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1997 Vintage: Mobutu Sese Seko

Why did the dictator of Zaire finally leave? Because even after 32 years of stealing, he realized you can’t take a gold-plated leopard skin hat with you when the rebels are at the front door.

Part of the 34 Politicians Jokes: The 1997 “Cool Britannia & Red Planets” Edition archive. Historically Verified

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@Yahoo_Directory05/07/2009 19:40Found under: Entertainment -> Jokes -> Awesome.
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