Imperialists: It’s time they leave us alone THERE was something special about this week’s Heroes’ Day celebrations marked at various centres countrywide. No doubt, memories of the triumphant entry of the heroes of the liberation war into corridors of power after trouncing Bishop Abel Muzorewa in 1980 were revived. Not only that, the thought that that electoral victory by the liberation heroes also meant British colonialist ambitions had suffered a severe blow, was another source of great satisfaction. Thus the July 31 defeat of Morgan Tsvangirai and the setback for the West’s regime change machinations, so close to the Heroes Day made the occasion special as nostalgic memories of the happiness that greeted our Independence Day in 1980 came alive. As Zimbabweans celebrated their departed heroes, it was also an appropriate time to remind themselves of their heroic roles in contributing towards achieving this independence. It was not easy though. The brutal Ian Smith regime through their soldiers and Selous Scouts like David Coltart, Iain Kay and Roy Bennett murdered, maimed and traumatised villagers in a vain attempt to discourage them from assisting the liberation fighters. However, the resilience of the resolute Zimbabweans could not be broken. That is why they got the one-person-one-vote inalienable right. And when it came to vote, they opted for their heroes, who had waged a war against Western colonialists. But the imperialists’ memories are short. Soon they had embarked on another mission to bring back their colonial ambitions through the MDC. Rhodies like Bennett and company quickly betrayed the parentage of this Western-born political front by taking a leading role. That saw the birth of the regime change drive. And like what the colonialists did during the liberation struggle, they imposed illegal sanctions so that Zimbabweans might suffer. Once the economy ‘screamed’, the masses would turn against President Mugabe and ZANU PF, so they thought. Once more this strategy failed. July 31 2013 saw the 1980 history repeating itself. Zimbabweans once again overwhelmingly voted for the liberation movement, showing their complete rejection of Tsvangirai, the darling of the West. That is exactly what they did to Bishop Muzorewa, another protege of the West in 1980. That is why this year’s Heroes Day celebrations so soon after the July 31 resounding ZANU PF victory was collectively seen as part of the Second Coming of President Mugabe. This is a coming that once more saw the victory of justice, equality and democracy over Western obsession with self enrichment through pillage and plunder. So Mr Tsvangirai, who is yet to recover from the severe battering he recently got at the polls, still believes he holds the sanctions card. He was indicating to his supporters at a funeral recently that the economy would never blossom if he were not invited to join the new Government. Because the West is backing him in his wild claim that elections were rigged, Tsvangirai believes the illegal sanctions will not be lifted until he says so. Well, he invited them, but we are not sure whether the defeated quisling still has the power to call the shots. Anyway all this is immaterial. What Tsvangirai and his handlers must realise is that Zimbabweans are bound together by the blood spilled during the liberation struggle. Western imperialists must realise that with or without their imposed challenges Zimbabweans will survive. It’s high time they left us alone. thepatriot.co.zw
Posted on: Thu, 15 Aug 2013 17:00:05 +0000
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