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In reply to the discussion: Hugo Chavez: Venezuela leader suffers 'new complications' [View all]joshcryer
(62,265 posts)30. His Cuban sources are the most infuriating I think.
Cuba is thought to be able to keep a very tight lid on things. It's probable that Cuba did several shakeups within their ranks each time that Bocaranda has broken news. And unlike others, he doesn't seem to break anything until after he's confirmed it.
If a source is good I have no problem citing it.
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Unbelievable. I saw his wiki., he works for pure anti-Chavez RCTV and El Universal.
Judi Lynn
Dec 2012
#18
Awarded by other oligarchy-controlled "news" outlets. Prestigious, for sure. n/t
Judi Lynn
Dec 2012
#23
and you know what about Venezuela now? you didn't even know what reggaeton is. n/t
Bacchus4.0
Dec 2012
#25
so you are afraid of those who tell the truth? and consider them rightwingers n/t
Bacchus4.0
Dec 2012
#40
"Sometimes the weight of the world is simply too much to bear": Henri, Le Chat Noir.
Judi Lynn
Dec 2012
#46
Yes, I read an "up and walking around" quote several days ago--and immediately wondered "Where's the
MADem
Dec 2012
#62
Are you sure the public is able to get a good long look into the hospital rooms
Judi Lynn
Jan 2013
#69
Last time I checked, George H. W. Bush isn't a sitting head of state and hadn't been one for two
MADem
Jan 2013
#78
He hasn't been seen or heard by the public. Imagine that. Could it be because he's hospitalized?
Judi Lynn
Jan 2013
#81
Anderson in TX kept my cousin's partner alive for a long time, with decent QOL for most of the time.
MADem
Dec 2012
#61
They cancelled the New Year celebrations, and there were a lot of very popular bands scheduled to
MADem
Jan 2013
#65
I think he's dead. And I think they don't know what to do yet. Castro's not looking too
msanthrope
Jan 2013
#66
How great do you expect to look, in your eighties? Far better than Fidel Castro?
Judi Lynn
Jan 2013
#68
Now, now, Judi, let's not take disparagement of one's heroes personally.....nt
msanthrope
Jan 2013
#71
You expect to irritate people by claiming leftist Presidents are their "heroes"? Really?
Judi Lynn
Jan 2013
#73
The picture is of someone in his 80's, sometime after serious surgery, when wingers were claiming
Judi Lynn
Jan 2013
#75
Why would you post a picture of him with a colostomy bag? I'm intrigued by your choice of photo.
msanthrope
Jan 2013
#76
If that were true, that would be bad news for Maduro, good news for Diodado Cabello. nt
MADem
Jan 2013
#79
Castro's retired. He's technically not a sitting head of state, though I'm sure if he says jump,
MADem
Jan 2013
#85
The planned celebration was the government-sponsored celebration. What kind of government
Judi Lynn
Jan 2013
#67
Now you're saying he's in a "dangerous state of health?" That's not what Maduro is saying.
MADem
Jan 2013
#80