In a message dated 2/29/04 10:22:24 AM Central Standard Time, [log in to unmask]
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> "The reason why I respect Mandela, is the fact that, he understands the
> difference between how the world is run/rule and how it should be run/rule. As
> an activist, Mandela, at the initial stage, understood the need to form an
> effective coalition and leadership, to save South Africa from further decay and
> bankruptcy. He came in and left as soon as the mechanisms and structure for
> continual and feasible leadership were implemented."
>
> AMS,
>
> That is because Mandela had the interest and welfare of the South African
> nation at heart, as opposed to his own "misguided self interest driven, power
> hungry, I have to be the leader or all goes down" attitude. One can always
> measure the mindset of potential leaders by the choices they make at the ninth
> hour when it is time to make selfless decision that can make or sink a people.
>
> Jabou Joh

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