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MuirHero

(155 posts)
155. Standing up for Ukraine is the only good thing he did.
Sun Jul 12, 2026, 09:19 AM
4 hrs ago

Agree that the timing of Graham's "cardiac arrest" soon after his visit to Ukraine raises some suspicions that he may have been exposed to some kind of chemical agent. Putin certainly would have a motive and so would Iran. They are experts at this sort of thing. They need to do a complete tox screen as part of an autopsy.

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Lindsey Graham has died [View all] lakercub 11 hrs ago OP
BBC and Washington Post also reporting WheelWalker 11 hrs ago #1
Oddly, none of South Carolina's biggest newspapers SouthBayDem 11 hrs ago #6
Wait a minute...Scott Jennings said he talked to him just an hour ago Bengus81 6 hrs ago #117
They spent 20 minutes talking SomedayKindaLove 2 hrs ago #197
Probable cardiac arrest... Godot51 6 hrs ago #121
whow. Graham was only 71 yr old. just whow. My his family and friends find peace. riversedge 11 hrs ago #2
In contrast, his predecessor lived to 100. SouthBayDem 11 hrs ago #11
I remember watching them push him in a wheelchair to make votes once in a while... IthinkThereforeIAM 3 hrs ago #185
Even with American life spans having decreased significantly in recent years due to anti-science policy and economic Karasu 11 hrs ago #19
Probably heart attack. Sometimes people who are healthy have them. LeftInTX 11 hrs ago #42
I'd guess it had something to do with his liver. BComplex 10 hrs ago #61
EMS was called to his home for cardiac arrest this evening. LeftInTX 10 hrs ago #75
I'll take cardiac arrest! BComplex 10 hrs ago #87
Cardiac arrest just means his heart stopped. NH Ethylene 4 hrs ago #164
that's my thinking... acute liver failure? LymphocyteLover 5 hrs ago #130
Could be liver - I was also thinking blood clot TBF 24 min ago #219
I wouldn't describe Graham as healthy, Miguelito Loveless 8 hrs ago #105
I had a stroke Blue_Roses 3 hrs ago #177
That's why I am glad, even happy at times, that my P.A. Rx'd me anti-anxiety pills... IthinkThereforeIAM 3 hrs ago #187
My Guess is DVT Blood Clot from Flying. mackdaddy 2 hrs ago #190
It rebounded. OneCrazyDiamond 3 hrs ago #169
Isn't he really close with his sister? LeftInTX 11 hrs ago #37
Isn't he really close with his sister? bocephus864 3 hrs ago #182
Yeah, that surprised me too. I'm 72 and he looked a hell of a lot older than me. nt Nittersing 5 hrs ago #124
Message auto-removed Name removed 11 hrs ago #3
Wow! That's a shocker! Jim__ 11 hrs ago #4
Overload of negativity finally caught up with him. oasis 11 hrs ago #5
Overload of hypocrisy, more than anything. Karasu 11 hrs ago #9
True that. I remember how he tried to trick Pres. oasis 11 hrs ago #23
Maybe he shoved that drone up his arse Captain Zero 10 hrs ago #71
Then I guess the wings got to him... IthinkThereforeIAM 2 hrs ago #191
Wrong one! BidenRocks 11 hrs ago #7
Getting close though. 🤞 littlemissmartypants 11 hrs ago #26
My reaction too! BlueMTexpat 3 hrs ago #178
PINE BOX! Praise Jesus, God, Allah, Yaweh, and all the space babies!! Rest in PISS, Lady Graham. SoFlaBro 11 hrs ago #8
Praise. The. Lord. Trueblue1968 11 hrs ago #10
Ding Dong Gymbo 11 hrs ago #12
Good for him. dalton99a 11 hrs ago #13
Bye, Felicia. EuterpeThelo 11 hrs ago #14
War has lost it's best friend. JohnnyRingo 11 hrs ago #15
Having lived for 3 miserable years in South Carolina, HappyLarge 11 hrs ago #39
They're find someone worse! LeftInTX 11 hrs ago #44
True that! eom BComplex 10 hrs ago #62
He WAS a very strong supporter of Ukraine's fight for freedom. Callie1979 6 hrs ago #116
Yet would kiss the ass of his Fuhrer who cut Ukraine off Bengus81 6 hrs ago #119
exactly LymphocyteLover 5 hrs ago #128
Standing up for Ukraine is the only good thing he did. MuirHero 4 hrs ago #155
Or it could just be the flight itself. OnlinePoker 4 hrs ago #157
I was thinking that, too. yardwork 4 hrs ago #161
Agree blubunyip 3 hrs ago #183
That's what I'm thinking Bayard 3 hrs ago #186
How bout that BaronChocula 11 hrs ago #16
I am SO glad I checked into DU before bed....pleasant dreams for me tonight! BigmanPigman 11 hrs ago #17
I've been wondering all week who our number three could be. littlemissmartypants 11 hrs ago #22
I have sparklers left over from my birthday and July 4th BigmanPigman 11 hrs ago #28
Randolph Mantooth doesn't count? BidenRocks 10 hrs ago #80
Don't get too excited SouthBayDem 11 hrs ago #40
That is likely the case but you just know tRump is scared shitless BigmanPigman 11 hrs ago #49
From your lips to Gawd's ears!! BComplex 10 hrs ago #63
This message was self-deleted by its author wnylib 10 hrs ago #83
This message was self-deleted by its author wnylib 10 hrs ago #84
I think that Trump is on his way, with one foot in Hell already. wnylib 10 hrs ago #84
Mental decline? Da fuck you talkin'? His 4th annual physical included an I.Q. test. He aced it --- scored 100! 3Hotdogs 6 hrs ago #114
"Doggy, horsey, kitty, man!" Aristus 5 hrs ago #139
100 is Normal IQ!! Dem_in_Nebr. 5 hrs ago #140
Yeah but he doesn't know that! NH Ethylene 4 hrs ago #166
This message was self-deleted by its author wnylib 10 hrs ago #84
The old saying is that things happen in threes - first Lindsay, second McConnel, third .... patricia92243 7 hrs ago #111
What's Nikki Haley doing these days? COL Mustard 10 hrs ago #68
Cushy think tank job SouthBayDem 10 hrs ago #95
So, my weekend plans haven't changed and life in America is slowly improving. littlemissmartypants 11 hrs ago #18
Is this real? Keep looking for 'theonion' link. ToxMarz 11 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 11 hrs ago #33
Just saw it on the NYT site fujiyamasan 10 hrs ago #67
It's real. I just heard it on BBC. wnylib 10 hrs ago #77
It's on CNN, MS NOW and liberal podcasts BigmanPigman 10 hrs ago #98
Rec. Rec. Rec malaise 2 hrs ago #189
What an odious piece of SHIT. BigDemVoter 11 hrs ago #21
The SC white nationalists are chomping at the bit for an appointment BaronChocula 11 hrs ago #24
Only say good about the dead. generalbetrayus 11 hrs ago #25
Play Tip The Casket The Grand Illuminist 10 hrs ago #60
Was not expecting that Peppertoo 11 hrs ago #27
Adios, fucko JoseBalow 11 hrs ago #29
Didn't catch you until True Dough 1 hr ago #204
Thanks amigo! JoseBalow 1 hr ago #205
10,005! True Dough 1 hr ago #206
R-I-P ... nt Raine 11 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 11 hrs ago #31
CNN & NYT reporting as well BumRushDaShow 11 hrs ago #32
Just saw that on NBC News. calimary 11 hrs ago #34
Let's hope this doesn't make it harder for Annie Andrews to win that Senate seat . . . Journeyman 11 hrs ago #35
I just checked. He was up for re-election. LeftInTX 11 hrs ago #51
Maybe his replacement... Escape 4 hrs ago #154
Boy howdy the pranksters are having a field day over at Wikipedia Brother Buzz 11 hrs ago #36
Didn't see anything, but they have him past tense pretty well. LeftInTX 10 hrs ago #53
Well that's surprising news. IrishAfricanAmerican 11 hrs ago #38
It certainly is to me also. riversedge 11 hrs ago #43
I first saw it on the Daily Mail. Beacool 11 hrs ago #41
Exactly! Thune is going to have a headache for a few weeks! BComplex 10 hrs ago #70
Maybe Katcat 3 hrs ago #174
And guardian. AllyCat 11 hrs ago #45
Is hell collecting on their debts? Wow! C Moon 11 hrs ago #46
My money is on pulmonary embolism Betty Boom 11 hrs ago #47
Bury him face down for when Captain Zero 10 hrs ago #78
Ukraine Rhiannon12866 7 hrs ago #113
He doesn't look Blue_Roses 3 hrs ago #181
Apparently it was cardiac arrest. onenote 5 hrs ago #125
Severe pulmonary embolism can cause cardiac arrest. Betty Boom 5 hrs ago #126
Point taken. I wonder if we'll ever actually know. onenote 5 hrs ago #132
Not opening the champagne yet nilram 11 hrs ago #48
nothing to celebrate LeftInTX 10 hrs ago #55
Post removed Post removed 10 hrs ago #90
It was trump. LuvLoogie 11 hrs ago #50
My conspiracy theory LuvLoogie 10 hrs ago #52
LOL!! BComplex 10 hrs ago #74
Add to that theory😊 thinkingagain 5 hrs ago #151
Hell is getting full of fascist pigs, will need a new ballroom soon. Nt yaesu 10 hrs ago #54
About 2 weeks late.... sfdennis1 10 hrs ago #56
Feel free to insult Graham to your heart's content. ShazzieB 44 min ago #214
Seriously? Oh jeez, conspiracy theories incoming... paulkienitz 10 hrs ago #57
1st McConnell, now Graham. Who's next? n/t aggiesal 10 hrs ago #58
If I had the money I'd love to visit the site of his grave just to show my .......... respects 😗 cstanleytech 10 hrs ago #59
Just to pour out your respects? Nt Trueblue Texan 4 hrs ago #158
NYT also reporting COL Mustard 10 hrs ago #64
Well the last time Figarosmom 10 hrs ago #65
I just saw an image of him and noticed that right away. LeftInTX 10 hrs ago #76
Maybe Trump will get the hint and retire...(I wish) LeftInTX 10 hrs ago #81
This message was self-deleted by its author LeftInTX 10 hrs ago #82
Well, bye Aviation Pro 10 hrs ago #66
I love that! C Moon 10 hrs ago #97
Oh. RockRaven 10 hrs ago #69
Tidying up hell for Trump I hope Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin 10 hrs ago #72
So do Republicans really control the Senate at this point ToxMarz 10 hrs ago #73
Pretty much, yes. onenote 5 hrs ago #131
Not that I was fond of him BeyondGeography 10 hrs ago #79
Mitch McConnell outlived him? SunSeeker 10 hrs ago #88
Unclear unblock 10 hrs ago #92
depends on how you define "life" Skittles 9 hrs ago #103
I doubt that. That's my theory and I'm stickin' to it Bengus81 6 hrs ago #115
Ding Dong!! aeromanKC 10 hrs ago #89
Damn. buzzycrumbhunger 10 hrs ago #91
Dang! So late in the day. usonian 10 hrs ago #93
I used to really respect Graham. cab67 10 hrs ago #94
He was initially critical of Trump--until a sudden 180 after a golf trip to Mar a Lago. tanyev 6 hrs ago #118
They found the negatives... and the receipts... QueerDuck 4 hrs ago #163
And now he may be finding out the cost of selling his soul. (n/t) thesquanderer 3 hrs ago #184
I never did. I have a long memory. valleyrogue 5 hrs ago #129
Seems the grim reaper's aim is just a little bit off Grim Chieftain 10 hrs ago #96
Two outta three ain't bad.... Blue Owl 3 hrs ago #173
I was home all night, I swear. I have witnesses. Buddyzbuddy 9 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 9 hrs ago #100
Agree, the wording is weird Grim Chieftain 9 hrs ago #102
Not necessarily BumRushDaShow 7 hrs ago #108
Malignant syncophancy. Frasier Balzov 9 hrs ago #101
I step away for a few hours and look what happens. Well, this gets the ball rolling . . . NBachers 9 hrs ago #104
That was unexpected, but condolences to his family Deminpenn 8 hrs ago #106
Well, this is not the senatorial death announcement I expected to hear this morning. Blumancru 7 hrs ago #107
Death Becomes Him eringer 7 hrs ago #109
hoping for a trifecta gfwzig 7 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 7 hrs ago #112
Wrong guy! Damn. mwb970 6 hrs ago #120
R I H, Lindsey! lastlib 5 hrs ago #122
Thinking of a quote from either Bette Davis or Moms Mabley right now Stuckinthebush 5 hrs ago #123
He was the same age I am. valleyrogue 5 hrs ago #127
Are we sure? Maybe he's just mostly dead? Multichromatic 5 hrs ago #133
Wow. That's a shock... paleotn 5 hrs ago #134
This message was self-deleted by its author Omaha Steve 5 hrs ago #135
Oh no! flvegan 5 hrs ago #136
Time to crank up the tiny violin orchestra! Crowman2009 5 hrs ago #137
Happy days are here again! Too much T butt kissing proved fatal. GreenWave 5 hrs ago #138
To paraphrase Thumper from 1942 Bambi ... Jarqui 5 hrs ago #141
If I was a Republican, I'd be worried... Joinfortmill 5 hrs ago #142
Poppers *can* be fatal to an aged cardio-vascular system. Tim S 5 hrs ago #143
Well, there's some extra room..... SergeStorms 5 hrs ago #144
This message was self-deleted by its author MarineCombatEngineer 5 hrs ago #145
The kindest thing that comes to mind, is that it usually comes in threes. Baitball Blogger 5 hrs ago #146
He never saw a war The Wizard 5 hrs ago #147
Seems like the news is barely covering it. Ilsa 5 hrs ago #148
good things happen in threes? azureblue 5 hrs ago #149
To whom did he The Wizard 5 hrs ago #150
Lindsey's dead? MarineCombatEngineer 5 hrs ago #152
Wham Bam thank you Graham Blue Owl 4 hrs ago #153
Death comes in threes LetMyPeopleVote 4 hrs ago #156
A man of weak character prerev 4 hrs ago #159
And I flushed my poop down the toilet this morning Mysterian 4 hrs ago #160
Its sad when you die and the one thing they remember you for is doc03 4 hrs ago #162
Lennon said it best Hudly 4 hrs ago #165
Graham Once Said... OhioTim 4 hrs ago #167
The repubs senate advantage is disappearing the_liberal_grandpa 4 hrs ago #168
In the best way possible Blue Owl 3 hrs ago #171
Acute moral failure is the cause of death. PufPuf23 3 hrs ago #170
No tears Clouds Passing 3 hrs ago #172
Not shedding one tear. Fuck him and everyone who looks like him. AZLD4Candidate 3 hrs ago #175
My unofficial diagnosis: His red-state, southern diet did him in! RedWhiteBlueIsRacist 3 hrs ago #176
I really hope that hell exists. Dave Bowman 3 hrs ago #179
He just made the world a better place Zorro 3 hrs ago #180
What "sudden illness?" Grins 3 hrs ago #188
Well maybe Putin had something to do with his sudden illness FakeNoose 2 hrs ago #192
He could have had an underlying condition. (Such as congestive heart failure, diabetes etc) LeftInTX 2 hrs ago #195
Yeah, that's what I've been thinking too Farmer-Rick 2 hrs ago #201
Clarence Darrow may have the floor for me. n/t malthaussen 2 hrs ago #193
... catbyte 2 hrs ago #194
Not soon enough... Ford_Prefect 2 hrs ago #196
Sorry to hear about this. Who's next? eom Exp 2 hrs ago #198
Living with Trump holding Kompromat over him Jarqui 2 hrs ago #199
I only regret that he suffered no consequences for his support of policies that killed millions. 58Sunliner 2 hrs ago #200
Well, Satan probably has him on a rotisserie at this very moment Blumancru 2 hrs ago #203
Alfred E Neuman said it best. lpbk2713 2 hrs ago #202
"The moral arc of the universe"..... lastlib 1 hr ago #207
Oh, no! Anyway... sakabatou 1 hr ago #208
"If we nominate Trump, we will get destroyed.......and we will deserve it." --Sen. Lindsey Graham in 2016 Dulcinea 1 hr ago #209
Now he is able to join his buddy Rush in that dark little.... California Kid 1 hr ago #210
Wow. I stopped looking at DU before this happened, although I actuality might have looked at the Lounge later, and.. electric_blue68 1 hr ago #211
When someone dies, you're only supposed to say good. dsharp88 51 min ago #212
Oh well. WestMichRad 50 min ago #213
Well to say I'm shocked angrychair 34 min ago #215
"Going down!" Marcuse 33 min ago #216
Prob a result of RFK's shitty work purr-rat beauty 32 min ago #217
I'm in tears. sellitman 30 min ago #218
Oh noes! AStern 21 min ago #220
So what's the bad news? Ray Bruns 18 min ago #221
Fox News has an update! Ray Bruns 5 min ago #222
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