And speaking of "strongmen"-- let’s survey some of Nelson Mandela’s most heartfelt proclamations:
"Che Guevara is an inspiration for every human being who loves freedom."
"The cause of communism is the greatest cause in the history of mankind!"
"There’s one place where Fidel Castro stands out head and shoulders above the rest ‐ that is in his love for human rights and liberty!"
Just for fun, let’s now review some observations by the man who so "inspired" Nelson Mandela:
"The Negro is indolent and spends his money on frivolities and drink, the European is forward-looking, organized and intelligent...The Negro has maintained his racial purity by his well known habit of avoiding baths." (Che Guevara.)
"Mexicans are mostly a rabble of illiterate Indians." (Che Guevara)
Just for fun, let’s now review some observations by the man who so inspired Barack Obama: