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Frail But Alert Castro Appears On Cuban TV
CBS News ^ | June 6, 2007

Posted on 6/6/2007, 9:58:02 AM by Zakeet

Speaking slowly and focusing on memories of the past, not his recovery and future, a frail but healthy-looking Fidel Castro appeared on Cuban television Tuesday, giving the world its first long look at him since he fell ill last summer.

Looking alert and well-rested, the island's 80-year-old "Maximum Leader" wore a red, white and blue tracksuit affixed with a Cuban flag in an hour-long interview with a state TV journalist, his first since emergency surgery forced him to give up power 10 months ago.

"I am doing what I am supposed to do," said Castro, referring to his health and diet. "There are no more secrets. I could not be more clear."

Often shaking his arm and extending a finger for emphasis, Castro spoke for more than half an hour about Vietnam and his weekend meeting with the chief of that country's Communist Party, Nong Duc Manh.

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TOPICS: Crime/Corruption; Cuba; Foreign Affairs; News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: castro; deathwatch; interview

SeeBS Smooze always had a soft spot in their heart for the great fuzzy faced dictator.

1 posted on 6/6/2007, 9:58:05 AM by Zakeet
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To: Zakeet

I probably shouldn’t say this, because I’m sincerely not wishing death on anyone (except Castro) but just as Mother Theresa’s death was overshadowed by Diana’s, I have this weird feeling that a former President’s will similarly be overshadowed by Castro’s. They’re both so old and so vile, it just feels RIGHT that they go out together.


2 posted on 6/6/2007, 10:06:27 AM by Darkwolf377
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To: Zakeet

Newsflash: Castro STILL not dead! Where’s the original Saturday Night Live crew when you need them?


3 posted on 6/6/2007, 10:10:31 AM by rhombus
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To: rhombus

More proof that whoever makes a deal with the Devil can count on the Evil One to keep his end of the bargain.


4 posted on 6/6/2007, 10:17:33 AM by elcid1970
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To: Zakeet

Castro Broadcasting System


5 posted on 6/6/2007, 10:25:49 AM by fhlh (Liberal (noun): A person so open minded, their brains have fallen out of their head.)
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To: Darkwolf377

Let’s face it, Castro is one tough old nut. Not only is he getting on in years, he is also the longest (self)serving head of state in the western hemisphere. For a Latin American leader, this is unheard of. Although I personally wish he would die today, he just might out live another two former presidents if he puts his mind to it.


6 posted on 6/6/2007, 10:44:23 AM by Dixie Yooper (Ephesians 6:11)
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To: Zakeet
Headline should read...

ZOMBIE Castro Appears On Cuban TV

prisoner6

7 posted on 6/6/2007, 10:58:31 AM by prisoner6 (Right Wing Nuts hold the country together as the loose screws of the Left fall out.)
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To: Zakeet

“Frail but healthy” from the network that brought you “fake but true”


8 posted on 6/6/2007, 11:15:30 AM by hometoroost (TSA = Thousands Standing Around)
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To: Dixie Yooper
Although I personally wish he would die today...

I want him to live for as long as he can still feel pain and regret.

9 posted on 6/6/2007, 12:43:41 PM by Max in Utah (Support your local LEGAL immigrants.... if you can find any.)
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To: Max in Utah
I want him to live for as long as he can still feel pain and regret

If it ever gets that bad for him, he can always send for Dr. Kevorkian.

10 posted on 6/6/2007, 12:49:33 PM by Dixie Yooper (Ephesians 6:11)
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To: Zakeet

He will be gone before you know it.


11 posted on 6/6/2007, 1:16:51 PM by freekitty
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Now that Castro has appeared did he see his shadow?...would that mean 6 more years of tyranny?


12 posted on 6/6/2007, 1:41:49 PM by The Great RJ ("Mir we bleiwen wat mir sin" or "We want to remain what we are." ..Luxembourg motto)
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