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Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-KY), the former Senate Republican leader who is in large part responsible for helping destroy American democracy, will announce on Thursday that he is not running for reelection, the Associated Press reported.

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[–] Gloria@sh.itjust.works 55 points 2 days ago

☑ People, whos obituaries I will read with great pleasure

The fact that they're letting him return to his crypt is the surest sign I've seen all year that we're completely fucked

[–] SoupBrick@pawb.social 21 points 1 day ago

"My work here is done." ~Bitch McColon

[–] UnderpantsWeevil@lemmy.world 16 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Excited to see what kind of insane bigoted right-wing freak Kentucky sends up next. Rand Paul will be a tough act to follow, but if Florida, Texas, and Ohio are any indication then the sky is the limit.

[–] Bazoogle@lemmy.world 5 points 1 day ago

Currently, the sane Kentuckians are hoping for Andy Beshear, the well respected current democratic governor. The other potential (more concerning) could be Andy Barr, a Trump praising lunatic and current house of representatives member. There's likely others, but as far as I see it, it'll likely be Andy that wins.

[–] sharkfucker420@lemmy.ml 14 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Damn, I was hoping this insinuated he died

[–] theUwUhugger@lemmy.world 6 points 1 day ago

He is a right wing politician that tried making moral arguments against feeding kids! We both know that he will live forever in absurd luxury!

[–] blakenong@lemmings.world 9 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Bet you he flees the country when shit gets rough

[–] Glitterbomb@lemmy.world 7 points 1 day ago

Have you seen how long it takes for a turtle to turn around?

[–] BedSharkPal@lemmy.ca 9 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Don't let him off the hook even after he leaves. Guy shouldn't be able to leave his house or dine out without facing protests.

[–] GoofSchmoofer@lemmy.world 2 points 1 day ago (1 children)

but what if he starts painting? Can we then pretend he isn't that bad?

[–] BedSharkPal@lemmy.ca 3 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Well that entirely depends on the quality of said paintings, now doesn't it?

[–] GoofSchmoofer@lemmy.world 2 points 1 day ago

This seems to be the level of quality that the country wants to forgive/forget war crimes and lies that killed millions

Mission accomplished

[–] SplashJackson@lemmy.ca 3 points 1 day ago

Bitch McCornhole can go fuck himself!

[–] TachyonTele@lemm.ee -4 points 2 days ago (1 children)

Leopards devoured what face he has.

[–] SpaceNoodle@lemmy.world 10 points 1 day ago (1 children)
[–] UnderpantsWeevil@lemmy.world 8 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Extremely Old Leopard: "Oh no! I didn't think they'd come for my face, too!"

[–] TachyonTele@lemm.ee -1 points 1 day ago

He probably enjoys it