visionary Posted July 25, 2013 Share Posted July 25, 2013 http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/worldviews/wp/2013/07/25/mugabe-says-of-obamas-gay-rights-push-we-ask-was-he-born-out-of-homosexuality/ Mugabe says of Obama’s gay rights push, ‘We ask, was he born out of homosexuality?’ Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe railed against President Obama during a recent campaign rally, arguing that the U.S. president wanted to force Africa to “embrace homosexuality,” according to the Herald, a Zimbabwean newspaper that the Economist describes as “state controlled” and “slavishly pro-Mugabe.” The African leader often criticizes homosexuality or other perceived enemies to gin up populist support, but the turn against Obama included a new comment. “Then we have this American president, Obama, born of an African father, who is saying we will not give you aid if you don’t embrace homosexuality,” Mugabe said, according to the Herald. “We ask, was he born out of homosexuality? We need continuity in our race, and that comes from the woman, and no to homosexuality. John and John, no; Maria and Maria, no.” He then broke briefly into Shona, a native Zimbabwean language, before concluding, it’s not clear about whom, “If they don’t, we will cut their heads off.” Mugabe also reiterated his oft-repeated comparison between homosexuals and pigs. “They are worse than dogs and pigs, yes worse than dogs and pigs,” he said. “I keep pigs and the male pig knows the female one.” Parts of the speech, including some of the swipe at Obama, were independently reported in the Zimbabwean outlet NewsDay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry Posted July 25, 2013 Share Posted July 25, 2013 The African leader often criticizes homosexuality or other perceived enemies to gin up populist support, . . . Feel like I've seen that tactic, before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gibbs Hog Heaven Posted July 25, 2013 Share Posted July 25, 2013 I ask ...... Is Mugabe a Republican? Hail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nonniey Posted July 25, 2013 Share Posted July 25, 2013 Gibbs Hog Heaven, on 25 Jul 2013 - 14:33, said: I ask ...... Is Mugabe a Republican? Hail. No, but he is a leftist. Wouldn''t that put him on the same side of the spectrum as Democrats? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chants Posted July 25, 2013 Share Posted July 25, 2013 Since the 1980's, Mugabe has been an open, overt socialist primarily focused on redistribution of wealth based on race. He's just plain nuts as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hubbs Posted July 25, 2013 Share Posted July 25, 2013 A crazy guy said crazy things? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gibbs Hog Heaven Posted July 25, 2013 Share Posted July 25, 2013 Gibbs Hog Heaven, on 25 Jul 2013 - 14:33, said: I ask ...... Is Mugabe a Republican? Hail. No, but he is a leftist. Wouldn''t that put him on the same side of the spectrum as Democrats? I could be naughty and say there's no real left in American politics but the ensuing debate would tax even TWA so I'ma be good and not say that. Hail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebluefood Posted July 25, 2013 Share Posted July 25, 2013 Well, Mugabe is all kinds of crazy, so no real surprise here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Special K Posted July 26, 2013 Share Posted July 26, 2013 Yes, because when I think of an equal human rights proponent, I think of this jerk. Give me a break. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koolblue13 Posted July 26, 2013 Share Posted July 26, 2013 woudn't it be Jonathon and Jonathon? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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