year (in the face of AIDS and civil war), Zimbobland manages to lose 10% of its population. Bob is a special kind of leader not seen since Stalin and Pol Pot.

Posted by ed 2005-09-14 11:46|| 2005-09-14 11:46|| Front Page Top

#4 Affirmative action for "persons who have been previously disadvantaged by unfair discrimination."
At this point, I'd say the white farmers also fit into that category very nicely.

Posted by Darrell 2005-09-14 12:03|| 2005-09-14 12:03|| Front Page Top

#5 That wacky Zim-Bob! The only good to come from this will be a textbook business case on How To Ruin A Country. Too bad for the average Zim citizen/victim, though. It sucks to be you!

Posted by SteveS 2005-09-14 12:36|| 2005-09-14 12:36|| Front Page Top

#6 don't forget: South Africa is teh key , allowing Bob to stay afloat. China plays a small part, but if SA quit supporting Bob - he'd be gone. Thanks Mbeki, you ignorant racist asshole

Posted by Frank G">Frank G 2005-09-14 12:53|| 2005-09-14 12:53|| Front Page Top

#7 Are there even White Farmers left in Zim-land? I would think they all left to neighboring countries by now.

Posted by Charles 2005-09-14 13:18|| 2005-09-14 13:18|| Front Page Top

#8 Hmm.
The seemingly frivolous seizure of private property by the government for the alleged greater good. It seems so familiar...I can't quite put my finger on it...

Posted by SLO Jim 2005-09-14 13:21|| 2005-09-14 13:21|| Front Page Top

#9 SLO Jim: Hillary Clinton's economic plan ring any bells?

Posted by Secret Master 2005-09-14 13:27|| 2005-09-14 13:27|| Front Page Top

#10 Oh, DUH, LOL: Kellog vs. New London. Took me a moment.

Posted by Secret Master 2005-09-14 13:28|| 2005-09-14 13:28|| Front Page Top

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