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Idi Amin 'not a monster'
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Posted on 08/11/2005 1:41:07 PM PDT by Millee

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To: Millee
I've always thought he was a talented actor, despite Battlefield Earth. Too bad he's a dumba$$.
21 posted on 08/11/2005 2:57:34 PM PDT by Welsh Rabbit
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To: Millee

"My name is 'Idi Amin Dada.' That's two D's, two A's, and one gun." - Richard Pryor (as Idi).


22 posted on 08/11/2005 3:00:07 PM PDT by dfwgator
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To: Millee
noting in particular he appreciated Amin's virulent abhorrence of European colonialism in Africa.

That being sufficient to excuse his "virulent abhorrence" of hundreds of thousands of Ugandans. What an evil person. (Mr. Whittaker, I mean.)

23 posted on 08/11/2005 3:56:40 PM PDT by Tax-chick (Liberals: Too stupid to realize Dick Cheney is the real Dark Lord.)
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To: Millee

Loved him in "Bird."

He'll probably be great as Idi Amin, but geez. Not a monster? Mugabe is against colonialism too. Maybe he's not a monster either.

24 posted on 08/11/2005 5:28:44 PM PDT by Maceman (Pro Se Defendant from Hell)
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To: Northern Yankee
He liked dogs and children

and didn't drink amd looked smart in a uniform.

What does that say about a person?

25 posted on 08/11/2005 5:40:03 PM PDT by Oztrich Boy (Did we ever see W C Fields a W S Churchill together?)
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To: Millee
"He did things like other big men who did things that helped their countries," Whitaker said, noting in particular he appreciated Amin's virulent abhorrence of European colonialism in Africa.

If Whitaker is referring to Amin's exile and death then, yes...that was helpful, I suppose.

26 posted on 08/11/2005 6:26:17 PM PDT by grellis (node iddum eentup sechew)
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To: Oztrich Boy

Touche`


27 posted on 08/11/2005 6:29:53 PM PDT by Northern Yankee (Freedom Needs A Soldier)
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To: Millee
Idi Amin 'not a monster'

Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha!

28 posted on 08/11/2005 6:35:51 PM PDT by Publius6961 (Liberal level playing field: If the Islamics win we are their slaves..if we win they are our equals.)
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To: mak5
He might have been a mass murderer and he might have eaten his enemies...

...but aside from that, how was he a monster?

29 posted on 08/11/2005 6:36:43 PM PDT by Publius6961 (Liberal level playing field: If the Islamics win we are their slaves..if we win they are our equals.)
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To: Millee; Jersey Republican Biker Chick
I agree with this brilliant actor.  The west is always trying to put a negative spin on Amin, mainly because he was a successful African. 
 
I mean, take chaining together a dozen political prisoners and having them bash the guy next to them to death with a sledge hammer and then hand it to the man behind them for the same treatment while Idi watched.  I mean, yeah, I guess you could say that was brutal and barbaric, but you could also say it was kind and merciful.  It's all perspective.
 
I look forward to seeing Whitaker put a charming human face on this cuddly dictator.
 
Owl_Eagle

(If what I just wrote makes you sad or angry,

 it was probably sarcasm)

30 posted on 08/12/2005 6:53:50 AM PDT by End Times Sentinel (In Memory of my Dear Friend Henry Lee II)
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To: Owl_Eagle

You're right. I guess I've always looked at Amin through my xenophobic eyes. Forrest has taught us all a valuable lesson about finding the good in people. Think I'll go hug a tree now.


31 posted on 08/12/2005 7:05:28 AM PDT by Millee (Earth First! We'll log the other planets later!)
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To: Millee

He was a brilliant cook.


32 posted on 08/16/2005 11:37:29 AM PDT by weegee (The Rovebaiting by DUAC must stop. It is nothing but a partisan witchhunt.)
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