Posted on 09/18/2026 3:25:10 PM PDT by DFG
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congress held a preemptive state funeral honoring Senator Mitch McConnell on Friday, as the Senate sergeant-at-arms had him lie in state, "just in case."
The atmosphere in the nation's capital was somber this week as speakers from both sides of the aisle spoke about McConnell's undying commitment to Democracy, a commitment, they say, won't let him die.
"Might as well get it out of the way now," said Senate Majority Leader John Thune, "We all saw him 'come back to work' this week, but let's be honest... he's just running on fumes here. That's why I was the first to recommend having him lie in state in the rotunda. At least he'll get to enjoy it this way."
McConnell seemed to be at peace with the decision, with witnesses saying he remained perfectly still while staring blankly at the ceiling. "He seemed happy about it," one witness said. "He was smiling the whole time."
When asked to comment on how it felt to be the first person to receive a state funeral prior to death, McConnell said, "....................."
At publishing time, McConnell's staff had announced that he had changed his mind about retirement and would instead be seeking re-election in November.
|
Click here: to donate by Credit Card Or here: to donate by PayPal Or by mail to: Free Republic, LLC - PO Box 9771 - Fresno, CA 93794 Thank you very much and God bless you. |
In before the Monty Python “I’m not dead” reference.
Many years ago, we had a weekly project sales status meeting.
“On the cart” was an official status.
“Is XYZ project dead? Can we take it off the list?”
“Leave it on for another week or 2. It’s not dead yet, but it’s on the cart.”
LOL!
‘Bring Out Your Dead’ Ping!
Pathetic!
Pining’ for the hollers
He's resting comfortably at home in the best portable freezer, er, state-of-the-art bed money can buy. Only the finest for de facto leader while waiting out the clock.
("Don't let the help kick the plug out again.The smell! When can I go back to China?")
Disclaimer: Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its management. All materials posted herein are protected by copyright law and the exemption for fair use of copyrighted works.