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AGareth2

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  1. A coup is when a leader is overthrown by another person or the Army. Hmmmm... is it a coup d'etat then? It sounds better than just a coup. LOL

    As you probably know, 'coup' is short form of 'coup d'etat'

    Africans had an ancient tradition of 'gaining coup.' Two competing tribes would line up across from one another, about 15 meters apart, in a field. Everyone had fighting sticks. One or a few members of one side would run over and see if they could strike (coup) one or more members of the other side, and not get hit back too badly. Just as quickly, the attackers would run back to their own line. The side which got hit the most, would depart as losers.

    Another African tradition, involving men and women: Two tribes would stand off facing each other. They would take turns singing. The side which sung loudest and most intricate would win.

    Perhaps Thai politicians could learn a better way to deal with their problems, from olde timer Africans.

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