Missed the actual interview but I understand Bwana Mugabe was no pushover and brought the interviewer from utopia back to mother earth by demonstrating that the West is not exactly the epitome of democratic ideals. Regardless of the perceived 'evil-ness' of the interviewee,a journalist must assume a position of neutrality; not come across as a grassroots activist for some political or social cause. Amanpour with all her credentials falls flat on that aspect quite often nowadays. Her questions to the Iranian president a while back come to mind.

I saw the interview and sadly Amanpour was regurgitating the western point of view ad nauseam....I really wish more people could watch the Zeitgeist Addendum...it helps illustrate how western interests can sometimes bring down a government that refuses to prostitute itself and cede control of natural resources. Many people do not know that Zim has uranium,plutonium and diamonds - that the west would like to control. Anglo American used to be huge in Zim - not sure abt now.

So when I see Ranneburger issuing threats,its really because our leaders have refused to work in their interests (we all remember the early NARC days when british tenders were cancelled - landrover,navy,etc) and how Edward Clay started foaming at the mouth.) Many people also do now know that Comrade Bob was decorated by Her majesty after independence...

The problem with equality is that we desire that it be with those that have more than us rather that those that have less

Big mistake Amanpour made,she wasn't prepared for that interview,and President Mugabe took full advantage.Quite embarrasing.

Now,the real puppet is Fareed...I think his resident status depends on how much he mouths negatively on anything 'foreign'

@ Chi20,sanctions sanctions sanctionsThe thicker the thigh the sweeter the pie.

I didn't watch the interview but it brings back to mind the guy of HardTalk on BBC who tried the same thing with Mugabe and found him a hard nut to crack,he came off as condescending as he tried to impose his views on Mugabe who was more than equal to the task.

As I watched that interview,I felt pity for Zimbabwe,Mugabe by all standards is brilliant,but running down a country that at some point was the food basket of Africa as he has is inexcusable,Western propaganda and interests aside. I stand corrected...

smano

....and our prezzo... has he ever answered any question from journalist to get to know what he thinks of the issues of the day. The only time I saw him demand questiions from journalist was when he was cornered by his wife to make it clear that his dick belongs to only one woman. Mugabe can face any journalist to defend his stand and actions...what about our dear president?