Mitch McConnell was barely functioning prior to June 14. That frail old man couldn't have had a coherent conversation about anything then. This sounds like some coordinated bs.
I spoke to my old friend Mitch McConnell this morning, the senior Senator from Kentucky. He’s still recovering in the hospital. We talked for just shy of 20 minutes … about IRAN, UKRAINE, the unfolding situation in MAINE, my visit to the TR Presidential Library, and even a little bit of Senate history. I told him we want to see him back at work as soon as possible.
The USDA silently approved EXTREMELY DANGEROUS self-amplifying RNA shots for our dogs & cats: Nobivac NXT
New FOIA data shows DEATHS, CARDIAC ARRESTS, and NEUROLOGICAL ISSUES within HOURS of injection.
Vets are ACTIVELY giving these shots for rabies, canine flu, and FeLV.
The largest fleet of tall ships ever assembled, representing 20 countries, sailed up the Hudson River to mark America’s 250th anniversary, as a dramatic red, white, and blue military flyover soared above New York City.
I'm really confused about how Mitch McConnell is allowed to be dead and still occupy his Kentucky seat in congress.
He either passed, or he's not fit to serve anymore. It's sad, but that's life
We can't just have a ghost in the Senate. Why is the @GOP avoiding this issue
As a 20 year ER/Trauma RN, let me tell you a little bit about CPR that none of the tv shows will.
To do proper CPR, you have to push down on the chest HARD & fast. If you’re doing it correctly on anyone over the age of 70, multiple ribs will be broken and the sternum bruised. When you have multiple broken ribs, we call it “flail chest” and even if the person gets back a heartbeat, they’ll be unable to breathe properly because the chest cavity is no longer supported. So, you’ll likely need to be intubated rapidly and we sometimes break off your teeth in the process. It’s not pretty. It’s not peaceful. And it sure as hell isn’t painless.
Now, all of that is if you have your heart stop while in the hospital and you get a trained team. For patients over 80, if you need pre-hospital CPR, your survival rate is about 2%. Even if you do survive, your life is a living hell. You can’t laugh, breathe, cough or sneeze for up to a year without severe pain. You likely lost brain function due to the time without oxygen. Your mobility is impaired because you’ve been in bed for so long and many will never get out of bed again.
But @SenMcConnell ’s people want us to believe he’s already up and functioning as a member of Congress. I call bullshit. Complete and utter bullshit. The man was gorked for the last 5 years and there’s no way he’s miraculously healthy enough to vote on matters that impact our country after this.
He must be removed immediately. Isn’t fair to him or us to continue this farce.
Lastly, if you’re over 70, I beg you not to be a full code (make sure your loved ones know you don’t want CPR or intubation) and for the love of God, if you’re over 80, make sure you’re a DNR and have your POLST form on your refrigerator, in your wallet, and in your medical records so your poor family doesn’t have to make the decision for you. There’s nothing worse than being forced to break the chest of a frail granny because the kids are too sad to let her go or because the asshole grandkids want more time to have her write them into the will.
🔥So, Mitch McConnell can just serve in the Senate dead? or too ill? … and nobody can do a damn thing about it?
Do we the people even have the right to know if our Senator is still breathing and functional?
Term Limits.
As a critical care nurse, looking at Senator Mitch McConnell’s situation through an ICU lens tells a very different story from the public updates.
Following the release of emergency audio detailing an unconscious person and active CPR for cardiac arrest at his residence on June 14, his staff issued a statement claiming he continues to improve and is working closely with his office. 🙄
However, anyone with extensive bedside experience knows that for an 84-year-old frail patient who has sustained an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest requiring full resuscitation, the idea that he is actively participating in daily Senate business is highly unlikely.
The brutal physical trauma of chest compressions combined with the high risk of acute neurological insult makes a return to a high-functioning baseline virtually impossible for someone with his preexisting vulnerabilities.
From my clinical perspective, the statistical chances of a full recovery are slim to none, serving as a stark reminder that political status cannot override physiological limits.
Who agrees that his constituents and the rest of America deserves the truth? 🤔
#CriticalCare #ICUnurse #ResuscitationReality #PatientAdvocacy #HealthcarePerspectives #AdvancedCarePlanning
Weeks after proposing a nearly million-dollar cut to Veterans’ services, Boston Mayor Michelle Wu held a Somali flag-raising ceremony at City Hall
Propping up Somalis while diminishing our veterans.
Disgusting traitor
Have you seen Tenerife when the flame trees are in bloom? ❤️🌴
For a few magical weeks each year, these magnificent trees erupt into brilliant shades of scarlet and orange, painting the island with color. Against the backdrop of volcanic landscapes, swaying palms, and endless blue skies, they create some of the most breathtaking scenes you’ll find anywhere.
This young lady, Adellyn, rescues plants that she knows she can save even if they look dead. She goes bargain hunting at Tractor Supply to see how many she can buy for $20. They recognize her and give them to her for free. I love seeing someone her age passionate about what she is doing.
This is Holly. Every day for the past 5 years, she picks out a stick and brings it to her favorite spot for “zen time.” While her stick may change, her routine never does. 13/10
Feeling like a scene from the pages of a story book, this is the village of Tissington in the Peak District. It has winding lanes lined with cottages, all clustered around a Jacobean manor house, plenty of lovely independent shops, a cosy tearoom, a 12th Century church - and a beautifully peaceful village duckpond. I must admit that I feel quite envious of the ducks at the moment, splashing around in that cool water!
The more time you spend in Nature, the more she rewards you, I'm sure of it. Tiny riches beyond measure are slowly, quietly, revealed: the scent of grasses, a glimpse of a fledgeling thrush in a hedge, the colours of foxgloves and daisies spilling through gates. And winding paths that lead into the sunshine and the evening hills, all waiting for you.
📍 Peak District, England