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I'm saddened by his death, but only because he's managed to cheat justice. He should have spent his last years peeking out through a barred window reflecting on his actions, but instead was able to enjoy the comfort and luxury which he denied so many.
And I agree, Thatcher's attitude is detestable.
Still, it has given me the pleasing image of her crying and Norman Lamont also being upset, which is nice on a Monday morning.
I already slapped her so I won't slap her again :p :
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edit: does link still work in the new forums? :confused:
And another September 11th passes into history...
It's a good thing that he's dead, but I think there should be a truth commission in the country before trying to move on. This is something that can help people find closure, which in the end is more important than revenge or indeed justice. Spain didn't have one, and there are still remnants of the past that should be sorted out imo. You know the saying about those not learning from history being condemned to repeat it.
Atleast he was a dumb tyrant.
The economic freedoms he gave his people meant that a dictator could never stay in charge of Chile forever, there was too much freedom, too little control. I see Pinochets downfall as proof of the overall superiority of market economics.
Its left wing dictators like Kim Jong Il, that aggressively control their nations economy that last forever.
So when will oul' Fidel kick the revolutionary bucket? He'll be next, won't he?
Oi! Be'ave yerself Fanny You're talking about the man I love squire :mad:Quote:
Originally Posted by fandango
I've half a mind to lay your reputation to waste for that remark.
(dons beret and snaps to attention in front of Che poster)
Viva El Revolucion :s mokin:
I agree. I would never, ever put Fidel in the same company as Pinochet. Ever.Quote:
Originally Posted by oily oaf
Canada You're a swivel eyed revolutionary hero after my own heart sir :DQuote:
Originally Posted by canada
Just heard on the news that they're giving the old boy a military funeral :eek:
A trip to the city dump in a garbage truck would be a more fitting sendoff IMHO
With Thatcher, Lamont and all the other Pinochet-liking Tories providing a phalanx of guards. I can see it now.Quote:
Originally Posted by oily oaf