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The Wizard

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76. When Strom Thurmond was circling the drain

Mon Jul 6, 2026, 07:08 AM

10 hrs ago

they'd wheel him in for the vote and poke him in the ribs so as to effect a guttural sound that was translated by his staff to mean whatever suited their needs.

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This may explain why they are hiding Mitch McConnell's condition [View all] Chasstev365 Yesterday OP

I can only hope that the Gravedigger Of American Democracy hears the sound of shovels . . . hatrack Yesterday #1

LOVE how you put that! calimary 13 hrs ago #73

For all we know, he might be already dead, leaving us wnylib Yesterday #2

I have someone in my family right now Tree Lady Yesterday #19

That's, what I thought initially and it could be true. wnylib Yesterday #37

Something like that couldn't be kept secret. cab67 22 hrs ago #60

Those people need their jobs and could be prosecuted for violating HIPPA Attilatheblond 21 hrs ago #64

Does HIPAA apply to dead people? LeftInTX 20 hrs ago #66

HIPAA Privacy Rule protections continue for 50 years after a person's death progressoid 19 hrs ago #68

They'd be prosecuted only if they can be identified. cab67 7 hrs ago #81

He could well be on life support popsdenver Yesterday #46

That seems most likely. Dulcinea Yesterday #53

Yup...unconscious when they hauled him out of the house Bengus81 22 hrs ago #59

Staffers wanna keep their jobs? Attilatheblond 21 hrs ago #62

I think she doesn't need them popsdenver 10 hrs ago #78

Maybe they've already quick--frozen him and will resurrect only when a vote is needed. erronis Yesterday #45

They'll put a tarp over him. (nt) Pinback 18 hrs ago #69

Then someone needs to get near to him and obtain the proof. harumph Yesterday #3

A "Carhartt" riot might do the trick Ponietz Yesterday #18

Maybe the Governor could casually ask around. nt allegorical oracle Yesterday #39

There should be some kind of requirement for weekly proof of life SSJVegeta Yesterday #4

Rules are only for Democrats............ Bengus81 22 hrs ago #61

And staffers are paid while doing whatever without proper chain of command & responsibility Attilatheblond 21 hrs ago #63

So, an election before the 3 months is a good thing in Kentucky?? Tetrachloride Yesterday #5

possibly. in general, low turnout elections favor the most motivated. RandomNumbers Yesterday #25

Is there any way to force the issue? No reason to play nice with him at this point. Crunchy Frog Yesterday #6

Actually it is better for us if they pull this off and keep it hidden InstantGratification Yesterday #31

Between the R Senators who have lost primaries or who are not running for reelection ToxMarz Yesterday #34

It's similar to the movie Dave. Sector 001 Yesterday #36

Where can you find death certificates? cpamomfromtexas Yesterday #7

One cannot, unless one is permitted by or is a member of immediate family. ColoringFool Yesterday #12

That is not true Wifes husband Yesterday #24

It likely varies by state. In Florida, when I tried to look at the death certificate allegorical oracle Yesterday #40

Death certficates contain private info. (Cause of death, address, spousal address) Death index does not. LeftInTX 20 hrs ago #67

Oh, yes, it is. Unless you know of an exception? ColoringFool Yesterday #56

Where's the MSM coverage of Turtle's condition? SergeStorms Yesterday #8

Either way you look at it its the_liberal_grandpa Yesterday #9

Can't recall whether Thune is empowered to permit proxy votes. Anybody? nt allegorical oracle Yesterday #41

no rampartd Yesterday #52

This doesn't make sense newdeal2 Yesterday #10

I don't think this is to the Republicans or Kentucky's benefit unless he is alive karynnj Yesterday #11

I don't understand why or why not having a special election makes any difference. Fil1957 Yesterday #13

The Kentucky GOP has a strange law that only a republican can be named to replace McConnel LetMyPeopleVote Yesterday #14

I forgot about that one... IthinkThereforeIAM Yesterday #26

That law was changed in 2024; special election is now required. Callie1979 Yesterday #35

Oh, what a shame! DFW Yesterday #49

Odd how it ws changed when a Dem won the Gov office. Callie1979 11 hrs ago #74

Republicans pull schemes like that nationwide. DFW 7 hrs ago #80

I was thinking about that. But we could use Republican-style tactics against them, as well. DFW Yesterday #48

Perhaps the governor should bring some flowers and Capt. America Yesterday #15

That sounds very plausible. Martin68 Yesterday #16

The sooner the better! OGBuzz Yesterday #17

His wife, Elaine has close ties to the highest echelons of the Chinese government dlk Yesterday #20

She just returned from a visit to China. Thought the timing was odd -- it could've allegorical oracle Yesterday #42

Or maybe she heard he doesn't have much time left... ShazzieB Yesterday #44

Yes we've been speculating that he might have kicked the bucket already FakeNoose Yesterday #21

Ky changed the rules. The governor has no ability to pick anyone. karynnj Yesterday #30

This doesn't make sense, to me mercuryblues Yesterday #22

Just more GOP stupidity. nt Callie1979 Yesterday #29

There is something odd about this. mercuryblues Yesterday #38

Turns out they changed the law in '24 to require a special election. Callie1979 11 hrs ago #75

But the next election is now 4 months away. hedda_foil Yesterday #23

Not the first time this has happened. Wont be the last. Callie1979 Yesterday #27

In the meantime... Gaytano70 Yesterday #28

Zombie Mitch as worthless dead as alive Johonny Yesterday #32

" A cheater even on his death bed." C Moon Yesterday #33

That IS a good epitaph. calimary 23 hrs ago #57

Excellent catch. R's just have to keep the body away from a corner for 3 more weeks 31j20b3 Yesterday #43

Brain dead corpse in one person luxury hospital room, tax dollars draining away dave99 Yesterday #47

Maybe he just needs flipped over. twodogsbarking Yesterday #50

Perhaps He Can Buy a Scrap of Integrity on the Open Market The Roux Comes First Yesterday #51

I dont think he will make it to August 9th.nt. drray23 Yesterday #54

They found him unresponsive and had to do CPR, and he is now in a coma. SunSeeker 13 hrs ago #72

I can just picture him sitting next to a pool sipping on formaldehyde cocktails. nt ImNotGod Yesterday #55

Oh FFS Blue Owl 23 hrs ago #58

One thing for certain dlk 20 hrs ago #65

If McConnell is still alive, he can't speak Akakoji 16 hrs ago #70

3 months before an election... AdamGG 15 hrs ago #71

When Strom Thurmond was circling the drain The Wizard 10 hrs ago #76

Spot-on, hatrack! McConnell has indeed been... BH liberal 10 hrs ago #77

Well, that makes zero sense. NoRethugFriends 9 hrs ago #79