Tag Archives: politics

Thinking of South Africa

Posted on December 5, 2013 by vanbraman

This evening I have been thinking of South Africa. When I heard the news of Nelson Mandela’s death this afternoon, I started to have memories of my trip there in 2001. I don’t often think of this trip as I … Continue reading →

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I Won’t Be A Dictator!

Posted on August 2, 2013 by vanbraman

Do you know who said he would not become a dictator? Do you know who then ruled his country as a dictator for more than 50 years? Another interesting article from my Grandma’s scrapbooks. The article is written by Ruth … Continue reading →

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