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RIP Nelson Mandela

Discussion in 'Sports and News' started by Gehrig, Dec 5, 2013.

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  1. Gehrig

    Gehrig Active Member

    Breaking news on CNN.
     
    Gehrig, Dec 5, 2013
    #1
  2. Mark2010

    Mark2010 Active Member

    He was 95.
     
    Mark2010, Dec 5, 2013
    #2
  3. Double J

    Double J Active Member

    RIP, if it's true this time.
     
    Double J, Dec 5, 2013
    #3
  4. Gehrig

    Gehrig Active Member

    I don't follow?
     
    Gehrig, Dec 5, 2013
    #4
  5. Steak Snabler

    Steak Snabler Well-Known Member

    Confirmed by South Africa's current president, per CBS News on Twitter:

    https://twitter.com/CBSNews/status/408713886012293120
     
    Steak Snabler, Dec 5, 2013
    #5
  6. Steak Snabler

    Steak Snabler Well-Known Member

    He's been reported as dead or near dead multiple times in the last few months.
     
    Steak Snabler, Dec 5, 2013
    #6
  7. PCLoadLetter

    PCLoadLetter Well-Known Member

    And reported dead on this site more than a year ago by a poster who was quite adamant that his source was unimpeachable.
     
    PCLoadLetter, Dec 5, 2013
    #7
  8. Steak Snabler

    Steak Snabler Well-Known Member

    Here's that thread. It was started Jan. 27, 2011.

    http://www.sportsjournalists.com/forum/threads/81831/
     
    Steak Snabler, Dec 5, 2013
    #8
  9. Gehrig

    Gehrig Active Member

    Just read the first two pages. Let's just say that was comical.
     
    Gehrig, Dec 5, 2013
    #9
  10. Tarheel316

    Tarheel316 Well-Known Member

    RIP to a great statesman.
     
    Tarheel316, Dec 5, 2013
    #10
  11. The Big Ragu

    The Big Ragu Moderator Staff Member

    RIP to a remarkable man.
     
    The Big Ragu, Dec 5, 2013
    #11
  12. Small Town Guy

    Small Town Guy Well-Known Member

    I mourn, while also not being able to comprehend what his death means to my wife, in-laws and other South Africans.

    There were always fears about what might happen in the country when he died, but those always seemed like fear-mongering from people who seemingly wanted the country to do what it didn't when Mandela took over: Tear apart.
     
    Small Town Guy, Dec 5, 2013
    #12
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