Wait... What? Hugo Chavez dies in Cuba. (WikileaksAR)

[LLStarks]

http://twitter.com/#!/WikileaksAR/status/84734063038038016

No further details.

[Drale]

1. If Gaddafi died every time the media reported it

he'd be dead like 4 or 5 times now. I'll believe it when I see the corpse.

[LynneSin]

3. Kinda like everytime The Who announces their retirement

You know they'll be on tour again in 1-2 years

[joshcryer]

14. Gaddafi?

[Drale]

18. Just another guy the Media seems to really want dead. /nt

[Shagbark Hickory]

2. I'll only believe it if TMZ breaks the story.

[Dreamer Tatum]

5. Go check out Drudge. nt

[emilyg]

12. Says he is critical.

[Canuckistanian]

6. And if the National Enquirer runs with it, it's a done deal

It's a pretty sad commentary on the media.

[PoliticAverse]

26. Did the National Enquirer report that OJ killed Chavez?... n/t

[Canuckistanian]

43. No, no

I just meant that the National Enquirer has attained a new-found reputation for accuracy since they broke the Edwards story.

[Lucinda]

4. Chavez in 'critical' condition

http://www.news.com.au/world/chavez-in-critical-condition/story-fn6sb9br-1226082097434

[alfredo]

39. In in pre Capitalist Russia the term was "he has a cold."

[Liberal Veteran]

7. What about Abe Vigoda? Is he still alive???

[PoliticAverse]

25. Since the Firefox-plugin went away who really knows? n/t

[RagAss]

44. Check for yourself here....

http://www.abevigoda.com/

[Maine-ah]

8. well...it's at FR

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2739938/posts

lol...I love them over there...

To: WellyP
Prostrate cancer.:rofl:


11 posted on Sat Jun 25 2011 19:22:56 GMT-0400 (Eastern Daylight Time) by BigFinn (The King is coming and He isn't riding a donkey this time.)

[dipsydoodle]

9. I sure hope not

:(

[liberal N proud]

10. Here are some details although it does not clearly answer the question...

After Undergoing Surgery In Cuba, Some Are Speculating That Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez Is Dead


Hugo Chavez, the president of Venezuela, is undergoing medical treatment in Cuba, leading to all sorts of rumors about his health. There are even people speculating that Hugo Chavez is dead.

Is Hugo Chavez Dead or Alive?

As of June 25, 2011, there has been no official confirmation that Hugo Chavez is dead. The closest to a Hugo Chavez death report comes from Wikileaks Argentina, which tweeted:

"BREAKING NEWS! The president of Venezuela Hugo Chavez died in Cuba this morning. 06/25/2011 08:43AM"

Other than one tweet, there doesn't seem to be a whole lot of people saying that Hugo Chavez is dead.


That being said, Hugo Chavez is having serious health problems.




Continue reading at NowPublic.com: Is Hugo Chavez Dead? Rumors Spread Online After June 2011 Surgery | NowPublic News Coverage http://www.nowpublic.com/world/hugo-chavez-dead-rumors-spread-online-after-june-2011-surgery-2806695.html#ixzz1QKjg3GiW



http://www.nowpublic.com/world/hugo-chavez-dead-rumors-spread-online-after-june-2011-surgery-2806695.html

[pa28]

11. This guy has been tweeting about the death of Chavez for the last nine hours.

I'm guessing a reputable source would be on the story by now if it were true.

[joshcryer]

13. Remember the "Castro is dead" rumors? I think this is a similar ploy.

Foreign minister comes out and says he's facing a great battle? No other statement on his health condition? C'mon.

If he dies I will not be weeping for him.

[shoutinfreud]

15. What happens to Venezuela if he dies?

Anyone in the know?

[joshcryer]

16. Chaos?

In all seriousness, the constitution has the Vice President take control. But there will be chaos if that happens.

I doubt it will happen. Tyrants tend to live a really long time for some reason.

[PoliticAverse]

19. Because "It's good to be the king". n/t

[Dreamer Tatum]

20. Guess he's close to smelling sulfur again, though. nt

[Commie Pinko Dirtbag]

22. There is no Hell.

[Synicus Maximus]

17. Generalismo Francisco Franco is still dead

[cherokeeprogressive]

23. Seriously dead... n/t

[EFerrari]

21. Dick Morris just told his followers to pray for his death

so it's not a done deal yet.

http://twitter.com/#!/dickmorristweet/status/84779415682293760

[scarletwoman]

27. Pray for Dick Morris's death? Not usually my thing - but okay, since he asked.

:D

[musette_sf]

28. Dick sucks toes in hell

[EFerrari]

32. Now we know human waste can tweet!

[Incitatus]

24. Is a twitter post really the only source?

[scarletwoman]

30. Article posted in LBN says: "Chavez in Critical Condition..."

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=102x4896586

[EFerrari]

31. And the source for that story is "anonymous US intelligence". n/t

[scarletwoman]

33. Ah, thanks. I didn't click on the link, just read the excerpt in the OP.

I imagine Chavez is in good hands in Cuba. Fidel is still alive, after all!

[EFerrari]

35. I've no idea how he's doing.

But don't prefer CIA for updates. lol :hi:

[MouseFitzgerald]

29. Oh no

I really hope this isn't true. Hes done so much not just for Venezuela but for all of South America. This would be a huge tragedy.

[Joe the Revelator]

38. Sarcasm?

[CleanGreenFuture]

34. Hugo Chavez’s long absence spurs succession talk in Venezuela

http://www.washingtonpost.com/world/hugo-chavezs-long-absence-spurs-succession-talk-in-venezuela/2011/06/25/AGsXI8kH_story.html

[EFerrari]

36. Juan Forero speaks as if Venezuela doesn't have a federal government

or a constitution that decides these matters. But, that's the usual level of his "reporting".

[CleanGreenFuture]

37. Ack! Sorry, I'm not familiar with that paticular "journalist". I'll heed your

inferred advice and keep a critical eye on him from this point forward. I surely don't want to cite a questionable source.

[EFerrari]

40. I'm sure that he at times accidentally reports news

:)

Forero at the Post and Romero at the NYTs work the Chavez beat and they're pretty awful. McClatchy does much better imo, and the indies like Amy Goodman do even better. Sometimes it seems like the farther you get from Wall Street, the better the reporting gets!

[GSLevel9]

41. congrat's CIA... nt

[Distant Observer]

42. Sadly, it would not surprise.