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| Africa Subsaharan |
| Mark Steyn channels the ghost of Hunter Thompson |
| 2005-06-07 |
| But still neither the UN nor his fellow African leaders will hear a word against Mr Mugabe. Listening to Mr Morris, the old monster must have laughed so hard his Chinese-made rubber penis fell off. (A popular Harare rumour, which I mention only in the hopes that old 1970s supergroups will organise a "Codpieces for Africa" fundraiser. It's outrageous that dictators should have to make do with these cheapjack Chinese models.) |
| Posted by:mojo |
| #2 Kershaw's contribution to culture? playing (from a list provided by others) the music of others. STFU racist piece of shit. Yes, blacks can be racist |
| Posted by: Frank G 2005-06-07 18:26 |
#1 Bob and Andy agree that paternalism and condescension are the only ways to deal with Africa, they're just quibbling over the particular form of condescension. After all, Kershaw's remedy for avoiding the "reinforcement" of "global perceptions" about Africa would surely reinforce the oldest stereotype of all - that say what you like about these darkies, but they've got the most marvellous sense of rhythm.OUCH! And totally true. Steyn is going to have to register his words a sharp and deadly weapons. ;-p |
| Posted by: Barbara Skolaut 2005-06-07 18:02 |