tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post1865647118976228621..comments2024-02-12T15:15:51.364+02:00Comments on The Five Year Project: South AfricaMisha Gerrickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06364173848456424521noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-85438043452462629862010-10-19T08:44:06.386+02:002010-10-19T08:44:06.386+02:00That's actually such a scary thought, Lee.
I...That's actually such a scary thought, Lee. <br /><br />In South Africa, people fear the Nigerian gangs that are entering the fray. The local black population tend to absolutely despise foreigners, which triggered the Xenophobic attacks that made international news. <br /><br />Thanks for commenting. :-)Misha Gerrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06364173848456424521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-26336497939422406152010-10-19T07:56:13.080+02:002010-10-19T07:56:13.080+02:00Some of what you describe sounds like Los Angeles-...Some of what you describe sounds like Los Angeles--the gangs, traffic, and people stealing the copper wire. With the potential incursion of Mexican cartels we may start having some of the scary violence problems like you describe as well.<br /><br />Lee<br /><a href="http://tossingitout.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Tossing It Out</a>Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-55810741484181290352010-10-19T07:42:49.482+02:002010-10-19T07:42:49.482+02:00Thanks Nick. And thanks for dropping by. :-)Thanks Nick. And thanks for dropping by. :-)Misha Gerrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06364173848456424521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-35831935070323045662010-10-19T07:01:02.721+02:002010-10-19T07:01:02.721+02:00A fascinating description of life over there. Than...A fascinating description of life over there. Thanks for explaining. Good luck with the writing.nickhttp://getnickt.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-35360494426584002322010-10-19T06:26:19.159+02:002010-10-19T06:26:19.159+02:00I'm glad you appreciated it, WritingNut. :-)
...I'm glad you appreciated it, WritingNut. :-)<br /><br />I'm glad you like it Kelly. Seeing the beauty around me is one of the ways I've learned to cope with the bad things - that and a very sharp sense of humor. ;-)Misha Gerrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06364173848456424521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-44142978337137758002010-10-19T04:35:51.547+02:002010-10-19T04:35:51.547+02:00Thank you for your honesty. I'm sorry to say ...Thank you for your honesty. I'm sorry to say that aside from events that made world headlines, I don't know very much about South Africa. I appreciate hearing what it's like from someone who's grown up there. I'm glad that you're still able to see and appreciate the beauty in your country through some of the terrifying things that go on.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-47717201320460700592010-10-19T00:56:00.269+02:002010-10-19T00:56:00.269+02:00Wow. What a scary, intriguing and thought provoki...Wow. What a scary, intriguing and thought provoking post! Thank you so much sharing.WritingNuthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16326756274887055685noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-72327335792507752512010-10-18T23:26:22.790+02:002010-10-18T23:26:22.790+02:00Thanks Patti, although sadly that's just a sum...Thanks Patti, although sadly that's just a summery. few people realize that we had to recover from the effects of sactions and war. Things are a lot better, but we are pretty much still dealing with the after-effects of past events.<br /><br />Melissa you can ask me about the RSA at any time. I promise that I'll be honest, but I also promise that I spit too much vitriol. ;-)Misha Gerrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06364173848456424521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-64875230080126066472010-10-18T21:44:40.575+02:002010-10-18T21:44:40.575+02:00Wow. This was absolutely fascinating. My sisters b...Wow. This was absolutely fascinating. My sisters boyfriend family is from south africa and its really interesting to know even more about it. Thanks!Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12096764010151024050noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-73695082440112268022010-10-18T21:35:32.771+02:002010-10-18T21:35:32.771+02:00Great explanation of the problems that plague RSA....Great explanation of the problems that plague RSA.Pattihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00685341739870191402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-74858504489027660042010-10-18T20:08:34.177+02:002010-10-18T20:08:34.177+02:00Oh definitely LB. Like I said, the climate and sce...Oh definitely LB. Like I said, the climate and scenery is probably among the most beautiful in the world. And the people (when they let you get to know them) are usually wonderful. <br /><br />L.T. it's how I grew up. I think it might be a large part of who I am now. Not so much the fear as standing up to people that cause it. Intimidation is something I refuse to tolerate. If people try to manipulate me through fear, I'll do my utmost to remove their power to do so. It's overcompensation, I guess. :-DMisha Gerrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06364173848456424521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-80636123493975041232010-10-18T19:32:08.079+02:002010-10-18T19:32:08.079+02:00Wow. A "problem" doesn't begin to de...Wow. A "problem" doesn't begin to describe that, really. You must be one of the strongest women to grow up in that kind of fear and still brave the world with all your heart.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-3722655185387666512010-10-18T18:26:22.138+02:002010-10-18T18:26:22.138+02:00Yeah, that is scary! It's so sad to see confli...Yeah, that is scary! It's so sad to see conflict continue and continue and continue. And such extreme violence--it's just awful. <br /><br />On the other hand, I'm sure there are just as beautiful things in RSA as there are horrible--pretty much goes for the rest of the world too, though in varying degrees. <br /><br />Thanks for sharing your thoughts.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-16780989118901372012010-10-18T18:12:22.780+02:002010-10-18T18:12:22.780+02:00Thanks guys I'm glad you liked it. I was worri...Thanks guys I'm glad you liked it. I was worried that I went into a bit too much depth. ;-P <br /><br />Nevets that's always the thing isn't it? Even my perspective on the history and present situation of other countries are based on other people's perspectives on it. So I can't say I know every aspect of what's going on. But I must say that there are certain things about South African history that very little attention is paid to by the world. For example the German concentration camps in WWII were based on a system of concentration camps implemented by the British during the Boer War. They rounded up the farmers' wives and young and female children and burnt down their houses so that the Boers (who were among the first to use guerilla warfare)couldn't access food and horses. Stuff like that is conveniently forgotten in time. I only know of it because I have a deep facination with history read up about it. <br /><br />Colene, I would seriously suggest you come see the Cape. It's truly a beautiful place. The holiday costs are quite inexpensive since our exchange rate is quite low. Roughly speaking, one Rand is equal to seven US Dollars, 10 Euros or 15 Pounds. And as I said, it's quite safe as long as you don't do something stupid, for example going into poor areas covered in jewelry and with an easily accessable handbag... <br /><br />Also... NEVER get into minibus taxis. If you ever come here, it will take you about ten minutes on a road to see why. ;-)Misha Gerrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06364173848456424521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-33131980777712074362010-10-18T17:41:16.558+02:002010-10-18T17:41:16.558+02:00WOW. Wow..So scary. Sounds beautiful but it might ...WOW. Wow..So scary. Sounds beautiful but it might be one of those places I just don't go lol.<br />Thanks so much for answering the questions in such depth. I like knowing WHY things are the way they are not just that it is dangerous and scary.Colene Murphyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06086195075690893194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-56603740093272639452010-10-18T17:33:35.897+02:002010-10-18T17:33:35.897+02:00I've heard a few news reports about the shooti...I've heard a few news reports about the shootings of farmer, but now that you mention it they did all lack much detail and it's been a while since I've heard an update. Terrifying stuff, from what I can tell. It freaks me out to even think about it.<br /><br />Thanks for your honest and well-rounded answers, Misha. I know a bit about South Africa but all from an outsiders' perspective so I appreciate hearing from someone who actually lives there.C. N. Nevetshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00375714948653196993noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-1905960232758727982010-10-18T14:23:16.795+02:002010-10-18T14:23:16.795+02:00It is a stunning country.
I agree what you mean ...It is a stunning country. <br /><br />I agree what you mean about countries having to work through the problems. Too bad that people are dying while someone decides to officially consider to decide whether it is worthwhile to decide if something can be done. <br /><br />;-)Misha Gerrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06364173848456424521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-37962322692575804792010-10-18T14:00:39.490+02:002010-10-18T14:00:39.490+02:00Every country has their problems and crime and iss...Every country has their problems and crime and issues to work through based on history. Sounds like a beautiful country.Laura Paulinghttp://www.laurapauling.comnoreply@blogger.com