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1] Away from the obvious economic crisis, the ED era has seen the rearrangement of political identities, & a clear ideological crisis in ZanuPF.
The opposition itself has been left suffering from the same, in as much as their own characterization by the regime is concerned. https://twitter.com/Laque_davis/status/1300495776653684737
![1] Away from the obvious economic crisis, the ED era has seen the rearrangement of political identities, & a clear ideological crisis in ZanuPF.The opposition itself has been left suffering from the same, in as much as their own characterization by the regime is concerned. https://twitter.com/Laque_davis/status/1300495776653684737](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Eg0SQ35WoAEC5mD.jpg "1] Away from the obvious economic crisis, the ED era has seen the rearrangement of political identities, & a clear ideological crisis in ZanuPF.The opposition itself has been left suffering from the same, in as much as their own characterization by the regime is concerned. https://twitter.com/Laque_davis/status/1300495776653684737")
The opposition itself has been left suffering from the same, in as much as their own characterization by the regime is concerned. https://twitter.com/Laque_davis/status/1300495776653684737
2] Three issues have always defined our politics
a) LAND ISSUE
b) Pan Africanism (read revolutionary parties solidarity)
c) IMPERIALISM & NEO-COLONIALISM
it has always been "easy" to tell where either the Opposition or the ruling ZanuPf "belonged" (due to propaganda)
![2] Three issues have always defined our politicsa) LAND ISSUEb) Pan Africanism (read revolutionary parties solidarity)c) IMPERIALISM & NEO-COLONIALISM it has always been "easy" to tell where either the Opposition or the ruling ZanuPf "belonged" (due to propaganda)](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Eg0TF5MWAAAzrkt.jpg "2] Three issues have always defined our politicsa) LAND ISSUEb) Pan Africanism (read revolutionary parties solidarity)c) IMPERIALISM & NEO-COLONIALISM it has always been \"easy\" to tell where either the Opposition or the ruling ZanuPf \"belonged\" (due to propaganda)")
a) LAND ISSUE
b) Pan Africanism (read revolutionary parties solidarity)
c) IMPERIALISM & NEO-COLONIALISM
it has always been "easy" to tell where either the Opposition or the ruling ZanuPf "belonged" (due to propaganda)
3] After the chaotic abuse of the War Vets Compensation Act (1993), which led to the Chidyausiku Inquiry & the split of the War Vets Association, Mugabe did 2 things
Firstly,he passed the ill thought & "once-off payment of Z$50,000 to each veteran & a Z$2,000 per month pension
![3] After the chaotic abuse of the War Vets Compensation Act (1993), which led to the Chidyausiku Inquiry & the split of the War Vets Association, Mugabe did 2 thingsFirstly,he passed the ill thought & "once-off payment of Z$50,000 to each veteran & a Z$2,000 per month pension](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Eg0VNN1XkAY6UdA.jpg "3] After the chaotic abuse of the War Vets Compensation Act (1993), which led to the Chidyausiku Inquiry & the split of the War Vets Association, Mugabe did 2 thingsFirstly,he passed the ill thought & \"once-off payment of Z$50,000 to each veteran & a Z$2,000 per month pension")
Firstly,he passed the ill thought & "once-off payment of Z$50,000 to each veteran & a Z$2,000 per month pension
4] Around the same time, Mugabe wanted to maintain relations with the West (whites) & pretty much ignored the "Land question"
With the rise of the MDC, whos founding manifesto spoke to addressing the same, Mugabe did the second thing..
He radicalized his Hunzvi ZWVA faction
![4] Around the same time, Mugabe wanted to maintain relations with the West (whites) & pretty much ignored the "Land question"With the rise of the MDC, whos founding manifesto spoke to addressing the same, Mugabe did the second thing..He radicalized his Hunzvi ZWVA faction](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Eg0XB6iWoAA8wv7.jpg "4] Around the same time, Mugabe wanted to maintain relations with the West (whites) & pretty much ignored the \"Land question\"With the rise of the MDC, whos founding manifesto spoke to addressing the same, Mugabe did the second thing..He radicalized his Hunzvi ZWVA faction")
With the rise of the MDC, whos founding manifesto spoke to addressing the same, Mugabe did the second thing..
He radicalized his Hunzvi ZWVA faction
5] This was Mugabe's response to the Land Question
It wasn't a policy, let alone a planned gov program
He simply got tired of mollycoddling to the West & succumbed to the demands of his warvets & forced the country into a partisan chaotic land grab exercise.
![5] This was Mugabe's response to the Land Question It wasn't a policy, let alone a planned gov program He simply got tired of mollycoddling to the West & succumbed to the demands of his warvets & forced the country into a partisan chaotic land grab exercise.](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Eg0XlU_XgAAj_dM.jpg "5] This was Mugabe's response to the Land Question It wasn't a policy, let alone a planned gov program He simply got tired of mollycoddling to the West & succumbed to the demands of his warvets & forced the country into a partisan chaotic land grab exercise.")
It wasn't a policy, let alone a planned gov program
He simply got tired of mollycoddling to the West & succumbed to the demands of his warvets & forced the country into a partisan chaotic land grab exercise.
6] The program gave RG control over Chiefs & individual beneficiaries.
Alliances naturally developed between white victims & the Opposition
The political crisis benefited ZanuPf.
RG became the Black Champion with the Opposition becoming a threat to the Blacks' Land ownership
![6] The program gave RG control over Chiefs & individual beneficiaries.Alliances naturally developed between white victims & the OppositionThe political crisis benefited ZanuPf.RG became the Black Champion with the Opposition becoming a threat to the Blacks' Land ownership](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Eg0ZTJSWAAAF57Z.jpg "6] The program gave RG control over Chiefs & individual beneficiaries.Alliances naturally developed between white victims & the OppositionThe political crisis benefited ZanuPf.RG became the Black Champion with the Opposition becoming a threat to the Blacks' Land ownership")
Alliances naturally developed between white victims & the Opposition
The political crisis benefited ZanuPf.
RG became the Black Champion with the Opposition becoming a threat to the Blacks' Land ownership
7] As ZanuPF- West relations soiled further, ZanuPF became the torchbearer of "Pan Africanism"
In Africa, Pan Africanism basically is how often you can scolde white peope at AU or UN summits
At the same time, the MDC became a "stooge" of white interests by default
![7] As ZanuPF- West relations soiled further, ZanuPF became the torchbearer of "Pan Africanism"In Africa, Pan Africanism basically is how often you can scolde white peope at AU or UN summitsAt the same time, the MDC became a "stooge" of white interests by default](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Eg0aPI2WAAMCk-M.jpg "7] As ZanuPF- West relations soiled further, ZanuPF became the torchbearer of \"Pan Africanism\"In Africa, Pan Africanism basically is how often you can scolde white peope at AU or UN summitsAt the same time, the MDC became a \"stooge\" of white interests by default")
In Africa, Pan Africanism basically is how often you can scolde white peope at AU or UN summits
At the same time, the MDC became a "stooge" of white interests by default
8] Consequently, the Opposition became a victim of this political labelling.
Whenever the Opposition or anyone outside ZanuPf is seen with a European, more so in Europe or America, they are accused of advancing Western interests & a reversal of the gains of independence.
![8] Consequently, the Opposition became a victim of this political labelling.Whenever the Opposition or anyone outside ZanuPf is seen with a European, more so in Europe or America, they are accused of advancing Western interests & a reversal of the gains of independence.](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Eg0bLMoWoAA2N1v.jpg "8] Consequently, the Opposition became a victim of this political labelling.Whenever the Opposition or anyone outside ZanuPf is seen with a European, more so in Europe or America, they are accused of advancing Western interests & a reversal of the gains of independence.")
Whenever the Opposition or anyone outside ZanuPf is seen with a European, more so in Europe or America, they are accused of advancing Western interests & a reversal of the gains of independence.
9] Based on this historic deception, liberation movements have stood by each other and never shy away from defending one another.
This solidarity has even resulted in turning regional institutions into tea parties.
Heads of States periodically meet and do absolutely nothing.
![9] Based on this historic deception, liberation movements have stood by each other and never shy away from defending one another.This solidarity has even resulted in turning regional institutions into tea parties.Heads of States periodically meet and do absolutely nothing.](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Eg0dIPyWsAEWgGL.jpg "9] Based on this historic deception, liberation movements have stood by each other and never shy away from defending one another.This solidarity has even resulted in turning regional institutions into tea parties.Heads of States periodically meet and do absolutely nothing.")
This solidarity has even resulted in turning regional institutions into tea parties.
Heads of States periodically meet and do absolutely nothing.
10] Fast foward to 2020
• it is ZanuPF thats reversing the Land Reform program, with the Opposition defending it
•it is ZanuPF mollycoddling to Western interests with the Opposition castigating it
•it is ZanuPF attacking liberation movements for siding with the Opposition
![10] Fast foward to 2020• it is ZanuPF thats reversing the Land Reform program, with the Opposition defending it•it is ZanuPF mollycoddling to Western interests with the Opposition castigating it•it is ZanuPF attacking liberation movements for siding with the Opposition](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Eg0ejKmXkAASL5q.jpg "10] Fast foward to 2020• it is ZanuPF thats reversing the Land Reform program, with the Opposition defending it•it is ZanuPF mollycoddling to Western interests with the Opposition castigating it•it is ZanuPF attacking liberation movements for siding with the Opposition")
• it is ZanuPF thats reversing the Land Reform program, with the Opposition defending it
•it is ZanuPF mollycoddling to Western interests with the Opposition castigating it
•it is ZanuPF attacking liberation movements for siding with the Opposition
