FabSwingers.com forum: Nelson Mandela

By *exySwing3rs OP Couple
over a year ago

In Your Hearts

In serious but stable condition with recurring lung infection. At 93, he will he will need everyones best wishes.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

He has mine...

Prayers for a speedy recovery

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By *ranny-CrumpetWoman
over a year ago

The Town by The Cross

He's 93.

How long do we expect him to go on?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"He's 93.

How long do we expect him to go on? "

We dont "expect".... But some of us "hope" that it will be a while yet...

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By *aula.ceciliaWoman
over a year ago

Cheltenham

his humility will shine on for ever, Ecce tempus, Ecce homo indeed

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By *ranny-CrumpetWoman
over a year ago

The Town by The Cross

"He's 93.

How long do we expect him to go on?

We dont "expect".... But some of us "hope" that it will be a while yet...

I felt like that about my dog until I realised how selfish I was being.

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By *iamondsmiles.Woman
over a year ago

little house on the praire

I fear it maybe the end of his fight, he's a very old man

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Perhaps its time the world started showing true compassion by accepting his time is near and wish him a peaceful transition from this life...

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By *ranny-CrumpetWoman
over a year ago

The Town by The Cross

"Perhaps its time the world started showing true compassion by accepting his time is near and wish him a peaceful transition from this life...

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Perhaps its time the world started showing true compassion by accepting his time is near and wish him a peaceful transition from this life...

I do wish him a peaceful transition... I just hope it isnt today.....

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"He's 93.

How long do we expect him to go on?

We dont "expect".... But some of us "hope" that it will be a while yet...

I felt like that about my dog until I realised how selfish I was being."

Im having problems.equating selfishness with my desire to see a world influence continue for as long as is possible, provided that he is not suffering.....

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"He's 93.

How long do we expect him to go on?

We dont "expect".... But some of us "hope" that it will be a while yet...

I felt like that about my dog until I realised how selfish I was being.

Im having problems.equating selfishness with my desire to see a world influence continue for as long as is possible, provided that he is not suffering....."

But surely the test of his influence is how we react to his life work rather than the timming of his death….!.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"He's 93.

How long do we expect him to go on?

We dont "expect".... But some of us "hope" that it will be a while yet...

I felt like that about my dog until I realised how selfish I was being.

Im having problems.equating selfishness with my desire to see a world influence continue for as long as is possible, provided that he is not suffering.....

But surely the test of his influence is how we react to his life work rather than the timming of his death….!.

Indeed....

Yet, whilst he is capable of continuing his life's work may we not wish him well in its continuance, until the inevitable, and then react to his influences....

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By *icecouple561Couple
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over a year ago

East Sussex

"Perhaps its time the world started showing true compassion by accepting his time is near and wish him a peaceful transition from this life...

Yep!

I think he should be allowed to let go of his life if he feels he needs to.

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By *stmateMan
over a year ago

Notts

"He's 93.

How long do we expect him to go on?

We dont "expect".... But some of us "hope" that it will be a while yet...

I felt like that about my dog until I realised how selfish I was being.

Im having problems.equating selfishness with my desire to see a world influence continue for as long as is possible, provided that he is not suffering.....

But surely the test of his influence is how we react to his life work rather than the timming of his death….!.

Indeed....

Yet, whilst he is capable of continuing his life's work may we not wish him well in its continuance, until the inevitable, and then react to his influences...."

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"He's 93.

How long do we expect him to go on?

We dont "expect".... But some of us "hope" that it will be a while yet...

I felt like that about my dog until I realised how selfish I was being.

Im having problems.equating selfishness with my desire to see a world influence continue for as long as is possible, provided that he is not suffering.....

But surely the test of his influence is how we react to his life work rather than the timming of his death….!.

Indeed....

Yet, whilst he is capable of continuing his life's work may we not wish him well in its continuance, until the inevitable, and then react to his influences...."

Don't get me wrong...I would like to see him in good health again, but the reports about his condition suggest he is nearing the end game..

At his age we shouldn't burden him with our own needs, his life’s work is done and carrying on the legacy is now our work……

Sometimes wishing someone well means letting go.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"He's 93.

How long do we expect him to go on?

We dont "expect".... But some of us "hope" that it will be a while yet...

I felt like that about my dog until I realised how selfish I was being.

Im having problems.equating selfishness with my desire to see a world influence continue for as long as is possible, provided that he is not suffering.....

But surely the test of his influence is how we react to his life work rather than the timming of his death….!.

Indeed....

Yet, whilst he is capable of continuing his life's work may we not wish him well in its continuance, until the inevitable, and then react to his influences....

Don't get me wrong...I would like to see him in good health again, but the reports about his condition suggest he is nearing the end game..

At his age we shouldn't burden him with our own needs, his life’s work is done and carrying on the legacy is now our work……

Sometimes wishing someone well means letting go.

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By *nnyMan
over a year ago

Glasgow

There are reports tonight than Madiba is close to death.

I wish him no more suffering and a safe journey home.

Amandla

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By *istress-MazikeenWoman
over a year ago

bolton

"In serious but stable condition with recurring lung infection. At 93, he will he will need everyones best wishes."

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"In serious but stable condition with recurring lung infection. At 93, he will he will need everyones best wishes."

News at 10 stated his condition was 'critical'

Doesn't sound too good

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Sad but inevitable news.

A true icon of humility and endurance, I will never forget his speech after being released from prison.

A man many could learn from but not many choose to.

I will be sad to see him go, sadder still that an oppressive regime robbed this world of his wisdom for so long.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

He is an old man, his time is up. As for him "continuing his work", Madiba has not been involved in any sort of work for years and the ANC is definitely not carrying on his work, a more morally and ethically corrupt bunch of thieves you will not find on this planet. He must be totally gutted watching the ANC destroy his dream.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

One less terrorist in the world ain't a bad thing.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

tell me how different are ANC officials from british politicians?

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By *nnyMan
over a year ago

Glasgow

"He is an old man, his time is up. As for him "continuing his work", Madiba has not been involved in any sort of work for years and the ANC is definitely not carrying on his work, a more morally and ethically corrupt bunch of thieves you will not find on this planet. He must be totally gutted watching the ANC destroy his dream."

He certainly won't be best pleased the way things are now. I wouldn't let Zuma in the house but SA is a different place.

As for Mandela. To borrow from Shakespeare via Hamlet a bit prematurely "he was a man, take him for all in all, I shall not look upon his like again".

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"tell me how different are ANC officials from british politicians?

They don't kill each other off, the prime minister doesn't use taxpayers money to the tune of £30 million to build his PRIVATE home, he doesn't have 4 wives paid for by the taxpayer, our politicians at least have a basic education, Zuma has the equivalent of a 12 year old. Even Mandela has a huge estate, odd when you think he has only been out of prison since 93 and never had the opportunity to make a fortune legally. I could go on, but it would get real boring.

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By *nnyMan
over a year ago

Glasgow

"........ but it would get real boring. "

It's boring already.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

i will ignore u.this site is about swinging not politics. boring arguement

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"There are reports tonight than Madiba is close to death.

I wish him no more suffering and a safe journey home.

Amandla"

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By *iamondsmiles.Woman
over a year ago

little house on the praire

Think he will die very soon

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By *B9 QueenWoman
over a year ago

Over the rainbow, under the bridge

"Think he will die very soon"

Unfortunately I think so too.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"There are reports tonight than Madiba is close to death.

I wish him no more suffering and a safe journey home.

Amandla

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By *arlmanMan
over a year ago

Southend

"One less terrorist in the world ain't a bad thing. "

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By *nnyMan
over a year ago

Glasgow

"i will ignore u.this site is about swinging not politics. boring arguement

This is The Lounge. Current topics include archery, elderly motorcycles and guitar bits.

By all means throw your towel in but don't suggest this isn't the place for the skirmish.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"i will ignore u.this site is about swinging not politics. boring arguement

So, when you saw the heading 'Nelson Mandela' - did you click here hoping for a little Soweto-swing?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

For all South Africans it will soon be a very sad day.

I dont think he will get better, he will be missed, as a fellow South African.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

It won't be just a sad day for the majority of South Africans - I think the whole of the world that believes in freedom & equality will be grieving.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

The world celebrates another milestone in the life of a remarkable man who's shown a resolve and personal determination that is nothing short of astonishing..

Happy 95th Birthday Nelson…

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By *ouple in LancashireCouple
over a year ago

in Lancashire

ditto..

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By *nnyMan
over a year ago

Glasgow

Happy Birthday Old Man. I normally wish people many happy returns but I doubt that'll be possible in Mandela's case.

I hope he's able to make the most of the time he has left, be it days or months. Years would be a bonus.

I just hope he's unaware of the nonsense going on amongst his extended family to cash in on his name.

Amandla.

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By *iewMan
Forum Mod
over a year ago

Angus & Findhorn

He has gone home.... he is a fighter

good man

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