politicians

Guevara, Ernesto "Che", 1928-1967

Ernesto "Che" Guevara

A critical look at the life of Latin American revolutionary, Ernesto "Che" Guevara.

After his remains were dug up in Boliva and reburied in Cuba a few years ago, public interest in Che was rekindled. The heroic cult that has developed around him took on new life, as hitherto unknown photos of his Bolivian campaign and two new biographies were published.

Peron, Eva "Evita", 1919-1952

Eva Peron

A critical look at the life and political actions of Eva "Evita" Peron, widely regarded as a hero of the poor and downtrodden.

Turned into a Latin American saint, worshipped by thousands of Argentinians, the subject of an Andrew Lloyd Webber musical and more recently a film starring Madonna, "Evita" has been the subject of much attention over the years.

1972-1974: Watergate

Nixon gives his farewell speech

Howard Zinn's history of the scandal which forced the resignation of President Nixon after he was caught spying on the Democratic party.

A subsequent Senate investigation revealed a cover-up of monumental proportions reaching the highest levels of government and big business. Nixon was scapegoated and resigned, but the system was left intact

Background

1935-1980s: The reign of Haile Selassie in Ethiopia

A critical look at the rule of Emperor Haile Selassie of Ethiopia, regarded by many as progressive, and by some as God incarnate!

Emperor Haile Selassie I of Ethiopia (full title "His Imperial Majesty Haile Selassie I, Conquering Lion of the Tribe of Judah, King of Kings and Elect of God") has almost universally been remembered as a kindly benefactor, yet the evidence suggesting otherwise is overwhelming.

Top ten political lookalikes

John Kerry

libcom.org presents the world's top ten political lookalikes!

1 I wanna be elected! 2005 Democrat presidential candidate John Kerry, and Clash of the Titans' Calibos, Lord of the Marsh

The BNP's twelve worst councillors

BNP councillors have been elected on the promise to be different. Criticising the ‘old gang’, the BNP has benefited from being considered a “new” party. However, the shine appears to be already slipping from their political machine.

In every area where there are BNP candidates voters have been let down. The performance of BNP councillors reveals a shocking list of incompetence, absence and general indifference.

Most BNP councillors rarely participate in council business, regularly skip meetings and ignore requests for help from local people.

Minister in attempt to discredit Sorbonne demonstrators

Nous Ne Travailons Jamais - "We will never work"

François Goulard, Minister for Universities, visited the Sorbonne at around 2pm this afternoon with its rector Maurice Quénet.

In the photo above, Goulard stands morosely in front of what is in fact just chalked writing on the wall. In his hands are two books which appear to have been damaged.

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