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Sheehan Dismisses Appeal From Cuban Dissidents' Wives

Submitted by Pete Akerson, Jan 10, 2007 22:05

So, we read that Ms Sheehan is defending those who would have killed her son in a heartbeat, and ignoring the plight of Cubans who have been treated much more unfairly, and for far longer. Isn't that something like learning that the sun rose this morning?

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This is political propaganda -- a classic example of neo-conservative disinformation. Sheehan says she was never issued such an invitation.... [MORE]

John Madill

Jan 11, 2007 05:27

Hmmm. Travel to Cuba is still banned by the Federal govenment. How did Cindy get permission to travel there? I... [MORE]

Jim Leebens

Jan 11, 2007 08:14

...given what you say is true, do you think she's going to say anything about Cuba human abuses regardless? Put... [MORE]

Brad Melloy

Jan 12, 2007 11:19

You say that this article is all propaganda, but provide no supporting data. So, in effect, it is your opinion... [MORE]

Richard Tatlow

Jan 14, 2007 13:16

Nobody should expect Cindy Sheehan or Medea Benjamin to be concerned about human rights violations in Castro's Communist "paradise." Sheehan... [MORE]

Max Friedman

Jan 10, 2007 22:33

So, we read that Ms Sheehan is defending those who would have killed her son in a heartbeat, and ignoring...

Pete Akerson

Jan 10, 2007 22:05

I wish Cindy would take a look at the Cuban prisions on her visit. Maybe she would realize what a... [MORE]

john

Jan 10, 2007 17:55

Just shows you what she is about, not about how prisoners are treated, how to keep herself in the limelight. [MORE]

Lori

Jan 10, 2007 08:45

If Sheehan was so concerned about the state of all "political" prisoners, she would be visiting these prisons also. The... [MORE]

DeeAnn

Jan 10, 2007 19:05

This woman is a disgrace and I do beleive a pawn for people who could care less about her or... [MORE]

Curtis

Jan 10, 2007 23:48

For her to travel to Cuba as a guest of that government shows she has no other agenda but to... [MORE]

Warrior King

Jan 10, 2007 07:58

this speaks volumes about the lady's true motives. Hers is only to cast aspersions about our president and our country.... [MORE]

Ron Wieder

Jan 10, 2007 07:43

The author of this article, and the first few commenters, seem to delight in attacking Cindy Sheehan's character without addressing... [MORE]

David

Jan 10, 2007 17:18

Cindy loo hoo has officially claimed ignorance. Why should she be heard any longer? [MORE]

I, American

Jan 11, 2007 03:02

I read these comments and feel sadness and rage...I can only wonder if it will take these sad clueless people... [MORE]

Mary

Jan 11, 2007 12:14

so are you shocked? last time I checked the "old gray lady" doesn't even have a message board like the... [MORE]

Mike

Feb 2, 2007 17:57

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