[aceriscoolon]

Never heard of him.

[Japakefrope]

Mean, nasty fellow, especially at the end. Special place for him reserved by Lucifer. No one thinks he's a good guy.

[PheliarearY]

Another evil sh*t departs this world...this one was a particularly nasty piece of work...

[Weislenalkata]

You can just exchange names and your post still works.

[DavidQD]

I didnt like that nazi bastard but that article isnt really very balanced, from wiki

"Stroessner was, however, known for several positive economic policies, including the building of the largest hydroelectric power plant in the world, with which he exported electricity to other countries, developing Paraguay's economy. He was also known for many infrastructure projects that improved the country's highway system. Another program that Stroessner supported was the granting of twenty hectares of arable lands for a nominal price to any soldier who completed military service, provided that the soldier would use the land for farming purposes. Over 10,000 soldiers took up this offer."

"Paraguayans remain divided on Stroessner and his controversial legacy. Many feel a strong sense of distaste toward him, perceiving him as a widely corrupt, authoritarian dictator. However, those who defend his legacy cite the political stability and economic progress that prevailed under his rule. But in general, his legacy has been a group of corrupt politicians still in power, and a general pessimism and mediocrity in Paraguay.
"


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stroessner

[Hpdovoxm]

I'll keep this simple. Dictators

I think I'll leave further commentary to Paraguayans.

-Arrian

[Sellorect]

They brought it unto themselves.

[asypecresty]

Originally posted by Lazarus and the Gimp the second was having political opponents thrown out of aeroplanes, leaving the Paraguayan landscape liberally dotted with splats of dissident puree YOU CRIMINAL!

[beatrisio]

He was also a paedophile, and had the Secretary-General of the Paraguayan communist party chainsawed to death to the accompaniment of polka music. I know there's a school of thought that says one shouldn't speak ill of the dead, but Stroessner was evil.

Actually that sounds pretty cool.

[PPActionnGuys]

Originally posted by Brachy-Pride
I never heard that, and a google search of stroessner polka chainsaw only gives me 11 results, one being apolyton, and the other 10 unrelated ---------------------- "Chainsaw Polka" OTOH brings plenty of hits - I think we've found Alfie's soundtrack:

http://www.jimmykpolkas.com/dm20044.html

[freddystone]

Originally posted by Kuciwalker
He was also a paedophile, and had the Secretary-General of the Paraguayan communist party chainsawed to death to the accompaniment of polka music. I know there's a school of thought that says one shouldn't speak ill of the dead, but Stroessner was evil.

Actually that sounds pretty cool. You would sentence someone to listen to polka music? What kind of bastard are you?

[Pcodaygs]

The spice girls were cool in a KISS kind of way, the pop groups that followed their success (backstreet boys etc) were uncool

[duceswild]

Dead Nazis

[ananciguinter]

[fuslssdfaa]

He was a stabilizing influence to have in the area during the Cold War. And I believe his country saw some gradual economic development during his 35 years in power. There was a huge economic bubble during the 1970s because of a rather large dam built with Brazil. It burst when the dam was completed in 1980.

[Sheefeadalfuh]

Personally, I prefer throwing my commies from helicopters. That way, they are extra tender when I fry them up later.

[Nakforappealp]

the second was having political opponents thrown out of aeroplanes, leaving the Paraguayan landscape liberally dotted with splats of dissident puree. Now we know where Fez got that from.