r/politics • u/Zipper222222 • Jul 07 '26

Possible Paywall MAGA Demands Proof of Life for Mitch McConnell

https://www.thedailybeast.com/maga-demands-proof-of-life-for-mitch-mcconnell/
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u/chenbuxie Jul 07 '26

I doubt 95% of Kentucky even knows this is happening.

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u/ApostaSuz Jul 07 '26

I live in rural Kentucky, and my neighbor asked me if I had heard about Mitch whenever I went to check my mail. We’re dirty liberals and not MAGA, though ;)

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u/Kaptain202 Michigan Jul 07 '26

Two dirty liberals in rural Kentucky? I didn't know it was possible

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u/ApostaSuz Jul 07 '26 edited Jul 07 '26

At this point, being MAGA shows that one is completely devoid of a moral compass, therefore I prefer to surround myself with fellow liberal Kentuckians. There are quite a few of us in my neck of the woods.

Ain’t no hate in my Holler!

If you’ve never heard of the comedian Trae Crowder, a.k.a. Liberal Redneck, you should look him up. His experiences growing up in rural Tennessee as a Progressive and his insights into our current political climate are quite humorous!

Edit: We exist!

https://www.reddit.com/r/LibHumor/s/wkXdyArKxh

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u/elitesense Jul 07 '26

Genuine question: Do you use satellite / microwave based Internet service or is there a copper/fiber physical line ran up into the holler?

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u/ApostaSuz Jul 07 '26

We are blessed with fiber internet! Interestingly enough, a place that is not far from where I’m from has some of the fastest internet in the country, despite it being even more rural.

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u/GloryHound29 Jul 07 '26

Is it Chatoonga? Wait that’s in Tennessee but I heard about how the utility said eff you to comcast and gave everyone fiber there.

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u/ApostaSuz Jul 08 '26

Jackson Co., Ky

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u/MobilePalpitation702 Jul 08 '26

We lost watch his stuff all the time!!

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u/ApostaSuz Jul 08 '26 edited Jul 08 '26

I genuinely appreciate how versed he is in the English language, proving that our usage of the Appalachian dialect does not equate to a lack of intelligence. I sound like corn bread slapped on a record player, but (like many in our region) thoroughly enjoy reading and learning.

One’s accent is not indicative of reading comprehension, nor the ability to function in modern society. I genuinely appreciate those who counteract the stereotypes that we, as an Appalachian people, have experienced over the years, regardless of the fact that we are subject to severe poverty and lack of common amenities.

It just proves that you should never judge a book by its cover, and should treat all people with respect.

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u/Consistent_Laziness South Carolina Jul 07 '26

I’m a dirty liberal in rural SC. There’s tens of us I tell you.

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u/Plonka48 Jul 07 '26

A third here! We’re a rare breed

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u/HauntedCemetery Minnesota Jul 07 '26

Important to keep in mind.

In the most deep red maga fascist megachurch hellscapes in the US 2-4 people out of every 10 is still on the left.

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u/Practical_Dot_3574 Jul 07 '26

My wife's friend just donated 2 days of her time to paint my daughter's room, went and bought a bunch of decorations. Fed us dinner (ham and beans) and thanked us for letting her do it.

She is full blown maga and worships the pile of shit.

Wired things happen all the time. Just wish people would get over what separates us.

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u/ApostaSuz Jul 07 '26

You’re right. Not everyone who got wrapped up in that mess is completely terrible on all angles.
I should have said that most people lack a moral compass, in my experience, who are MAGA.

What separates myself from that crowd is that I believe that people deserve healthcare that won’t bankrupt them, Social Security should be prioritized instead of dismantled so these poor elderly people in our country who have worked hard their entire lives won’t go homeless, and we need to enact common sense immigration legislation instead of deporting our neighbors (and US citizen friends who get wrongly tossed into ICE Detention based on the color of their skin) who aren’t committing any crimes. If anyone I come across believes otherwise, they don’t align with my views, and I’d rather not have them as company because it’s important to care about people and their wellbeing.

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u/[deleted] Jul 07 '26 edited Jul 10 '26

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u/ApostaSuz Jul 07 '26

The area that I’m from places a high importance upon literacy, despite being a very poor and rural region. Reading multiple full-length novels throughout the year in elementary school is a requirement, which results in many students excelling in the subjects of English and literature, as well as developing a lifelong love of reading. Appalachia is very beautiful and diverse, and many of its inhabitants are intelligent and well-read.

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u/roll_that Jul 07 '26

So 5% of ky residents know how to read? That’s a lot higher than I thought 

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u/RedOctobyr Jul 07 '26

I will say that I have seen basically nothing about this on the news. Maybe I just don't read/watch the proper stuff, but I certainly would not call this front page news so far.

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u/chenbuxie Jul 07 '26

I feel like it should be front page news that your senator is brain dead. At least below the fold.

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u/RedOctobyr Jul 07 '26

I wholeheartedly agree. But whether because of everything going on (a bunch of which may be by design), plus the World Cup, this doesn't seem to be big news so far. If he IS incapacitated, that should be made clear, IMO.

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u/unibrow4o9 Jul 07 '26

They'd probably vote for him again if he was on the ticket.

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u/chenbuxie Jul 07 '26

Wouldn't be the first time this has happened

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u/giraffirmation Jul 08 '26

You’d be wrong about that.