politicians

Guevara, Ernesto "Che", 1928-1967

Steven. — Mon, 25 Sep 2006 13:46:56 +0000

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

Steven. — Tue, 19 Sep 2006 10:15:02 +0000

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

Steven. — Sun, 17 Sep 2006 22:30:49 +0000

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

Steven. — Fri, 15 Sep 2006 16:10:52 +0000

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

libcom — Fri, 15 Sep 2006 12:40:36 +0000

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

libcom — Mon, 10 Apr 2006 11:00:00 +0000

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

Steven. — Sun, 12 Mar 2006 22:58:20 +0000

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.