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Castro falls, possibly breaking leg
CNN ^
| October 21, 2004
| CNN Havana Bureau Chief Lucia Newman
Posted on 10/21/2004 12:28:51 AM PDT by Cincinatus' Wife
HAVANA, Cuba (CNN) -- President Fidel Castro fell, possibly breaking his leg, after giving a graduation speech Wednesday in the central Cuban city of Santa Clara.
Sending a buzz through the crowd, the 78-year-old leader appeared to trip as he was walking away from the podium.
In an effort to calm the crowd, Castro took the microphone after a few minutes, saying: "Just so that there won't be any speculation, it seems that I broke my knee." He apologized for any concerns he may have caused for those who care about him and then joked how his spill was likely to make headlines in the international media.
Looking shaken, the Cuban leader of 45 years was taken to the hospital where he said he would probably get a cast, promising to get back to normal as soon as possible.
.....Castro's state of health is considered a state secret and is not discussed by the government.
(Excerpt) Read more at cnn.com ...
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Good old CNN reporting from their news bureau in Havana and AP catching the spill. They never report stories of the oppression in Cuba or send out photos. That's why they're allowed to stay as propagandists for Castro.
SO he just broke his knee and fell over.
Security men and others reach down to assist Castro after his fall.
To: Cincinatus' Wife
Too bad he didn't break his neck
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posted on
10/21/2004 12:29:55 AM PDT
by
Crazieman
(Islam. Religion of peace, and they'll kill you to prove it.)
To: Crazieman
To: Crazieman
If he broke his hip, his days are statistically numbered. Something like 75% of those elderly people who break a hip, die within a year......
4
posted on
10/21/2004 12:32:39 AM PDT
by
ALASKA
(For every victim of terrorism, we should take out ten family members of the responsible terrorist.)
To: Cincinatus' Wife
To: Cincinatus' Wife
I've Fallen! .... and... I CAN'T GET UP!
To: Cincinatus' Wife
Just so that there won't be any speculation, it seems that I broke my knee." I've heard Knee injuries are extremely painful ..
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posted on
10/21/2004 12:33:39 AM PDT
by
Mo1
(This Sept 10th attitude is no way to protect our country)
To: Cincinatus' Wife
It is widely known a CIA operative squirted oil on the floor...with the help of the mafia.
8
posted on
10/21/2004 12:34:03 AM PDT
by
endthematrix
(Bad news is good news for the Kerry campaign!)
To: Cincinatus' Wife
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posted on
10/21/2004 12:35:12 AM PDT
by
ambrose
(http://www.swiftvets.com)
How long until Castro and the DU claim this was a failed assassination attempt... ;)
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posted on
10/21/2004 12:36:09 AM PDT
by
oolatec
To: Cincinatus' Wife; Lijahsbubbe; aculeus; dighton
Castro falls, possibly breaking leg So he put on a good performance then?
Castro takes tumble.
It was a major bumble.
Time to celebrate.
To: Thinkin' Gal
It will be interesting to see how skerry spins this to be President Bush's fault!
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posted on
10/21/2004 12:39:15 AM PDT
by
Woogit
(IN GOD I TRUST...NO MATTER WHAT!)
To: Cincinatus' Wife
Where do we send the cards?
Where can I buy a card that says, "Drop dead you old commie b@st@rd!"?
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posted on
10/21/2004 12:39:59 AM PDT
by
Bon mots
To: AbramsGunnerE5
I've Fallen! .... and... I CAN'T GET UP! He's Fallen! .... and Cuba is wishing HE WON'T GET UP!
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posted on
10/21/2004 12:41:28 AM PDT
by
piasa
(Attitude Adjustments Offered Here Free of Charge)
To: Cincinatus' Wife
I hope it was a hard fall.
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posted on
10/21/2004 12:42:40 AM PDT
by
BigSkyFreeper
(Real gun control is - all shots inside the ten ring)
To: piasa
"Mien Fuher, I can walk!"
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posted on
10/21/2004 12:44:56 AM PDT
by
WestVirginiaRebel
(John Kerry is a hunter like my name is Mohommad.)
To: Cincinatus' Wife
... and, just barely audible, we hear the music of a tiny violin ...
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posted on
10/21/2004 12:46:07 AM PDT
by
piasa
(Attitude Adjustments Offered Here Free of Charge)
To: Crazieman
I was just about to say just that.
To: Woogit
It will be interesting to see how skerry spins this to be President Bush's fault! The failure to fully recover will be blamed on the embargo and no flu vaccine. /semi-sarcasm. Dimwits promote the absurd.
To: Cincinatus' Wife
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posted on
10/21/2004 12:49:17 AM PDT
by
UnbelievingScumOnTheOtherSide
(Give Them Liberty Or Give Them Death! - Islam Delenda Est! - Rumble thee forth...)
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