Nelson Mandela has passed away.

[Billy]

This day Nelson Mandela, A great man, a seeker for freedom. has passed away.

Eternal rest grant unto him. May his light shine for all eternity.



Thank you Nelson. Always you will be a beacon for all the people of the world.

A Tribute

Source: https://youtube.com/watch?v=fm7p-RLFg2I

Peace.

[LivioRazlo]

Didn't Nelson Mandela advocate violence and terrorism through the ANC and Umkhonto we Sizwe to free South Africa from the white man?

[ViralSpiral]

Posted by LivioRazlo (here)
Didn't Nelson Mandela advocate violence and terrorism through the ANC and Umkhonto we Sizwe to free South Africa from the white man?

[Camilo]

He was a real hero who lived by example. May he R.I.P.

[Muzz]

Posted by LivioRazlo (here)
Didn't Nelson Mandela advocate violence and terrorism through the ANC and Umkhonto we Sizwe to free South Africa from the white man?

LivioRazlo
This thread is obviously an outlet for members to express appreciation for this great man. It's not very respectful to barge in on a funeral wake and start questioning the integrity of the recently deceased. Can I suggest that if you want to explore any alleged negative aspects of this mans life that you do it elsewhere rather than derailing this thread.
Thanks

[Tesseract]

A wonderful and great man, accomplished so much through strength of spirit, moral conviction and independence of will. Didn't sell out to anyone, including his captors who tried to palm him off with compromising offers, and he didn't sell out to the two-faced West after he achieved his main goals. Like Tito, he defeated foreign attempts of subversion and corruption of his leadership and country by maintaining an uncompromised integrity, objective moral independence, and unlocking the potential of his own people. Truly thankful that this example exists for humanity.

[ulli]

[jagman]

https://projectavalon.net/forum4/show...l=1#post741992

[sian]

He leaves a beautiful legacy for his countrymen and the world.

Source: https://youtube.com/watch?v=ooHsKZJqpT0

Bless you Mr Mandela. Peace and Freedom always be your guide.

[Rocky_Shorz]

what a huge ripple in the force, very few have ever done so much for the needy, stood in the face of diversity, not backing down against all odds...

R.I.P old friend, see you on the other side...

[Carmody]

Source: https://youtube.com/watch?v=sWpERZAIy3E

A little song about Africa.

Something from Peter Gabriel that touched on one of the centerpoints of Nelson's life experience:

Source: https://youtube.com/watch?v=3ncVyxQRw70

[risveglio]

Posted by Murray (here)

Posted by LivioRazlo (here)
Didn't Nelson Mandela advocate violence and terrorism through the ANC and Umkhonto we Sizwe to free South Africa from the white man?

LivioRazlo
This thread is obviously an outlet for members to express appreciation for this great man. It's not very respectful to barge in on a funeral wake and start questioning the integrity of the recently deceased. Can I suggest that if you want to explore any alleged negative aspects of this mans life that you do it elsewhere rather than derailing this thread.
Thanks

But it is fitting that Mandela is defended with a Lincoln quote. I love humans. I'm out.

[lelmaleh]

One of the only true leaders we've had during these times. He's an inspiration, though sad to see him go he deserves a good rest and on to whatever is next.

[DNA]

Posted by LivioRazlo (here)
Didn't Nelson Mandela advocate violence and terrorism through the ANC and Umkhonto we Sizwe to free South Africa from the white man?

So your point is?
And if it's true, what's wrong with that?
If you wanna make an omelette you have to break a few eggs.

[Kryztian]

For so many years, I heard blowhard historians talk about the inevitable end of apartheid, which would bring about massive bloodshed and violence. Thank you Nelson Mandela, along with millions of South Africans, for proving them wrong. A better, more peaceful, more just and equitable world is attainable, thanks to people like Mandela who don't accept the lies of most other politicians and talking heads, that we need a world with 2nd class citizens, continual war, degradation and poverty amidst a world of abundance. May we all continue to wage peace and justice here on planet Earth in the tradition of Nelson Mandela.

[Azt]

I am wondering if an event like this is not a convergence of time lines. I read somewhere that in another timeline Mandela was passed away long before today. So, now that our "today" matches with that timeline, I wonder if we have just mixed timelines (into one).

[ViralSpiral]

Posted by risveglio (here)
I love humans. I'm out.

I was born in 1961 in Johannesburg, South Africa. The year it became a republic, after withdrawing from the British Commonwealth. I know what it's like to see "whites only" signs, or see black Africans step off a sidewalk when a white man walked past, or not seeing any black faces after 6 o'clock at night on the streets. No integrated schools. Being banned from the Olympics. Fingers pointed at for simply being a South African, as if I wore a sign saying: thumbs up for apartheid. 

Let's speak a little about this man: who took up arms. He was not alone, rather a symbol for a struggle against oppression. After 27 years of contemplation in a tiny cell without a bed or toilet, he came to the realization that you cannot win with guns, rather with love.

I stood in a queue for hours and hours that day in 1994, with the whole of South Africa, to show my support for Mandela's dream for an integrated rainbow nation. There were no demonstrations, no violence. Only a people who wanted change. He rebuilt the nation and showed us that we all can make a difference. 

I don't mourn his death. Instead I celebrate his life and ponder how lucky I am.  I will honour him by trying to always remember his journey and his ability to transcend. I will try to keep my vision of the future in my sights and not allow pettiness, judgement or politics to distract me. As DNA said, so he broke a few eggs...... As did Lincoln. And I'm guessing you too.

So, as I said in another thread..... Hamba kahle Mandiba. Go well, father.

And go well risveglio.....

[araucaria]

Posted by risveglio (here)
I love humans. I'm out.

Which type of non-human entity wrote these words?
They rather put a whole new meaning on your avatar quote, don't they?

The majority of freed slaves had a positive view of the institution of slavery, and many unabashedly wished to return to slavery.

Mandela stood for the exact opposite of that. He's the very last person you want to be slating.

A little consistency would be helpful

[brenie]

Hi Folks, I have just seen David cameron on BBC news in his most pius state saying what a great man has just passed away. As I recall the 'anti-apartied' days of demo's, and pledged support for the struggle in s/africa.
I also recall at that time the 'young Conservatives' showing their true self, prancing round in T-shirt reading 'hang Mandella' now I wonder where Cameron was then ?
If there are any photo's of any of our present gov: i'm sure someone will show them.

Rest in peace Nelson, you did a great job, and did it for everyone.

[Mike Gorman]

I cannot conceive of being locked up for 27 years, it is testimony enough that this man endured this, and was able to move on from it
and function to overcome the terrible regime that had stamped its hegemony on an entire people. Nelson Mandella was no doubt relieved
to have finally let go of this life, what a life, lived more keenly and purposefully than many of us get the opportunity to do-he was old and passed
according to natural time. I salute him.