"Thom Stewart" wrote

WASHINGTON - Sen. Tim Johnson has been conscious at times since his
emergency brain surgery last week, his spokeswoman said Monday. But he
is currently being sedated so he can rest.
The South Dakota Democrat has made it through the first 72 hours since
the Wednesday evening brain surgery, spokeswoman Julianne Fisher said, a
benchmark that doctors consider a good sign for recovery.
The senator remains in critical but stable condition, she added.
Fisher said the next "target" for doctors is to watch his progress over
the next week.
The senator showed some signs of recovery late last week, responding to
voices, opening his eyes and moving his limbs. But his long-term
prognosis is still unclear

Tom, you aren't gonna believe some sugar coated press release when you have the real news
from my nurse friend how things really are, are you? Tom, PUT THE BOTTLE DOWN.
Remember the first press reports. Remember how they acted like it was some little fainting
spell or something? Remember how they acted like he was just in the hospital for observation?
Remember how they acted like he was up and around after the operation? Lies all lies.
Try to remember about that Israel prime minister Sharone who had the same thing happen.
He never got better. I guess he's still in a coma or maybe he's dead by now, I haven't heard.
Believe me, my nurse friend says it'll be a miracle if Johnson ever recovers enough to even
take care of himself. He's in bad shape.... My friend hasn't any reason to lie to me. But, just wait,
you'll see she's right. Then you'll have to admit your just a Democrat believing in miracles.

Cheers,
Ellen