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2009-06-22 -Obits-

Gabon's ruler with 45 homes among world's most corrupt

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Posted by Fred 2009-06-22 00:00|| || Front Page|| [1 views ] Top

#1 anytime you've had a bad day, just remember you can than the Almighty for not letting you be born in this sh^t hole of a country.

Posted by Broadhead6 2009-06-22 00:10|| 2009-06-22 00:10|| Front Page Top

#2 than = "thank"

Posted by Broadhead6 2009-06-22 00:10|| 2009-06-22 00:10|| Front Page Top

#3 Was he a Harvard affirmative action grad too?

Posted by whatadeal 2009-06-22 01:20|| 2009-06-22 01:20|| Front Page Top

#4 A bit on Bongo:

With each passing decade, he consolidated power. He turned his country into a single-party state. Until 1990, he was the only candidate in elections. When opposition parties formed, he allegedly had supporters bussed from town to town to vote multiple times. In 2003, Bongo changed the constitution to get rid of term limits so he could continue running for life.

Sound like a familiar theme?

Posted by Besoeker 2009-06-22 07:14|| 2009-06-22 07:14|| Front Page Top

#5 Death of President Omar Bongo Ondimba
THE WHITE HOUSE

Office of the Press Secretary

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

June 8, 2009
Statement by the President on the death of President Bongo of Gabon
I am saddened to learn of the death of President El Hadj Omar Bongo Ondimba of Gabon.

President Bongo played a key role in developing and shaping the strong bilateral relationship that exists between Gabon and the United States today.

President Bongo consistently emphasized the importance of seeking compromise and striving for peace, and made protecting Gabons natural treasures a priority. His work in conservation in his country and his commitment to conflict resolution across the continent are an important part of his legacy and will be remembered with respect.

On behalf of the United States government, I offer my condolences to his family and to the people of Gabon.

Link

Posted by Besoeker 2009-06-22 07:38|| 2009-06-22 07:38|| Front Page Top

#6 I wonder if he meant it the way it sounds: "made protecting Gabons natural treasures a priority" (by investing them in France...). BBC had another column on Bongo and others: Big men do not die.

Posted by James">James 2009-06-22 10:12|| http://idontknowbut.blogspot.com]">[http://idontknowbut.blogspot.com] 2009-06-22 10:12|| Front Page Top

#7 Did he load up his U-Haul and take his toys with him?

Posted by JohnQC 2009-06-22 10:56|| 2009-06-22 10:56|| Front Page Top

#8 Give bambi the rest of his term before you start handing out awards.

Posted by Hellfish 2009-06-22 12:02|| 2009-06-22 12:02|| Front Page Top

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