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As a Vietnam Veteran, john657 Aug 2018 #1
At times it makes one wonder if a soldier can carry that legacy into politics juxtaposed Aug 2018 #17
I lost my father to the Vietnam war gopiscrap Aug 2018 #61
I'm truly sorry to hear about your father. john657 Aug 2018 #66
Recently, a member of my family, a Viet Nam vet, passed away. classof56 Aug 2018 #113
I joined this site because I wanted to let the members of DU john657 Aug 2018 #115
I agree. McCain is a decent, honorable, kind man, no matter the ideological differences. Honeycombe8 Aug 2018 #2
Do you recall his "joke" about Chelsea Clinton when she was a teenager? PJMcK Aug 2018 #90
I do. It was despicable EffieBlack Aug 2018 #94
Hopefully, people will not judge me on some of my worst and regret able moments. olegramps Aug 2018 #95
You're misremembering. Rush Limpballs is the one who said something about Chelsea. Honeycombe8 Aug 2018 #108
Different joke PJMcK Aug 2018 #112
Here you go. McCain...when it counts. Honeycombe8 Aug 2018 #111
Agreed 100%. imanamerican63 Aug 2018 #3
I agree Matthew28 Aug 2018 #4
As do I. Volaris Aug 2018 #28
Thank you ! obnoxiousdrunk Aug 2018 #5
Fact, Republicans lack empathy. Fact, Democrats have empathy. juxtaposed Aug 2018 #6
Too sweeping. tymorial Aug 2018 #83
It is shameful 4now Aug 2018 #7
Shameful Raine Aug 2018 #8
I've put the offensive threads on 'Ignore' donkeypoofed Aug 2018 #9
The vast majority of DUers are not doing that oberliner Aug 2018 #10
His vote against reauthorizing and expanding SCHIP... NCTraveler Aug 2018 #11
And his vote to save the ACA is remembrance. N/T john657 Aug 2018 #14
He did not save the ACA. NCTraveler Aug 2018 #19
His vote saved ACA when Trump wanted to get rid of it. john657 Aug 2018 #20
It did not save the ACA. He did not save the ACA. Nt NCTraveler Aug 2018 #34
His vote was the deciding vote to deny Trump replacing the ACA. john657 Aug 2018 #38
He is a fellow human being Lucca2 Aug 2018 #12
Indeed. yowzayowzayowza Aug 2018 #13
All humans are imperfect. Death is inevitable. No need to take joy in it. dameatball Aug 2018 #15
His statement after Helsinki deserves my respect Ponietz Aug 2018 #16
The one thing that stands out for me about McCain: madaboutharry Aug 2018 #18
I would rather people be honest than lie about their opinion of McCain. nt cstanleytech Aug 2018 #21
This isn't about not being honest. EffieBlack Aug 2018 #24
There surely are some who cant and wont cut him any slack and Eliot Rosewater Aug 2018 #32
Yes ... and this EffieBlack Aug 2018 #47
Thank you. That was great. CentralMass Aug 2018 #63
ditto nt spooky3 Aug 2018 #67
Goosebumps Eliot Rosewater Aug 2018 #79
That was a very telling moment for me, too. There were so many other ways that spooky3 Aug 2018 #65
Sometimes not saying anything lets worse things happen down the road though. cstanleytech Aug 2018 #36
How does trashing a dying man on his deathbed keep "worse things from happening down the road?" EffieBlack Aug 2018 #42
What will tiptoeing around it accomplish? cstanleytech Aug 2018 #52
Refraining from trashing a dying man isn't "tiptoeing around" EffieBlack Aug 2018 #56
I dont judge people I cant walk in the shoes of, in John's case his imprisonment Eliot Rosewater Aug 2018 #81
this is the third or fourth mccain thread today elmac Aug 2018 #22
Please feel free to move on and not read, comment on or kick any McCain posts EffieBlack Aug 2018 #26
That always got me too, someone takes time out to tell you they dont want Eliot Rosewater Aug 2018 #33
Who among us is not flawed Liberalhammer Aug 2018 #23
Flawd is one thing, being a Repuke is another. AllTooEasy Aug 2018 #45
McCain and the company we keep yokbizzi Aug 2018 #25
Nicely put. EffieBlack Aug 2018 #27
A truly decent man would have stood up to his party in my opinion over what they tried cstanleytech Aug 2018 #35
I seem to recall McCain defending Obama against a Proto-Trumper Jake Stern Aug 2018 #73
K and r. cwydro Aug 2018 #29
Excellent choice sarisataka Aug 2018 #30
Ouch Me. Aug 2018 #31
I've agreed on similar posts & I will agree on this one too. CaptainTruth Aug 2018 #37
Nicely put. N/T john657 Aug 2018 #39
Thank-you for posting this. And the quote is perfect. n/t Chemisse Aug 2018 #40
I am too mcar Aug 2018 #41
By contrast - when Trump goes.... Generic Brad Aug 2018 #43
The Trump funeral after party will be a hoot Jake Stern Aug 2018 #74
Absolutely! The Velveteen Ocelot Aug 2018 #44
All I ask is you throw me a bone on occasion. yallerdawg Aug 2018 #46
Thanks Effie I totally agree with you FakeNoose Aug 2018 #48
When Teddy Kennedy was dying, some people spoke of him just as some DUers are speaking of McCain EffieBlack Aug 2018 #49
They post their garbage on DU and it's there for everyone to see FakeNoose Aug 2018 #53
I know people who consider themselves DEMs who trashed Ted Kennedy Jake Stern Aug 2018 #76
Exactly! Thank you for this thread. n/t ObamaKerryDem Aug 2018 #114
McCain was an imperfect man with whom I disagreed on many issues. But he was genuine ... Hekate Aug 2018 #50
I have posted my view in another thread, but feel some amplification Atticus Aug 2018 #51
Well said. The Velveteen Ocelot Aug 2018 #54
Awesome post! EffieBlack Aug 2018 #57
I agree, this guy was tortured for years WestIndianArchie Aug 2018 #55
Not only wouldn't they have made it out, they would never have risked themselves EffieBlack Aug 2018 #58
e.g. president bone spurs WestIndianArchie Aug 2018 #60
If we cannot put politics aside and empathize with this man and his family, then we are no better Trust Buster Aug 2018 #59
well said... n/t handmade34 Aug 2018 #70
Just wait until President Obama passes...(not that I ever want that to happen)... BamaRefugee Aug 2018 #62
WE think he's a genuinely good man, but they don't EffieBlack Aug 2018 #68
I agree with you 100%, and thank you for saying this. Still In Wisconsin Aug 2018 #64
Agreed. McCain had honor when running against Obama. bitterross Aug 2018 #69
Sad to say this but unfortunately deplorableness can effect both sides keepFocused06 Aug 2018 #71
This behavior isnt that uncommon to be honest tymorial Aug 2018 #72
This is how I want to remember him: pnwmom Aug 2018 #75
+1 dalton99a Aug 2018 #85
Beward. Trashing McCain sounds like an effort to create divisiveness and resentment among us. TryLogic Aug 2018 #77
I feel the same as you Effie ..... CatMor Aug 2018 #78
He's probably getting better treatment from Democrats Lunabell Aug 2018 #80
I've not really responded about it. Here is my take The Genealogist Aug 2018 #82
Hear, hear. secondwind Aug 2018 #84
Remember: statements of fact and history are not "bashing". Though there is a time and place for eve onit2day Aug 2018 #86
Respect Olafjoy Aug 2018 #87
My issue with McCain isn't really about McCain. Garrett78 Aug 2018 #88
I disagreed profoundly with some of Senator McCain's politics... Raster Aug 2018 #89
Agreed, Effie... N_E_1 for Tennis Aug 2018 #91
Thank you. I agree completely whathehell Aug 2018 #92
Common ground is ALWAYS possible ... EffieBlack Aug 2018 #93
This message was self-deleted by its author cab67 Aug 2018 #96
My father was captured in Vietnam. cab67 Aug 2018 #97
Yes. EffieBlack Aug 2018 #99
Totally agree Fresh_Start Aug 2018 #98
I'm going to refrain from writing anything at all about McCain, because I can't in good Nitram Aug 2018 #100
Honor him for his service and sacrifices in Vietnam. Criticize him for his record in Congress. LonePirate Aug 2018 #101
I have no problem with people criticizing his EffieBlack Aug 2018 #103
Kick and Rec! Anon-C Aug 2018 #102
Preach it Effie njhoneybadger Aug 2018 #104
Thank you, Effie Black! True Blue American Aug 2018 #105
While I'd prefer a circumspect and respectful tone, poeple have a right to not like him JCanete Aug 2018 #106
McCain's votes on zentrum Aug 2018 #107
Did I miss something? JeaneRaye Aug 2018 #109
McCain is a reminder that it is possible to disagree without being disagreeable jg10003 Aug 2018 #110
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