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thomas81
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05 Dec 2013, 5:31 pm

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-25249520


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05 Dec 2013, 5:36 pm

Death is thankfully not a defeat for a man who have accomplished this much. It was fairly obvious that his death was just around the corner, but at least he no longer needs to suffer from his illness.



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05 Dec 2013, 5:37 pm

The world has lost a great man.


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05 Dec 2013, 10:27 pm

I title this image: When Ted Cruz isn't conservative (racist) enough for you:
https://twitter.com/MattBinder/status/4 ... 57/photo/1


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06 Dec 2013, 4:21 am

If they can source their allegations, then I see no objection...

He certainly wasn't perfect, but then, no-one is.

http://thebackbencher.co.uk/3-things-you-didnt-want-to-know-about-nelson-mandela/

Of course, the murders mentioned occurred when he was in prison, so I wouldn't say they really count. But he *was* in prison for terrorism. Of course, terrorists can reform, and that seems to be what happened.



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06 Dec 2013, 6:28 am

This is pretty sad. He did accomplish quite a lot during his lifetime though. He has already made his contribution and he hasn't really been involved in South African politics in quite a few years.