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2005-09-27 Africa: Subsaharan

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Posted by Fred 2005-09-27 00:00|| || Front Page|| [3 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 I make no bones about it: I actually like King Mswati. My fellow Rantburgers may laugh, but the fact that he actually punished himself for breaking one of his own rules (he fined himself a cow, I believe) puts him heads and shoulders above most African leaders. In the U.S. a good cow is worth, what, $1200 on the open market? That must be a huge fine in emalangenis (Swazi money). Add to that the fact he tried to do something (no matter how goofy) about his little countryâs AIDS problem and you probably have one of the continentâs best leaders.

Oh, God. I think I need a drink.

Posted by Secret Master 2005-09-27 00:47|| 2005-09-27 00:47|| Front Page Top

#2 Lemme see them honkers,baby!
Oh, God. I think I need a drink.

AB, a round of fermented milk for Secret Master!

Posted by Red Dog 2005-09-27 02:58|| 2005-09-27 02:58|| Front Page Top

#3 "Secret Master" is right, the self-fining indicates a strong sense of right and wrong, which puts the King head and shoulders above the rest of Africa.

Posted by Redneck Jim 2005-09-27 14:08|| 2005-09-27 14:08|| Front Page Top

#4 It's good to be the king!

Posted by Xbalanke 2005-09-27 16:44|| 2005-09-27 16:44|| Front Page Top

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