The SA Politics Thread Part 3

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TheChamp said:
Yes, the traitors were found and promptly dealt with.
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I don’t know.. I think I agree with the EFF here. Why have a secret ballot if that’s not really the case?

This is going too far from the DA.
 
Priapus said:
I don’t know.. I think I agree with the EFF here. Why have a secret ballot if that’s not really the case?

This is going too far from the DA.
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Ok, look. The way I see it...

If this was truly a "vote of conscience" issue, like maybe dealing with a MONC or something like that which is high-stakes, then I'd agree with you here.

But where does the conscience come in with simply electing a new mayor from scratch (with completely new candidates)? With the coalition partners having decided on a single candidate without fierce resistance, expect maybe a few whines? There are already allegations of vote buying like in JHB with the COPE Antie's election (with ASA accusing Tau of this).
 
PrimeSteak said:
Ok, look. The way I see it...

If this was truly a "vote of conscience" issue, like maybe dealing with a MONC or something like that which is high-stakes, then I'd agree with you here.

But where does the conscience come in with simply electing a new mayor from scratch (with completely new candidates)? With the coalition partners having decided on a single candidate without fierce resistance, expect maybe a few whines? There are already allegations of vote buying like in JHB with the COPE Antie's election (with ASA accusing Tau of this).
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Remember we are still waiting for the evidence of that vote buying in Joburg, that's long forgotten and we are now moving to allegations of vote buying in Tshwane, still no evidence to back anything up.

It's going to get old at some point.
 
Galactica said:
This is very confidential but I will share anyway, more as a warning. Obviously Mashatile will replace Mabuza as the country's DP shortly, however Paul will ascend to the presidency as soon as 2024 with Cyril bowing out. The climax is that JM will succeed Mashatile as the deputy president...paving his way to rule the country eventually.
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That one word is where all the problems in Africa begin. The entire mindset of a continent has to change!! Theis evil word should be replaced with lead!

6spdmanual said:
https://twitter.com/x/status/1631519957799378945
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I find that phrase "economic freedom" particularly fascinating. Anybody on here with the inside knowledge of exactly what they perceive this to be? Please educate me.
 
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PrimeSteak said:
Ok, look. The way I see it...

If this was truly a "vote of conscience" issue, like maybe dealing with a MONC or something like that which is high-stakes, then I'd agree with you here.

But where does the conscience come in with simply electing a new mayor from scratch (with completely new candidates)? With the coalition partners having decided on a single candidate without fierce resistance, expect maybe a few whines? There are already allegations of vote buying like in JHB with the COPE Antie's election (with ASA accusing Tau of this).
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That's the thing about principles. You don't get to pick and choose when you apply them
 
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