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On Nelson Mandela
« on: Fri, 06 December 2013, 08:08:33 »
Let freedom reign. The sun never set on so glorious a human achievement - N. Mandela


Let us know your favorite Mandela's quote.
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Re: On Nelson Mandela
« Reply #1 on: Fri, 06 December 2013, 08:10:25 »
Courageous people do not fear forgiving, for the sake of peace - N. Mandela
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Re: On Nelson Mandela
« Reply #2 on: Fri, 06 December 2013, 08:21:08 »
I don't know Nelson Mandela's quotes, but I can say that I didn't really know the man more than his name until his health got bad a few months ago and I saw a documentary about his life.


I must say that I have been more than impressed by the man, by his courage and by his will. Few people could have done what he did, myself included. Very few.
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Re: On Nelson Mandela
« Reply #3 on: Fri, 06 December 2013, 09:04:07 »
I don't have Mandela quotes, either. But I have had the unexpected pleasure of watching certain people turn extra-pale at the mention of his name in conversation... blood drains from face... can't speak...  :-*

The Earth is a better place for having had him.
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Re: On Nelson Mandela
« Reply #4 on: Fri, 06 December 2013, 09:05:49 »
Quote from: Burz on Fri, 06 December 2013, 09:04:07
I don't have Mandela quotes, either. But I have had the unexpected pleasure of watching certain people turn extra-pale at the mention of his name in conversation... blood drains from face... can't speak...  :-*

The Earth is a better place for having had him.


Very interesting remark on him. Thank you for sharing.
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Re: On Nelson Mandela
« Reply #5 on: Fri, 06 December 2013, 19:18:00 »
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Re: On Nelson Mandela
« Reply #6 on: Fri, 06 December 2013, 23:50:00 »
Mr Mandela made our world better. RIP.
We lost a peace hero.

He earned a penthouse suite in Heaven.
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Re: On Nelson Mandela
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Re: On Nelson Mandela
« Reply #8 on: Sat, 07 December 2013, 15:41:15 »
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Daww, did somebody just get their first pair of anti American panties?
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Re: On Nelson Mandela
« Reply #9 on: Sat, 07 December 2013, 15:49:42 »
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Daww, did somebody just get their first pair of anti American panties?

You talking about Mandella? I hope you're not talking to me. I said nothing. That is a direct Nelson Mandella quote.
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Re: On Nelson Mandela
« Reply #10 on: Sat, 07 December 2013, 15:54:12 »
That had nothing to do with the nature of this thread.

God the edge in you is so strong.
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Re: On Nelson Mandela
« Reply #11 on: Sat, 07 December 2013, 15:56:36 »
Quote from: demik on Sat, 07 December 2013, 15:54:12
That had nothing to do with the nature of this thread.

God the edge in you is so strong.

This thread is about Nelson Mandella quotes, isn't it?
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Re: On Nelson Mandela
« Reply #12 on: Sat, 07 December 2013, 15:57:19 »
Quote from: mr_a500 on Sat, 07 December 2013, 15:49:42
Quote from: demik on Sat, 07 December 2013, 15:41:15
Quote from: mr_a500 on Sat, 07 December 2013, 09:15:05
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Daww, did somebody just get their first pair of anti American panties?

You talking about Mandella? I hope you're not talking to me. I said nothing. That is a direct Nelson Mandella quote.

You're not supposed to criticize the "policemen of the world" as if they bore any responsibility for what they do. Otherwise, you're "anti-American".

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Re: On Nelson Mandela
« Reply #13 on: Sat, 07 December 2013, 15:57:57 »
I'd say at least half of people who are gushing over Mandela, both in the media and in general are actually opposed to the things he stood for, or would disagree with his stances on things like the Iraq/Afghanistan wars, Israel, the UN, wealth distribution, etc.
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Re: On Nelson Mandela
« Reply #14 on: Sat, 07 December 2013, 15:58:33 »
Quote from: mr_a500 on Sat, 07 December 2013, 15:56:36
Quote from: demik on Sat, 07 December 2013, 15:54:12
That had nothing to do with the nature of this thread.

God the edge in you is so strong.

This thread is about Nelson Mandella quotes, isn't it?
I know you aren't a stupid American. But are you that dense? Keep being edgy!
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Re: On Nelson Mandela
« Reply #15 on: Sat, 07 December 2013, 15:59:43 »
Quote from: Malphas on Sat, 07 December 2013, 15:57:57
I'd say at least half of people who are gushing over Mandela, both in the media and in general are actually opposed to the things he stood for, or would disagree with his stances on things like the Iraq/Afghanistan wars, Israel, the UN, wealth distribution, etc.

Definitely. But it's the flavor of the week to praise him so meh.
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Re: On Nelson Mandela
« Reply #16 on: Sat, 07 December 2013, 16:05:09 »
Quote from: demik on Sat, 07 December 2013, 15:58:33
I know you aren't a stupid American. But are you that dense? Keep being edgy!


"Edgy" must be your word for the day. ;)

I never said anything about Americans being stupid. Americans are generally friendly, amazing people. It's the brainwashing American media and corrupt corporate American government that I don't like.
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Re: On Nelson Mandela
« Reply #17 on: Sat, 07 December 2013, 16:09:40 »
I also express my feelings about certain governments in threads not having to do with said government.
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Re: On Nelson Mandela
« Reply #18 on: Sat, 07 December 2013, 16:21:53 »
Quote from: demik on Sat, 07 December 2013, 16:09:40
I also express my feelings about certain governments in threads not having to do with said government.

It was the CIA that got Mandela arrested and imprisoned for decades. It has everything to do with him.

Why should we whitewash history to spare your sensibilities?
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Re: On Nelson Mandela
« Reply #19 on: Sat, 07 December 2013, 16:23:27 »
Woo, celebrating the life of someone who liberated a nation by commentating on governments, being an angry troll in response.
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Re: On Nelson Mandela
« Reply #20 on: Sat, 07 December 2013, 16:38:26 »
Quote from: Burz on Sat, 07 December 2013, 16:21:53
Quote from: demik on Sat, 07 December 2013, 16:09:40
I also express my feelings about certain governments in threads not having to do with said government.

It was the CIA that got Mandela arrested and imprisoned for decades. It has everything to do with him.

Why should we whitewash history to spare your sensibilities?


White wash? Who said I'm complaining about my history not being white washed. I'm a minority, you don't need to remind me what type of government I have and the **** they have done. So spare me.
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Re: On Nelson Mandela
« Reply #21 on: Sat, 07 December 2013, 17:04:35 »
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Re: On Nelson Mandela
« Reply #22 on: Sat, 07 December 2013, 23:27:58 »
I heard this quote today:
"It always seems impossible until it's done.”

His life's work backs that quote up pretty well, I think.
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Re: On Nelson Mandela
« Reply #23 on: Sat, 07 December 2013, 23:29:51 »
Quote from: Findecanor on Sat, 07 December 2013, 23:27:58
I heard this quote today:
"It always seems impossible until it's done.”

His life's work backs that quote up pretty well, I think.


Awesome.
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Re: On Nelson Mandela
« Reply #24 on: Sun, 08 December 2013, 11:46:23 »
even after mandela's death, his words butthurt someone.
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