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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.

1 posted on 10/21/2004 12:28:52 AM PDT by Cincinatus' Wife
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To: Cincinatus' Wife

Too bad he didn't break his neck


2 posted on 10/21/2004 12:29:55 AM PDT by Crazieman (Islam. Religion of peace, and they'll kill you to prove it.)
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To: Crazieman
Fidel Castro - Cuba
3 posted on 10/21/2004 12:30:52 AM PDT by Cincinatus' Wife
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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.)
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To: Cincinatus' Wife

Good.


5 posted on 10/21/2004 12:32:46 AM PDT by West Coast Conservative
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To: Cincinatus' Wife

I've Fallen! .... and... I CAN'T GET UP!
6 posted on 10/21/2004 12:32:54 AM PDT by AbramsGunnerE5
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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 ..

7 posted on 10/21/2004 12:33:39 AM PDT by Mo1 (This Sept 10th attitude is no way to protect our country)
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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!)
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To: Cincinatus' Wife
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How long until Castro and the DU claim this was a failed assassination attempt... ;)


10 posted on 10/21/2004 12:36:09 AM PDT by oolatec
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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.

11 posted on 10/21/2004 12:36:52 AM PDT by Thinkin' Gal (RE)
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To: Thinkin' Gal

It will be interesting to see how skerry spins this to be President Bush's fault!


12 posted on 10/21/2004 12:39:15 AM PDT by Woogit (IN GOD I TRUST...NO MATTER WHAT!)
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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!"?
13 posted on 10/21/2004 12:39:59 AM PDT by Bon mots
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To: AbramsGunnerE5
I've Fallen! .... and... I CAN'T GET UP!

He's Fallen! .... and Cuba is wishing HE WON'T GET UP!

14 posted on 10/21/2004 12:41:28 AM PDT by piasa (Attitude Adjustments Offered Here Free of Charge)
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To: Cincinatus' Wife

I hope it was a hard fall.


15 posted on 10/21/2004 12:42:40 AM PDT by BigSkyFreeper (Real gun control is - all shots inside the ten ring)
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To: piasa

"Mien Fuher, I can walk!"


16 posted on 10/21/2004 12:44:56 AM PDT by WestVirginiaRebel (John Kerry is a hunter like my name is Mohommad.)
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To: Cincinatus' Wife
... and, just barely audible, we hear the music of a tiny violin ...
17 posted on 10/21/2004 12:46:07 AM PDT by piasa (Attitude Adjustments Offered Here Free of Charge)
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To: Crazieman

I was just about to say just that.


18 posted on 10/21/2004 12:48:26 AM PDT by Anti-Christ is Hillary (John Kerry - Flip Flop shock and awe)
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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.

19 posted on 10/21/2004 12:48:33 AM PDT by peyton randolph (tag...you're it.)
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To: Cincinatus' Wife

20 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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