A powerful moment: Nancy Pelosi escorts Congressman Sam Johnson of TX to casket of John McCain.
A powerful moment that will likely go unnoticed by most. Nancy Pelosi escorts Congressman Sam Johnson of Texas to casket of #JohnMcCain. Johnson is one of the most conservative members of Congress and also spent 7 years as a POW in the Hanoi Hilton.
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Dirty Donny really seems to hate anyone who served honorably, including of course the Gold Star families who sacrificed sons and daughters. The republican misleader's vile, craven comments must have stung Congressman Johnson as well as Senator McCain and all Americans who have suffered as POWs while in service to America. He owes a big sincere apology to Senator McCain, Congressmen Johnson, their families, and all who have served America honorably. But the republican misleader lacks the character to act with honor.
Most have never worked in a situation where their differences were constantly exploited for political gain. Think about it, most people work towards a common goal on their jobs everyday. While we may know this academically to be true about congress, the vast differences in ideas are often amplified. It becomes a matter of who is "good" and who is "bad".
Also, for many people, politics are different because where one stands is usually a reflection of his/her values. There are also cultural differences at play here. Some people do not have to live with bigots (or even people with vastly different political views) in their families. Some are better at separating (compartmentalizing) the good from the bad in people because they may have more experience.
Give your fellow DUers a break, please. If you are personally feeling a loss, please accept my condolences. Ignore their outbursts, if you can.
