Russia and China, members of the United Nations Security Council, have both vetoed America's desire to place sanctions on Zimbabwe. Good idea guys, let's continue slapping the wrist of a guy who not only openly flouts democracy, but also one that has presided over some of the largest crimes against humanity over his (now just prolonged) reign of tyranny. It's shameful enough that it took America this long to take some action, but it's even worse that we have not just one but TWO nations opposing sanctions against Mugabe. This is precisely why the Security Council should be expanded to include nations beyond Russia and China, two totalitarian countries operating under the guise of democracy and/or Western capitalism (I realize both are mutually exclusive, but still).
As for Robert Mugabe, there are very few people I wish to burn in hell, but Mugabe makes that ignominious shortlist. To borrow a phrase from a good friend of mine: "What a cunt!". Thabo Mbeki also deserves some reproach for essentially standing pat. South Africa as the continent's most powerful country has curiously remained silent as people are slaughtered and thousands flee to refugee camps in SA. America may be in decline, but if countries like Russia, China and South Africa fill the void, then the world is in some serious shit. Even Europeans have to agree with that sentiment.
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