Elections 2014 – The fear card comes out again!

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2014 South African election planning is well under way. The ruling and opposition paries are rallying for support and votes with all sorts of different promises. It’s a great time to see if they can muster up enough votes to oust the ANC.

THIS ARTICLE IS MY OPINION

The beginning of another campaign for the South African political parties began in earnest this month with the elections 2014. The heavy weights within the ANC political party pulled out the fear card again, and it is not surprising to the majority of people.
South Africa voted for a democratic change almost 20 years ago. The ANC won more than two thirds of the votes at that time, giving them untold power, and the majority of people expected a smooth integration of democracy and a dramatic change to their living conditions. What happened? Not much, the only freedom was full integration of all races permitted to use all the public facilities. The influx of foreigners, the escalation of crime and the rise of squatter camps around the country, began in earnest on that incredible freedom day 27 April 1994.
Corruption was not lagging behind and so the consequence of political members' wealth accumulated steadily. Laws changed for the benefit of the ruling party, not the people of South Africa. Unions backed the ruling party for their own benefit, not that of the people. The ANC is visibly an imperialist organization, which will cling to the power they have, at any cost.
Is South Africa becoming another Zimbabwe? The ANC will use the fear card and whatever means they have in order to maintain their power, but their decline in power is evident. I to would fear the new emerging political party Agang, directed by the feisty Mamphela Ramphele, and the steady growth of support for the opposition party, the Democratic Alliance officiated by Helen Zille, who over the past years has made a tremendous impact on this nation by showing them true democracy. (The on / off combination of these two parties could damage their reputation. Much to the delight of the ANC).The relatively new Ecomonic Freedom Fighters (EFF) party headed by Julius Malema will take a portion of the votes, but will definitely not win. Who wants to live under a socialist government?
The ANC, in all probability will retain their power in the next election, but a marked reduction in their support system will give the opposition parties to move forward into a true democracy. The younger generation, the educated generation, which they deserved, will take the voting toward a more realistic democratic society. The criminal prisoners will vote for the ANC and why not, prison has exceptionally benefits. The immigrants will vote for the ANC simply because they have many opportunities to exhort their corruption. The rural people, who, unfortunately, have not had the opportunity of education and development, will support the ANC, after all, it is that time of the year, when gifts are plenty, and promises are empty.

Your friend,
Laura

Boeremag trial

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The first article dealt with the underlying facts of the length of the trial.

The Boeremag: The Phantom Threat to South Africa

In South Africa, the Boeremag, is a phantom threat that conjures up images of a terror group ready to kill black people on a massive scale. However, the reality is quite different.

The Boeremag is a paper tiger being used by people as a local bogeyman type threat. The so called Afrikaners could not stand together at the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. The Police generals could not abandon their juniors fast enough whilst trying to claim that they knew nothing.
The most expensive trial in the history of the RSA was the Boeremag trial. Several imbeciles were found guilty of trying to overthrow the government of the day as well as killing black people due to indiscriminate bombing. However, in this trial, evidence came to light that this group was trained by the local police and that the explosives used was supplied by the same police. The Afrikaans speaking judge did not see this discrepancy; an entire police operation which killed black people and assisted by white policemen.
In any other country, this issue would have been picked up on immediately. Not in South Africa.

Link to read the entire article

The 2nd article, published on Friday this week is a continuation of the above article.

The Boeremag a Phantom Threat to South Africa Continued

The Boeremag history and litigation have received extensive media coverage and this phantom threat to South Africa continues to unravel untold truths. The Boeremag trial is one of the longest trials in the history of South Africa. Nine years of grueling testimony ended with harsh sentences given to the accused twenty men. This case clearly shows the failing democracy of the country and points to one-sided domination.
The Afrikaner people of South Africa have played a pivotal role in building a suitable structure and foundation for a solid country. This minority group is certainly not without faults and to create a blame game would show the pettiness of the failing democracy.

Link to read the entire article

This morning the 3rd article in the series was published.

The Boeremag and the South African Security Services

Are there sufficient indications to attest that the Boeremag and the South African Security Services (SASS) are tangled together in corruption? It would seem to appear that the SASS is a threat to democracy and that evidence presented has been ignored or it could have blatantly been used in a misleading manner.
How can any country have a democracy with these types of people not protecting the rights of innocent civilians but actually abusing them and stealing from them?
The South African Police Services (SAPS) has a division called Crime Intelligence (CI). This unit has been most often in the news and for all the wrong reasons. The CI’s biggest moment of victory had been when they succeeded in having the government believe that there exists a right wing organization called the Boeremag. They had established an audacious plan into action which commenced as early as 1992. The members of CI planned to build a future for them in the new South Africa under the African National Congress (ANC) regime. The planning was to create an alleged right wing movement group, called the Boeremag. The ANC led government clearly fears exactly such a monstrosity, irrespective as whether it exists or not. The officers in this unit would also create an atmosphere in which these allegations would be espoused and create a climate for action against anybody so labeled.

Link to read the entire article

It is a fascinating part of history and I must admit that the more I learn about this story, the more intrigued I become.

All the best,
Your friend,
Laura

SMOKING and your little Nicotine Monster

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Smoking I see is a trending topic, well here are some articles I published last year. I am sharing article 1 with you and leaving a link to Part 2. Hope you enjoy!

Your Nicotine Monster Deal With Him and Quit Smoking – Part 1

Smoking was a socially accepted norm around the world during the 1980s, and advertising different brands of cigarettes made a lot of money for the marketing companies. Cigarette sales soared, and there was no stigma attached to a smoking person.

People could smoke their favorite brand of cigarettes in theaters, airplanes, in shopping malls and restaurants. There were no banned places, it was a free pastime for many people, who never understood the addiction and the damage smoking could cause.

Over the years, governments have allowed research to investigate the positive and negative effects of smoking, and through the years, some disturbing statistics were discovered. This led to the banning of cigarette advertising and year after year, stricter controls were implemented. Smoking in public places became a no-go for the puffers and soon it has become difficult to light up anywhere. Smoking has been banned in restaurants, airplanes, malls and other places. Some cities have implemented a non-smoking policy and this has caused millions of people to give up the habit.

There are plenty of methods claimed to work and help you quit smoking. As people begin to realize that it is now socially unacceptable to smoke, they try to eliminate the unhealthy addiction and give up smoking, often spending large amounts of money on systems that do not work. There are chewing gums, patches, electronic cigarettes, tables and other methods all tried by individuals and indeed some have succeeded.

Now there is a method that will cost you nothing but perseverance. Follow the recommendations and remember the most basic requirement is why you are giving up smoking. Do not stop smoking if you are doing it for your family, your work, your friends, you will not succeed. Quit smoking because you want to, that is the beginning of becoming a non-smoker.

It’s truth time and the first step towards successfully quitting is to identify the physical addiction and mental dependency of smoking. We will deal with the physical withdrawal first. Nicotine is a drug and a smoker is addicted to this substance- realize that and then we can start the process of elimination of the drug from the body.

Imagine deep down in your belly you have a little nicotine monster, he is ugly, all green and hairy, perhaps with sticky hands and a nasty mouth. Imagine this nicotine monster dwelling inside of your stomach and he only survives from the inhalation of cigarette smoke. Now you have your monster and you have your packs of cigarettes and your lighter. Throw the cigarettes and lighter away; because you do not want them anymore and do not deceive yourself by keeping a pack hidden away. Get rid of all the cigarettes, lighters and matches. Do it now. Wonderful, you have taken your first step to becoming a non-smoker!

Did you see your nicotine monster slump over and cry out to you not to do that? Well you have just started the elimination process of the nicotine monster. Within the next hour or so, your little monster will jump up and down and call out to you to light up, well don’t, tell him that you are quitting, and that is the end of the story. Yes, the withdrawal symptoms he will create are real; you will feel jittery and even aggressive and wonder why you did this. Remember your only cost is perseverance. Get up, take a short walk, have a glass of water, and if you still feel flustered suck on a straw. The feeling will soon pass. If you start to crave food, then have something to eat, but keep it healthy. You do not want to gain too much weight.

Now continue to be strong, it’s only day one. Keep telling your little nicotine monster that you are not lighting up. Watch him slither in pain, crying out to you, begging you to give him some nicotine. Do not succumb to him; you have to be in charge of your body. Over the next few days, it gets better, and after the fourth day you will see your nicotine monster die, he cannot survive your perseverance. Well done, you have succeeded to eliminate the nicotine from your body. Now you have to deal with the mental habit of not smoking.

That is part one, now go and read the ending in part 2.

Here is the link to Part 2

Your Nicotine Monster: Deal with Him and Quit Smoking – Part 2


All the best,
Laura

JULIUS MALEMA A CHARISMATIC SOUTH AFRICAN

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Julius Malema, we either hate him or love him, and he is such a charismatic person, I did an story about this dynamic man, (if I can call him that). Here is the link to the article published on the Guardian Liberty Voice.

Julius Malema article link

Anyway, I received some tweets regarding this article and some people are angry, racist and practically unwavering in their protection for the infamous Julius Malema. What can I say, we are supposed to be a democratic society and freedom of speech is a pleasure for us.

I am sharing some of the tweets with you. Enjoy!!



TWITTER REMARKS AND RESPONSES

Mutu Mark ‏@MutuMark8h
@zerrydo @aperiozar @julius_s_malema @ngalande capitalist racist whites believe voting for malema is not democratic enough!
• laura oneale‏@zerrydo
@MutuMark @aperiozar @Julius_S_Malema @ngalande All the great things are simple, freedom; justice; honor; duty; mercy; hope
1. aperiozar ‏@aperiozar21m
@zerrydo This coming from someone who supports racist DA and who no doubt used to be an Apartheid supporter is a bit rich @Julius_S_Malema
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2. laura oneale ‏@zerrydo10m
@aperiozar @Julius_S_Malema Not at all, and you dont know me or who I vote for. So dont judge me,I am a democratic person not a racist.
3. aperiozar ‏@aperiozar8m
@zerrydo You or no other DA member will stem the rise of the EFF. @Julius_S_Malema
4. laura oneale ‏@zerrydo7m
@aperiozar @Julius_S_Malema I hear and I forget, I see and I remember. I do and I understand.
5. aperiozar ‏@aperiozar4m
@zerrydo @Julius_S_Malema What do you understand? The DA loony tunes? Helen Zille
6. laura oneale ‏@zerrydo1m
@aperiozar One can easily judge the character of a person by the way they treat people who can do nothing for them
7. aperiozar ‏@aperiozar4s
@zerrydo Agreed. Like the average white DA member treats a poor black at the traffic light or when he asks for food. We learn. Helen Zille
1. laura oneale ‏@zerrydo2m
@aperiozar A strong, successful man is not the victim of his environment. He creates favorable conditions.
2. aperiozar ‏@aperiozar38s
@zerrydo If you are going to keep on quoting senseless drivel to me, we're done. Your decision.

laura oneale ‏@zerrydo6s
@aperiozar Words of direction. Well we will have to wait for election results and until then try to live a democratic life, no condemnation


Teboho khutsoana
@Tebohoeff
@zerrydo @ngalande @aperiozar @South @Julius_S_Malema when the ANC took power in 1994,mostly white minority groups took cover,eff will rule

Can any sane person tell me why people want to live in a radical communistic state. My mind cannot comprehend the reason for living a life of obscurity, distress and limitation.

We are in the 20th centrury and have learned that communism does not WORK, it is a stressfull life for the people who are like sheep following a blind leader. Going around in circles and not making progress. Isolation is horrible, we only have to remember North Korea and the suffering there.
My argument would be that EDUCATION is the key to successful change. I don’t want to live in doom and gloom.

Take care,
Laura

Find Joy in the Lord

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Read Psalm 37: 3-5

"Find joy in the Lord....."

An entomologist and his friends walked down a busy street. Suddenly the doctor began walking faster and turned around to his friends who stepped up their pace to keep up with him. “Listen!” He said, and his friends only heard the roar of the passing traffic. They told him all they heard was the traffic, but the doctor also told them to listen. Unsure of what they were supposed to hear they waited. The doctor bent over and under a stone, was a cricket.
“How did you hear the sound from the cricket?” A friend enquired.
“Everyone hears with his heart and more so when it is beneficial to him” The doctor said.

We must have a desire to hear what is important in our lives, and continually ask the Lord to make our hearing sensitive to his voice.

Many years ago I started writing a series of inspirational quotes and short stories. Today, I was browsing through these notes and decided to share some. I have a pretty good selection now and should actually assemble into a book. One Day soon I hope.

All the best,
Your friend,
Laura