• The weekend when two Senators died?

    From shawn@3:633/10 to All on Sun Jul 12 05:28:12 2026
    I was expecting that we would hear that Mitch McConnell is dead on
    Monday. I've seen rumors of the flags at the White House being at half
    mast and a supposed announcement of the death of some powerful
    political figure on Monday.

    Now I hear that Lindsay Graham has died on Saturday. Apparently he had
    been ill for a short time and died at the age of 71. I didn't even
    know that he was ill. I'm sorry for his family's loss.

    I'm still expecting some sort of announcement regarding McConnell as
    the information coming out about his condition when taken from his
    home isn't good. Then they have apparently cleaned out the attached
    home to McConnell's that was used for his caretaker. Signs that what
    ever his current condition is, he is not expected to return home.

    So I know that with McConnell if he is to replaced before August
    something (13th?) the Governor gets to choose the interim replacement. Otherwise it's going to be left open till the voters chose the
    replacement Senator. Not a clue what happens with Lindsay Graham's
    replacement.


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  • From suzeeq@3:633/10 to All on Sun Jul 12 09:23:19 2026
    On 7/12/2026 2:28 AM, shawn wrote:
    I was expecting that we would hear that Mitch McConnell is dead on
    Monday. I've seen rumors of the flags at the White House being at half
    mast and a supposed announcement of the death of some powerful
    political figure on Monday.

    Now I hear that Lindsay Graham has died on Saturday. Apparently he had
    been ill for a short time and died at the age of 71. I didn't even
    know that he was ill. I'm sorry for his family's loss.

    I'm still expecting some sort of announcement regarding McConnell as
    the information coming out about his condition when taken from his
    home isn't good. Then they have apparently cleaned out the attached
    home to McConnell's that was used for his caretaker. Signs that what
    ever his current condition is, he is not expected to return home.

    So I know that with McConnell if he is to replaced before August
    something (13th?) the Governor gets to choose the interim replacement. Otherwise it's going to be left open till the voters chose the
    replacement Senator. Not a clue what happens with Lindsay Graham's replacement.


    August 6 for Kentucky. I wasn't aware Graham was eas ill either.

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  • From Rhino@3:633/10 to All on Sun Jul 12 12:31:30 2026
    On 2026-07-12 5:28 a.m., shawn wrote:
    I was expecting that we would hear that Mitch McConnell is dead on
    Monday. I've seen rumors of the flags at the White House being at half
    mast and a supposed announcement of the death of some powerful
    political figure on Monday.

    Now I hear that Lindsay Graham has died on Saturday. Apparently he had
    been ill for a short time and died at the age of 71. I didn't even
    know that he was ill. I'm sorry for his family's loss.

    I'm still expecting some sort of announcement regarding McConnell as
    the information coming out about his condition when taken from his
    home isn't good. Then they have apparently cleaned out the attached
    home to McConnell's that was used for his caretaker. Signs that what
    ever his current condition is, he is not expected to return home.

    So I know that with McConnell if he is to replaced before August
    something (13th?) the Governor gets to choose the interim replacement. Otherwise it's going to be left open till the voters chose the
    replacement Senator. Not a clue what happens with Lindsay Graham's replacement.

    Apparently, the Iranian regime claims to have killed Lindsay Graham and promises that Trump is next:

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=41dPZCFn984

    The presenter in the video is quite dismissive of that claim, saying it
    is typical bluster from the Iranians, but obviously can't rule it out altogether.

    While something like a shooting or bombing is going to leave a great
    deal of visible evidence, we can't rule out some kind of poisoning
    without an investigation. I would be shocked if a thorough autopsy isn't conducted immediately just to be sure of the cause of death.

    --
    Rhino

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  • From Robin Miller@3:633/10 to All on Sun Jul 12 12:48:41 2026
    Rhino wrote:
    On 2026-07-12 5:28 a.m., shawn wrote:
    I was expecting that we would hear that Mitch McConnell is dead on
    Monday. I've seen rumors of the flags at the White House being at half
    mast and a supposed announcement of the death of some powerful
    political figure on Monday.

    Now I hear that Lindsay Graham has died on Saturday. Apparently he had
    been ill for a short time and died at the age of 71. I didn't even
    know that he was ill. I'm sorry for his family's loss.

    I'm still expecting some sort of announcement regarding McConnell as
    the information coming out about his condition when taken from his
    home isn't good. Then they have apparently cleaned out the attached
    home to McConnell's that was used for his caretaker. Signs that what
    ever his current condition is, he is not expected to return home.

    So I know that with McConnell if he is to replaced before August
    something (13th?) the Governor gets to choose the interim replacement.
    Otherwise it's going to be left open till the voters chose the
    replacement Senator. Not a clue what happens with Lindsay Graham's
    replacement.

    Apparently, the Iranian regime claims to have killed Lindsay Graham and promises that Trump is next:

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=41dPZCFn984

    The presenter in the video is quite dismissive of that claim, saying it
    is typical bluster from the Iranians, but obviously can't rule it out altogether.

    While something like a shooting or bombing is going to leave a great
    deal of visible evidence, we can't rule out some kind of poisoning
    without an investigation. I would be shocked if a thorough autopsy isn't conducted immediately just to be sure of the cause of death.



    Multiple media reports say that Graham suffered a cardiac arrest. He was
    71. "A sudden and brief illness" is code for a heart attack; you see it
    all the time. That's what killed him, not "the Iranians."

    --Robin


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  • From suzeeq@3:633/10 to All on Sun Jul 12 09:52:11 2026
    On 7/12/2026 9:31 AM, Rhino wrote:
    On 2026-07-12 5:28 a.m., shawn wrote:
    I was expecting that we would hear that Mitch McConnell is dead on
    Monday. I've seen rumors of the flags at the White House being at half
    mast and a supposed announcement of the death of some powerful
    political figure on Monday.

    Now I hear that Lindsay Graham has died on Saturday. Apparently he had
    been ill for a short time and died at the age of 71. I didn't even
    know that he was ill. I'm sorry for his family's loss.

    I'm still expecting some sort of announcement regarding McConnell as
    the information coming out about his condition when taken from his
    home isn't good. Then they have apparently cleaned out the attached
    home to McConnell's that was used for his caretaker. Signs that what
    ever his current condition is, he is not expected to return home.

    So I know that with McConnell if he is to replaced before August
    something (13th?) the Governor gets to choose the interim replacement.
    Otherwise it's going to be left open till the voters chose the
    replacement Senator. Not a clue what happens with Lindsay Graham's
    replacement.

    Apparently, the Iranian regime claims to have killed Lindsay Graham and promises that Trump is next:

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=41dPZCFn984

    The presenter in the video is quite dismissive of that claim, saying it
    is typical bluster from the Iranians, but obviously can't rule it out altogether.

    While something like a shooting or bombing is going to leave a great
    deal of visible evidence, we can't rule out some kind of poisoning
    without an investigation. I would be shocked if a thorough autopsy isn't conducted immediately just to be sure of the cause of death.

    He's reported to have had chest pains. Sounds like a heart attack,
    though I think that can be brought on by poisoning.

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  • From suzeeq@3:633/10 to All on Sun Jul 12 09:57:20 2026
    On 7/12/2026 9:31 AM, Rhino wrote:
    On 2026-07-12 5:28 a.m., shawn wrote:
    I was expecting that we would hear that Mitch McConnell is dead on
    Monday. I've seen rumors of the flags at the White House being at half
    mast and a supposed announcement of the death of some powerful
    political figure on Monday.

    Now I hear that Lindsay Graham has died on Saturday. Apparently he had
    been ill for a short time and died at the age of 71. I didn't even
    know that he was ill. I'm sorry for his family's loss.

    I'm still expecting some sort of announcement regarding McConnell as
    the information coming out about his condition when taken from his
    home isn't good. Then they have apparently cleaned out the attached
    home to McConnell's that was used for his caretaker. Signs that what
    ever his current condition is, he is not expected to return home.

    So I know that with McConnell if he is to replaced before August
    something (13th?) the Governor gets to choose the interim replacement.
    Otherwise it's going to be left open till the voters chose the
    replacement Senator. Not a clue what happens with Lindsay Graham's
    replacement.

    Apparently, the Iranian regime claims to have killed Lindsay Graham and promises that Trump is next:

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=41dPZCFn984

    The presenter in the video is quite dismissive of that claim, saying it
    is typical bluster from the Iranians, but obviously can't rule it ou > altogether.

    I read that they're trolling T, not serious about it. It seems to have
    him hiding away as he takes it seriously.



    While something like a shooting or bombing is going to leave a great
    deal of visible evidence, we can't rule out some kind of poisoning
    without an investigation. I would be shocked if a thorough autopsy isn't conducted immediately just to be sure of the cause of death.



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  • From BTR1701@3:633/10 to All on Sun Jul 12 17:06:35 2026
    On Jul 12, 2026 at 9:48:41 AM PDT, "Robin Miller" <robin.miller@invalid.invalid> wrote:

    Rhino wrote:
    On 2026-07-12 5:28 a.m., shawn wrote:
    I was expecting that we would hear that Mitch McConnell is dead on
    Monday. I've seen rumors of the flags at the White House being at half
    mast and a supposed announcement of the death of some powerful
    political figure on Monday.

    Now I hear that Lindsay Graham has died on Saturday. Apparently he had
    been ill for a short time and died at the age of 71. I didn't even
    know that he was ill. I'm sorry for his family's loss.

    I'm still expecting some sort of announcement regarding McConnell as
    the information coming out about his condition when taken from his
    home isn't good. Then they have apparently cleaned out the attached
    home to McConnell's that was used for his caretaker. Signs that what
    ever his current condition is, he is not expected to return home.

    So I know that with McConnell if he is to replaced before August
    something (13th?) the Governor gets to choose the interim replacement.
    Otherwise it's going to be left open till the voters chose the
    replacement Senator. Not a clue what happens with Lindsay Graham's
    replacement.

    Apparently, the Iranian regime claims to have killed Lindsay Graham and
    promises that Trump is next:

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=41dPZCFn984

    The presenter in the video is quite dismissive of that claim, saying it
    is typical bluster from the Iranians, but obviously can't rule it out
    altogether.

    While something like a shooting or bombing is going to leave a great
    deal of visible evidence, we can't rule out some kind of poisoning
    without an investigation. I would be shocked if a thorough autopsy isn't >> conducted immediately just to be sure of the cause of death.


    Multiple media reports say that Graham suffered a cardiac arrest. He was
    71. "A sudden and brief illness" is code for a heart attack; you see it
    all the time. That's what killed him, not "the Iranians."

    Lots of things can cause a heart attack...



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  • From suzeeq@3:633/10 to All on Sun Jul 12 10:25:59 2026
    On 7/12/2026 10:06 AM, BTR1701 wrote:
    On Jul 12, 2026 at 9:48:41 AM PDT, "Robin Miller" <robin.miller@invalid.invalid> wrote:

    Rhino wrote:
    On 2026-07-12 5:28 a.m., shawn wrote:
    I was expecting that we would hear that Mitch McConnell is dead on
    Monday. I've seen rumors of the flags at the White House being at half >>>> mast and a supposed announcement of the death of some powerful
    political figure on Monday.

    Now I hear that Lindsay Graham has died on Saturday. Apparently he had >>>> been ill for a short time and died at the age of 71. I didn't even
    know that he was ill. I'm sorry for his family's loss.

    I'm still expecting some sort of announcement regarding McConnell as >>>> the information coming out about his condition when taken from his
    home isn't good. Then they have apparently cleaned out the attached
    home to McConnell's that was used for his caretaker. Signs that what >>>> ever his current condition is, he is not expected to return home.

    So I know that with McConnell if he is to replaced before August
    something (13th?) the Governor gets to choose the interim replacement. >>>> Otherwise it's going to be left open till the voters chose the
    replacement Senator. Not a clue what happens with Lindsay Graham's
    replacement.

    Apparently, the Iranian regime claims to have killed Lindsay Graham and >>> promises that Trump is next:

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=41dPZCFn984

    The presenter in the video is quite dismissive of that claim, saying it >>> is typical bluster from the Iranians, but obviously can't rule it out
    altogether.

    While something like a shooting or bombing is going to leave a great
    deal of visible evidence, we can't rule out some kind of poisoning
    without an investigation. I would be shocked if a thorough autopsy isn't >>> conducted immediately just to be sure of the cause of death.


    Multiple media reports say that Graham suffered a cardiac arrest. He was
    71. "A sudden and brief illness" is code for a heart attack; you see it
    all the time. That's what killed him, not "the Iranians."

    Lots of things can cause a heart attack...


    Depends if he had a health history of heart problems if it was natural
    or not.

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  • From Rhino@3:633/10 to All on Sun Jul 12 13:33:37 2026
    On 2026-07-12 12:48 p.m., Robin Miller wrote:
    Rhino wrote:
    On 2026-07-12 5:28 a.m., shawn wrote:
    I was expecting that we would hear that Mitch McConnell is dead on
    Monday. I've seen rumors of the flags at the White House being at half
    mast and a supposed announcement of the death of some powerful
    political figure on Monday.

    Now I hear that Lindsay Graham has died on Saturday. Apparently he had
    been ill for a short time and died at the age of 71. I didn't even
    know that he was ill. I'm sorry for his family's loss.

    I'm still expecting some sort of announcement regarding McConnell as
    the information coming out about his condition when taken from his
    home isn't good. Then they have apparently cleaned out the attached
    home to McConnell's that was used for his caretaker. Signs that what
    ever his current condition is, he is not expected to return home.

    So I know that with McConnell if he is to replaced before August
    something (13th?) the Governor gets to choose the interim replacement.
    Otherwise it's going to be left open till the voters chose the
    replacement Senator. Not a clue what happens with Lindsay Graham's
    replacement.

    Apparently, the Iranian regime claims to have killed Lindsay Graham
    and promises that Trump is next:

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=41dPZCFn984

    The presenter in the video is quite dismissive of that claim, saying
    it is typical bluster from the Iranians, but obviously can't rule it
    out altogether.

    While something like a shooting or bombing is going to leave a great
    deal of visible evidence, we can't rule out some kind of poisoning
    without an investigation. I would be shocked if a thorough autopsy
    isn't conducted immediately just to be sure of the cause of death.



    Multiple media reports say that Graham suffered a cardiac arrest. He was
    71. "A sudden and brief illness" is code for a heart attack; you see it
    all the time. That's what killed him, not "the Iranians."


    I didn't mean to imply that I took the Iranian claim seriously; I think
    it is just empty bluster. They are in such a perilous state right now
    that they're trying to make themselves seem fearsome.

    I'm well aware of the standard media code for heart attack but I'm also
    aware that the media are sometimes wrong and that poisons which can
    simulate heart attacks DO exist and have been used in the past. We have
    no idea how much security Graham had so we can't conclusively rule out
    that someone slipped him something in food or drink that was a poison.

    I feel quite sure that the autopsy will confirm a heart attack.


    --
    Rhino

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  • From shawn@3:633/10 to All on Sun Jul 12 13:59:09 2026
    On Sun, 12 Jul 2026 12:48:41 -0400, Robin Miller
    <robin.miller@invalid.invalid> wrote:

    Rhino wrote:
    On 2026-07-12 5:28 a.m., shawn wrote:
    I was expecting that we would hear that Mitch McConnell is dead on
    Monday. I've seen rumors of the flags at the White House being at half
    mast and a supposed announcement of the death of some powerful
    political figure on Monday.

    Now I hear that Lindsay Graham has died on Saturday. Apparently he had
    been ill for a short time and died at the age of 71. I didn't even
    know that he was ill. I'm sorry for his family's loss.

    I'm still expecting some sort of announcement regarding McConnell as
    the information coming out about his condition when taken from his
    home isn't good. Then they have apparently cleaned out the attached
    home to McConnell's that was used for his caretaker. Signs that what
    ever his current condition is, he is not expected to return home.

    So I know that with McConnell if he is to replaced before August
    something (13th?) the Governor gets to choose the interim replacement.
    Otherwise it's going to be left open till the voters chose the
    replacement Senator. Not a clue what happens with Lindsay Graham's
    replacement.

    Apparently, the Iranian regime claims to have killed Lindsay Graham and
    promises that Trump is next:

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=41dPZCFn984

    The presenter in the video is quite dismissive of that claim, saying it
    is typical bluster from the Iranians, but obviously can't rule it out
    altogether.

    While something like a shooting or bombing is going to leave a great
    deal of visible evidence, we can't rule out some kind of poisoning
    without an investigation. I would be shocked if a thorough autopsy isn't
    conducted immediately just to be sure of the cause of death.



    Multiple media reports say that Graham suffered a cardiac arrest. He was
    71. "A sudden and brief illness" is code for a heart attack; you see it
    all the time. That's what killed him, not "the Iranians."

    Yeah, the Emergency Medical Services conversation when they got the
    call and were at his home made it clear he had a cardiac arrest. It's
    the sort of thing that can come on with no warning. Though you would
    think with his level of medical care they would have detected the
    build up to the heart attack.

    As for 'a sudden and brief illness' I thought that was just his staff
    covering up his condition until they made a formal announcement.
    Wasn't aware that the standard is to call it 'a sudden and brief
    illness' instead of a heart attack.

    As for the Iranians I see people claiming the Russians did it as they
    were upset about Graham wanting to provide more aid for Ukraine. As if
    it wouldn't go very badly for the Iranians or Russians or anyone else
    if it were discovered that they had a hand in the death of any
    Senator.

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  • From super70s@3:633/10 to All on Sun Jul 12 13:25:23 2026
    On 2026-07-12 09:28:12 +0000, shawn said:

    I was expecting that we would hear that Mitch McConnell is dead on
    Monday. I've seen rumors of the flags at the White House being at half
    mast and a supposed announcement of the death of some powerful
    political figure on Monday.

    The flags are at half mast, even the humongous one Trump put up that
    looks like it belongs in front of a car dealership instead of the White
    House.

    So I know that with McConnell if he is to replaced before August
    something (13th?) the Governor gets to choose the interim replacement.

    No the ruthless Kentucky Republicans in the legislature fixed it so the governor has no say in his replacement.


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  • From Adam H. Kerman@3:633/10 to All on Sun Jul 12 18:58:20 2026
    Subject changed because I will not speculate.

    shawn <nanoflower@notforg.m.a.i.l.com> wrote:

    I was expecting that we would hear that Mitch McConnell is dead on
    Monday. I've seen rumors of the flags at the White House being at half
    mast and a supposed announcement of the death of some powerful
    political figure on Monday.

    Now I hear that Lindsay Graham has died on Saturday. Apparently he had
    been ill for a short time and died at the age of 71. I didn't even
    know that he was ill. I'm sorry for his family's loss.

    I'm still expecting some sort of announcement regarding McConnell as
    the information coming out about his condition when taken from his
    home isn't good. Then they have apparently cleaned out the attached
    home to McConnell's that was used for his caretaker. Signs that what
    ever his current condition is, he is not expected to return home.

    So I know that with McConnell if he is to replaced before August
    something (13th?) the Governor gets to choose the interim replacement. >Otherwise it's going to be left open till the voters chose the
    replacement Senator. Not a clue what happens with Lindsay Graham's >replacement.

    There was a federal court decision a number of years ago that forced
    Senate vacancies to be filled with special elections like House
    vacancies. As that requires adequate time to circulate nominating
    petitions, hold a primary, and then hold a general election, and in
    states wth runoffs, hold those, there may not be time as the term has
    just a few months remaining. I have no idea if the law still allows a governor's appointee at all.

    Lindsey Graham is the nominee for the full six year term. Like Maine, if
    it's not past a deadline, I'm guessing that there will be a party
    convention to replace the nominee.

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  • From Ian J. Ball@3:633/10 to All on Sun Jul 12 12:34:43 2026
    On 7/12/26 11:58 AM, Adam H. Kerman wrote:

    Subject changed because I will not speculate.

    I will - McConnell's days are clearly numbered (prolly in single digits).

    shawn <nanoflower@notforg.m.a.i.l.com> wrote:

    I was expecting that we would hear that Mitch McConnell is dead on
    Monday. I've seen rumors of the flags at the White House being at half
    mast and a supposed announcement of the death of some powerful
    political figure on Monday.

    Now I hear that Lindsay Graham has died on Saturday. Apparently he had
    been ill for a short time and died at the age of 71. I didn't even
    know that he was ill. I'm sorry for his family's loss.

    I'm still expecting some sort of announcement regarding McConnell as
    the information coming out about his condition when taken from his
    home isn't good. Then they have apparently cleaned out the attached
    home to McConnell's that was used for his caretaker. Signs that what
    ever his current condition is, he is not expected to return home.

    So I know that with McConnell if he is to replaced before August
    something (13th?) the Governor gets to choose the interim replacement.
    Otherwise it's going to be left open till the voters chose the
    replacement Senator. Not a clue what happens with Lindsay Graham's
    replacement.

    There was a federal court decision a number of years ago that forced
    Senate vacancies to be filled with special elections like House
    vacancies. As that requires adequate time to circulate nominating
    petitions, hold a primary, and then hold a general election, and in
    states wth runoffs, hold those, there may not be time as the term has
    just a few months remaining. I have no idea if the law still allows a governor's appointee at all.

    Lindsey Graham is the nominee for the full six year term. Like Maine, if
    it's not past a deadline, I'm guessing that there will be a party
    convention to replace the nominee.


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  • From shawn@3:633/10 to All on Sun Jul 12 16:01:47 2026
    On Sun, 12 Jul 2026 12:34:43 -0700, "Ian J. Ball" <ijball@mac.invalid>
    wrote:

    On 7/12/26 11:58 AM, Adam H. Kerman wrote:

    Subject changed because I will not speculate.

    I will - McConnell's days are clearly numbered (prolly in single digits).

    Yeah, it's clear that he's had health issues for some time now.
    We know that EMS didn't respond with the same sense of urgency with
    McConnell. That leads to fair speculation that he is in a condition
    that he can't serve his duties as a Senator. Whether that be because
    he is brain dead or otherwise in poor health such that he can't leave
    the hospital we don't know.
    shawn <nanoflower@notforg.m.a.i.l.com> wrote:

    I was expecting that we would hear that Mitch McConnell is dead on
    Monday. I've seen rumors of the flags at the White House being at half
    mast and a supposed announcement of the death of some powerful
    political figure on Monday.

    Now I hear that Lindsay Graham has died on Saturday. Apparently he had
    been ill for a short time and died at the age of 71. I didn't even
    know that he was ill. I'm sorry for his family's loss.

    I'm still expecting some sort of announcement regarding McConnell as
    the information coming out about his condition when taken from his
    home isn't good. Then they have apparently cleaned out the attached
    home to McConnell's that was used for his caretaker. Signs that what
    ever his current condition is, he is not expected to return home.

    So I know that with McConnell if he is to replaced before August
    something (13th?) the Governor gets to choose the interim replacement.
    Otherwise it's going to be left open till the voters chose the
    replacement Senator. Not a clue what happens with Lindsay Graham's
    replacement.

    There was a federal court decision a number of years ago that forced
    Senate vacancies to be filled with special elections like House
    vacancies. As that requires adequate time to circulate nominating
    petitions, hold a primary, and then hold a general election, and in
    states wth runoffs, hold those, there may not be time as the term has
    just a few months remaining. I have no idea if the law still allows a
    governor's appointee at all.

    Lindsey Graham is the nominee for the full six year term. Like Maine, if
    it's not past a deadline, I'm guessing that there will be a party
    convention to replace the nominee.

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  • From Your Name@3:633/10 to All on Mon Jul 13 09:40:23 2026
    On 2026-07-12 09:28:12 +0000, shawn said:

    I was expecting that we would hear that Mitch McConnell is dead on
    Monday. I've seen rumors of the flags at the White House being at half
    mast and a supposed announcement of the death of some powerful
    political figure on Monday.

    Now I hear that Lindsay Graham has died on Saturday. Apparently he had
    been ill for a short time and died at the age of 71. I didn't even
    know that he was ill. I'm sorry for his family's loss.
    <snip>

    Also British politician Ann Widdecombe was found dead at home,
    apparently murdered.


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  • From Adam H. Kerman@3:633/10 to All on Sun Jul 12 22:02:41 2026
    Subject: death of Ann Widdecombe, British politician (was: The weekend when two Senators died?)

    Your Name <YourName@YourISP.com> wrote:

    Also British politician Ann Widdecombe was found dead at home,
    apparently murdered.

    Can you explain to those of us who never read a news story about her who
    that was?

    And if you force thread drift, would you please change Subject?

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  • From Adam H. Kerman@3:633/10 to All on Sun Jul 12 22:26:39 2026
    BTR1701 <atropos@mac.com> wrote:
    Jul 12, 2026 9:48:41 AM PDT, Robin Miller ><robin.miller@invalid.invalid>:

    Multiple media reports say that Graham suffered a cardiac arrest. He was >>71. "A sudden and brief illness" is code for a heart attack; you see it >>all the time. That's what killed him, not "the Iranians."

    Lots of things can cause a heart attack...

    Preliminary finding: aortic rupture

    That's not survivable.

    https://apnews.com/article/lindsey-graham-dies-south-carolina-bfa556e170f2df22ce9ffc7165da3dfa

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  • From danny burstein@3:633/10 to All on Sun Jul 12 22:31:47 2026
    In <11314av$35hg2$1@dont-email.me> "Adam H. Kerman" <ahk@chinet.com> writes:

    BTR1701 <atropos@mac.com> wrote:
    Jul 12, 2026 9:48:41 AM PDT, Robin Miller ><robin.miller@invalid.invalid>:

    Multiple media reports say that Graham suffered a cardiac arrest. He was >>>71. "A sudden and brief illness" is code for a heart attack; you see it >>>all the time. That's what killed him, not "the Iranians."

    Lots of things can cause a heart attack...

    Preliminary finding: aortic rupture

    That's not survivable.

    depends how early it's caught. My partner in EMS and I actually
    field diaagnosed an abdominal aortic rupture while it was still
    tearing and, yes, the patient was rushed into successful surgery.

    --
    _____________________________________________________
    Knowledge may be power, but communications is the key
    dannyb@panix.com
    [to foil spammers, my address has been double rot-13 encoded]

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  • From Rhino@3:633/10 to All on Sun Jul 12 18:32:48 2026
    On 2026-07-12 5:40 p.m., Your Name wrote:
    On 2026-07-12 09:28:12 +0000, shawn said:

    I was expecting that we would hear that Mitch McConnell is dead on
    Monday. I've seen rumors of the flags at the White House being at half
    mast and a supposed announcement of the death of some powerful
    political figure on Monday.

    Now I hear that Lindsay Graham has died on Saturday. Apparently he had
    been ill for a short time and died at the age of 71. I didn't even
    know that he was ill. I'm sorry for his family's loss.
    <snip>

    Also British politician Ann Widdecombe was found dead at home,
    apparently murdered.

    I don't think Americans know her; I certainly didn't. I'd only heard the
    name a time or two but had no real idea who she was, although I've
    learned a bit since her death.

    She sounds more like a force of nature than a human being from what I've
    been hearing. But her views weren't comfortable for some and there have already been people who've tweeted about how glad they are that she's dead.

    --
    Rhino

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  • From Rhino@3:633/10 to All on Sun Jul 12 18:53:13 2026
    On 2026-07-12 6:02 p.m., Adam H. Kerman wrote:
    Your Name <YourName@YourISP.com> wrote:

    Also British politician Ann Widdecombe was found dead at home,
    apparently murdered.

    Can you explain to those of us who never read a news story about her who
    that was?

    And if you force thread drift, would you please change Subject?

    I realize you're not asking me but I have learned that she was a
    passionate believer in free speech who told the Oxford Union that she
    did not think people should be entitled to live an offense-free life.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=njj_rG_9HKM [12 minutes]

    A leading campaigner for all things LGBT condemned her as a bigot
    because she opposed all changes demanded by the Rainbow Mafia.

    She was a long-time member of the Conservative Party and served in both Cabinet and Shadow Cabinet roles. She supported Brexit and also served
    in the EU parliament for a time as a member of the Brexit Party. She was helping Reform in recent years.

    You really ought to watch the video I've cited above. I am confident you
    will be in full agreement with her remarks because you've said
    essentially the same things on several occasions.

    --
    Rhino

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  • From Adam H. Kerman@3:633/10 to All on Sun Jul 12 22:53:20 2026
    Ian J. Ball <ijball@mac.invalid> wrote:
    On 7/12/26 11:58 AM, Adam H. Kerman wrote:

    Subject changed because I will not speculate.

    I will - McConnell's days are clearly numbered (prolly in single digits).

    Premature Ian!

    McConnell had an event that led to a fall and unconsiousness. I have
    seen videos explaining how vulnerable the elderly are to sudden blood
    pressure drop and must remember to do things in a certain order when
    rising in the morning or getting out of a chair. No concussion, no
    stroke. Then he got prneumonia. He's in rehab and hasn't announced when
    he'll return to the Senate.

    ight as well serve out his term for the world's greatest health
    insurance, Obama care!

    https://apnews.com/article/mitch-mcconnell-hospitalized-fall-health-senate-d708e9a1f18763fbb961fd3879227ce3

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  • From shawn@3:633/10 to All on Sun Jul 12 18:57:06 2026
    On Sun, 12 Jul 2026 22:53:20 -0000 (UTC), "Adam H. Kerman"
    <ahk@chinet.com> wrote:

    Ian J. Ball <ijball@mac.invalid> wrote:
    On 7/12/26 11:58 AM, Adam H. Kerman wrote:

    Subject changed because I will not speculate.

    I will - McConnell's days are clearly numbered (prolly in single digits).

    Premature Ian!

    McConnell had an event that led to a fall and unconsiousness. I have
    seen videos explaining how vulnerable the elderly are to sudden blood >pressure drop and must remember to do things in a certain order when
    rising in the morning or getting out of a chair. No concussion, no
    stroke. Then he got prneumonia. He's in rehab and hasn't announced when
    he'll return to the Senate.

    ight as well serve out his term for the world's greatest health
    insurance, Obama care!

    https://apnews.com/article/mitch-mcconnell-hospitalized-fall-health-senate-d708e9a1f18763fbb961fd3879227ce3

    I'm skeptical because the image that was provided of him and his wife
    in the hospital has been shown to be AI generated. Why generate a fake
    picture if he's recovering?

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  • From BTR1701@3:633/10 to All on Sun Jul 12 23:26:46 2026
    On Jul 12, 2026 at 3:53:20 PM PDT, ""Adam H. Kerman"" <ahk@chinet.com> wrote:

    Ian J. Ball <ijball@mac.invalid> wrote:
    On 7/12/26 11:58 AM, Adam H. Kerman wrote:

    Subject changed because I will not speculate.

    I will - McConnell's days are clearly numbered (prolly in single digits).

    Premature Ian!

    McConnell had an event that led to a fall and unconsiousness. I have
    seen videos explaining how vulnerable the elderly are to sudden blood pressure drop and must remember to do things in a certain order when
    rising in the morning or getting out of a chair. No concussion, no
    stroke. Then he got prneumonia. He's in rehab and hasn't announced when
    he'll return to the Senate.

    Get ready for the body double...



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  • From Adam H. Kerman@3:633/10 to All on Sun Jul 12 23:31:01 2026
    Rhino <no_offline_contact@example.com> wrote:
    On 2026-07-12 6:02 p.m., Adam H. Kerman wrote:
    Your Name <YourName@YourISP.com> wrote:

    Also British politician Ann Widdecombe was found dead at home,
    apparently murdered.

    Can you explain to those of us who never read a news story about her who
    that was?

    And if you force thread drift, would you please change Subject?

    I realize you're not asking me but I have learned that she was a
    passionate believer in free speech who told the Oxford Union that she
    did not think people should be entitled to live an offense-free life.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=njj_rG_9HKM [12 minutes]

    A leading campaigner for all things LGBT condemned her as a bigot
    because she opposed all changes demanded by the Rainbow Mafia.

    She was a long-time member of the Conservative Party and served in both >Cabinet and Shadow Cabinet roles. She supported Brexit and also served
    in the EU parliament for a time as a member of the Brexit Party. She was >helping Reform in recent years.

    You really ought to watch the video I've cited above. I am confident you >will be in full agreement with her remarks because you've said
    essentially the same things on several occasions.

    Thank you

    I just love that things I take for granted that I do routinely in the
    United States would get me arrested anywhee else. The rest of the
    worldsucks.

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  • From Ian J. Ball@3:633/10 to All on Sun Jul 12 17:25:14 2026
    On 7/12/26 4:26 PM, BTR1701 wrote:

    On Jul 12, 2026 at 3:53:20 PM PDT, ""Adam H. Kerman"" <ahk@chinet.com> wrote:
    Ian J. Ball <ijball@mac.invalid> wrote:
    On 7/12/26 11:58 AM, Adam H. Kerman wrote:

    Subject changed because I will not speculate.

    I will - McConnell's days are clearly numbered (prolly in single digits). >>
    Premature Ian!

    McConnell had an event that led to a fall and unconsiousness. I have
    seen videos explaining how vulnerable the elderly are to sudden blood
    pressure drop and must remember to do things in a certain order when
    rising in the morning or getting out of a chair. No concussion, no
    stroke. Then he got prneumonia. He's in rehab and hasn't announced when
    he'll return to the Senate.

    Get ready for the body double...

    Come on, man! - You saw "Westworld" (either one!). Or "Futureworld".
    Right?!

    It'll be a robot double!!


    Ian (FTR, I have never seen "Futureworld"! :( )



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  • From Adam H. Kerman@3:633/10 to All on Mon Jul 13 00:37:14 2026
    Ian J. Ball <ijball@mac.invalid> wrote:
    On 7/12/26 4:26 PM, BTR1701 wrote:
    On Jul 12, 2026 at 3:53:20 PM PDT, Adam H. Kerman <ahk@chinet.com> wrote: >>>Ian J. Ball <ijball@mac.invalid> wrote:
    On 7/12/26 11:58 AM, Adam H. Kerman wrote:

    Subject changed because I will not speculate.

    I will - McConnell's days are clearly numbered (prolly in single digits).

    Premature Ian!

    McConnell had an event that led to a fall and unconsiousness. I have
    seen videos explaining how vulnerable the elderly are to sudden blood >>>pressure drop and must remember to do things in a certain order when >>>rising in the morning or getting out of a chair. No concussion, no >>>stroke. Then he got prneumonia. He's in rehab and hasn't announced when >>>he'll return to the Senate.

    Get ready for the body double...

    Come on, man! - You saw "Westworld" (either one!). Or "Futureworld".
    Right?!

    It'll be a robot double!!

    Ian (FTR, I have never seen "Futureworld"! :( )

    It's an In Like Flynn reference. "An actor? President?"

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  • From danny burstein@3:633/10 to All on Mon Jul 13 00:53:16 2026
    In <1131b9a$36lam$1@dont-email.me> "Ian J. Ball" <ijball@mac.invalid> writes:

    [snip]
    Get ready for the body double...

    Come on, man! - You saw "Westworld" (either one!). Or "Futureworld".
    Right?!

    It'll be a robot double!!

    I'd rather it be the human double from the movie "Dave"..

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dave_(film)




    --
    _____________________________________________________
    Knowledge may be power, but communications is the key
    dannyb@panix.com
    [to foil spammers, my address has been double rot-13 encoded]

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  • From anim8rfsk@3:633/10 to All on Sun Jul 12 19:46:00 2026
    Ian J. Ball <ijball@mac.invalid> wrote:
    On 7/12/26 4:26 PM, BTR1701 wrote:

    On Jul 12, 2026 at 3:53:20 PM PDT, ""Adam H. Kerman"" <ahk@chinet.com> wrote:
    Ian J. Ball <ijball@mac.invalid> wrote:
    On 7/12/26 11:58 AM, Adam H. Kerman wrote:

    Subject changed because I will not speculate.

    I will - McConnell's days are clearly numbered (prolly in single digits). >>>
    Premature Ian!

    McConnell had an event that led to a fall and unconsiousness. I have
    seen videos explaining how vulnerable the elderly are to sudden blood
    pressure drop and must remember to do things in a certain order when
    rising in the morning or getting out of a chair. No concussion, no
    stroke. Then he got prneumonia. He's in rehab and hasn't announced when
    he'll return to the Senate.

    Get ready for the body double...

    Come on, man! - You saw "Westworld" (either one!). Or "Futureworld".
    Right?!

    It'll be a robot double!!


    Ian (FTR, I have never seen "Futureworld"! :( )


    The offensively, stupid movie future world involved, evil clones, not
    robots.

    --
    The last thing I want to do is hurt you, but it is still on my list.

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  • From anim8rfsk@3:633/10 to All on Sun Jul 12 19:46:01 2026
    Adam H. Kerman <ahk@chinet.com> wrote:
    Ian J. Ball <ijball@mac.invalid> wrote:
    On 7/12/26 11:58 AM, Adam H. Kerman wrote:

    Subject changed because I will not speculate.

    I will - McConnell's days are clearly numbered (prolly in single digits).

    Premature Ian!

    McConnell had an event that led to a fall and unconsiousness. I have
    seen videos explaining how vulnerable the elderly are to sudden blood pressure drop and must remember to do things in a certain order when
    rising in the morning or getting out of a chair. No concussion, no
    stroke. Then he got prneumonia. He's in rehab and hasn't announced when
    he'll return to the Senate.

    ight as well serve out his term for the world's greatest health
    insurance, Obama care!

    https://apnews.com/article/mitch-mcconnell-hospitalized-fall-health-senate-d708e9a1f18763fbb961fd3879227ce3


    I am actually under Dr?s orders not to go outside because I am on blood pressure medication and it?s also 115,000øF out there and that causes your vessels to open and your blood pressure to drop so going outside would be
    like taking an overdose of blood pressure pills. So of course I just took
    out the garbage can during a dust storm.

    --
    The last thing I want to do is hurt you, but it is still on my list.

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  • From super70s@3:633/10 to All on Mon Jul 13 00:16:28 2026
    On 2026-07-13 02:46:01 +0000, anim8rfsk said:

    Adam H. Kerman <ahk@chinet.com> wrote:
    Ian J. Ball <ijball@mac.invalid> wrote:
    On 7/12/26 11:58 AM, Adam H. Kerman wrote:

    Subject changed because I will not speculate.

    I will - McConnell's days are clearly numbered (prolly in single digits). >>
    Premature Ian!

    McConnell had an event that led to a fall and unconsiousness. I have
    seen videos explaining how vulnerable the elderly are to sudden blood
    pressure drop and must remember to do things in a certain order when
    rising in the morning or getting out of a chair. No concussion, no
    stroke. Then he got prneumonia. He's in rehab and hasn't announced when
    he'll return to the Senate.

    ight as well serve out his term for the world's greatest health
    insurance, Obama care!

    https://apnews.com/article/mitch-mcconnell-hospitalized-fall-health-senate-d708e9a1f18763fbb961fd3879227ce3



    I am actually under Dr?s orders not to go outside because I am on blood pressure medication and it?s also 115,000øF out there and that causes your vessels to open and your blood pressure to drop so going outside would be like taking an overdose of blood pressure pills. So of course I just took
    out the garbage can during a dust storm.

    When it gets up that high most people's central units including my own
    can't keep up with the entire house. Back during the 2023 heat wave I
    bought a portable air conditioner I just roll into my small bedroom and
    hook the exhaust tube up to a window, then store it away again when it
    cools down. It's been a lifesaver during the dog days of summer.


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  • From Ian J. Ball@3:633/10 to All on Sun Jul 12 23:23:43 2026
    On 7/12/26 7:46 PM, anim8rfsk wrote:

    Adam H. Kerman <ahk@chinet.com> wrote:
    Ian J. Ball <ijball@mac.invalid> wrote:
    On 7/12/26 11:58 AM, Adam H. Kerman wrote:

    Subject changed because I will not speculate.

    I will - McConnell's days are clearly numbered (prolly in single digits). >>
    Premature Ian!

    McConnell had an event that led to a fall and unconsiousness. I have
    seen videos explaining how vulnerable the elderly are to sudden blood
    pressure drop and must remember to do things in a certain order when
    rising in the morning or getting out of a chair. No concussion, no
    stroke. Then he got prneumonia. He's in rehab and hasn't announced when
    he'll return to the Senate.

    Might as well serve out his term for the world's greatest health
    insurance, Obama care!

    https://apnews.com/article/mitch-mcconnell-hospitalized-fall-health-senate-d708e9a1f18763fbb961fd3879227ce3

    I am actually under Dr?s orders not to go outside because I am on blood pressure medication and it?s also 115,000øF out there and that causes your vessels to open and your blood pressure to drop so going outside would be like taking an overdose of blood pressure pills. So of course I just took
    out the garbage can during a dust storm.

    At least the dust probably kept the evil raccoons away from your garbage!



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  • From Rhino@3:633/10 to All on Mon Jul 13 11:55:30 2026
    On 2026-07-12 7:31 p.m., Adam H. Kerman wrote:
    Rhino <no_offline_contact@example.com> wrote:
    On 2026-07-12 6:02 p.m., Adam H. Kerman wrote:
    Your Name <YourName@YourISP.com> wrote:

    Also British politician Ann Widdecombe was found dead at home,
    apparently murdered.

    Can you explain to those of us who never read a news story about her who >>> that was?

    And if you force thread drift, would you please change Subject?

    I realize you're not asking me but I have learned that she was a
    passionate believer in free speech who told the Oxford Union that she
    did not think people should be entitled to live an offense-free life.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=njj_rG_9HKM [12 minutes]

    A leading campaigner for all things LGBT condemned her as a bigot
    because she opposed all changes demanded by the Rainbow Mafia.

    She was a long-time member of the Conservative Party and served in both
    Cabinet and Shadow Cabinet roles. She supported Brexit and also served
    in the EU parliament for a time as a member of the Brexit Party. She was
    helping Reform in recent years.

    You really ought to watch the video I've cited above. I am confident you
    will be in full agreement with her remarks because you've said
    essentially the same things on several occasions.

    Thank you

    I just love that things I take for granted that I do routinely in the
    United States would get me arrested anywhee else. The rest of the
    worldsucks.

    The authorities in the UK have announced today that Anti-Terrorism
    police are taking over the investigation into the murder of Ann
    Widdecombe. There is now sufficient evidence that terrorism is involved.

    This has been a surprising case. Initially, authorities thought she
    might have died in an accident but eventually they realized it was
    actually a murder. They specifically assured the public that there was
    no evidence of terrorism. Now, they are admitting that it looks like it
    IS terrorism, meaning that Widdecombe was targeted for her political views/actions.

    She was a 78 year old never-married woman who lived in a small village
    in a modest home with little if any security so she would certainly have
    been a soft target for any ne'er-do-well that wanted to shut her up.

    --
    Rhino

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  • From anim8rfsk@3:633/10 to All on Mon Jul 13 13:52:05 2026
    super70s <super70s@super70s.invalid> wrote:
    On 2026-07-13 02:46:01 +0000, anim8rfsk said:

    Adam H. Kerman <ahk@chinet.com> wrote:
    Ian J. Ball <ijball@mac.invalid> wrote:
    On 7/12/26 11:58 AM, Adam H. Kerman wrote:

    Subject changed because I will not speculate.

    I will - McConnell's days are clearly numbered (prolly in single digits). >>>
    Premature Ian!

    McConnell had an event that led to a fall and unconsiousness. I have
    seen videos explaining how vulnerable the elderly are to sudden blood
    pressure drop and must remember to do things in a certain order when
    rising in the morning or getting out of a chair. No concussion, no
    stroke. Then he got prneumonia. He's in rehab and hasn't announced when
    he'll return to the Senate.

    ight as well serve out his term for the world's greatest health
    insurance, Obama care!

    https://apnews.com/article/mitch-mcconnell-hospitalized-fall-health-senate-d708e9a1f18763fbb961fd3879227ce3




    I am actually under Dr?s orders not to go outside because I am on blood
    pressure medication and it?s also 115,000øF out there and that causes your >> vessels to open and your blood pressure to drop so going outside would be
    like taking an overdose of blood pressure pills. So of course I just took
    out the garbage can during a dust storm.

    When it gets up that high most people's central units including my own
    can't keep up with the entire house. Back during the 2023 heat wave I
    bought a portable air conditioner I just roll into my small bedroom and
    hook the exhaust tube up to a window, then store it away again when it
    cools down. It's been a lifesaver during the dog days of summer.



    The power company is sending me flyers trying to get me to buy a new air conditioner. My current one manages about 30ø below outside temperature.
    Which is fine until it goes over 110øF and suddenly it?s 80ø inside.

    --
    The last thing I want to do is hurt you, but it is still on my list.

    --- PyGate Linux v1.5.18
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  • From anim8rfsk@3:633/10 to All on Mon Jul 13 13:52:06 2026
    Ian J. Ball <ijball@mac.invalid> wrote:
    On 7/12/26 7:46 PM, anim8rfsk wrote:

    Adam H. Kerman <ahk@chinet.com> wrote:
    Ian J. Ball <ijball@mac.invalid> wrote:
    On 7/12/26 11:58 AM, Adam H. Kerman wrote:

    Subject changed because I will not speculate.

    I will - McConnell's days are clearly numbered (prolly in single digits). >>>
    Premature Ian!

    McConnell had an event that led to a fall and unconsiousness. I have
    seen videos explaining how vulnerable the elderly are to sudden blood
    pressure drop and must remember to do things in a certain order when
    rising in the morning or getting out of a chair. No concussion, no
    stroke. Then he got prneumonia. He's in rehab and hasn't announced when
    he'll return to the Senate.

    Might as well serve out his term for the world's greatest health
    insurance, Obama care!

    https://apnews.com/article/mitch-mcconnell-hospitalized-fall-health-senate-d708e9a1f18763fbb961fd3879227ce3

    I am actually under Dr?s orders not to go outside because I am on blood
    pressure medication and it?s also 115,000øF out there and that causes your >> vessels to open and your blood pressure to drop so going outside would be
    like taking an overdose of blood pressure pills. So of course I just took
    out the garbage can during a dust storm.

    At least the dust probably kept the evil raccoons away from your garbage!


    No raccoons here. We had them in Phoenix at Mom?s house. We had all sorts
    of wildlife at the foot of the mountain. But the most unusual thing we see
    here is the occasional road runner.



    --
    The last thing I want to do is hurt you, but it is still on my list.

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  • From shawn@3:633/10 to All on Mon Jul 13 20:14:09 2026
    On Mon, 13 Jul 2026 13:52:06 -0700, anim8rfsk <anim8rfsk@cox.net>
    wrote:

    Ian J. Ball <ijball@mac.invalid> wrote:
    On 7/12/26 7:46 PM, anim8rfsk wrote:

    Adam H. Kerman <ahk@chinet.com> wrote:
    Ian J. Ball <ijball@mac.invalid> wrote:
    On 7/12/26 11:58 AM, Adam H. Kerman wrote:

    Subject changed because I will not speculate.

    I will - McConnell's days are clearly numbered (prolly in single digits). >>>>
    Premature Ian!

    McConnell had an event that led to a fall and unconsiousness. I have
    seen videos explaining how vulnerable the elderly are to sudden blood
    pressure drop and must remember to do things in a certain order when
    rising in the morning or getting out of a chair. No concussion, no
    stroke. Then he got prneumonia. He's in rehab and hasn't announced when >>>> he'll return to the Senate.

    Might as well serve out his term for the world's greatest health
    insurance, Obama care!

    https://apnews.com/article/mitch-mcconnell-hospitalized-fall-health-senate-d708e9a1f18763fbb961fd3879227ce3

    I am actually under Dr?s orders not to go outside because I am on blood
    pressure medication and it?s also 115,000øF out there and that causes your >>> vessels to open and your blood pressure to drop so going outside would be >>> like taking an overdose of blood pressure pills. So of course I just took >>> out the garbage can during a dust storm.

    At least the dust probably kept the evil raccoons away from your garbage!


    No raccoons here. We had them in Phoenix at Mom?s house. We had all sorts
    of wildlife at the foot of the mountain. But the most unusual thing we see >here is the occasional road runner.

    What about the scorpions? Don't they count?

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  • From Dimensional Traveler@3:633/10 to All on Mon Jul 13 17:27:30 2026
    On 7/13/2026 1:52 PM, anim8rfsk wrote:
    Ian J. Ball <ijball@mac.invalid> wrote:
    On 7/12/26 7:46 PM, anim8rfsk wrote:

    Adam H. Kerman <ahk@chinet.com> wrote:
    Ian J. Ball <ijball@mac.invalid> wrote:
    On 7/12/26 11:58 AM, Adam H. Kerman wrote:

    Subject changed because I will not speculate.

    I will - McConnell's days are clearly numbered (prolly in single digits). >>>>
    Premature Ian!

    McConnell had an event that led to a fall and unconsiousness. I have
    seen videos explaining how vulnerable the elderly are to sudden blood
    pressure drop and must remember to do things in a certain order when
    rising in the morning or getting out of a chair. No concussion, no
    stroke. Then he got prneumonia. He's in rehab and hasn't announced when >>>> he'll return to the Senate.

    Might as well serve out his term for the world's greatest health
    insurance, Obama care!

    https://apnews.com/article/mitch-mcconnell-hospitalized-fall-health-senate-d708e9a1f18763fbb961fd3879227ce3

    I am actually under Dr?s orders not to go outside because I am on blood
    pressure medication and it?s also 115,000øF out there and that causes your >>> vessels to open and your blood pressure to drop so going outside would be >>> like taking an overdose of blood pressure pills. So of course I just took >>> out the garbage can during a dust storm.

    At least the dust probably kept the evil raccoons away from your garbage!


    No raccoons here. We had them in Phoenix at Mom?s house. We had all sorts
    of wildlife at the foot of the mountain. But the most unusual thing we see here is the occasional road runner.

    No Coyote? Or is he too busy suing ACME?

    --
    I've done good in this world. Now I'm tired and just want to be a cranky
    dirty old man.

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  • From BTR1701@3:633/10 to All on Tue Jul 14 01:14:10 2026
    On Jul 12, 2026 at 2:40:23 PM PDT, "Your Name" <YourName@YourISP.com> wrote:

    On 2026-07-12 09:28:12 +0000, shawn said:

    I was expecting that we would hear that Mitch McConnell is dead on
    Monday. I've seen rumors of the flags at the White House being at half
    mast and a supposed announcement of the death of some powerful
    political figure on Monday.

    Now I hear that Lindsay Graham has died on Saturday. Apparently he had
    been ill for a short time and died at the age of 71. I didn't even
    know that he was ill. I'm sorry for his family's loss.
    <snip>

    Also British politician Ann Widdecombe was found dead at home,
    apparently murdered.

    It was interesting how fast and how pointedly the police described their two suspects as "white British", something they absolutely never do when the suspect is diverse.



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  • From anim8rfsk@3:633/10 to All on Mon Jul 13 19:23:01 2026
    shawn <nanoflower@notforg.m.a.i.l.com> wrote:
    On Mon, 13 Jul 2026 13:52:06 -0700, anim8rfsk <anim8rfsk@cox.net>
    wrote:

    Ian J. Ball <ijball@mac.invalid> wrote:
    On 7/12/26 7:46 PM, anim8rfsk wrote:

    Adam H. Kerman <ahk@chinet.com> wrote:
    Ian J. Ball <ijball@mac.invalid> wrote:
    On 7/12/26 11:58 AM, Adam H. Kerman wrote:

    Subject changed because I will not speculate.

    I will - McConnell's days are clearly numbered (prolly in single digits).

    Premature Ian!

    McConnell had an event that led to a fall and unconsiousness. I have >>>>> seen videos explaining how vulnerable the elderly are to sudden blood >>>>> pressure drop and must remember to do things in a certain order when >>>>> rising in the morning or getting out of a chair. No concussion, no
    stroke. Then he got prneumonia. He's in rehab and hasn't announced when >>>>> he'll return to the Senate.

    Might as well serve out his term for the world's greatest health
    insurance, Obama care!

    https://apnews.com/article/mitch-mcconnell-hospitalized-fall-health-senate-d708e9a1f18763fbb961fd3879227ce3

    I am actually under Dr?s orders not to go outside because I am on blood >>>> pressure medication and it?s also 115,000øF out there and that causes your >>>> vessels to open and your blood pressure to drop so going outside would be >>>> like taking an overdose of blood pressure pills. So of course I just took >>>> out the garbage can during a dust storm.

    At least the dust probably kept the evil raccoons away from your garbage! >>>

    No raccoons here. We had them in Phoenix at Mom?s house. We had all sorts
    of wildlife at the foot of the mountain. But the most unusual thing we see >> here is the occasional road runner.

    What about the scorpions? Don't they count?


    We had scorpions all over the place, maybe 20 years ago, but they seem to
    have gone away. I?m not sure what happened.

    --
    The last thing I want to do is hurt you, but it is still on my list.

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  • From anim8rfsk@3:633/10 to All on Mon Jul 13 19:23:03 2026
    Dimensional Traveler <dtravel@sonic.net> wrote:
    On 7/13/2026 1:52 PM, anim8rfsk wrote:
    Ian J. Ball <ijball@mac.invalid> wrote:
    On 7/12/26 7:46 PM, anim8rfsk wrote:

    Adam H. Kerman <ahk@chinet.com> wrote:
    Ian J. Ball <ijball@mac.invalid> wrote:
    On 7/12/26 11:58 AM, Adam H. Kerman wrote:

    Subject changed because I will not speculate.

    I will - McConnell's days are clearly numbered (prolly in single digits).

    Premature Ian!

    McConnell had an event that led to a fall and unconsiousness. I have >>>>> seen videos explaining how vulnerable the elderly are to sudden blood >>>>> pressure drop and must remember to do things in a certain order when >>>>> rising in the morning or getting out of a chair. No concussion, no
    stroke. Then he got prneumonia. He's in rehab and hasn't announced when >>>>> he'll return to the Senate.

    Might as well serve out his term for the world's greatest health
    insurance, Obama care!

    https://apnews.com/article/mitch-mcconnell-hospitalized-fall-health-senate-d708e9a1f18763fbb961fd3879227ce3

    I am actually under Dr?s orders not to go outside because I am on blood >>>> pressure medication and it?s also 115,000øF out there and that causes your >>>> vessels to open and your blood pressure to drop so going outside would be >>>> like taking an overdose of blood pressure pills. So of course I just took >>>> out the garbage can during a dust storm.

    At least the dust probably kept the evil raccoons away from your garbage! >>>

    No raccoons here. We had them in Phoenix at Mom?s house. We had all sorts
    of wildlife at the foot of the mountain. But the most unusual thing we see >> here is the occasional road runner.

    No Coyote? Or is he too busy suing ACME?


    No coyotes. We used to have giant owls that would sit on our chimneys and
    hoot down them rattling the whole house. They?ve been gone for years as
    well.

    --
    The last thing I want to do is hurt you, but it is still on my list.

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  • From moviePig@3:633/10 to All on Tue Jul 14 11:26:23 2026
    On 7/13/2026 9:14 PM, BTR1701 wrote:
    On Jul 12, 2026 at 2:40:23 PM PDT, "Your Name" <YourName@YourISP.com> wrote:

    On 2026-07-12 09:28:12 +0000, shawn said:

    I was expecting that we would hear that Mitch McConnell is dead on
    Monday. I've seen rumors of the flags at the White House being at half >>> mast and a supposed announcement of the death of some powerful
    political figure on Monday.

    Now I hear that Lindsay Graham has died on Saturday. Apparently he had >>> been ill for a short time and died at the age of 71. I didn't even
    know that he was ill. I'm sorry for his family's loss.
    <snip>

    Also British politician Ann Widdecombe was found dead at home,
    apparently murdered.

    It was interesting how fast and how pointedly the police described their two suspects as "white British", something they absolutely never do when the suspect is diverse.

    That suggests that 'white British' is an exception.



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  • From Rhino@3:633/10 to All on Tue Jul 14 11:44:36 2026
    On 2026-07-13 9:14 p.m., BTR1701 wrote:
    On Jul 12, 2026 at 2:40:23 PM PDT, "Your Name" <YourName@YourISP.com> wrote:

    On 2026-07-12 09:28:12 +0000, shawn said:

    I was expecting that we would hear that Mitch McConnell is dead on
    Monday. I've seen rumors of the flags at the White House being at half >>> mast and a supposed announcement of the death of some powerful
    political figure on Monday.

    Now I hear that Lindsay Graham has died on Saturday. Apparently he had >>> been ill for a short time and died at the age of 71. I didn't even
    know that he was ill. I'm sorry for his family's loss.
    <snip>

    Also British politician Ann Widdecombe was found dead at home,
    apparently murdered.

    It was interesting how fast and how pointedly the police described their two suspects as "white British", something they absolutely never do when the suspect is diverse.


    That's absolutely standard these days. If the ethnicity of the suspect
    is not mentioned, you can be sure he is non-white. On the relatively
    rare occasions that the suspect is white, that will be the first thing
    they tell you.

    --
    Rhino

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  • From Rhino@3:633/10 to All on Tue Jul 14 12:55:44 2026
    On 2026-07-13 9:14 p.m., BTR1701 wrote:
    On Jul 12, 2026 at 2:40:23 PM PDT, "Your Name" <YourName@YourISP.com> wrote:

    On 2026-07-12 09:28:12 +0000, shawn said:

    I was expecting that we would hear that Mitch McConnell is dead on
    Monday. I've seen rumors of the flags at the White House being at half >>> mast and a supposed announcement of the death of some powerful
    political figure on Monday.

    Now I hear that Lindsay Graham has died on Saturday. Apparently he had >>> been ill for a short time and died at the age of 71. I didn't even
    know that he was ill. I'm sorry for his family's loss.
    <snip>

    Also British politician Ann Widdecombe was found dead at home,
    apparently murdered.

    It was interesting how fast and how pointedly the police described their two suspects as "white British", something they absolutely never do when the suspect is diverse.


    The police announced today that the search of the suspect's home
    revealed Marxist-Leninist material. Of course that's not conclusive
    proof that he's communist but it certainly raises suspicions that there
    is indeed a political aspect to this crime given that Widdecombe was NOT
    a leftist. The head of British counter-terrorism also made an
    announcement today that the attack on her was clearly targeted.

    --
    Rhino

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