R.I.P.

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Pakistani activist Benazir Bhutto, leader of the country's Opposition party, was assassinated on Thursday in a horrific and unnecessary act of violence.

At least 15 of Bhutto’s followers were also killed when a suicide bomber attacked at a political rally.

So sad.

[Image via WENN.]

Posted: Dec 27, 2007 at 3:19 pm / Email this »

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Sarah says – reply to this

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A great tragedy. I hope the elections somehow continue in Pakistan because that military dictatorship needs to go.
#11, Lindsay,FYI: Pakistan is not in Middle East, it is in South Asia. I guess Miss South Carolina and you should get together to find some maps…
hotmami says – reply to this

502

my she rest in peace. my heart goes out to her family and friends. she was a true hero. she will never be forgotten.
jimmyjazz says – reply to this

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WHAT UNDERLINES HER BRAVERY EVEN MORE IS THAT SHE DID ALL OF THIS IN A COUNTRY WHERE YOU CAN BE ARRESTED FOR EXPRESSING YOUR POLITICAL OPINIONS WHILE BEING FEMALE. SHE HAD MORE BALLS THAN MOST MEN I KNOW AND HAS DONE MORE THAN ANYONE I KNOW!! IT ONLY TAKES ONE COURAGEOUS PERSON TO START A MOVEMENT. HISTORY WILL FIND HER MESSAGE TO BE EVEN MORE POWERFUL AFTER HER ASSASINATION.
karma says – reply to this

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Re: Sick of Hypocrites!! – shut up fool! you have no idea what your talking about!!!
BB says – reply to this

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Write more about her!! She was a truly remarkable person! The first woman to be elected Prime Minister in a Muslim Country and the youngest! She implemented many social reforms, such as schools, banks for women, and even changed the opinion of women in her country! She went into Pakistan hoping for democracy, even though she was warned about the possible attacks against her! RIP!!
Sad Truth...now deal with it... says – reply to this

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Re: Ryan – What….you backpeddle then put your foot in your mouth…make up your mind….no…we went to Afghanistan for a multitude of reasons…mainly because that is where Al Quaida was training…as well as in Iraq…and yes, we went to Iraq to take Saddam and his terror militia regime out of office, as he was just like the Taliban…the people wanted him out…yes they did, as they are the ones that executed his ass….REMEMBER?? We are not the only ones that dislike terrorism…sorry, America is NOT alone…..not in the battle nor wanting it to be over, sadly idiots like yourself do not want to fight the battle…forgetting that if our soldiers do not fight it, our civilians will….this is the choice that our government made, thankfully….it is the right choice, and the only way to deal with terrorists…hit them first, yes it is the ONLY answer…..
Ryan says – reply to this

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Re: Sad Truth…now deal with it… – People please read Noam Chomskys 'Failed States'. My point will be proven. The problem you have is you believe what Bush says. Have you forgotten how little of British troops are now in these countries? Our support is being withdrawn. Look into it more carefully.
Ryan says – reply to this

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Re: Sad Truth…now deal with it… – Oh and sorry, no we never went to Iraq at the time for that. But then Bush will want you to believe that. Oh, and please tell me where is the proof Saddam was planning attacks? I dislike the man as much as most, but we went to war for the complete wrong reasons and it could have been dealt with better. Even the UN was against the war. In no way have I back peddled and you are the one with a rather large foot in your mouth.
:( says – reply to this

509

I was very sad when I heard this. Thanks Perez for putting this up-it's a nice change. I heard her father was hanged just a bit before her own death. Hopefully, this might make a change, stop terrorism! RIP!
message to #490 says – reply to this

510

Re: ◄ΦΦkrazihottkelliΦΦbitchgirlΦ↓ – God, you are boring.
Eleanor says – reply to this

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Re: Sick of Hypocrites!! –

First of all, "over there" over where? Pakistan is not in the Middle East. This already has happened in America. Have you ever opened a book? America has had a fair share of political leaders assassinated.

And if anyone knows anything about history, the middle east has had female rulers for ages now.

Benazir Bhutto came from a very political family and although not everyone in her family did great things for Pakistan, she was a great, brave woman who will be remembered.
Hevbv says – reply to this

512

thank you for posting this.

RIP
Sam says – reply to this

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Re: carlie –
Dear Carlie,

You're the perfect example of why brothers and sisters shoudn't reproduce. You're just an ignorant freak. It's because of people like you that the world is such a mess. You're just like these terrorists.
Elle says – reply to this

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Re: Benazir Bhutto was a self-serving hypocrite. –

Where do you get your statistics from? 50% of Pakistan is not illiterate.
You are obviously a moron if you think that being shot is not being killed. She was a beautiful woman and if you knew anything about geography you would know that many Pakistanis are her color. Maybe in India, where you are probably from, they use skin bleach, but you should never talk about someone who was killed.
bigz says – reply to this

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Re: Betsy Page – her father wasnt assassinated he was hung to death, for taking the country into a communist direction
bigz says – reply to this

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Re: Juicy J – juicy j, what the fuck do u know……. she and her husband stole billions from the country, she will side with anyone who will support her…… she was warned a bunch of times to be careful about what she does and she was in an armored car, what does the bitch do, she sticks her head outta of the sunroof….. she didnt desreve to die this way, but she could have prevented it by being smart, she was ousted twice before why would u let history repeat itself again with her in power……
WAKE UP!! Propaganda monger!! says – reply to this

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Re: Ryan – #1 We are not at WAR with Iraq…we are at war with all terrorist and those that aid & support terrorism…yes, everyone wants us to be able to leave all of the nations we have helped escape the grasp of terrorist regimes, even us…ALL OF US….is it feesible?…NO….does anyone see it as even a remote possibility, now…NO…Why, because there are so many terrorist cells that exist there and that are extremely rich & powerful, as they have been sucking these regions dry of all of thier riches…THIS IS A FACT…WIDELY KNOWN AND RECOGNIZED BY EVERYONE IN THE WORLD, especially the poorest nations involved,….the ones that have been depraved and terrorized for centuries by warlords and terrorists….the ones you think should be left alone…to breed and train terrorists….WAKE UP ….put down the propaganda books and look at what is actually goin on!! It is not what my governmenet tells me…I am well informed by many sources as I actually live in a free country and have access to EVERYONES News, EVERYWHERE 24/7….maybe you should check it out…
Nasser says – reply to this

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انا لله وانا الليه راجعون Rest in peace Beanzir
New Fucking York says – reply to this

519

THIS IS VERY SAD. BUT I DONT BUY ANY OF YOU ASSHOLES REMORSE. 98% OF YOU ARE FULL OF HATE, SO Y ACT LIKE THIS IS SO TERRIBLE?????????!!!!!!!!!! THE THINGS U SAY ABOUT CELEBS, U TOTALLY CROSS THE LINE ALL THE TIME (E.G. Y DONT THIS BITCH DIE?). U HAVE IT IN U TO KILL LIKE THOSE PEOPLE SO PLZ SAVE YOUR PITY FOR THIS GREAT, BRAVE WOMAN WHO WAS TRYING TO STOP PEOPLE LIKE YOU!!!! HATEFUL HYPOCRITES!
bmiles says – reply to this

520

Paki extremist Fucks just killed one of the heroes-that nation is going to implode.
CROgirl says – reply to this

521

rest in peace…
lol@the hypocrites... says – reply to this

522

Re: Eleanor – WTF? You complain about Pakistan not being in the middle east, then support your cause by stating "And if anyone knows anything about history, the middle east has had female rulers for ages now." …by your own admission, …..what does one have to do with the other? The fact that they all support and presever terrorism in their countries is more than enough reason to kill them all!! You are not only ignorant, but also a hypocrite….Supposedly being of sound mind and having any brains at all, you should know better than to try to support your argument of stable mind with ignorance and hypocritical statements….POINT MADE, for me!! TYVM:-)
Aasim says – reply to this

523

She was a GREAT leader and will be MISSED. Butto was a TRAILBLAZER for all women, and should be honoured in history. May ALLAH BLESS HER SOUL
Rachel S says – reply to this

524

Benazir Bhutto was a very beautiful, and courageous woman, but she was trying to do something for Pakistan that cannot be done at this current time. I feel saddened to say that when I first heard of her efforts in Pakistan I assumed the worst, fearing she would end up as she has, assassinated. Benazir Bhutto is a modern day martyr, and I feel great respect and gratitude towards what she was trying to do for Pakistan.
DJCP says – reply to this

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One thing especially Americans should understand is that Muslims (in any country) do not want peace, they do not want democracy. The Muslims kill each other and anyone else who doesn't believe like they do. Americans shouldn't waist our time on these islamic countries; they can't be fixed….because they don't want to be fixed. This woman offered a future for her country…they killed her. God Bless her family.
Cassandra says – reply to this

526

So beautiful, no wonder the Taliban wanted their women covered. If she was weathered like leather like Hillary Clinton or Margaret Thatcher she would have made it…
gadoguin says – reply to this

527

Truely a tradgedy of monumental preportions. Very sad and tragic.
gadoguin says – reply to this

528

Truely a tradgedy of monumental preportions. Very sad and tragic.
krazihottkelli/bitchygrl says – reply to this

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bRITNEY SPEARS says – reply to this

530

Ya'all can fuck with the pol-lice. I'm going to marry me a muslum. He's gonna kick my ass till it hurts. He will eat before me. He will suck dick before me. He will make me blow myself up. He will steal our babies away to the middle east when I leave him. He will eventually cut my head off and spit down my throat and then shit down the too. Now, I'm dead. You people happy now,, fucketzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
barrack osama obama says – reply to this

531

I'm am nothing like these idiots who shot at her and blew up twenty people. If you vote for me, it's not like voting for osama bin laden. I am an american and just coz Dick is my cousin doesn't mean anything. I don't have stock in hallenburton. I just want to be president. waaaa, I'm crying if I don't get to be president.
faerie says – reply to this

532

Very sad indeed, I hope this does not spell the end for Pakistan's fight for democracy. She was very brave indeed, her father was executed and her two brothers were assassinated. There have been numerous threats to her own life. She never backed down.

PS: Lindsay, Pakistan is not part of the Middle East, it's in South Asia
Olga says – reply to this

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Re: barrack osama obama –
God bless America!
rip benazir says – reply to this

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Re: aleeza –
you have to be the stupidest cunt to feel cold towards the death of a perspn you dont even know personally..im not a reporter and/or journalist but when i met her she was kind and showed so much respect even though i was 13. so fuck you.
dm says – reply to this

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i know better than anyone how easy it is to focus on Britney/Jamie Lynn/Mischa ect however, it is important to focus on the world outside the celebrity world.,
Folks, its real horrible out there and we must pray(or hope) for a better 2008!
I know its real easy to say this but if we remember that we are all part of the same existence regardless of religion, creed. lifestyle ect. we can survive through this thing called life.
I WISH YOU ALL A PEACEFUL 2008! NO MATTER WHAT HAPPENS!!
ayushi says – reply to this

536

im incredibly sad!!! she was so in love with her country! i wish her children carry forward the bhutto legacy
Jill Elliott says – reply to this

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I am actually surprised pea brain Perez stubbles on his current events. No I know Perez is far different from his viewers but he is far too lazy to print actual news. He just looks like he is as fucked up as Brit but he is much poorer and he is really shallow, inhumane. Perez, you are a loser with some of your money try getting educated because I bet you will end up in a gutter with that trash mouth.
cuz Cheney says – reply to this

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Re: barrack osama obama –
Vote for my cuz, keep the money in the family for another 4 years. My cuz osama, whoops, I meant obama will treat all of you like the slaves that you are. He will make black people and muslums rise up against the fat old white boys. It doesn't matter if you vote for him, not really, coz if he doesn't win…we will fix the election like the last two times.
justice in politics says – reply to this

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Al-Fatihah
Care not..... says – reply to this

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Re: DavidG RE: #18 - Sick of Hypocrites!! – Blah ba de blah blah blah…self professed devil worshipper…your thoughts on the subject are right up there with the rest of the islamic jihadists,…in the crapper….(which, you probably dont know what that is, it is a troilet….a place westerners dispose of our bodily waste…into a public sewer, to be treated by our water treatment facilities….WHICH ARE HEAVILY PROTECTED, BTW!!)
Michael C says – reply to this

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What an honor it was to have Benazir as a role model and an example of courage during her time on this earth, not just for women in power but the whole of humanity. There are so few women in power in this world and the loss of one of the leading shining stars is nothing short of tragic. She will never be replaced, but like Diana, her memory and strength in this world will never ever be forgotten.
toonkinstein says – reply to this

542

a tragic loss for democracy that effects the entire world….yes America….her assassination was a great great loss to the world…..she was not only beautiful, but brillient who championed the cause of democracy and against over zealous and misguided Jihadism.

Poor Pakistan…..Rest In Peace
ladywilder says – reply to this

543

She was brilliant. What a loss to mankind. Peace averted, once more. THANKS FOR POSTING THIS, PEREZ!!!
Carl says – reply to this

544

This so-called "heroine" helped foster the Islamic extremists that may have had her killed, when she and her family weren't busy looting the country.
lizaq says – reply to this

545

so sad. she was killed by mushareff, and bush. she knew it before she died. the u.s. has already closed the case on her murder. without actually knowing if it was the bomber or snipers. pakistan will never become "democratic', and as long as bush and the u.s. keep giving billions of $$$ to pakistan's army for the 'war on terror', nothings going to change. the u.s. only cares about pakistan for the easy access to bomb iran. and, theyre hiding bin laden there. pakistan is a muslim state, who sold their soul to the devil. just like the u.s. good luck to all of us, all over the world.
canadian_sexy says – reply to this

546

To all the morons who keep saying "they're so fucked", "the middle east is fucked" No! the world is fucked. Do you seriously think this type of asassination won't have implications on the west? 9/11 should be a reality check that anything can happen..especially when Bush gets involved. He wants a reason to declare world war 3 so bad his dick hurts.
braelynn says – reply to this

547

this is a tragedy…no good will come from this..she is loved here in Canada she represents peace.
Sober up & check back int he morn.... says – reply to this

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Re: lizaq – Liz, put down the opium pipe and take a deep breath……read this in a few hours, when you come down…..ok, how can the US close a case that was never opened….this is not a matter for the u.s….as she is a pakistani murdered in pakistan by pakistani terrorists….so, off that subject of the u.s. not investigating the assasination of someone we have no jurisdiction over….back to the point that she was ready to let the u.s. come in and surround the rest of al quaida (holed up in the paki/afghan border mountains….so, why we would want or even be able to kill her is not only and idiotic assumption but is far to reminiscent of propaganda like that of which spewed from extremists like saddam & osama…..so, either you are a jihadist or a complete idiot, either way…..YOU SHOULD EDUCATE YOURSELF WITH ACTUAL FACTS>>>>now, go suk a dik….b-bye
Sober up & check back int he morn.... says – reply to this

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Re: lizaq – Liz, put down the opium pipe and take a deep breath……read this in a few hours, when you come down…..ok, how can the US close a case that was never opened….this is not a matter for the u.s….as she is a pakistani murdered in pakistan by pakistani terrorists….so, off that subject of the u.s. not investigating the assasination of someone we have no jurisdiction over….back to the point that she was ready to let the u.s. come in and surround the rest of al quaida (holed up in the paki/afghan border mountains….so, why we would want or even be able to kill her is not only and idiotic assumption but is far to reminiscent of propaganda like that of which spewed from extremists like saddam & osama…..so, either you are a jihadist or a complete idiot, either way…..YOU SHOULD EDUCATE YOURSELF WITH ACTUAL FACTS>>>>now, go suk a dik….b-bye
Anastasia Fontaines says – reply to this

550

This is incredibly sad. This type of injustice and horrible oppressive violence starts with the core of fear and dishonest greed. I have had this conversation with many. Unfortunately Hollywood, though on one hand can be very good about bringing awareness and truth to the forefront, on the other hand is full of publicists and managers/celebs/box office that help to create and feed the grand illusion by hiding truth's burying lies and being all about the almighty dollar. It is no mystery that that very wealthy powerful actors and their staff will often do anything to come up smelling like roses. The same people you see supporting the troops, involved with causes, supposed do-gooders do not hesitate to keep the machine of betrayal and lies going when it comes to themselves. Such incidents and acts of political violence as with this amazing woman won't end until people with influence act from a place of accountability and truth, love and real compassion. The fact that people front a cause or two does not wipe out their own deceit. People have to start with themselves and that the only thing that will create real change. There are many pretenders out there. My hats off to the real ones. It is not the easy road but it is the only road that will turn things around. May she rest in peace and may her spirit be as powerful on the other side in bringing light into this world.
Prince Justin XIII says – reply to this

551

This is so sad. She was a ray of hope for her people and she was taken away too soon. My deepest feelings go out to her family and close friends. She will always be remembered
Holly says – reply to this

552

Fuck them, it probably was because she was a woman!
mtv says – reply to this

553

may her soul have t rest it deserves… but remember she killed her brother, made a deal with the devil, madea darn good profit too. even her relatives bow their head in shame… which is the lesser evil? lets not create martyrs when those who should be called such are those that created the bloodbath…
married to a Paki says – reply to this

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Re: Lucy –

YOU ARE A VERY INTELLIGENT WOMAN LUCY!!! I WISH YOU COULD PASTE YOUR POST ON THE COVER OF THE NEW YORK TIMES SO THESE IDIOTS COULD UNDERSTAND A THING OR TWO ABOUT THE FUCKING TRUTH!!!

THANK YOU!!!!
Lisa says – reply to this

555

Great, more instability!
..... says – reply to this

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Re: pook – well said
William says – reply to this

557

REALLY sad. Damn, people, just FUCKING vote. SHIT.
aniqah says – reply to this

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why is everyone so upset about this!! Bhutto was a corrupt bitch. why don't people care that she was elected prime minister twice and found to be corrupt TWICE!!! how can people forget that! She is NOT a great person and i dont see how someone so corrupt can stand for democracy?!
aslo this was the second time that she was rallying in public after returning to Pakistan after being exiled and the first time 150 died and she still wanted to be amoungst the public again knowing that it something like this could happen.
she has the deaths of 180 people on her hands
Tammy sue says – reply to this

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Re: aniqah –
Ok, let's say everything you said is true about her, so like Mr. M is any better…like any other MAN in Pakistan is not corrupt as her??
Why trash her, when everyone else there is corrupt? At least for a woman..she BALLS WERE ENORMOUS..if a man can take office corrupt, then let a woman do it also.
Those men over there are so far up each others ass, we know that they all are secretly gay, like our secret republican party. We all know what they are tapping their feet to in public bathrooms where others are taking shits. hello, larry craig..kick that fucker out of there now, you asslickers.
RIP BHUTTO!! says – reply to this

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Re: Sick of Hypocrites!! –
You can’t be serious. Trying to sound smart, but fooling no one. Calling an assassination of a freedom fighter nothing is atrocitious. If I said 9/11 was nothing Im sure you’d have some more smart words to say. Have you already forgotten about the assassinations that HAVE occurred in YOUR country. Get your head out of your ass. Hippocrap.
racist fucker says – reply to this

561

she bleach her skin just like michael jackson.
aindy says – reply to this

562

Thank you Perez for posting this. She was an amazing woman and it's nice to see something other than Britney (don't stop though)!
Nay says – reply to this

563

R.I.P. she is a role model for all aspiring strong women, she was fearless and beautiful. We'll never really know who killed her, but God has a plan for them…
mike says – reply to this

564

damn… and i found her so beautiful…
lynn says – reply to this

565

We lost a very important pro-democratic hero the day Benazir Bhutto was ASSINATED! I believe she could have been a great leader for WOMEN and an example for her county! She was empowering and gave hope to the women of her county PAKISTAN!.. Men seem to have the power and we as women let the take that from us.. We are powerful in our own right!
We WOMEN in the US don't appreciate the freedom we experience compared to what women deal with in other countries! I WOULD NEVER BE UNDER A BIRKA!! FUCK YOU MEN IN POWER! KISS MY ASS!!!
krazihottkelli/bitchgrl says – reply to this

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I FEEL SORRY FOR HER FAMILY ..NOW HER SON & HUSBAND ARE GOOD AS DEAD says – reply to this

567

wowwwwwwwwww, her son and husband are not even afraid to die, just as she wasn't. I am impressed by that. the bravery, unreal.
Sam says – reply to this

568

Thats what happen when you to bring democracy (western influence) to a Islamic country. She was assisanited just like her father. I don't know why america is over there, it is clearly that the people don't want them in their country and until america troops leave, more troops are going to be coming home in body bags.
kAY says – reply to this

569

Re: she was shot, you idiot – She wasnt shot dumbass, the blast from the bomb knocked her over and she ended up cracking her skull. LOOK AT THE NEWS!
yadiya says – reply to this

570

it's the islamic ppl who killed her. gee…shit moslems. no better job to do. they say they pray 5 times a day!!! so much for being holy and religious!!!
tAmmy sUe says – reply to this

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Re: yadiya –
thatz right, they prayed 5 times a day……it's a cult..see the praying keeps them like on the minute robots and everything else is ignored and thrown off. Those people are still wearing bible clothes, wtf? Two-thousand years later!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Moon says – reply to this

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Perez, you should focus your attention to issues, and peoples of the world such as this. Not the ridiculous false gods the American pop culture has created.
laresay says – reply to this

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Re: Lucy – Israel was Jewish land way before the muslim…aka the promised land? read before u talk. RIP
Selene says – reply to this

574

She was a terrible prime minister. Not that the ones in charge are that great. However she was probably killed by her husband (who murdered her own brother and scores of other people through similar scenarios) or by her Govt. I am betting on her husband. Either way, a tragedy.