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>>>>The performance of the mayors you are describing is really just the norm for politicians of any race, creed, or colour. They pander to their supporters in order to remain in power often to the detriment of the bigger picture. Voters more often than not vote based on emotion and/or other percieved bonds with their candidate. This is not a problem of race but a problem of human ignorance and greed. It is not a black issue. It is a political system issue.
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>>>Let's hear more about the long history of a free political system in South Africa before you climb down from your soapbox, OK?
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>>I was not making any comment or judgement about you, your people, or your country. Do you see any US specific reference in my post? Do you see any country or race specific criticism in my post at all? Nice post Mike. OK?
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>I took it as a commentary on American politicians, and didn't appreciate it given South African politicians.

I assume you refer to the politicians of the previous SA government. If so I find your post insulting. Do you really think you can "cast the first stone"? Is this really a debate you want to get into? My comments were about politicians in general.