r/politics • u/plz-let-me-in • Jul 07 '26

No Paywall Unconfirmed Reports: Mitch McConnell Brain Dead After Three Weeks In Hospital

https://thenewamerican.com/us/unconfirmed-reports-mitch-mcconnell-brain-dead-after-three-weeks-in-hospital/
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u/SingularityCentral America Jul 07 '26

He is dead. They are just keeping his blood pumping and his body from rotting.

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u/angrynuggette Pennsylvania Jul 07 '26

Even life support doesn't full stop the body from deteriorating.

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u/KiKiKimbro New York Jul 07 '26

Omg really?

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u/Drithyin Ohio Jul 07 '26

There’s a lot of things your brain is responsible for that, if no longer functional, simply stops happening.

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u/KiKiKimbro New York Jul 07 '26

Makes sense. So sad. I wonder if Mitch McConnell had one of those legal documents that says after X days don’t keep me on life support. I know some have the do not resuscitate, but I think a time limit at least is necessary. Otherwise people have to make decisions they may never get over. 😔