Tag Archives: Africa

The Last King of Scotland

Posted on January 3, 2024 by Steve

I’m glad before seeing this incredibly inaccurate movie I caught the podcast Real Dictators and a similar show on Netflix. All three sources were spot on about how fucking disastrous Idi Amin was. The movie’s major sins were: Messing with … Continue reading →

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RIP Desmond Tutu

Posted on December 27, 2021 by Steve

He was a pretty amazing and fortunate figure in how he helped fight apartheid in South Africa. In some regimes, organized religion is complicit with tyranny, regardless of a person’s color or ethnicity. However, he rightfully chose to speak out and … Continue reading →

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Rest in Peace Scarface the Lion

Posted on June 18, 2021 by Steve

This lion dying of old age (14) is a big deal because it’s a rare event. If you didn’t read the article, the short version is that most males are only in charge of a pride for several years before … Continue reading →

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The horrible Robert Mugabe is finally dead

Posted on September 6, 2019 by Steve

Given this dictator’s murderous reputation, I’m surprised he died of old age, 95. Despite being dead, his inept, corrupt and crony-filled regime remains the shadow looming over the struggling democracy of South Africa. Originally hailed as a liberator when he … Continue reading →

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RIP: Johnny Clegg

Posted on July 17, 2019 by Steve

I didn’t get into Johnny’s music with his band Savuka until I was nearing graduation from Marquette. The band had a pretty good appearance on SNL and I think Milwaukee’s smooth jazz station would play “Take My Heart Away” so I … Continue reading →

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