Can we pause the hand wringing over CT and other atrocious GOP behaviour for a moment? It’s all distraction so they don’t have to answer for this, folks!
I Googled “Paul Pelosi” and did not find any information on his condition. I only found a recent update from yesterday by going to Nancy Pelosi’s official website. Yet this is a Press Release. But apparently the MSM has completely ignored it! So let’s boost the signal.
Paul Pelosi is a real person, an 82-year-old man who suffered serious injuries from blows with a hammer. I think that’s where the focus of our concerns should remain.
Here is yesterday’s press release (bolding mine):
San Francisco – Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued this statement on the horrific attack on Paul Pelosi:
“Since the horrific attack on Paul early Friday, we have been deluged with thousands of messages conveying concern, prayers and warm wishes. We are most grateful.
“Thanks to the excellent trauma care medical team at Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital, Paul is making steady progress on what will be a long recovery process.
“Our family thanks everyone for their kindness.”
So apparently Mr. Pelosi’s injuries are severe enough that there will be a long recovery. But thankfully, he is steadily improving.
Best wishes to the Pelosis. IMHO, political differences should not be the focus when someone is violently attacked.
Update 11/2/22 about 4 PM: From the Washington Post: “Paul Pelosi is still in the hospital. What we know about his injuries”:
Paul Pelosi, husband of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, remains hospitalized in San Francisco almost a week after an assailant broke into their house and attacked him with a hammer.
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They suggest Pelosi had good recall of events leading up to the attack — a good sign, experts say — including being awakened by his alleged assailant, David DePape, and his attempts to defuse the situation in the half-hour before the police arrived.
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Injuries involving a loss of consciousness that is less than 30 minutes [Mr. Pelosi had been unconscious about 3 minutes] are considered mild but can quickly become more complex if, for example, the brain is bruised. Secondary complications vary greatly and may become apparent quickly or weeks later. These days, patients are closely monitored for a dangerous increase in intercranial pressure, which can be relieved by medication or surgery. Sometimes older people suffer slow bleeds after hitting their heads, known as subdural hematomas….
In short, although an older man will have “less cognitive [and other] reserves,” and there is the danger of later complications, everyone is still hoping for a good outcome. We will continue to send best wishes!