tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-960370043342228756.post2410858078438505274..comments2024-01-31T16:19:59.446+02:00Comments on Denford Magora's Latest Zimbabwe News Blog: Leave Mugabe Alone, Says TsvangiraiUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-960370043342228756.post-9415859423196862332009-02-16T16:58:00.000+02:002009-02-16T16:58:00.000+02:00I hope you are right Denford, as you have been on ...I hope you are right Denford, as you have been on several analyses in the past, but I beg to differ with you on this one for several reasons.<BR/>1) RGM was humiliated at the 29 March elections and had thrown in the towel.<BR/>2) He was annoyed by the apparent de-campaigning that he suffered at the hands of his so-called lieutenants and stalwarts in ZANU PF in that the parliamentary and senate votes were inexplicably higher than the presidential votes. He has NOT forgiven ZANU PF for their "sins".<BR/>3) He does not trust Munangagwa and there is no love lost between the two after the spate at State House where EDM is reported to have labelled RGM a sell-out to the GPA and MDC.<BR/>4) JOC have literally been pushing RGM around much to his chagrin and crest-fallen ego. RGM is not one to easily forget and forgive when he is cornered by people he regards disdainfully. He is fully aware that EDM is deeply unpopular within the army, ZANU PF and the electorate.<BR/>5) RGM is also fully aware that ZANU PF is DEAD and whoever will contest the next presidential elections under a ZANU PF banner will receive a thorough and embarrassing hiding. However, RGM is not prepared to go down in history as a failure. His only pre-occupation, imho, is the redemption of his character and a dignified, graceful exit from the political landscape whenever that will be. Therefore it makes sense for him to endear himself to Tsvangirai who has the support of the masses than to EDM and JOC. I see him successfully doing so by scapegoating JOC, sanctions and all for his dismal showing while Tsvangirai has already engaged in reputation repair for him, as you quite rightly point out. In short he knows which side of the slice is buttered, though grudgingly so!, but if that achieves the end, why not?<BR/>5) RGM knows that if Tsvangirai can get results, then he (RGM) will benefit immensely, and is more than ready to sacrifice all and sundry to achieve that.<BR/>Time will tell how everything will pan out, but one thing is certain, RGM is a sly politician.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-960370043342228756.post-80819162052352314282009-02-15T03:08:00.000+02:002009-02-15T03:08:00.000+02:00I am *stunned* to learn this. How has Tsvangirai ...I am *stunned* to learn this. How has Tsvangirai been so thoroughly co-opted? Based on coverage here in the States, I thought that he personified a glimmer of hope for a new day in Zimbabwe. Now it sounds like he's becoming Mugabe's "mini me".MtnGrlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02334249757487287529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-960370043342228756.post-35963083526808969902009-02-14T16:38:00.000+02:002009-02-14T16:38:00.000+02:00Denford, as a South African waiting for things to ...Denford, as a South African waiting for things to settle down in Zimbabwe so I can go and live there, I am afraid that I have to agree with your position that RGM is an extremely adroit politician dealing with a well meaning but clueless opposition.<BR/><BR/>I don't think I will ever be able to claim to understand black politics, except to say that the concept of fair play does not play a very large role - at least, in the type of scenario currently being played out in Zimbabwe (or Kenya). Or South Africa for that matter.<BR/><BR/>Anyway, shame, poor old Mr Mugabe, having to play his cards so as to not annoy other 'senior players'. I agree with you, he is fully in control. What a shame for the people forced to still live there - how they manage, I can't imagine.<BR/><BR/>Regards,<BR/>Andrew Scott.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01977229176450996776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-960370043342228756.post-5697715914254541062009-02-14T13:57:00.000+02:002009-02-14T13:57:00.000+02:00The obsession with President Mugabe by Western co...The obsession with President Mugabe by Western countries had become annoying.Their arguments had lost any grain of logic. It was just pure hatred.I believe the sanctions are hurting ordinary masses, and that they are unfair. I do not see anything wrong if the Prime Minister speaks against them.He will actually be speaking for the rest of the Zimbabwean people, not for political expedience as an opposition leader, but as a Prime Minister of the whole country.Which is why I see Tsvangirai's position as very tricky, for him to serve the nation aswell as advance the interests of the opposition at the same time will be conflicting. It is very true that the suffering of the masses sustained the opposition, otherwise without the suffering the opposition would have withered and suffered.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com