{"id":1988842,"date":"2023-08-02T15:09:02","date_gmt":"2023-08-02T19:09:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/u-s-capitol-has-become-a-convalescent-home-for-ailing-elderly-lawmakers\/"},"modified":"2023-08-02T15:12:03","modified_gmt":"2023-08-02T19:12:03","slug":"u-s-capitol-has-become-a-convalescent-home-for-ailing-elderly-lawmakers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/u-s-capitol-has-become-a-convalescent-home-for-ailing-elderly-lawmakers\/","title":{"rendered":"U.S. Capitol now a refuge for sick elderly lawmakers."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">18<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fu-s-capitol-has-become-a-convalescent-home-for-ailing-elderly-lawmakers%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=1988842&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>The Babylon Bee Strikes \u2063Again!<\/h2>\n<p>Prepare to be entertained by the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/10-babylon-bee-headlines-that-no-longer-sound-like-satire\/\" title=\"10 Babylon Bee Headlines That No Longer Sound Like Satire\">latest headline<\/a> from <a href=\"https:\/\/babylonbee.com\/news\/aide-pushes-cart-through-halls-of-congress-yelling-bring-out-your-dead\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Babylon Bee<\/a>: \u201cAide Pushes Cart Through Halls Of Congress Yelling \u2018Bring Out Your Dead!&#8217;\u201d This clever reference \u2064to the iconic movie \u200b\u201cMonty Python and the Holy Grail\u201d is sure to bring a smile to\u2062 your face.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p><em>Step into\u2063 the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/why-todays-boys-could-use-an-old-fashioned-war-movie\/\" title=\"Why Today\u2019s Boys Could Use An Old-Fashioned War Movie\">chaotic world<\/a> of Congress, where long-time aide Mark\u200c Mathis \u2063has been assigned the unusual task of collecting \u2062dead bodies. \u200dWith members of congress dropping like flies, Mathis finds himself pushing a cart through \u2063the halls, gathering the deceased. Amidst the madness, even Senator Dianne Feinstein joins \u200cin the dark humor, exclaiming, \u201cI\u2019m getting better!\u201d\u2063 as she is tossed\u200d into the wheelbarrow. It&#8217;s a \u200csurreal \u2062scene that perfectly captures the absurdity of\u200d the situation.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>As Mathis navigates the halls, he\u200b humorously remarks,\u200d \u201cThe dead body smell was\u200c getting overpowering. So, now I push this \u2063official congressional wheelbarrow around to collect the corpses. Government work \u2014 am I right?\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>But this amusing story comes at a time when the American people are \u200dquestioning \u2062the fitness of their federal \u200dlawmakers. Recent incidents involving Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell and Senator Dianne Feinstein have raised\u2062 concerns about the need for an age limit in Congress.<\/p>\n<p>During\u200d a press conference, McConnell experienced a sudden freeze and silence, leaving his \u200dRepublican colleagues bewildered. Similarly,\u2064 Feinstein\u2062 appeared confused during a Senate hearing, attempting to deliver a lengthy\u200d speech when a simple &#8220;aye&#8221; would have sufficed. These\u2062 incidents\u2064 highlight the \u2064urgency for change.<\/p>\n<p>With McConnell, 81, and Feinstein, 89, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/u-s-capitol-has-become-a-convalescent-home-for-ailing-elderly-lawmakers\/\" title=\"U.S. Capitol now a refuge for sick elderly lawmakers.\">facing health issues<\/a> and missing \u200dcrucial votes, \u2062it&#8217;s time to address the elephant in the room.\u2064 After dedicating decades to \u2062public service\u2063 and\u200d accumulating\u2063 substantial wealth, why don&#8217;t they retire and enjoy their twilight years\u2064 in peace?<\/p>\n<p>Unfortunately, \u200cego plays\u2063 a significant role in their decision to stay. \u200dLawmakers in\u200b Congress thrive on attention and the sound of their own \u2062voices. They\u2064 relish the spotlight and crave the recognition that \u2064comes with their position. Retirement would mean \u200cfading into \u200bobscurity, while staying in office ensures their \u200clegacy lives on.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, many politicians yearn for the honor of lying in state. This prestigious tribute,\u200c reserved \u200dfor presidents, military leaders, and\u2062 members\u200b of Congress, allows grieving Americans to pay\u200b their final respects in the Capitol&#8217;s rotunda.\u2063 It&#8217;s a symbol of their importance and impact.<\/p>\n<p>However, it&#8217;s time for \u200bthe\u2064 American people to reclaim control and demand \u200dchange. These <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/shocker-maduro-regime-dominates-sham-vote-in-venezuela-attacks-dissidents-on-election-day\/\" title=\"Shocker: Maduro Regime Dominates Sham Vote in Venezuela, Attacks Dissidents on Election Day\">political dinosaurs<\/a>, regardless of party affiliation, should gracefully exit the\u2064 stage at around 75 years old. After all, \u2062commercial pilots are required to retire at 65, and \u200dthey only fly\u200c planes. Our lawmakers are responsible for guiding a nation of 320 million \u200cpeople. It&#8217;s time to inject fresh\u200c perspectives and cognitive ability into \u200cour government.<\/p>\n<p><em>The views expressed in this piece are the author\u2019s own and do not necessarily\u2064 represent\u2062 those of The Daily Wire.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Joseph Curl, a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/mystery-swirls-after-cocaine-found-in-white-house-west-wing\/\" title=\"Cocaine discovery in White House West Wing sparks mystery.\">seasoned political journalist<\/a> with 35\u2064 years of experience, including 12 years as a White House correspondent, shares his insights. He was \u2062also the a.m. editor of the Drudge Report for\u2063 four years. For tips, reach out \u200cto josephcurl@dailywire.com or follow him on \u200dTwitter @josephcurl.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>collect the metaphorical &#8220;dead&#8221; policies and ideas. 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