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2. And, then there was Joe "You Lie!" Wilson...

Reply to marmar (Original post)

Thu Jul 2, 2026, 09:53 PM

Jul 2

He was hospitalized a month and a half before the last election, after collapsing at a DC event, and showing "stroke-like conditions."

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/10/us/politics/joe-wilson-republican-collapse.html

It barely made the news, not even locally. I have yet to see any follow-ups. Not that it's surprising, as we never hear jackshit from that asshole, beyond a post card once every 5 or 6 years touting whatever bullshit he's doing to enrich himself and his cronies.

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Why the media lets Republicans keep medical woes a mystery [View all] marmar Jul 2 OP

They say:"The deference shown to Republican officials with unexplained health issues is a choice." usonian Jul 2 #1

And, then there was Joe "You Lie!" Wilson... GoCubsGo Jul 2 #2

I consider myself pretty well versed on all things politics and this is the first I'm hearing of it. W_HAMILTON Jul 3 #5

i think the turtle is dead, but on life support. mopinko Jul 2 #3

McConnell is propped up in bed, vacantly staring at Fox News on the television... hunter Jul 2 #4

Regardless, it's 1 less Republican senator voting. I do wonder Buckeyeblue Jul 3 #6