Masire-De Beers: the civil coup of 1987

The BDP youth must understand that the game has changed. Our people are not interested in pronouncements of a glorious internal party democratic tradition that is under attack from the current leadership.

Our people are interested in answers to two simple questions; how does democracy obtain in a situation where the ruling party is financed by the government? and why the President should not declare the BDP an unlawful society?

The class differences within the BDP Youth suggest that the sons and daughters of the ruling elite are faced with a dilemma. They have to choose between democracy and preserving their fathers' reputations. For a long time Khama was a foil that they could use to justify their democratic credentials. They could use his alleged dictatorship to avoid tackling serious issues of democracy. They could pretend to speak on behalf of ordinary members. The disclosures about BDP funding have dealt them an unfortunate body blow.

Editor's Comment
Congratulations Anicia Gaothuse!

The contest had 10 beautiful young girls as finalists and unfortunately only one could wear the crown.The judges picked Anicia Gaothuse. To all those who feel their contestant should have won ahead of Anicia for whatever reason, hardly; the judges found Anicia to be the best among the best, so desist from disrespecting our newly crowned queen on social media or anywhere else, for that matter! Each of the 10 beautiful young women had supporters...

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