This is one of those examples of democracy simply not working. Voters just mindlessly re-elect incumbents well past the point of them being able to actually do the job.
Stop voting based on incumbency or on if they have a party colour or letter next to their name and you won't have old fuckers where if they trip they die or braindead skinsuits.
While I agree, usually your voting choices in America is old person with bad ideas and old person with even worst ideas. Occasionally you will get younger person with bad ideas.
A TIA is a Transient Ischemic Attack, a ministroke with the same mechanism and features, but more brief and no lasting effects.
A TIA is a major risk factor for a bigger one though.
Another possibility is a Petit Mal Absence seizure, where speech and awareness is impaired but motor function persists.
His age would certainly favour a TIA though.
As the reporter mentioned, effects from postconcussion syndrome seem unlikely. It's more likely related to whatever caused his loss of consciousness resulting in the concussion itself in the first place.
It's strange that he didn't simply make up an excuse. Just straight denial.
What's wrong with saying that you forgot what you were saying or got distracted, even if it's a lie?
This was likely a TIA. The man is 81 years old and we'll all end up like this, if we're lucky. It's just the way that your life winds down.
The tragic part is the way they claw onto life and power as if they're going to live forever while their spouses and colleagues encourage them. Elaine Chao should be ashamed. Jill Biden should be ashamed. Paul Pelosi should be ashamed.
We're going to have to implement a mandatory retirement age for public officials.
This is one of those examples of democracy simply not working. Voters just mindlessly re-elect incumbents well past the point of them being able to actually do the job.
So why do they go along with all the horrible ones and elect people who will ensure there's plenty of change but only ever bad?
(Asked and answered: because they don't think beyond the surface on these matters.)
You really see this at the municipal level as well even without party affiliation.
The only time the composition of city council changes is whenever a councilor opts not to run again.
Feature, not bug
The same assholes who do this get all offended over the idea of term limits, which would be common sense if this country had any sanity left.
My God the older he gets the more he looks like a turtle.
Turtle? Or lizard!
Lizzid peeple!!
Stop voting based on incumbency or on if they have a party colour or letter next to their name and you won't have old fuckers where if they trip they die or braindead skinsuits.
While I agree, usually your voting choices in America is old person with bad ideas and old person with even worst ideas. Occasionally you will get younger person with bad ideas.
what's the probability he just had a minor stroke right there? them grabbing him and moving him probably dislodged the clot.
I would say yes.
There are people saying that he had a TIA, aka a mini stroke.
A TIA is a Transient Ischemic Attack, a ministroke with the same mechanism and features, but more brief and no lasting effects.
A TIA is a major risk factor for a bigger one though.
Another possibility is a Petit Mal Absence seizure, where speech and awareness is impaired but motor function persists.
His age would certainly favour a TIA though.
As the reporter mentioned, effects from postconcussion syndrome seem unlikely. It's more likely related to whatever caused his loss of consciousness resulting in the concussion itself in the first place.
It's strange that he didn't simply make up an excuse. Just straight denial.
What's wrong with saying that you forgot what you were saying or got distracted, even if it's a lie?
The dude is deeply ingrained to lie probably
This was likely a TIA. The man is 81 years old and we'll all end up like this, if we're lucky. It's just the way that your life winds down.
The tragic part is the way they claw onto life and power as if they're going to live forever while their spouses and colleagues encourage them. Elaine Chao should be ashamed. Jill Biden should be ashamed. Paul Pelosi should be ashamed.
We're going to have to implement a mandatory retirement age for public officials.
and a general metal ability requirement. Look at Fetterman.
I'd pay to watch a celebrity deathmatch between Mitch and Feinstein.
How about a Mitch v. Biden v. Feinstein v. Fetterman battle royale?
Throw Biden in there, and we have a full Battle Of The Veggies event.