Zimbabwe quits Commonwealth

pritchke · 12-08-2003, 02:04 PM

http://cnews.canoe.ca/CNEWS/World/20...280263-cp.html

As for Mugabe's decision to pull out of the Commonwealth, many observers called it the diplomatic equivalent of "you can't fire me, I quit."

I think the Commonwealth countries did the correct thing in continuing the suspension until Zimbabwe cleans up its act.

[ 12-08-2003, 02:05 PM: Message edited by: pritchke ]

Aelia Jusa · 12-08-2003, 03:29 PM

Yes I agree, Pritchke. There's no point in suspending them for their actions then lifting the suspension when nothing has changed. It's a shame that CHOGM degenerated into the Mugabe show though.

Gab · 12-08-2003, 05:53 PM

Just how long has Mugabe been in power? 22 years?! He indeed seems like a dictator.

Davros · 12-08-2003, 06:44 PM

I question whether there is really much of a significant relevance to the Commonwealth nowadays, but there would be even less significance if the latest CHOGM had lifted the suspension when nothing had changed in Zimbabwe. They stood firm, and Mugabe took his bat and ball and went home. Bully tactics may work for him in local politics, and they can't be allowed to work in his favour globally.

12-08-2003, 06:46 PM

since bush believes so strongly in ousting dictators who commit atrocities against their own people, i expect the little oil monkee to declare war on mugabe any day now.

pritchke · 12-09-2003, 09:53 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Davros:
I question whether there is really much of a significant relevance to the Commonwealth nowadays,

I asked this question as well and thought it may only be a special club for leaders but took a glance at their website and they seem to do more, and have more influence than I had originally thought. If you think about it countries like the UK, Australia, Canada and a few others having close relations with countries in various parts of Africa, and Asia can only aid in promoting democracy, and freedom without the use of war. Occasionally a country in the commonwealth does slip away like Zimbabwe but they usually come back when the government changes.

[ 12-09-2003, 09:54 AM: Message edited by: pritchke ]

Donut · 12-09-2003, 11:22 AM

And they are all going to vote for London in the Olympics bid!!

12-08-2003, 03:29 PM	#2
Aelia Jusa Iron Throne Cult Join Date: August 23, 2001 Location: Brisbane, Australia Age: 44 Posts: 4,867	Yes I agree, Pritchke. There's no point in suspending them for their actions then lifting the suspension when nothing has changed. It's a shame that CHOGM degenerated into the Mugabe show though. __________________

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Gab Zhentarim Guard Join Date: May 24, 2003 Location: Ottawa,Canada Age: 38 Posts: 334	Just how long has Mugabe been in power? 22 years?! He indeed seems like a dictator. __________________ Live life to the fullest.<br /><br />Gab

12-08-2003, 06:44 PM	#4
Davros Takhisis Follower Join Date: January 7, 2001 Location: Mandurah, West Australia Age: 61 Posts: 5,073	I question whether there is really much of a significant relevance to the Commonwealth nowadays, but there would be even less significance if the latest CHOGM had lifted the suspension when nothing had changed in Zimbabwe. They stood firm, and Mugabe took his bat and ball and went home. Bully tactics may work for him in local politics, and they can't be allowed to work in his favour globally. __________________ Davros was right - just ask JD

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12-08-2003, 02:04 PM	#1
pritchke Bastet - Egyptian Cat Goddess Join Date: September 5, 2001 Location: Calgary, AB Age: 50 Posts: 3,491	http://cnews.canoe.ca/CNEWS/World/20...280263-cp.html As for Mugabe's decision to pull out of the Commonwealth, many observers called it the diplomatic equivalent of "you can't fire me, I quit." I think the Commonwealth countries did the correct thing in continuing the suspension until Zimbabwe cleans up its act. [ 12-08-2003, 02:05 PM: Message edited by: pritchke ]

12-08-2003, 06:46 PM	#5
sultan Guest Posts: n/a	since bush believes so strongly in ousting dictators who commit atrocities against their own people, i expect the little oil monkee to declare war on mugabe any day now.

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