I’m not one of these people, like my Dad, who can argue the front, back and side of a political view. I have no inclination nor interest in politics of any kind (which includes those associated with family gatherings and the like). Who needs that shit?
As a South African living in the 80’s I know enough about PW, to know that he was one of the last big sticklers for Apartheid, a stifler of democracy. But now that he’s gone, other politicians can’t react quick enough to get a good word in.
As the news of PW Botha’s death has filtered through the media, we hear more and more reports from politicians, opposing politicians at that, now jumping on the “What a great guy he was” -wagon. Everyone and their dog is making releases to the press expressing their sadness of his passing, yet just 10 years ago, couldn’t wait to “bust a cap in his ass”. Hypocrites.
Maybe it’s a testament to just how two-faced politicians are, regardless of their side of the fence.
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Just as the Vinger of Namibia couldn’t last, this Krokkedil also wagged his finger for the last time. Strangely he does seems to be getting quite a farewell. Is that a sign of how far we have come with reconcilliation and forgiveness in the new democrazy? Maybe. Perhaps the politicians of today are just doing a good job of trying to sell this concept even more in order to gain something. Either way a piece of history can now be laid to rest - CAN WE NOW PLEASE GET TO SEE SOMETHING ELSE ON THE NEWS! Anything! Even news about another interest hike would be nice and fresh!
Richard Nixon was reffered to as “The Big Dick”, you think we can refer to PW as “The Big PIK” instead of Krokkedil? I never saw the connection?
or… do we leave that for Pik Botha?
The same thing happened when Hansie died, everyone was all ‘what a great guy’ and conveniently forgot about the match-fixing. Sure, he died young, left a wife and kids, was a cool cricketer and shit, but the man was greasy!