Mitch McConnell escorted away from cameras after freezing mid-press conference

They could make it so the mandatory retirement age for all politicians is seventy five. Nobody over seventy two can run for office in the US government would be appropriate.

You can't be elected to Congress if you're under 25.
You can't be elected to the Senate if under 30.
You can't be elected President if under 35.

I don't want to be ageist but the system is already ageist, we need to cap out the old end of the spectrum.

2024 will be the election known as the geriatric hat trick if we elect a 70+ year old as president for the 3rd time in a row.

a reply to: tanstaafl

Yes. We cannot trust the elections. So its a moot point anyway.

Did they try and turn him off and on again?
a reply to: Threadbare

I wonder if his vision went to black.

I only say this because it happened to me once; Standing in line at a convenience store and *pow* I just couldn't see anything... I had to step to the side and back saying "excuse me please go ahead" remembering someone was behind me before everything just shut down. Fortunately; After about 10 seconds it came back and believe me it was a long ten seconds.

I was around the age of 26 at the time... So I wouldn't just jump in and blame age.

originally posted by: asabuvsobelow

originally posted by: Mantiss2021
a reply to: asabuvsobelow

Unlikely to have been a stroke.


His colleague, apparently the one who asked if their was anything else Mitch wanted to say, is a doctor.

If a stroke had been suspected, the doctor would have run the FAST (Face, Arm, Speech, Time.) protocol.

Since Mitch showed no stroke signs in his face or arm, the protocol was bypassed.

I'm sorry I just finished laughing .

His colleague is a Politician First then a Doctor .

and if you think for a second he would have run the FAST in front of cameras literally confirming a stroke to the world then you are beyond naive.

Agreed. My guess would be that he had a mini-stroke. He fell a little while back. We don't know the cause of that; it could've been a stroke. And his falling and hitting his head could have set him up for more blood clots in the head and strokes.

Seems now would be a good time for the two parties to agree to take out McConnell and Dianne Feinstein, and let their various committee seats be taken over by other members, including someone else taking over McConnell's position as Minority Leader of the Senate. And by "taking out", I mean forcing them to resign. Such impaired folk have no business being in the 100 Club.

As of now, Moscow Mitch must be only the titular Minority Leader of the Senate. And his term isn't up until 2026.

a reply to: MrInquisitive

I saw a term yesterday that alluded to a mini-stroke, a trans ischemic attack. Considering his recent issues I can see this being the cause. The corrupt old fart needs to go. It wouldn't surprise me if all the corruption coming to light is causing excess stress on him. He is balls deep in Ukraine corruption and needs to be implicated.

As others have stated there has to start being an age limit on these old codgers. I know a lot of old people because I'm one, time to sip lemonade on the front porch and enjoy his indictment.

Fox News is reporting that the fall that ended up giving McConnell his concussion wasn't his first fall this year.

originally posted by: Klassified

originally posted by: network dude
a reply to: Mahogany

amazing how everyone agrees on this item, but it's never brought up as a bill.

Not exactly a surprise, is it?

not when you think of who presents bills, but when you think of the part where these #face idiots are supposed to be there AT OUR BEHEST, it kind of looks like we are being ignored for their profit.

I agree, term limits, but i think a senate/house position should be a straight run of 8 years, so they don't have to waste most of the time campaigning and it gives a rookie the time to learn the ropes. But, there needs to be an effective way to recall them for no confidence while in office. Age limits should be 18-65. Also, they or their immediate family should not own a business, cannot trade in stocks, cannot hold a board level position at a MIC company for 10 years after appointment ends. And lobbying should be illegal.

a reply to: Threadbare

Watching the video of McConnell going blank, you will see a woman dressed in green coming over to him and briefly touching his hand. This coincides with him immediately going into the "blank" state. She touches his hand a second time. This looks exactly like a post-hypnotic suggestion being carried out with the "trigger" being the touch of his hand. The lady in green touches his hand a second time, which could be reinforcing the first touch to trigger the post-hypnotic suggestion. The touch seems odd to me and if my suspicion is correct it raises issues. Thoughts?

a reply to: frogs453

Look, I am an old lady.

I am the head of a 60 person strong group that meets weekly. I am not yet 70 and the youngest member in a group where most are in their early 80's and one nearly 90.

NO one of my age or older should be running the government.

Many in their 70's are cognitively fit and able, BUT, I have seen time and time again a sudden and dramatic decline happen out of the blue.

Let me tell you most of my group have PhD's, and some Master's degrees, and some humble BA's. But all are very well educated. 10 years ago, nearly any of them would have had the ability to run the nation. Now, no, not even me, the baby of the group.

The "blanking" happens suddenly and out of the blue when it starts, and I have seen many with PhD's who worked with some of the most famous scientists of the 1950's and 60's suddenly and dramatically decline practically overnight.

So I say that there should be an age limit. That no one should be in office over the age of 70. If they are a candidate for a term and they are to turn 70 during that term, they should not be allowed to run. No matter how smart and with it they are on the day they run.

Over the age of 80, absolutely not. I have seen sudden mild senility set in for the most brilliant of minds over the age of 80. They can still function in society and drive even. But have the capacity to run a nation, absolutely not.

That is not ageist, it is a harsh reality of what happens when anyone ages, it is for the safety of the nation.

Those who keep running after the age of 70 are power hungry narcissists and are doing a disservice to the nation and even putting it in danger.

What if Biden tomorrow goes into one of his famous rages and pushes the red button out of anger? Could easily happen and destroy the world.

a reply to: The2Billies

Many in their 70's are cognitively fit and able, BUT, I have seen time and time again a sudden and dramatic decline happen out of the blue.

yes I've seen it in nursing home Patients , They are fine going about their merry lives gossiping , Playing Bingo and visiting with relatives then one day like a flip of a switch the Lights are on but no one is home.

That is not ageist, it is a harsh reality of what happens when anyone ages, it is for the safety of the nation. Those who keep running after the age of 70 are power hungry narcissists and are doing a disservice to the nation and even putting it in danger.

Yes well said and very insightful , The Retirement age for any average American is 65 and that is for a reason it gives you time to live out your life with grace and honor .

These old Politicians are being paraded around like puppets. I respect my elders and I am in awe of their wisdom and life experience but holding these high offices is no joke , no game this is a country full of people who look to their leaders for Competent Decisions.

originally posted by: Threadbare
Fox News is reporting that the fall that ended up giving McConnell his concussion wasn't his first fall this year.

Yes, there was another incident in mid July, on board an airplane, in which he is said to have suffered a "face plant", although I doubt it was one per se, as there is no evidence of bruising on his face.

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) fell while leaving a plane earlier this month, NBC News reported Wednesday after the 81-year-old lawmaker froze up in mid-speech during a news conference.

The accident at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport had not been revealed publicly, according to the network. McConnell did not appear seriously hurt and returned to the Capitol that day, but the details were concerning.

A flight with McConnell onboard was canceled on July 14, prompting the senator to disembark. He tripped and fell in a mishap described as a “face plant” by a passenger who did not witness it but spoke to someone who did, NBC reported. That same passenger also said they spoke to another person on the flight who aided McConnell afterward.

McConnell, who contracted polio as a child, broke his rib and sustained a concussion in a fall in March. He fractured a shoulder in an accident in 2019.

An unidentified Republican senator told the network after McConnell suddenly went silent on Wednesday: “He’s definitely slower with his gait” and has not addressed health issues in meetings.

Mitch McConnell Suffered 'Face Plant' Fall In Recent Unreported Accident

Although not about McConnell, this news report supports the notion of there being too many old fogies whose mental capacities are diminished in the senate, so I don't consider off-topic.

'Just Say Aye': Dianne Feinstein Awkwardly Reminded Of Ongoing Vote

Sen. Dianne Feinstein had to be reminded to “just say aye” Thursday when the 90-year-old Democrat appeared confused during a vote in the Senate Appropriations Committee and launched into a speech instead.

California’s longtime senior senator, who earlier this year was absent from the chamber for three months due to an illness and complications from the shingles virus, sailed into a speech on the defense appropriations bill after Sen. Patty Murray (D-Wash.) nudged her for a response on the vote.

“Say aye. Aye. Just say―” Murray said.

“I would like to support a yes vote on this. It provides $823 billion,” Feinstein said. “That’s an increase of $26 billion for the Department of Defense, and it funds priorities submitted―”

An aide rushed to Feinstein’s side to whisper to her before Murray spoke up again.

“Just say aye,” Murray said.

“OK, just―” said Feinstein as she turned to Murray, who was seated to her left.

“Aye,” Murray repeated, prompting a chuckle from the California Democrat.

“Aye,” Feinstein finally said.

A Feinstein spokesperson told Fox News that the committee was trying to “complete all of” its appropriations bills before the August recess ― adding that it “was a little chaotic” and senators were “constantly switching back and forth between statements, votes, and debate and the order of bills.”

“The senator was preoccupied, didn’t realize debate had just ended and a vote was called. She started to give a statement, was informed it was a vote and then cast her vote,” the spokesperson said.

Uh, yeah, right. It was so chaotic she didn't notice all the other senators before her saying "aye" or "nay".

Looks like it happened again. McConnell froze for a good 30 seconds while the press were seeking him questions.

originally posted by: Threadbare
Looks like it happened again. McConnell froze for a good 30 seconds while the press were seeking him questions.

I'm telling ya, he has Parkinsons or something.
The medications only work for so long and the wear off time isn't an exact science.