Anonymous
12/06/2013 12:02
Subject: Nelson Mandella has died
I saw him once, here in DC, near that MacDonalds where New York Ave and Mass Ave start to converge. This was back in the mid 90's. He was smiling and waving to all us gawking Americans.
Anonymous
12/06/2013 08:52
Subject: Nelson Mandella has died
Anonymous wrote:As an African woman I care. Nelson Mandela's leadership, his vision, his commitment, dedication, inspiration meant everything to me. He cared, when no one did, before social media, before equality, before freedom, before liberty, there was Nelson Mandela. I remember the statement he delivered from the dock at the opening of his trial in 1964, it was like an awakening. Mandela knew there was a good chance of his being sentenced to death, yet this is how he ended his speech:
"During my lifetime I have dedicated myself to this struggle of the African people. I have fought against white domination, and I have fought against black domination. I have cherished the ideal of a democratic and free society in which all persons live together in harmony and with equal opportunities. It is an ideal which I hope to live for and to achieve. But if needs be, it is an ideal for which I am prepared to die."Reading it now still makes the hairs on the back of my neck stand up.It said to me: you always have to stand up for what is right, and for what you believe in, whatever the consequences. In the words of Emiliano Zapata Salazar: It's better to die upon your feet than to live upon your knees! I can't honestly say I've always managed to live up to this ideal, but each time I fail it is Mandela's words that I hear, reminding me that I have to do better. I am saddened by his death, the world lost a lot today. Mandela, we will miss you and we will always remember you
Well said
Anonymous
12/05/2013 21:23
Subject: Nelson Mandella has died
As an African woman I care. Nelson Mandela's leadership, his vision, his commitment, dedication, inspiration meant everything to me. He cared, when no one did, before social media, before equality, before freedom, before liberty, there was Nelson Mandela. I remember the statement he delivered from the dock at the opening of his trial in 1964, it was like an awakening. Mandela knew there was a good chance of his being sentenced to death, yet this is how he ended his speech:
"During my lifetime I have dedicated myself to this struggle of the African people. I have fought against white domination, and I have fought against black domination. I have cherished the ideal of a democratic and free society in which all persons live together in harmony and with equal opportunities. It is an ideal which I hope to live for and to achieve. But if needs be, it is an ideal for which I am prepared to die."Reading it now still makes the hairs on the back of my neck stand up.It said to me: you always have to stand up for what is right, and for what you believe in, whatever the consequences. In the words of Emiliano Zapata Salazar: It's better to die upon your feet than to live upon your knees! I can't honestly say I've always managed to live up to this ideal, but each time I fail it is Mandela's words that I hear, reminding me that I have to do better. I am saddened by his death, the world lost a lot today. Mandela, we will miss you and we will always remember you
"During my lifetime I have dedicated myself to this struggle of the African people. I have fought against white domination, and I have fought against black domination. I have cherished the ideal of a democratic and free society in which all persons live together in harmony and with equal opportunities. It is an ideal which I hope to live for and to achieve. But if needs be, it is an ideal for which I am prepared to die."Reading it now still makes the hairs on the back of my neck stand up.It said to me: you always have to stand up for what is right, and for what you believe in, whatever the consequences. In the words of Emiliano Zapata Salazar: It's better to die upon your feet than to live upon your knees! I can't honestly say I've always managed to live up to this ideal, but each time I fail it is Mandela's words that I hear, reminding me that I have to do better. I am saddened by his death, the world lost a lot today. Mandela, we will miss you and we will always remember you
Anonymous
12/05/2013 20:01
Subject: Re:Nelson Mandella has died
A great man has left us. I dream that our leaders all over would try to walk in his shoes with humility and true love of country and people. He could have stayed in power but felt he needed to make way for others. How many Presidents or Prime Ministers walk away from power at the height of their popularity? None! Thank you South Africa for your gift to us.
R.I.P. Madiba well done.
R.I.P. Madiba well done.
Anonymous
12/05/2013 19:49
Subject: Nelson Mandella has died
Just saw this on FB,
"I cannot believe it, Nelson Mandela has died. This is so unfair and completely unexpected. The world will be an absolute hell hole now that he has left us and is not longer giving us his guidance. We have suffered a tremendous and unexplainably abrupt loss"
"I cannot believe it, Nelson Mandela has died. This is so unfair and completely unexpected. The world will be an absolute hell hole now that he has left us and is not longer giving us his guidance. We have suffered a tremendous and unexplainably abrupt loss"
Anonymous
12/05/2013 19:34
Subject: Re:Nelson Mandella has died
Same jerk who showed up on the political forum.Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Who cares.
It only took 5 posts for the a## holes to show up
Anonymous
12/05/2013 19:30
Subject: Nelson Mandella has died
Anonymous wrote:Why did his marriage end in divorce?
He was also gone a lot as a result of all his work with the revolution. Not to mention the man did spend 30 years unjustly imprisoned.
Anonymous
12/05/2013 19:22
Subject: Nelson Mandella has died
Anonymous wrote:Why did his marriage end in divorce?
Mandela was married 3 times, and has been divorced twice. I don't recall why he and Winnie divorced, but his first wife (before Winnie) mentions a lot of Mandela's infidelity as a primary source of conflict.
There's a weird thing that happens to men championing for rights - they have a tremendous amount of wisdom and reserve in a lot of ways, but not in others. MLK and Gandhi are also well known for sleeping around and cheating on their partners. On the one hand, it points to their humanity (our "heroes" are just like us), but it's difficult for me to still reconcile. It's good to acknowledge their achievements, but also to remember that such icons were far from perfect or saints.
Anonymous
12/05/2013 19:11
Subject: Nelson Mandella has died
Why did his marriage end in divorce?
Anonymous
12/05/2013 19:09
Subject: Re:Nelson Mandella has died
Anonymous wrote:Who cares.
Nelson Mandela was a great man who will have millions mourn his death. Meanwhile you're just a loser posting on DCUM.
Anonymous
12/05/2013 18:48
Subject: Nelson Mandella has died
I only wish we all could learn his lessons. Especially about hate. A good leader cannot hate.
Anonymous
12/05/2013 18:41
Subject: Nelson Mandella has died
Anonymous wrote:Pause, respect, honor. What an incredible man.
Yes, and I always wished I could meet him and have a conversation with him or maybe just hear him speak in a small group situation--a man of many accomplishments!
Anonymous
12/05/2013 18:40
Subject: Re:Nelson Mandella has died
May he rest in peace.
Anonymous
12/05/2013 18:38
Subject: Re:Nelson Mandella has died
Anonymous wrote:Who cares.
Any person who has a shred of dignity and respects human rights.
Anonymous
12/05/2013 18:37
Subject: Nelson Mandella has died
Pause, respect, honor. What an incredible man.