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Universally respected and renowned world leader applauds Donald Drumpf (Original Post) DemocratSinceBirth Feb 2017 OP
Great endorsement! BumRushDaShow Feb 2017 #1
Now THAT's an endorsement!! underpants Feb 2017 #2
Trump will probably brag about Renew Deal Feb 2017 #3
From the country of Africa! underpants Feb 2017 #7
Mugabe is probably taking a leaf from Putin's book, hoping that a little flattery Tanuki Feb 2017 #4
Yup... jaxind Feb 2017 #5
Well, what a hot recommendation that is. smirkymonkey Feb 2017 #6
From one tinpot dictator to another. VOX Feb 2017 #8

Tanuki

(14,918 posts)
4. Mugabe is probably taking a leaf from Putin's book, hoping that a little flattery
Mon Feb 20, 2017, 10:06 AM
Feb 2017

to the bloated orange water balloon squatting at Mar-A-Lago every weekend will lift sanctions imposed by previous and more human rights-respecting administrations.

http://i.stuff.co.nz/world/africa/89580657/zimbabwes-robert-mugabe-refuses-to-retire-and-wants-to-pinch-donald-trumps-policy

"....The state-run Sunday Mail newspaper, which published the comments, said he added Trump might review the sanctions imposed on Mugabe and members of his inner circle by Washington in 2003 over alleged rights violations. The sanctions were extended by the Obama administration.

No reason was given as to why Mugabe felt Trump might re-examine sanctions and his direct comments on the matter were not published.

But Mugabe said he had not wanted Hillary Clinton to win the 2016 White House election because "I knew she could slap sanctions on us as a legacy."

"We are just now under sanctions imposed not by Donald Trump, but by Obama. What arrogance is that?," Mugabe was quoted as saying."......

 

smirkymonkey

(63,221 posts)
6. Well, what a hot recommendation that is.
Mon Feb 20, 2017, 10:18 AM
Feb 2017

I'm so proud of our wonderful president. Making us beloved around the world.

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