Politix
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.