Israeli PM Ariel Sharon taken to a hospital, Israeli television reports (possible mild stroke)

CNN ^ | 12/18/2005 | cnn

[Lauretij2]

Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon has been taken to a hospital, Israeli television reports.

[DAVEY CROCKETT]

PING

[ClarenceThomasfan]

I don't know about Netanyahu. I heard that he is another Bill Clinton (if you know what I mean).

[Rushmore Rocks]

Oops, 78 in Feb.

[76834]

I think the Gaza pullout was a major mistake but hope Sharon survives.

At 77 it's time to retire.

[ErnBatavia]

I wonder if losing one's consciousness due to a stroke would put said stroke in the "minor" category.

[Txsleuth]

Sharon is 77...will be 78 in February.

[Mo1]

I don't know what his schedule is .. heck, I didn't know that he was even going to Iraq till I turned on the news this morning

[Txsleuth]

OH...I didn't know that about Bibi...but, I do know he is a tough SOB...which suits me fine.

[freedrudge]

First hospital statement: The prime minister is conscious and undergoing examination. The hospital has been sealed by his security detail.

[Stepan12]

Sharon's plan to pullout of the west bank and then divide Jerusalem is clearly against his makers will. This may be a sign to reverse his course or else.

That's what I think and this plan to build a gay center in Tel Aviv can't be making the man upstairs very happy either.

[Dad yer funny]

yup , all that "body mass" is a big strain on the heart , even at rest!

[mhking]

BBC reporting that Sharon suffered a minor stroke.

[Attn to Detail]

Prayers said!

[OldFriend]

How nice of you to determine that Sharon having a stroke is a good thing!

Pathetic.

[Mo1]

BBC reporting that Sharon suffered a minor stroke.

Thank you for the update

Sending prayers

[Tree of Liberty]

Yeah, I've heard rumors of some... escapades while he was at MIT.

[marthe]

CNN says that he is awake but confused

[OldFriend]

CNN reporting the man is confused.......are they referring to Harry Reid, Lousenberg, Byrd?

[JimSEA]

Any word on Palestinian reaction, understanding it is night there.

[sissyjane]

That is not good I don't think.