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This article in the Johannesburg Star of 23 April 1980 shows how Mandela, in his invisibility, still influenced South African political discourse76

Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela - genius of a country, icon for the world

In the midst of the darkest days of apartheid, when the mostly white troops of the South African army were permanent features in the black townships outside the major cities of South Africa, when black anger was palpable in the streets and the oppressive machinery was working with frightening and arbitrary efficiency, one man whose voice had not been heard publicly in almost three decades, the lineaments of whose face were unknown to most, and whose image and words were banned, was the focus of

10 comments    politics history south africa
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Iran Elections of 2009

The recent Presidential elections in Iran are significant not because they brought Mr. Ahmedinejad back to office but because the election results produced various controversies. The election credibility...

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Causes of economic recession

Even though the exact causes of an economic recession are still a mystery there are numerous theories that have been put forth as to what causes an economic recession.

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Why Labour Wants to Lose The Next Election

On the surface, it does seem a strange headline. Who has ever heard of a political party not wanting to retain power and win the next election? Yet it really is not in Labour's best interests to win the...

1 comment    unemployment voting spin
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About Being in Love All By Yourself

If you are in love with someone and that other person wants to "just be friends," you should either calm your enthusiasm about the other person or move on. You will find that you are in love by yourself if...

10 comments    love advice relationships
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Words I Never Want to Hear Again

College students were asked to nominate words for the Most Abused category in 2008 - 1000s of nominations flooded the contest HQ. This political cartoon contains many of the top pick all at once; however, I have my own list...

27 comments    education humor english
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Health Risks with Weight Loss Surgery

Today, weight loss surgeries have become popular, when it comes to losing weight. Many whom work in the health care fields, suggests that most people can benefit from weight loss surgeries, however, surgery...

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T.D. Jakes is a heretic

I read with disgust a recent commentary by T.D. Jakes, senior pastor of The Potter's House of Dallas, Texas. You may have seen him on television. His commentary was about the pending nomination of Barack...

8 comments    politics religion obama
Obama is this year's interchangeable shepherd to the bleating human flock74

America... What Went Wrong? The Answer.

America gone wrong. Declining freedom. Declining standard of living. Both Democrats and Republicans are the problem, but the basic problem is stupid, ignorant, gullible voters of both parties. Americans were given a priceless gift by the founding fathers, but American voters have thrown it away.

25 comments    politics credit obama
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How to Become Mayor

     At some point in your life, you will feel the urge to become a leader of something. Maybe it’s becoming the coach of your son’s soccer team, or opening up your own business. Or maybe it’s...

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