Comments on: Why no investigation of the “abuse of power” by NPA

By: Sine

Sine — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 04:56:08 +0000

@ Mpho

You lowered the standard of this discussion by your statement that I have quoted above in my post to which you respond. Raise your socks and I will raise mine. You cannot expect me to argue intellectually against un-intellectual submissions.

By: JeeVic

JeeVic — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 20:35:44 +0000

I have, on occasion, visited this site, attracted by some interesting posts, as well as the subsequent comments. Reading the most important questions elaborated by Mr Fassbender, in regard to the appointment of Mr Leon (very spanish surname) to his post in Argentina, I could not resist the temptation of assisting with some possible answers. I know, thanks to some reliable sources, that Mr Leon dances tango extremely well. This, in Argentina, is a must, as this country has contributed to the cultural patrimony of mankind with this fantastic and exquisite dance. it is said that even “Camarada” Stalin used to practice one or two steps now and then, taking a break from his heavy duties of conducting a war, collective training and family planning, but it could be nothing more than an anecdote. Camarada (or “Comandante”?) Zuma, a very enthusiastic dancer himself as we all know, might have considered this for Mr Leon’s appointment. CamaradaMalema (or “Comandante?”), on the other hand, might not be very suited to the task since, I have been told, he is “wood challenged”, and tango demands exquisite flexibility and precision without any room for ambiguities. Besides, “argentinos” (argentinians) are kind of addicted to “mate” (MAH-te), which is an infusion of dry leaves, drank very hot and tastes bitter. The bitter, the better. It is consumed at all hours, as breakfast, instead of coffee, tea time, etc. The meaning of “mate” is infusion, because the literal translation of the english equivalent word is “kill”, and I heard this could elicit some reactions on CamaradaMalema, leading to a completely avoidable media misinterpretation.
I hope this humble contribution, could somehow assit to clarify your questions.

By: Mikhail Dworkin Fassbinder

Mikhail Dworkin Fassbinder — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 17:39:58 +0000

Gwebe is right.

Leon proved his racism with the notorious “Fight Black” campaign.

I cannot explain why Cmd Zuma appointed him.

I demand that Cmd Malema lead a delegation to Buenos Aires to look into this.

By: Brett Nortje

Brett Nortje — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 15:58:11 +0000

Bias at the NPA strikes at the heart of the equal protections clause.

Remind me quickly, what does S179 (4) of the Constitution provide?

By: Mpho

Mpho — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 14:19:08 +0000

@ Sine, is that really the best retort you could come up with?

By: Maggs Naidu

Maggs Naidu — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 13:25:00 +0000

Sine says:
January 19, 2010 at 14:32 pm

It seems that what we need is for open public scrutiny, maybe before a parliamentary grilling for senior public officials, before they are appointed.

I am gonna watch for a falling star and make that wish!

By: Sine

Sine — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 12:32:54 +0000

@ Mpho

“People who are openly homophobic should see their careers end in ignoble ruin – NOT be rewarded with a Government posting.”

Would that not amount to discrimination against those who are not gay and are not proponents of gays? Are we then not infringing on their rights?

By: Gwebecimele

Gwebecimele — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 11:16:49 +0000

What make Tony Leon suitable for Argentina? Is it his DA credentials? He opposed almost half the bills that came before parliament and that makes him a suitable representative and a spokesperson for us in Argentina.

By: Mpho

Mpho — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 10:32:53 +0000

Sine you should be ashamed of that statement! In South Africa the constitution governs all Government action. Sending a known homophobe to a country which the UN and decent countries are lobbying for the removal of such an abhorent Bill suggests that the Presidency and the Department of International Relations thinks that the constitution is piss.

This is a deplorable act. People who are openly homophobic should see their careers end in ignoble ruin – NOT be rewarded with a Government posting.

By: Sine

Sine — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 10:00:18 +0000

@ Peter

Bro, Jon Qwelane is the perfect candidate for the relevant position. If we send a gay proponent to Uganda then we would be like people who send as ambassador to USA a man who believes in negotiating with terrorists when the US do not. The sole purpose of “ambassadorship” in my opinion is to forge relationships with other countries and not alienate them. South Africa as a state does not have a legal right to intefere in the domestic affairs of Uganda which is a sovereign state and not a South African protectorate or colony…