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Sunday, October 21, 2012

ABC News: Good Morning America: 'George McGovern Dead: Former US Senator, 1972 Presidential Candidate Dies At Age 90'


Source:ABC News- former U.S. Senator and 1972 Democratic Party nominee for President, George McGovern (Democrat, South Dakota)

"McGovern family spokesman releases news about former Senator's passing. 

ABC News: George McGovern Dies: Former US Senator from South Dakota Dead at 90

George McGovern, longtime senator from South Dakota and 1972 Democratic presidential nominee, died today at the age of 90, according to a statement from his family.

"At approximately 5:15 am this morning, our wonderful father, George McGovern passed away peacefully at the Dougherty Hospice House in Sioux Falls, SD, surrounded by our family and life-long friends.

We are blessed to know that our father lived a long, successful and productive life advocating for the hungry, being a progressive voice for millions and fighting for peace. He continued giving speeches, writing and advising all the way up to and past his 90th birthday, which he celebrated this summer," the statement said.

Service will be held in Sioux Falls according to the family.

McGovern's family issued a statement on Oct. 17 saying that the 90-year-old was "no longer responsive" in hospice care, the Associated Press reported." 

From ABC News

Al Jazeera: 'Significance of Cuba's Municipal Elections'


Source:Al Jazeera reporting on municipal democracy in Cuba.

"This weekend more than eight million Cubans will vote in municipal elections. Turnout is likely to be close to 100 per cent. But there is little in the way of campaigning. Angela Castillo has been a delegate since 2007. She explains what the election means to her and how the system works.

At Al Jazeera English, we focus on people and events that affect people's lives. We bring topics to light that often go under-reported, listening to all sides of the story and giving a 'voice to the voiceless.'
Reaching more than 270 million households in over 140 countries across the globe, our viewers trust Al Jazeera English to keep them informed, inspired, and entertained.
Our impartial, fact-based reporting wins worldwide praise and respect. It is our unique brand of journalism that the world has come to rely on.
We are reshaping global media and constantly working to strengthen our reputation as one of the world's most respected news and current affairs channels." 


"Al Jazeera (Arabic: الجزيرة Al-Jazīrah [æl (d)ʒæˈziːrɐ], lit. 'The Peninsula') is a Qatari state-owned[a] Arabic-language international news television network. It is based in Doha and operated by the Al Jazeera Media Network.

The patent holding is a "private foundation for public benefit" under Qatari law.[3] Under this organizational structure, the parent receives funding from the Qatari government while maintaining nominal editorial independence.[4][5] At the onset of the Qatar diplomatic crisis in 2017, several national governments of the Arab League called for the closure of the entire Al Jazeera conglomerate as part of a list of thirteen demands that were presented to the Qatari government in exchange for re-normalized relations.[6] Al Jazeera has been accused of pushing "Qatari propaganda" by many countries and organizations, including those in the Arab world." 

From Wikipedia

Just the fact that Cuba is having elections at all, is a big deal, even if only Communists or Socialists can run for office.

As far as what the Cuban municipal delegate said in the video: she's obviously a supporter for the Communist Castro Regime in Cuba. So before you take anything that she says, even seriously. or anything that Al Jazeera reports, especially about western countries, I suggest you get some independent, honest, information first.