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146. The kindest thing that comes to mind, is that it usually comes in threes.

Sun Jul 12, 2026, 09:02 AM

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Somewhere they said that he died after a brief illness. Would be interesting to learn what it was, because it would be karmic if it was something that our government's health organization once monitored and kept in check.

And, why is Zelensky's words so kind, regarding Lindsey?

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Lindsey Graham has died [View all] lakercub 9 hrs ago OP

BBC and Washington Post also reporting WheelWalker 9 hrs ago #1

Oddly, none of South Carolina's biggest newspapers SouthBayDem 9 hrs ago #6

Wait a minute...Scott Jennings said he talked to him just an hour ago Bengus81 4 hrs ago #117

They spent 20 minutes talking SomedayKindaLove 26 min ago #197

Probable cardiac arrest... Godot51 4 hrs ago #121

whow. Graham was only 71 yr old. just whow. My his family and friends find peace. riversedge 9 hrs ago #2

In contrast, his predecessor lived to 100. SouthBayDem 9 hrs ago #11

I remember watching them push him in a wheelchair to make votes once in a while... IthinkThereforeIAM 1 hr ago #185

Even with American life spans having decreased significantly in recent years due to anti-science policy and economic Karasu 9 hrs ago #19

Probably heart attack. Sometimes people who are healthy have them. LeftInTX 9 hrs ago #42

I'd guess it had something to do with his liver. BComplex 8 hrs ago #61

EMS was called to his home for cardiac arrest this evening. LeftInTX 8 hrs ago #75

I'll take cardiac arrest! BComplex 8 hrs ago #87

Cardiac arrest just means his heart stopped. NH Ethylene 2 hrs ago #164

that's my thinking... acute liver failure? LymphocyteLover 3 hrs ago #130

I wouldn't describe Graham as healthy, Miguelito Loveless 6 hrs ago #105

I had a stroke Blue_Roses 1 hr ago #177

That's why I am glad, even happy at times, that my P.A. Rx'd me anti-anxiety pills... IthinkThereforeIAM 1 hr ago #187

My Guess is DVT Blood Clot from Flying. mackdaddy 58 min ago #190

It rebounded. OneCrazyDiamond 1 hr ago #169

Isn't he really close with his sister? LeftInTX 9 hrs ago #37

Isn't he really close with his sister? bocephus864 1 hr ago #182

Yeah, that surprised me too. I'm 72 and he looked a hell of a lot older than me. nt Nittersing 3 hrs ago #124

Message auto-removed Name removed 9 hrs ago #3

Wow! That's a shocker! Jim__ 9 hrs ago #4

Overload of negativity finally caught up with him. oasis 9 hrs ago #5

Overload of hypocrisy, more than anything. Karasu 9 hrs ago #9

True that. I remember how he tried to trick Pres. oasis 9 hrs ago #23

Maybe he shoved that drone up his arse Captain Zero 8 hrs ago #71

Then I guess the wings got to him... IthinkThereforeIAM 57 min ago #191

Wrong one! BidenRocks 9 hrs ago #7

Getting close though. 🤞 littlemissmartypants 9 hrs ago #26

My reaction too! BlueMTexpat 1 hr ago #178

PINE BOX! Praise Jesus, God, Allah, Yaweh, and all the space babies!! Rest in PISS, Lady Graham. SoFlaBro 9 hrs ago #8

Praise. The. Lord. Trueblue1968 9 hrs ago #10

Ding Dong Gymbo 9 hrs ago #12

Good for him. dalton99a 9 hrs ago #13

Bye, Felicia. EuterpeThelo 9 hrs ago #14

War has lost it's best friend. JohnnyRingo 9 hrs ago #15

Having lived for 3 miserable years in South Carolina, HappyLarge 9 hrs ago #39

They're find someone worse! LeftInTX 9 hrs ago #44

True that! eom BComplex 8 hrs ago #62

He WAS a very strong supporter of Ukraine's fight for freedom. Callie1979 4 hrs ago #116

Yet would kiss the ass of his Fuhrer who cut Ukraine off Bengus81 4 hrs ago #119

exactly LymphocyteLover 3 hrs ago #128

Standing up for Ukraine is the only good thing he did. MuirHero 2 hrs ago #155

Or it could just be the flight itself. OnlinePoker 2 hrs ago #157

I was thinking that, too. yardwork 2 hrs ago #161

Agree blubunyip 1 hr ago #183

That's what I'm thinking Bayard 1 hr ago #186

How bout that BaronChocula 9 hrs ago #16

I am SO glad I checked into DU before bed....pleasant dreams for me tonight! BigmanPigman 9 hrs ago #17

I've been wondering all week who our number three could be. littlemissmartypants 9 hrs ago #22

I have sparklers left over from my birthday and July 4th BigmanPigman 9 hrs ago #28

Randolph Mantooth doesn't count? BidenRocks 8 hrs ago #80

Don't get too excited SouthBayDem 9 hrs ago #40

That is likely the case but you just know tRump is scared shitless BigmanPigman 9 hrs ago #49

From your lips to Gawd's ears!! BComplex 8 hrs ago #63

This message was self-deleted by its author wnylib 8 hrs ago #83

This message was self-deleted by its author wnylib 8 hrs ago #84

I think that Trump is on his way, with one foot in Hell already. wnylib 8 hrs ago #84

Mental decline? Da fuck you talkin'? His 4th annual physical included an I.Q. test. He aced it --- scored 100! 3Hotdogs 4 hrs ago #114

"Doggy, horsey, kitty, man!" Aristus 3 hrs ago #139

100 is Normal IQ!! Dem_in_Nebr. 3 hrs ago #140

Yeah but he doesn't know that! NH Ethylene 2 hrs ago #166

This message was self-deleted by its author wnylib 8 hrs ago #84

The old saying is that things happen in threes - first Lindsay, second McConnel, third .... patricia92243 5 hrs ago #111

What's Nikki Haley doing these days? COL Mustard 8 hrs ago #68

Cushy think tank job SouthBayDem 8 hrs ago #95

So, my weekend plans haven't changed and life in America is slowly improving. littlemissmartypants 9 hrs ago #18

Is this real? Keep looking for 'theonion' link. ToxMarz 9 hrs ago #20

It's real. That's what I thought when I saw it my YouTube sidebar. (You know how YouTube has all these LeftInTX 9 hrs ago #33

Just saw it on the NYT site fujiyamasan 8 hrs ago #67

It's real. I just heard it on BBC. wnylib 8 hrs ago #77

It's on CNN, MS NOW and liberal podcasts BigmanPigman 8 hrs ago #98

Rec. Rec. Rec malaise 1 hr ago #189

What an odious piece of SHIT. BigDemVoter 9 hrs ago #21

The SC white nationalists are chomping at the bit for an appointment BaronChocula 9 hrs ago #24

Only say good about the dead. generalbetrayus 9 hrs ago #25

Play Tip The Casket The Grand Illuminist 8 hrs ago #60

Was not expecting that Peppertoo 9 hrs ago #27

Adios, fucko JoseBalow 9 hrs ago #29

R-I-P ... nt Raine 9 hrs ago #30

Just saw that on my YouTube sidebar. At first I thought it was a joke, but it was Agenda Free TV. LeftInTX 9 hrs ago #31

CNN & NYT reporting as well BumRushDaShow 9 hrs ago #32

Just saw that on NBC News. calimary 9 hrs ago #34

Let's hope this doesn't make it harder for Annie Andrews to win that Senate seat . . . Journeyman 9 hrs ago #35

I just checked. He was up for re-election. LeftInTX 9 hrs ago #51

Maybe his replacement... Escape 2 hrs ago #154

Boy howdy the pranksters are having a field day over at Wikipedia Brother Buzz 9 hrs ago #36

Didn't see anything, but they have him past tense pretty well. LeftInTX 9 hrs ago #53

Well that's surprising news. IrishAfricanAmerican 9 hrs ago #38

It certainly is to me also. riversedge 9 hrs ago #43

I first saw it on the Daily Mail. Beacool 9 hrs ago #41

Exactly! Thune is going to have a headache for a few weeks! BComplex 8 hrs ago #70

Maybe Katcat 1 hr ago #174

And guardian. AllyCat 9 hrs ago #45

Is hell collecting on their debts? Wow! C Moon 9 hrs ago #46

My money is on pulmonary embolism Betty Boom 9 hrs ago #47

Bury him face down for when Captain Zero 8 hrs ago #78

Ukraine Rhiannon12866 5 hrs ago #113

He doesn't look Blue_Roses 1 hr ago #181

Apparently it was cardiac arrest. onenote 3 hrs ago #125

Severe pulmonary embolism can cause cardiac arrest. Betty Boom 3 hrs ago #126

Point taken. I wonder if we'll ever actually know. onenote 3 hrs ago #132

Not opening the champagne yet nilram 9 hrs ago #48

nothing to celebrate LeftInTX 9 hrs ago #55

Post removed Post removed 8 hrs ago #90

It was trump. LuvLoogie 9 hrs ago #50

My conspiracy theory LuvLoogie 9 hrs ago #52

LOL!! BComplex 8 hrs ago #74

Add to that theory😊 thinkingagain 3 hrs ago #151

Hell is getting full of fascist pigs, will need a new ballroom soon. Nt yaesu 9 hrs ago #54

About 2 weeks late.... sfdennis1 8 hrs ago #56

Seriously? Oh jeez, conspiracy theories incoming... paulkienitz 8 hrs ago #57

1st McConnell, now Graham. Who's next? n/t aggiesal 8 hrs ago #58

If I had the money I'd love to visit the site of his grave just to show my .......... respects 😗 cstanleytech 8 hrs ago #59

Just to pour out your respects? Nt Trueblue Texan 2 hrs ago #158

NYT also reporting COL Mustard 8 hrs ago #64

Well the last time Figarosmom 8 hrs ago #65

I just saw an image of him and noticed that right away. LeftInTX 8 hrs ago #76

Maybe Trump will get the hint and retire...(I wish) LeftInTX 8 hrs ago #81

This message was self-deleted by its author LeftInTX 8 hrs ago #82

Well, bye Aviation Pro 8 hrs ago #66

I love that! C Moon 8 hrs ago #97

Oh. RockRaven 8 hrs ago #69

Tidying up hell for Trump I hope Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin 8 hrs ago #72

So do Republicans really control the Senate at this point ToxMarz 8 hrs ago #73

Pretty much, yes. onenote 3 hrs ago #131

Not that I was fond of him BeyondGeography 8 hrs ago #79

Mitch McConnell outlived him? SunSeeker 8 hrs ago #88

Unclear unblock 8 hrs ago #92

depends on how you define "life" Skittles 7 hrs ago #103

I doubt that. That's my theory and I'm stickin' to it Bengus81 4 hrs ago #115

Ding Dong!! aeromanKC 8 hrs ago #89

Damn. buzzycrumbhunger 8 hrs ago #91

Dang! So late in the day. usonian 8 hrs ago #93

I used to really respect Graham. cab67 8 hrs ago #94

He was initially critical of Trump--until a sudden 180 after a golf trip to Mar a Lago. tanyev 4 hrs ago #118

They found the negatives... and the receipts... QueerDuck 2 hrs ago #163

And now he may be finding out the cost of selling his soul. (n/t) thesquanderer 1 hr ago #184

I never did. I have a long memory. valleyrogue 3 hrs ago #129

Seems the grim reaper's aim is just a little bit off Grim Chieftain 8 hrs ago #96

Two outta three ain't bad.... Blue Owl 1 hr ago #173

I was home all night, I swear. I have witnesses. Buddyzbuddy 8 hrs ago #99

I'd hate to start up any CT's but the phrase "after a brief and sudden illness" is often used as cover AZJonnie 7 hrs ago #100

Agree, the wording is weird Grim Chieftain 7 hrs ago #102

Not necessarily BumRushDaShow 5 hrs ago #108

Malignant syncophancy. Frasier Balzov 7 hrs ago #101

I step away for a few hours and look what happens. Well, this gets the ball rolling . . . NBachers 7 hrs ago #104

That was unexpected, but condolences to his family Deminpenn 6 hrs ago #106

Well, this is not the senatorial death announcement I expected to hear this morning. Blumancru 5 hrs ago #107

Death Becomes Him eringer 5 hrs ago #109

hoping for a trifecta gfwzig 5 hrs ago #110

I don't know if I'll be able to stomach the hagiography on this one. It's already starting on CNN. Vinca 5 hrs ago #112

Wrong guy! Damn. mwb970 4 hrs ago #120

R I H, Lindsey! lastlib 4 hrs ago #122

Thinking of a quote from either Bette Davis or Moms Mabley right now Stuckinthebush 4 hrs ago #123

He was the same age I am. valleyrogue 3 hrs ago #127

Are we sure? Maybe he's just mostly dead? Multichromatic 3 hrs ago #133

Wow. That's a shock... paleotn 3 hrs ago #134

This message was self-deleted by its author Omaha Steve 3 hrs ago #135

Oh no! flvegan 3 hrs ago #136

Time to crank up the tiny violin orchestra! Crowman2009 3 hrs ago #137

Happy days are here again! Too much T butt kissing proved fatal. GreenWave 3 hrs ago #138

To paraphrase Thumper from 1942 Bambi ... Jarqui 3 hrs ago #141

If I was a Republican, I'd be worried... Joinfortmill 3 hrs ago #142

Poppers *can* be fatal to an aged cardio-vascular system. Tim S 3 hrs ago #143

Well, there's some extra room..... SergeStorms 3 hrs ago #144

This message was self-deleted by its author MarineCombatEngineer 3 hrs ago #145

The kindest thing that comes to mind, is that it usually comes in threes. Baitball Blogger 3 hrs ago #146

He never saw a war The Wizard 3 hrs ago #147

Seems like the news is barely covering it. Ilsa 3 hrs ago #148

good things happen in threes? azureblue 3 hrs ago #149

To whom did he The Wizard 3 hrs ago #150

Lindsey's dead? MarineCombatEngineer 3 hrs ago #152

Wham Bam thank you Graham Blue Owl 2 hrs ago #153

Death comes in threes LetMyPeopleVote 2 hrs ago #156

A man of weak character prerev 2 hrs ago #159

And I flushed my poop down the toilet this morning Mysterian 2 hrs ago #160

Its sad when you die and the one thing they remember you for is doc03 2 hrs ago #162

Lennon said it best Hudly 2 hrs ago #165

Graham Once Said... OhioTim 2 hrs ago #167

The repubs senate advantage is disappearing the_liberal_grandpa 2 hrs ago #168

In the best way possible Blue Owl 1 hr ago #171

Acute moral failure is the cause of death. PufPuf23 1 hr ago #170

No tears Clouds Passing 1 hr ago #172

Not shedding one tear. Fuck him and everyone who looks like him. AZLD4Candidate 1 hr ago #175

My unofficial diagnosis: His red-state, southern diet did him in! RedWhiteBlueIsRacist 1 hr ago #176

I really hope that hell exists. Dave Bowman 1 hr ago #179

He just made the world a better place Zorro 1 hr ago #180

What "sudden illness?" Grins 1 hr ago #188

Well maybe Putin had something to do with his sudden illness FakeNoose 55 min ago #192

He could have had an underlying condition. (Such as congestive heart failure, diabetes etc) LeftInTX 34 min ago #195

Yeah, that's what I've been thinking too Farmer-Rick 10 min ago #201

Clarence Darrow may have the floor for me. n/t malthaussen 40 min ago #193

... catbyte 37 min ago #194

Not soon enough... Ford_Prefect 31 min ago #196

Sorry to hear about this. Who's next? eom Exp 15 min ago #198

Living with Trump holding Kompromat over him Jarqui 15 min ago #199

I only regret that he suffered no consequences for his support of policies that killed millions. 58Sunliner 15 min ago #200

Well, Satan probably has him on a rotisserie at this very moment Blumancru 8 min ago #203

Alfred E Neuman said it best. lpbk2713 9 min ago #202