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Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, the Democratic stalwart who’s held onto power longer than a stubborn hangnail, had an unexpected slip while on a congressional delegation trip in Luxembourg.

In what’s become par for the course, our old representatives showcase America’s geriatrics-in-government for all the world to see. The event was meant to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge. And  Pelosi added her own “historic fall” to the itinerary.

Some might argue that this fall was more symbolic than accidental—a nudge from the universe, perhaps, hinting it’s time for the geriatrics of Congress to call it quits.

Pelosi, older than President Joe Biden and arguably just as accident-prone, sustained an injury that required hospitalization. At her age, recovering from a tumble is less of a bounce-back and more of a negotiation with fate. To add context, her political career has lasted so long, she could’ve personally lobbied FDR for Social Security.

This raises the question: What was Pelosi doing in Luxembourg, anyway?

The cynics might wonder if she was scouting for Electoral College votes in a European democracy or indulging in another taxpayer-funded boondoggle. After all, there’s no better place to reflect on the heroism of WWII veterans than a five-star suite in Europe, right?

What we do know is that while undergoing hip replacement abroad, Pelosi believes she is focused on derailing AOC and destroying her so-called political power. Personally, I believe that must be the hydrocodone talking.

Pelosi’s tumble is a metaphor too delicious to ignore. One might say she’s been politically off-balance for years, so why should her physical equilibrium fare any better?

Some suggest Pelosi’s fall might be a divine intervention. The Almighty might be sending a clear message: retire already. At her age, gravity isn’t just a law; it’s an opponent—and one that seems to be gaining the upper hand. In fact, “don’t break a hip” is gaining ground as sound political advice with these dinosaurs pouncing around the Congressional floor.

Pelosi’s accident comes as the nation increasingly debates the issue of leadership longevity. Alongside Mitch McConnell’s frequent freezes and Joe Biden’s conversational detours into oblivion, Pelosi’s Luxembourg stumble only underscores the need for term limits—or at least a vigorous game of shuffleboard in the congressional retirement home. Botox, as effective as it is on facial wrinkles, doesn’t work on equilibrium or political stamina.

As the news breaks, updates on her condition remain scant, likely because they aren’t great. In classic media fashion, if it’s bad for the Left, it’s kept quiet. For Pelosi’s critics, her fall is a moment of grim irony, as some might view her “trip” abroad as a final chapter to her political adventures.

Politics, much like Pelosi’s footing, is shaky these days. The nation is clamoring for new blood, fresher faces, and leaders who don’t require an orthopedic specialist on speed dial. Perhaps it’s time for Pelosi, McConnell, and the rest of the geriocracy to take a cue from history’s battles and bow out gracefully before they’re carried out involuntarily.

One thing’s for sure: no amount of European healthcare can Botox away the reality that Father Time is undefeated.

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