McCain Gets Lost on Stage After Speech (Doesn't have an exit strategy!)

[BigBearJohn]

WATCH HERE

[WannaJumpMyScooter]

1. LOL

that is great

[Clio the Leo]

2. see if Barack walked the wrong way.....

.... someone would simply MAKE a new hole for him and then apologize for "putting the door in the wrong place senator."

He's just that cool.

[BlooInBloo]

3. There's concern (genuine, not trollish) that that behavior indicates something terribly wrong...

with him.

http://www.americablog.com/2008/10/doctor-weighs-in-about-mccains-facial.html

Here is an email from one doctor I received today (I've confirmed that this person is a real MD):

I would like to say something about the facial tics and twitching before I approach your video today. His left eye seems to have a significant tic or twitch much of the time. It is on the same side as his surgery to remove a melanoma - as you can see by the scar. Senator McCain may also have had radiation to the area during his treatment. There are two critical facial nerves that go right through that area - Cranial Nerve V and Cranial Nerve VII. Either one of those could have been damaged by the surgery and or radiation - and cause what we see today. Looking at his face and his scars - it appears that he had rather extensive exculpation - and this would not be an uncommon outcome. It would be interesting to actually examine him to see if there were any other deficits - because just looking at videos is complete educated guesswork.

Now - about the events of the day. I actually viewed the bumbling around the stage episode on TV while I was leaning over a patient today - and was somewhat concerned. In light of the fact that this occurred just seconds after the facial issues that you documented in the other video is very very disturbing. Let me put it like this. If I had seen a 70-75 year old man do that in front of me in the emergency room - that gentleman would be immediately admitted for what is known as a TIA. This is a mini-stroke that often comes before a big huge one. It is likely that if this occurred - Senator McCain may have realized something was wrong - and immediately began looking for an exit. This bumbling lost behavior followed by the initial onset of the symptoms is very commonly described by family members witnessing such events. Regardless, he should be admitted to the hospital for observation - ruled out for strokes with tests - and possibly be immediately begun on certain meds to attempt to abort any other such attacks. I have not been able to find video of his speech patterns around the time of the facial problems today - it would be interesting to note if there were any changes. If it does turn out to be a TIA - the patient would need further evaluation to note if his carotid arteries are blocked.

I showed this video to 3 colleagues today - AND a neurologist - all of us agreed - this is concerning and should be immediately evaluated. It is, however, impossible to make medical diagnosis via a video - unless you are Bill Frist or Tom Coburn. I would caution you to be careful about making any insinuations about his medical condition based on just that alone. However, I am concerned enough about what I saw of Senator McCain today that he should be seeing a doctor immediately.

Just talked to two more buddies - again - they totally agree - one of whom is ardent McCain supporter.

[Ilsa]

6. He needs to release his medical records. And take another physical.

And I don't want to hear crap like, "He's doing great for a 72 year old POW cancer survivor." I want to know if his VP is going to be taking over for him if he wins.

Just keep reminding people, "President Palin".

[hedgehog]

10. Maybe - but if he was having a TIA, wouldn't it have affected his speaking

ability? I haven't heard that he stuttered or lost his place. Standing on hundreds of stages the last few months and facing into bright lights, I can understand if he was a little confused about where he was to go next. Maybe he came in from the right and behind the curtain and was supposed to exit left into the crowd. Now if you had a longer tape showing him entering from those same side steps, then I might worry a little more.

[KingFlorez]

4. Hilarious

For a second, I almost felt sorry him, but it passed.

[my2sense]

5. Too funny!

:rofl:

[Hokie]

7. Check the YouTube comments

HE HAS NO EXIT STRATEGY.

hahaha what a doofus. is he intentionally providing an apt metaphor for the current state of his candidacy, or did he simply make a pointless partisan speech, then lose his sense of direction by coincidence?

He reminds me more and more of Grandpa Simpson everyday.

Poor guy!! He's in a place and time which he can't understand! This happens as we age. He can no longer resurrect his Maverick; Now, he simply appears old, flustered and out of whack. To make things worse, he lost his cool with his attack ads, etc. Questioning the character which he treasures so much.

Now, now ladies and gentlemen...it's not nice to laugh at a patient with dementia. Now, it is OK to laugh at those who support him. They are truly the funny ones!

[gauguin57]

8. More of the same!

I see a pattern here.

[spag68]

9. Speaking about exit strategy

What's this about little georgie ordering 3 brigades of new solders into Iraq next summer. How can he do that? Do you think he has forgot that he will be in Paraguay by then?