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41. Just adding a bit of information there, not claiming anything new.

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Does anyone have proof that the McConnell photo and message are real? [View all] Kablooie Yesterday OP

They didn't even bother to animate him. Klarkashton Yesterday #1

Oh, there's animated versions around ready Johonny Yesterday #11

Just stop. FascismIsDeath Yesterday #2

stop. they have NO crediility. An easily photoshopped image proves nothing. Blues Heron Yesterday #8

I'm an IT professional with 25 years of experience. You are in no position to lecture me about photoshopping. FascismIsDeath Yesterday #16

LOL cool story bro Blues Heron Yesterday #20

I've used photoshop and I have experience with using AI to generate photos or inpaint things into photos. FascismIsDeath Yesterday #23

the proof is that there is no video, meeting, phone call or anything OTHER than a crude photo with the newspaper Blues Heron Yesterday #24

That isn't how proof works. FascismIsDeath Yesterday #26

its how public opinion is formed and informed.This isn't math class. Blues Heron Yesterday #28

"Opinion" Renew Deal Yesterday #40

yes opinion. Mitch owes his constituents an explanation, they cough up a photo. Public opinion says not good enough Blues Heron Yesterday #43

This assumes that republicans would switch votes over this. Renew Deal 23 hrs ago #49

I never said they couldn't do more. FascismIsDeath Yesterday #46

I taught photoshop for 29 years. The image is obviously fake. Check out the details on the newspaper. diane in sf Yesterday #37

Its not obviously anything. FascismIsDeath 23 hrs ago #50

Are you suggesting the numerous 20 minute phone calls were real too? dem4decades Yesterday #9

How many 20 minute phone calls were claimed to have happened? FascismIsDeath Yesterday #19

Thune said he had a phone call too-- also 20 minutes. viva la Yesterday #29

So... 2 phone calls is "numerous"? FascismIsDeath Yesterday #30

Just adding a bit of information there, not claiming anything new. viva la Yesterday #41

Bull.. Cherrycheeks Yesterday #38

People have opinions that may not reflect yours MorbidButterflyTat Yesterday #12

If you think that was a "nasty" comment, then I suggest you re-evaluate what you consider nasty. FascismIsDeath Yesterday #17

No thanks MorbidButterflyTat Yesterday #25

Given I have no clue what your gender is, accusing me of mansplaining is also silly. FascismIsDeath Yesterday #27

Exactly--the poster just asked a question crimycarny Yesterday #39

Thanks. MorbidButterflyTat 23 hrs ago #54

What about his face? BlueKota 23 hrs ago #57

Looks pretty wrinkly to me. FascismIsDeath 23 hrs ago #60

Not as much as he does in this one BlueKota 22 hrs ago #61

Or just lighting and angle. FascismIsDeath 22 hrs ago #62

That's me at any angle crimycarny 19 hrs ago #71

Yes, definitely airbrushed crimycarny 19 hrs ago #66

re face wrinkling NJCher 22 hrs ago #64

Is the photo A/I generated? The Cincinnati Enquirer, /2026/07/10 icnorth Yesterday #18

They are talking about a completely different photo. FascismIsDeath Yesterday #21

AI isn't really capable of proving that something is or is not AI synni Yesterday #34

Gemini is a pretty shitty model for that. There are models trained specifically for that task. FascismIsDeath 23 hrs ago #58

Silly how... Cherrycheeks Yesterday #35

It's not AI but it is from 2023. Kablooie 23 hrs ago #55

The claim that it was from 2023 seems to be Facebook manufactured bullshit. FascismIsDeath 23 hrs ago #59

Multiple DU members sarisataka Yesterday #3

This is so silly, all they have to do is let a reporter talk to him in person. He looks up to it based on the photo. Blues Heron Yesterday #10

Right?? MorbidButterflyTat Yesterday #14

This message was self-deleted by its author sarisataka Yesterday #4

If the available evidence that the media found it real EdmondDantes_ Yesterday #5

What would constitute proof in your mind? MineralMan Yesterday #6

;-{) "Is Mitch McConnell's hospital photo real or fake? We asked an AI expert" Goonch Yesterday #7

I'm not sure about the pic but pretty sure the latest video isn't real ;o) ImNotGod Yesterday #13

If it was a fall, why the 911 CPR call? SheltieLover Yesterday #15

he fell because his heart stopped? Skittles Yesterday #33

Good guess SheltieLover Yesterday #48

or, more likely, his brain Skittles 23 hrs ago #52

If he were really ok, he would invite a news crew & BIpartisan coworkers to visit. Live. SheltieLover 23 hrs ago #53

Absolutely, Skittles! SheltieLover 19 hrs ago #70

Because he couldn't get up. LeftInTX 19 hrs ago #67

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Hannah Arendt said it best: Fiendish Thingy Yesterday #22

ABSOLUTELY CORRECT Skittles Yesterday #32

That is not the meaning of the quote- it's not about the liars, it's about those being lied to Fiendish Thingy Yesterday #42

I stand by my observation Skittles Yesterday #44

The governor of Kentucky has until August 3, IIRC Retrograde Yesterday #31

That would screw the Republican party & Donald Trump, NOT the country Wiz Imp 22 hrs ago #63

Do you have any proof Manatee Yesterday #36

I don't believe it was AI, but this man been on his last leg for a long time MerryBlooms Yesterday #45

The photo is real!!! BluesRunTheGame Yesterday #47

and garland was doing all he could 3825-87867 23 hrs ago #51

Any proof that they are not? Kaleva 23 hrs ago #56

;-{) THIS Goonch 22 hrs ago #65