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cab67

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11. No idea what his status actually is, but...

Tue Jul 7, 2026, 02:03 PM

Jul 7

...if the whole he's-brain-dead-and-it's-being-kept-secret-for-political-advantage thing is real, McConnell would most likely have included a clause in any sort of advance directive dictating that his death or permanent incapacitation should not be divulged if it might cost Republicans in some way.

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I took a minute to really think about this Mitch McConnell situation, and what it says about Republicans. [View all] hamsterjill Jul 7 OP

All of that, yes intrepidity Jul 7 #1

Even the word, ETHICS... GiqueCee Jul 7 #37

Don't leave out 'morals'. OldBaldy1701E Jul 8 #87

Well, that's a given! GiqueCee Jul 8 #91

Cheating to keep the seat in Republican hands dflprincess Jul 7 #2

Came here to post the same Coventina Jul 7 #5

Indeed malaise Jul 7 #6

I wouldn't be surprised. hamsterjill Jul 7 #7

If he doesn't have a DNR then she may not have the option to "pull the plug." littlemissmartypants Jul 7 #13

Interesting thought. hamsterjill Jul 7 #14

You're right about that. They are despicable. littlemissmartypants Jul 7 #23

Following that line of thought... returnee Jul 8 #85

the idea she went to china in search of med. technology is something that hadn't occurred to me orleans Jul 7 #15

not so much medical technology rampartd Jul 7 #60

that last line you wrote made me laugh. so thanks nt orleans Jul 7 #79

So cruel MustLoveBeagles Jul 7 #17

'That poor man?' BULLSHIT!!!!!!!! MyOwnPeace Jul 7 #31

I think you read the post wrong. hamsterjill Jul 7 #38

I think they are talking about the man in Post 7. The Madcap Jul 7 #39

Not talking about McConnell MustLoveBeagles Jul 7 #40

SO sorry! MyOwnPeace Jul 7 #41

No worries MustLoveBeagles Jul 7 #45

Maybe, but I figure she has a lot of ducks to get in line re the family shipping company, and other legal issues Attilatheblond Jul 7 #52

Um, no cheating is necessary. Wiz Imp Jul 7 #19

There's no hurry. TomSlick Jul 7 #70

Exactly! Wiz Imp Jul 7 #71

I don't know... llmart Jul 7 #3

They may be trying to keep him out of Hell according to his wishes. LuvLoogie Jul 7 #4

The ferryman comes for everyone eventually. Ray Bruns Jul 7 #10

Well.... vanlassie Jul 7 #34

I tend to agree. Power is the only currency they value Torchlight Jul 7 #8

"They are not allowing his family and friends (yes, he has some, I'm sure!)" Ray Bruns Jul 7 #9

Wouldn't be surprised lonely bird Jul 7 #73

No idea what his status actually is, but... cab67 Jul 7 #11

"Republicans are keeping a dead person on life support. That's cruel enough alone" Ray Bruns Jul 7 #12

we don't. barbtries Jul 7 #16

But someone else who might need those life support machines for a time, and then be able to recover hamsterjill Jul 7 #20

Not withstanding the personal and family affairs forthemiddle Jul 7 #18

Well then, it's wrong either way or either side. hamsterjill Jul 7 #21

I totally agree forthemiddle Jul 7 #25

Sorry but that is ridiculous. Wiz Imp Jul 7 #22

Does a Senator have to be present to cast a vote? wnylib Jul 7 #49

A United States Senator must be physically present on the floor of the chamber to cast a vote on bills Wiz Imp Jul 7 #56

Thank you. After my post I looked it up. wnylib Jul 7 #58

Doubtful. It wasn't even changed during COVID when it could have been justified. Wiz Imp Jul 7 #61

If Trump needed just one more Senate vote to pass the SAVE act, wnylib Jul 7 #74

Sorry, but there is ZERO chance of that happening Wiz Imp Jul 7 #75

I hope that you are right. Trump is desperate wnylib Jul 7 #76

Several days ago I said this same things and was roundly criticized as pushing CT 31j20b3 Jul 7 #24

I agree that his constituents are entitled to proof of life, and they aren't getting it. hamsterjill Jul 7 #28

Brain death is DEATH under federal law. ALL DEATHS MUST BE REPORTED 31j20b3 Jul 7 #30

And we know that Republicans always follow the law to the letter. hamsterjill Jul 7 #32

they'll stuff his corpse and prop it up in the Capital rotunda... mike_c Jul 7 #26

NO "reports" are coming in that he's brain dead. Wiz Imp Jul 7 #27

Desire Townsend has also indicated that her sources have made this claim. hamsterjill Jul 7 #43

Who is Desire Townsend? Wiz Imp Jul 7 #59

You should immediately put me on Ignore. hamsterjill Jul 7 #64

He should be lying in state in the U.S. Capitol, as we've done for other Senators and Presidents FakeNoose Jul 7 #29

A minority of Senators. ColoringFool Jul 7 #48

A Puzzling No-Op Nasruddin Jul 7 #33

The Kentucky voters could bring a lawsuit to the Governor or the state legislature FakeNoose Jul 7 #54

You get it. All the Republican Conspiracy theorizing here is insane Wiz Imp Jul 7 #67

Of course we aren't sure what the situation is Grim Chieftain Jul 7 #35

McDeadguy cheated to keep President Obama from making a Supreme Court nomination Wicked Blue Jul 7 #36

Incredible 🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄 Wiz Imp Jul 7 #68

Would be the first time Republicans kept a dead body on life support. Historic NY Jul 7 #42

Damn!!! You may be right!!! hamsterjill Jul 7 #44

Newsflash! "REPUBLICANS ARE SELF-CENTERED SCUM!" Video at 11! ColoringFool Jul 7 #46

We haven't even begun to see the maximum evil from them. Crunchy Frog Jul 7 #47

Germany passed laws about not allowing certain political moniss Jul 7 #50

The MisSpeaker of The House had this to pass along...... twodogsbarking Jul 7 #51

Look, he's alive and well........... KS Toronado Jul 7 #53

Reminds me of "Weekend at Bernie's". Dave Bowman Jul 7 #55

Repulicans will go full Balok Bristlecone Jul 7 #57

We are superior to you! Intractable Jul 7 #72

Star Trek is full of apt parallels... buzzycrumbhunger Jul 7 #77

Hilarious Bristlecone Jul 7 #81

Found in the wild buzzycrumbhunger Jul 7 #82

Not the first time Republican politics kept someone (barely) alive. See Terri Schiavo. (n/t) thesquanderer Jul 7 #62

To be fair, people have been speculating he's brain-dead for decades. nt eppur_se_muova Jul 7 #63

Mitch would be proud lame54 Jul 7 #65

When Adam Schiff is able to have a discussion with Moscow Mitch, then I'll believe he can speak. mdbl Jul 7 #66

I do not really see the benefits of pretending he is alive if he was LisaL Jul 7 #69

Lying, cheating pedophiles debsy Jul 7 #78

Not at all wishing, but HOW DO WE KNOW HE HASN'T DIED? Why cover up his condition? dsharp88 Jul 7 #80

Tonight on Sick Fuck Theater.... Blue Owl Jul 8 #83

And when they finally admit he's gone, will the news media be allowed to tell the truth about everything that happened ChicagoTeamster Jul 8 #84

They are just doing what McConnel would do MadameButterfly Jul 8 #86

i would think there are some fraud charges in order, or that someone paying the bills MadameButterfly Jul 8 #88

A conniving and manipulative end to a career filled with conniving and manipulation dlk Jul 8 #89

Republicans ALWAYS Cheat and skate--even for Treason. Kid Berwyn Jul 8 #90