Senator Mitch McConnell has another freezing moment
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- Опубліковано 29 сер 2023
- Republican senator Mitch McConnell appeared to have another freezing moment on Wednesday at a Kentucky event prompting further concerns about the minority leader's health.
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The Republican leader went silent for more than 30 seconds after he was asked if he would re-run for elections. McConnell, 81, froze in July at a news conference in Washington, going silent for 19 seconds before being taken away from cameras.Subscribe to Guardian News on UA-cam ► bit.ly/guardianwiressub
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A perfect response to the question he was asked.
😂
Why do people say that he froze. That was just his answer to the question
@@yvrytry5rcare you being serious?
@@SpencerOnYTbro can’t handle a joke 💀
@@SpencerOnYT your question makes sense given your profile photo
this is the people who makes decisions for us Americans
He is literally the Minority Leader, actually an entire party’s big guy
YOU ARE NAIVE, WHO REALLY MAKES DECISIONS FOR US ARE THE LOBBYIST AND CORPORATIONS THAT FEED WASHINGTON.
They're just the mouthpieces for corporations.
and for us rest of the world…
Worse: for the entire World! 😢
Mitch is a perfect representation of the older generations pathetically clinging on to power because they refuse to give it up to the younger generations. Tick Tock It's time to step aside. Countries need to adapt with the times to thrive.
Easy. I hate his politics but aging is a more painful and challenging experience than you realize. Its not clinging onto power. Its simply being in denial that you are nearing your mortal end and trying to hang onto life.
@@RobespierreThePoofnothing you said gave evidence to it not being clinging onto power. it's just as likely as a lack of self awareness. especially in the current western political climate where tyranny is openly flirted with
If we had a youngster trying to clean up Excrement Drumpf skid marks, WW3 already started. No thanks.
@@03056932tyranny by Trump you mean?
'Tick Tock?' - bruh the clock long stopped ticking long ago.
Love how she says “please speak up”! As if its the reporters fault Mitch 🥶
she is the Senator. ask Mich McConnell what she did this week? = exactly
It was the reporters fault. Mitch programming is glitchy any time a sound is at 70 decibels. Not sure why but it is what it is.
😂
It sounded like he managed to say 'yep' after asking if he heard the question, so that should have been a giveaway
We have a government of geriatric people not long for the nursing home. This is no way to run a country.
Have no fears, co-operations are running your country.
Not my country but I have to agree
While Mitch should have retired when #45 lost, just because someone is old, doesn’t mean they are not ‘fit for duty.’
Hehe 😂exactly
@@Quaker-tc8ue I agree but there are certain obvious signs that some politicians need to get retired
Im glad America has such vibrant, strong leaders, ready to take on any challenge in this overly complex, ever evolving world. Even if it's answering questions as difficult as this..
And the rest of the world is laughing at us
@@tomcatt998I can confirm. You guys ever heard about pension? 😂
McConnell needs to have public temper tantrums over losing his majority power in the senate.
He didn’t mind passing all the wasteful spending of #45, but now that he’s head of the minority, he does his best to block any spending by Biden, ‘this is useless spending, and needs to be considered.’
@@FarbrorSmul
I'm in in Europe and we are terrified that you are goingt o lose your democracy... that the rule of law doesn't seem to apply to extreme right wing racists...@@tomcatt998
Lol!
"Somebody else have a question?" Said with a straight face.
Somebody should have gone : I have a question. Is he ok?
@@dakiblabla🎉
"You are obviously not mentally fit to be a senator, why don't you retire?"should, naturally, be the next question.
why do they keep putting him in front of the media? America is a circus
The world is watching
...
and laughing!
I feel sorry for the country
Time to retire, Mitch.
He no answer! Take pulse, Sistah!😊
Not as long as he's getting that Blackstone money, he won't be retiring. He's gonna pass away in office before he gives that up.
@@Kage-jk4pj He will certainly get a RotundaFarewell. Lots of Weepers .
He says he won't retire from Senate before 2026.
I think.....he already has....
He'll receive all of the medical care he needs, unlike the American people who he has consistently voted against giving universal, affordable healthcare to.
Exactly & better care too!
Exactly
He doesn't deserve any care whatsoever ! Not even 1 second
Exactly. I just found out I don't qualify for Medicaid because I earn more than $295.30 per month, and no that isn't a typo.
F THIS GUY.
And the government is paying for it.
At some point soon there needs to be honesty about the situation. Not just in terms of Mitch McConnell but about the whole sorry parade.
Especially Trump.
I think the reason these videos get a lot of attention is that they ARE honest-- if you can't speak, you can't lie.
Behavior says as much - sometimes more - than what is uttered from the mouth.
@@SuperRobertoClemente
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These are the leaders the real power people want in charge - malleable, vain empty suits who will quietly obey, sign the paper, start the war, whatever they require
I have no sympathy for a guy who has shown none to the American people while in office.
This is utterly disgraceful and shows the true calibre of politicians in the United States .
It really doesn't show the true calibre
Indeed, 90% of Republicans have no shame or a gram of dignity; m t greene, cruz, bobert,...
LOL why is everyone on this thread flexing their anger at old folks? The guy is a veggie because he had several devastating concussions-- not because of natural aging or senility. He has a brain injury that he may never recover from, but this isn't proof of any general principle about U.S. politicians.
He’s 81 years old.. This is probably pretty normal behavior for an 81-year-old.
@@catherine9516 LOL please tell me you are joking.
Those who continue to parade Mitch McConnell out like this, should be ashamed. It is obvious that he is not making realistic decisions for himself. This is abuse of an unhealthy individual. I guess everyone has to keep their jobs and stay on the government payroll, so let's just continue to roll out Mitch every now and then and hope there isn't a glitch.
He's a Senator. If he can't talk to the press, it's time for him to step down.
If he is not well he needs to step back from his job and in the case of a senator that means resigning.
the old guard want to dig in until they can get the digital currency and social credit scores in aka the end game. never before have politicians stayed on for so long. check the data.
It's not Mitch it's glitch lol no but all jokes aside he needs to go and those who keep him on there are abusing an old man
@@Ady942I guess it's a combination of his egotism and member of his own party. I do think all members of the government undergo mental capacity tests at least once a year. It's kind of frightening that elderly people who clearly have mental impairments get to be in charge.
The fact he hasn't stepped down is appalling.
Are you talking about Sloe Biden?
And the fact he hasn't TUMBLED down is amazing !
I do not know what is wrong with Mitch. I can only say that this scene reminds me of my mother's behavior as her dementia progressed and led to her death.
He should step down. Clearly he is not well.
No it's because the journalists didn't speak up!
And so should Fetterman
it has nothing to do with the loudness of the journalist, are you mad? @@MarcoK6969
@@About2Rainthat guy has issues
Care to comment on Biden?
Wow . . . why do these Senators continue to serve when its obvious they no longer have the capacity to do so.
And presidents!
POWER.
Because THEY CAN!! LACK OF TERM AND AGE LIMITS!!
Imagine how many times this happens off camera
I love how his Aid tried to blame the journalists saying "if anyone has a question please speak up!" Lol
Yeah what a joke 😂😂
Omg retire.
Plus new Hubcaps. Mitch like those.😊
Hes clearly physically deteriorating as well as cognitive deterioration.
He's like a guru, just taking his time, pausing to reflect and meditating on the question. What an excellent candidate!
💀☠️☠️
I have learnt that I shouldn't expect sarcasm, even under the most inviting circumstances, when discussing politics with Americans.
You can almost see the spread of math symbols laid out before him as he thinks of the *perfect* response
absolutely
@@Pesterblade😂😂
I love the absolute contrast between the young leader of New Zealand who knew when she needed to take a break from politics versus our geriatric leaders who can’t/don’t know or aren’t willing to let go.
She took a break because of the guilt and potential backlash from the Covid situation.
Ardern decided to quit because her polls were tanking and she had other job offers
@@PusfilthKiwi here. There was no backlash. You just said "potential" because you have nothing
@@kaneqost172 kiwis wouldn’t backlash they rolled over easy as, most compliance from any country ever.
They don't want to let go of the power they have. Conceited
Term limits for congress and senate now!
He needs to step down, he is not well.
He's an old man.
At 81 , I would be enjoying my final years with my family , relaxing , going on holidays , having some peace and quiet. US politicians stay in office for way too long , hoarding wealth and power , which are seemingly tough to give up , even at 81.
He's only 81? Well... he has serious psychological problems. He should not be in congress!!! But that is true of most of the GOP
Thank you !
Fair but it depends if they could genetically expand the human lifespan so that the average age of death from natural causes would be between 120-150 years.
As someone with an elderly dad, I don't take any delight in seeing this. He needs to retire and seek medical help.
Wow, this is like a scene from King Lear or something, one of the canniest operators in Washington (and a horrible man imo) visibly losing his grip. I don't want to gloat over someone's ill health, but I was pretty blown away by this footage
To be fair, his 'grip' seemed to be more than fine. ^^
I'll gloat double to make up for you. He could never pay for all the evil he has caused.
@@sheldondrake8935 Yeah, if you consider the pure vitriol Biden receives over his alleged incompetence and age (and I do think the current crop of politicians needs to make room for a younger generation, possibly less beholden to vested interests...or so I hope) the reactions here are more than mild, sympathetic even.
It is pretty telling imho about the mentality of the respective voting blocks.
It's scary how robotic the nasty character has become.
Well said.@@sheldondrake8935
Enough is enough guys! C'mon!
Time to run for president.
he wont even know when he has won
@@mpup54just like joe
@@mpup54 I think Mitch is fine. He's just following the Biden model for becoming president.
If they can no longer run to get to the toilet then they probably shouldn't be running for office.
Clinging to power even as he soils himself at the lectern
someone like this has power ?
Like the president?
Think he answered that question really well. Made some cracking points.
He didn't even hear the question
Horrible staff. Get that man to the hospital.
Parading him out there is elderly abuse and the woman that tended to him, well her tone said it all, she has not 1 cell of love or comassion in her.
I have no doubt that he, in part, has stayed on at his insistance after the first incident. That he is sufficiently feared (let's face it) and has enough deference and influence that after
that first incident people didn't dare to speak out against that wish.
I think fear comes into play as well.
😱 poor guy… let it go Mitch … spend the rest of your days taking it easy 😢I don’t like him, but I don’t like seeing anyone like this 😢
Mitch looks like he sees the Devil and probably does but he doesn't know what his response should be.
Aren't his family ashamed? Allowing him to continue doing this? The embarrassment and wrongfulness. His loved ones need to stop this...
He doesn’t have a family . If he did
They wouldn’t let him up on that stage talking to people knowing he has health issues .
No family would allow that
So no I don’t think he has a family
@@Paralyzer Why spread rumors instead of looking it up? A very quick google search reveals the facts: He has an ex-politician wife and three daughters from his first marriage.
Him and Diane Feinstein need to go ASAP 🤯
There is ca special home for fading politicos with a view of the Potomac ...or is it the Delaware?😊
Both Chinese friendly too
AMEN X 10000 !!
No kidding
@@r8chlletters He's just
LightHeaded.
This is cruel. Regardless of politics, you cannot have person in this state of mental and physical decline continue in this role. That woman should be ashamed for not just calling for medical attention for him rather than getting him to continue to answer questions. Has he not got a family who care ?
He's free to resign
I have no doubt that he, in part, has stayed on at his insistance after the first incident. That he is sufficiently feared (let's face it) and has enough deference and influence that after
that first incident people didn't dare to speak out against that wish.
She'd lose her job.
@@vesellin I wonder if he has the mental capacity to make that decision.
That woman was fantastic telling reporters to please speak up, as if the medical problem is related to hearing.
He is in bad health and should step aside.
I'm not a fan, I think he has been awful human-being who has brought about massive amounts of suffering in so many peoples lives. If he steps aside I'm sure he will be replaced with someone with the same political views and political goals, that's how the US political system works. But when someone is in bad health with this he should be at home getting treatment and not doing things like this press conference.
There is a long tradition in Anglo-Saxon political culture of the power behind the throne. Can anyone be in doubt of this when looking at Biden and McConnell?
someone gets it. the Anglo American politics is unique because these nations and their politicians are the complicit puppets of the current world banking empire.
Agree. Clear as day. What's more, it seems like there are particular questions he's asked that this reaction happens to... Very sinister that he clams up as though his life depends upon not speaking his truth in these moments. We need to note the triggers
It’s insane that they continue and not take him to go see a doctor.
He has seen a doctor.
And the doctor cleared him, smh.@@BruceWayne-us3kw
Mitch - it's time - you have served your county - would be nice if he could retire in a town like Chillingbourne.
Chillingbourne! from A Canterbury Tale?
He needs to see his doctor or a neurologist or go to the hospital
He needs to be taken care of.
I agree. Dignitas clinic in Switzerland.
I’ll get my gun
Having no answer is already the answer!
Yes Bruce Lee !
I don’t know anything about this man, I am from the UK and don’t know who he is but this came up on my feed and after watching it I would say that he looks to be presenting all the symptoms of an absence seizure. He should get some medical attention to check out if he has epilepsy.
It’s probably because of the concussion he had a while back.
Firstly, this is quite disheartening for the poor chap. On a more serious note, when it comes to serving one's country, it's essential to possess both physical and mental capabilities. This requirement exists for a reason. Making decisions that could potentially yield significant consequences for constituents or while participating in widely governing committees necessitates this capacity.
There ought to be immediate and earnest discussions in both houses about this very subject. After all, we wouldn't allow an individual in the armed forces to be on duty if they were in a similar condition. Therefore, the same principle should apply to a State Senator.
Heck absolutely most jobs would see you gently but determinedly pushed into care (and in this case retirement) straight away.
Nothing "disheartening"-- dude doesn't have a heart.
He has done so much evil
Yeah I feel 0 sympathy for him. He brought this upon himself
I think voters on both sides of the aisle can agree that WE NEED AGE/TERM LIMITS at all levels of government!
Including the Supreme Court
"Someone else have a question, please speak up." Are you serious?! He didn't even answer the first question and we all know it has NOTHING to do with reporters. It's time to bow out, Mitch!!!
Love watching the tortoise stroking out again. Love the woman saying we’re going to need a minute. Hysterical 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
Are you kidding me? It’s time to retire.
Is it me or did he say yes in response to the lady?
Can somebody please put grampa to bed. He's so confused.
This has to be some form of elder abuse. Where is his family at, and how come no one is intervening?
We'll take that as a "no."
He is young, he does not want to retire yet.
This poor man should not be placed in this situation. He needs help.
I hope his final pause is televised
'poor man'
Wow, he's not well. I hope they find out what's happening to him, and he gets the support he needs. All politics aside, I wish him well.
He had a fall a couple of months ago must have hit his head, I think he has some sort of concussion or other brain injury.
When poor women stop dying from illegal abortions I **might** wish him well. Till then I hope the evil continues to rot his brain from the inside
Gotta love the sheep Americans wishing him well and praying for him when this dude has fought for years so Americans can't have affordable healthcare.
Multiple strokes.
Well said. No sympathy. He's a pox on the nation.
What in heavens name is going on in American politics 😱🤦🏼♀️ British politics are bad enough, but this is dangerously off the scale of normal and responsible 😱😱🇬🇧
First time? Don’t worry, it gets worse
it'd be funny if...this guy wasn't like the 3rd most senior member of the US Congress and in charge of making a ton of life or death decisions
"Yes, I heard the question, I thought we were playing freeze tag."
This poor poor man, all politics aside, hasn't he worked enough? I think he should enjoy the rest of his life the best he can, not in this stressful and busy environment
Ah you know, devil's work is never done...
He probably just soiled his pants and needed time to savour the sensation
The hubris of this ancient turtle blows my mind.
Having brain damage has never stopped Americans from being top tier politicians
That's why all political offices should never be longer than 10 years.
You can see why some people think these maniacs are robots.....like his circuit breaks
Our leaders look weak and vacuous. It's time for a change. We want term limits
The devil came to collect, as we say in Serbia.
Just another reason why there should be an age limit and term limits on politicians
He’s trying to stay still so the grim reaper doesn’t see him.
Term and age limits NOW
Mitch you've served your country, it's time to hand over the reins bud.
Pfft he served nobody
Wow.
Why is there no way to force these people out who seriously need to retire. I don’t think that man even knows who is!
You got your answer! Nice work guy, time to retire. 👏👏 (especially like how you let a known criminal off the hook.) He was thinking. That's what that looks like.
Wow. I feel bad for him. He should step down from office and take care of his cognitive health.
GOP members won't allow it and come up with excuses that he's in fine shape.
Remember, there are now TWO republican ‘parties’:
MAGAts, who are too afraid/lazy to think for themselves, and
‘Rino’ who are NOT too afraid/lazy to think for themselves.
@@pollyester6627
Pension him off for goodness sake!
I prefer the silent politician. Loony or not😊😊
Why he even consider to run in elections ? Why ? We need young people to run this country .
It is time for him and Feinstein to give it up and retire. If not term limits then cognitive testing needs to be enacted.
bro’s been a non-stop 24/7 villain for decades, i may not agree with him, but he deserves to retire and spend some time with family. RIP in peace.
‘RIP in peace’……!!!!!!
Can you imagine how often and for how long this has been going on? Diane Feinstein is even worse
Need a minute?!
NEED retirement!
Get these people out of government!!!!
Such youth and dynamism is exactly what this country needs. He’s got my vote! In future though , why not just replace McConnell with a cardboard cutout? It would be just as responsive and that way Mitch could appear in multiple locations.
He makes Biden seem positively dynamic, but only just.
600 million citizens and this is the best they put forward? An old guy who cakes his pants
He didn't freeze up, he was just buffering.
Set this poor soul out to rest.
It's over for him
AMERICA 🇺🇲 , THE OLD ADAGE OF " BE CAREFUL OF WHAT U DO TODAY BECAUSE IT COMES BACK TO GET U TOMORROW "
IT'S HARD TO FELL SORRY FOR EVIL 😈
RUNNING for re-election?!This poor man looks as if he can barely stand!
That ANSWERS the question.
When they said America is in slow decline I wasn't expecting this.
Even as a vibrant republican supporter. It is ridiculous to have a serving senator suffering from stoic episodes like this. I’ve said it about Diane Feinstein and the same applies to him. Thank you for your service, time to step down.
Agreed. I'm as liberal as they come, but I think we can all agree that age limits are necessary. Some politicians are not only physically and mentally unfit to serve because of their advanced age but also because they are so out of touch/out of step with the realities of today.
Lol the republican party is a joke and McConnell needs to retire
Yeah I don't think he's going to be running in 2026 but what a time for him to have that episode right when that question is asked