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MosheFeingold

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43. It's not the ribs that are the concern

Thu Nov 8, 2018, 11:58 AM

Nov 2018

It's why she is falling like that.

I've got almost 10 years on her, and have done heavy squats and dead lifts basically since discharge from the military.

I credit the mobility gained (and muscle kept) by doing that for my long life.

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AP NewsAlert: Supreme Court: Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, 85, Hospitalized After Fracturing 3 Ribs [View all] bronxiteforever Nov 2018 OP

CNN says not life threatening. JudyM Nov 2018 #1

Thanks! I will delete my post when full story posted. bronxiteforever Nov 2018 #4

The ribs themselves wouldn't be... but it still reignites me worry. FBaggins Nov 2018 #47

The pain or painkillers will take some of her energy away but she's still standing up for justice. JudyM Nov 2018 #48

Didja see her doing push ups? She's pretty amazing mucifer Nov 2018 #2

Oh fuck BeneathTheMire Nov 2018 #3

Cracked or bruised ribs are rarely fatal on average. cstanleytech Nov 2018 #24

Not for her age group and gender RegexReader Nov 2018 #33

Granted her ages does place her in a higher risk category but she seems cstanleytech Nov 2018 #37

The problem isnt the ribs themselves DetroitLegalBeagle Nov 2018 #35

It's not the ribs that are the concern MosheFeingold Nov 2018 #43

I doubt her life is in danger... regnaD kciN Nov 2018 #52

It'll be much worse Polybius Nov 2018 #58

She will not be on the bench today with the other Justices. Honeycombe8 Nov 2018 #5

We need to cast a protective spell around her Proud Liberal Dem Nov 2018 #15

and bubble wrap! Native Nov 2018 #26

LOLOL pangaia Nov 2018 #27

Where's Hermione Grainger? Liberal Veteran Nov 2018 #46

I was thinking about this scenario yesterday morning GatoGordo Nov 2018 #20

History shows that they don't give it up except under extraordinary circumstances. Honeycombe8 Nov 2018 #31

Trump or Brett probably tripped her... SCRUBDASHRUB Nov 2018 #6

That was my first thought. GentryDixon Nov 2018 #9

Mine too. watoos Nov 2018 #17

Well, i doubt it since she survived without serious injury. Calista241 Nov 2018 #25

Hang in there, pleeeeze! The Liberal Lion Nov 2018 #7

Dear God please let her hold on till this crazed man & his destructive party is rid of onetexan Nov 2018 #8

Sending all sorts of healing vibes to her!!!!! BumRushDaShow Nov 2018 #10

Oh God please let this woman heal quickly and feel better soon IronLionZion Nov 2018 #11

Fuck nt lillypaddle Nov 2018 #12

OH, NO!!! debsy Nov 2018 #13

Hoping for a FAST recovery. Trump probably has a woody at this news....... Bengus81 Nov 2018 #14

We really need to form a human shield around her. Gidney N Cloyd Nov 2018 #16

Like the bubble wrap commercial. watoos Nov 2018 #18

This is my biggest fear that we lose another Supreme. honest.abe Nov 2018 #19

We can't afford to lose her inwiththenew Nov 2018 #21

If Trump gets to appoint a replacement for any of the four progressive justices, we're screwed. LastLiberal in PalmSprings Nov 2018 #34

Yes, that is so depressingly true. honest.abe Nov 2018 #36

Or we expand the size of the SCOTUS. All of this is why winning in 2020 is imperative. NYC Liberal Nov 2018 #39

Can that be done? I thought FDR tried to do it, but to no avail. LastLiberal in PalmSprings Nov 2018 #55

Legally? Yes. SCOTUS has changed in size multiple times. NYC Liberal Nov 2018 #57

We got lazy. A lesson learned the hard way GatoGordo Nov 2018 #41

It doesn't seem too serious thankfully Polybius Nov 2018 #22

Oh, fuck. malthaussen Nov 2018 #23

Stay healthy angrychair Nov 2018 #28

A Note To Lurking Greens And Bernie-Or-Bust Tupes Vogon_Glory Nov 2018 #29

If you listen to them Hillary would appoint Robert Bork RhodeIslandOne Nov 2018 #30

There is plenty of blame to go around. (some DEM criticism) GatoGordo Nov 2018 #45

Of course Bernie Bros and Greens deserve some blame BUT Jake Stern Nov 2018 #61

IMO, Roberts will be the next to resign and then Thomas. CK_John Nov 2018 #32

They already make the big money harun Nov 2018 #40

If I was a praying person, that's what I'd be doing for the Notorious RGB righ now. Nitram Nov 2018 #38

Was kavenaugh close to her when this happened? duforsure Nov 2018 #42

Prayers to her recovery manicdem Nov 2018 #44

Hmmmm...was she pushed? Mighty fortuitous situation. n/t libdem4life Nov 2018 #49

Extremely unlikely Polybius Nov 2018 #53

She leads a very active a lifestyle... EarthFirst Nov 2018 #54

Heal quickly and completely, dear RBG. Totally Tunsie Nov 2018 #50

A Speedy Recovery Justice4JFK Nov 2018 #51

I will donate all of my bones AND my guts! Greybnk48 Nov 2018 #56

I really wish I didnt sense something terrible coming. Socal31 Nov 2018 #59

Cracked ribs hurt so bad.. I know! Cha Nov 2018 #60