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Blue Owl

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83. Tonight on Sick Fuck Theater....

Wed Jul 8, 2026, 01:18 AM

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Watch as the GOP lies, cheats, and steals…. Gasp at their depraved attempts to hold onto power…. Recoil in horror as they commit crimes against basic humanity and decency to advance their evil reign of terror and fear!

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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 20 hrs ago OP

All of that, yes intrepidity 20 hrs ago #1

Even the word, ETHICS... GiqueCee 18 hrs ago #37

Don't leave out 'morals'. OldBaldy1701E 1 hr ago #87

Well, that's a given! GiqueCee 1 hr ago #91

Cheating to keep the seat in Republican hands dflprincess 19 hrs ago #2

Came here to post the same Coventina 19 hrs ago #5

Indeed malaise 19 hrs ago #6

I wouldn't be surprised. hamsterjill 19 hrs ago #7

If he doesn't have a DNR then she may not have the option to "pull the plug." littlemissmartypants 19 hrs ago #13

Interesting thought. hamsterjill 19 hrs ago #14

You're right about that. They are despicable. littlemissmartypants 19 hrs ago #23

Following that line of thought... returnee 2 hrs ago #85

the idea she went to china in search of med. technology is something that hadn't occurred to me orleans 19 hrs ago #15

not so much medical technology rampartd 16 hrs ago #60

that last line you wrote made me laugh. so thanks nt orleans 11 hrs ago #79

So cruel MustLoveBeagles 19 hrs ago #17

'That poor man?' BULLSHIT!!!!!!!! MyOwnPeace 18 hrs ago #31

I think you read the post wrong. hamsterjill 18 hrs ago #38

I think they are talking about the man in Post 7. The Madcap 18 hrs ago #39

Not talking about McConnell MustLoveBeagles 18 hrs ago #40

SO sorry! MyOwnPeace 18 hrs ago #41

No worries MustLoveBeagles 18 hrs ago #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 17 hrs ago #52

Um, no cheating is necessary. Wiz Imp 19 hrs ago #19

There's no hurry. TomSlick 14 hrs ago #70

Exactly! Wiz Imp 13 hrs ago #71

I don't know... llmart 19 hrs ago #3

They may be trying to keep him out of Hell according to his wishes. LuvLoogie 19 hrs ago #4

The ferryman comes for everyone eventually. Ray Bruns 19 hrs ago #10

Well.... vanlassie 18 hrs ago #34

I tend to agree. Power is the only currency they value Torchlight 19 hrs ago #8

"They are not allowing his family and friends (yes, he has some, I'm sure!)" Ray Bruns 19 hrs ago #9

Wouldn't be surprised lonely bird 13 hrs ago #73

No idea what his status actually is, but... cab67 19 hrs ago #11

"Republicans are keeping a dead person on life support. That's cruel enough alone" Ray Bruns 19 hrs ago #12

we don't. barbtries 19 hrs ago #16

But someone else who might need those life support machines for a time, and then be able to recover hamsterjill 19 hrs ago #20

Not withstanding the personal and family affairs forthemiddle 19 hrs ago #18

Well then, it's wrong either way or either side. hamsterjill 19 hrs ago #21

I totally agree forthemiddle 19 hrs ago #25

Sorry but that is ridiculous. Wiz Imp 19 hrs ago #22

Does a Senator have to be present to cast a vote? wnylib 18 hrs ago #49

A United States Senator must be physically present on the floor of the chamber to cast a vote on bills Wiz Imp 17 hrs ago #56

Thank you. After my post I looked it up. wnylib 17 hrs ago #58

Doubtful. It wasn't even changed during COVID when it could have been justified. Wiz Imp 16 hrs ago #61

If Trump needed just one more Senate vote to pass the SAVE act, wnylib 13 hrs ago #74

Sorry, but there is ZERO chance of that happening Wiz Imp 12 hrs ago #75

I hope that you are right. Trump is desperate wnylib 12 hrs ago #76

Several days ago I said this same things and was roundly criticized as pushing CT 31j20b3 19 hrs ago #24

I agree that his constituents are entitled to proof of life, and they aren't getting it. hamsterjill 19 hrs ago #28

Brain death is DEATH under federal law. ALL DEATHS MUST BE REPORTED 31j20b3 18 hrs ago #30

And we know that Republicans always follow the law to the letter. hamsterjill 18 hrs ago #32

they'll stuff his corpse and prop it up in the Capital rotunda... mike_c 19 hrs ago #26

NO "reports" are coming in that he's brain dead. Wiz Imp 19 hrs ago #27

Desire Townsend has also indicated that her sources have made this claim. hamsterjill 18 hrs ago #43

Who is Desire Townsend? Wiz Imp 16 hrs ago #59

You should immediately put me on Ignore. hamsterjill 15 hrs ago #64

He should be lying in state in the U.S. Capitol, as we've done for other Senators and Presidents FakeNoose 19 hrs ago #29

A minority of Senators. ColoringFool 18 hrs ago #48

A Puzzling No-Op Nasruddin 18 hrs ago #33

The Kentucky voters could bring a lawsuit to the Governor or the state legislature FakeNoose 17 hrs ago #54

You get it. All the Republican Conspiracy theorizing here is insane Wiz Imp 14 hrs ago #67

Of course we aren't sure what the situation is Grim Chieftain 18 hrs ago #35

McDeadguy cheated to keep President Obama from making a Supreme Court nomination Wicked Blue 18 hrs ago #36

Incredible 🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄 Wiz Imp 14 hrs ago #68

Would be the first time Republicans kept a dead body on life support. Historic NY 18 hrs ago #42

Damn!!! You may be right!!! hamsterjill 18 hrs ago #44

Newsflash! "REPUBLICANS ARE SELF-CENTERED SCUM!" Video at 11! ColoringFool 18 hrs ago #46

We haven't even begun to see the maximum evil from them. Crunchy Frog 18 hrs ago #47

Germany passed laws about not allowing certain political moniss 17 hrs ago #50

The MisSpeaker of The House had this to pass along...... twodogsbarking 17 hrs ago #51

Look, he's alive and well........... KS Toronado 17 hrs ago #53

Reminds me of "Weekend at Bernie's". Dave Bowman 17 hrs ago #55

Repulicans will go full Balok Bristlecone 17 hrs ago #57

We are superior to you! Intractable 13 hrs ago #72

Star Trek is full of apt parallels... buzzycrumbhunger 12 hrs ago #77

Hilarious Bristlecone 10 hrs ago #81

Found in the wild buzzycrumbhunger 10 hrs ago #82

Not the first time Republican politics kept someone (barely) alive. See Terri Schiavo. (n/t) thesquanderer 16 hrs ago #62

To be fair, people have been speculating he's brain-dead for decades. nt eppur_se_muova 16 hrs ago #63

Mitch would be proud lame54 15 hrs ago #65

When Adam Schiff is able to have a discussion with Moscow Mitch, then I'll believe he can speak. mdbl 14 hrs ago #66

I do not really see the benefits of pretending he is alive if he was LisaL 14 hrs ago #69

Lying, cheating pedophiles debsy 11 hrs ago #78

Not at all wishing, but HOW DO WE KNOW HE HASN'T DIED? Why cover up his condition? dsharp88 11 hrs ago #80

Tonight on Sick Fuck Theater.... Blue Owl 8 hrs ago #83

And when they finally admit he's gone, will the news media be allowed to tell the truth about everything that happened ChicagoTeamster 4 hrs ago #84

They are just doing what McConnel would do MadameButterfly 1 hr ago #86

i would think there are some fraud charges in order, or that someone paying the bills MadameButterfly 1 hr ago #88

A conniving and manipulative end to a career filled with conniving and manipulation dlk 1 hr ago #89

Republicans ALWAYS Cheat and skate--even for Treason. Kid Berwyn 1 hr ago #90