An old timer was working on his ranch in Nebraska one day when he collapses from an apparent heart attack. His wife drives him the 30 miles or so to the nearest hospital.

After some time, the doctor comes out to the waiting area with a long face and walks up to the old timers wife.

"Your husband suffered a serious heart attack. He's still alive, but I'm afraid he is brain dead and will not recover", said the doctor.

The wife bursts into tears. The doctor says "I'm sorry for your loss madam."

The wife says, "Thank you. It's just....we never had a liberal in the family before!"