tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10009339.post6341862811302248136..comments2024-02-20T08:24:41.908+00:00Comments on PEAS ON TOAST: farewell madibaPeas on Toasthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03349482085062035903noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10009339.post-22650409403059241442013-12-11T13:36:51.795+00:002013-12-11T13:36:51.795+00:00Peas i completely understand your love for your co...Peas i completely understand your love for your country and for Mandela who was an incredible pacifist and leader against terrible oppressiona and apartheid - As a British person (half english half scottish) I dont pass judgement on any white south African and their countries history (as I am not South African) even though I have travelled to Pretoria and Joburg for work and had the privilege to see where Mandela lived alongside Desmon Tutu, where Biko was tortured, where they filmed Tsotsi (is that spelled right?!!) I found it all incredibly fascinating - I know your country has a very unique history that puts the white ruling minority in avery precarious position - and i do not judge you for that in anyway - as i have not walked in your shoes. In that respect I do have to say that is why sometimes I have winced slightly when i read your writing of your ardent support for Margaret Thatcher when you didnt live through the Thatcher years in Britain and didnt experience the effects of her econmic policy on the communities within the UK. I know you have said in the past your husband has asked you to tone it down a bit as we are a divided nation on this subject (if you travel north of London!!).<br /><br />I just wanted to say that we also musnt forget that Mandela was a political freedom fighter who had to fight intense repression - and not forget Margaret Thatcher was one of those who vehemently opposed him - i understand Mandela united South Africa through peace but I also think we shouldnt forget those who also tried to destroy him.<br /><br />my 2 pence!!<br /><br />ps am enjoying reading about your pregnancy x<br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10009339.post-64827827365720114082013-12-09T09:23:42.678+00:002013-12-09T09:23:42.678+00:00Michelle - I loved Madiba and I have a LOT of resp...Michelle - I loved Madiba and I have a LOT of respect for Margaret Thatcher. Both of them, in my mind, different and in no way comparable. <br /><br />Importantly, Nelson Mandela headed up Umkhonta we Sizwe during his time as a freedom fighter in the 80s. This was the military wing of the ANC, which placed bombs in various parts of the country (mainly Johannesburg and one in Krugersdorp if I remember correctly). If terrorists can be defined by the procuring of bombs in public places, then Nelson could be defined as a terrorist. <br /><br />However, what is important to remember here, is the difference was, Nelsonw as a 'terrorist' for the greater GOOD. Not something I can say for terrorirsts of today.<br /><br />That's my two cents - and believe you me, have i not heard many people saying to me :But you like Margaret Thatcher, so how could you like Nelson Mandela." <br />Simple - two different leaders, leading very different policies for two very different countries.<br /><br />Peas on Toasthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03349482085062035903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10009339.post-1072926107781024922013-12-08T16:30:50.363+00:002013-12-08T16:30:50.363+00:00http://gawker.com/a-typical-terrorist-organization...http://gawker.com/a-typical-terrorist-organization-what-they-said-abou-680573112<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10009339.post-77948478136270090662013-12-08T16:30:26.727+00:002013-12-08T16:30:26.727+00:00Peas, I understand the grief over the passing of M...Peas, I understand the grief over the passing of Mandela is worldwide but I think we musnt forget that Margaret Thatcher was a staunch opponent of Mandela and the ANC and wanted it (and him) eradicated. We must also not forget the people responsible for locking him up for over 25 years. The world mustnt forget those who opposed him when it rewrites history in the mediaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10009339.post-2348234795339792952013-12-06T16:14:08.278+00:002013-12-06T16:14:08.278+00:00Well said Boo xxWell said Boo xxCoffee and Books Cape Townhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01260170267685879941noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10009339.post-51635557804502430592013-12-06T11:21:40.014+00:002013-12-06T11:21:40.014+00:00Beautiful post, Peas.
5fm's morning show was ...Beautiful post, Peas. <br />5fm's morning show was all tributes this morning - which meant I drive to work with tears streaming down my face. I never had the privilege of meeting Madiba, so I can only imagine how it feels for those who know him.Nicole Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02175936330350219416noreply@blogger.com