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In reply to the discussion: The trashing of Sen. McCain is disgusting and beneath us [View all]cstanleytech
(26,291 posts)21. I would rather people be honest than lie about their opinion of McCain. nt
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At times it makes one wonder if a soldier can carry that legacy into politics
juxtaposed
Aug 2018
#17
I agree. McCain is a decent, honorable, kind man, no matter the ideological differences.
Honeycombe8
Aug 2018
#2
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
I would rather people be honest than lie about their opinion of McCain. nt
cstanleytech
Aug 2018
#21
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
I dont judge people I cant walk in the shoes of, in John's case his imprisonment
Eliot Rosewater
Aug 2018
#81
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
A truly decent man would have stood up to his party in my opinion over what they tried
cstanleytech
Aug 2018
#35
When Teddy Kennedy was dying, some people spoke of him just as some DUers are speaking of McCain
EffieBlack
Aug 2018
#49
McCain was an imperfect man with whom I disagreed on many issues. But he was genuine ...
Hekate
Aug 2018
#50
Not only wouldn't they have made it out, they would never have risked themselves
EffieBlack
Aug 2018
#58
If we cannot put politics aside and empathize with this man and his family, then we are no better
Trust Buster
Aug 2018
#59
Just wait until President Obama passes...(not that I ever want that to happen)...
BamaRefugee
Aug 2018
#62
Beward. Trashing McCain sounds like an effort to create divisiveness and resentment among us.
TryLogic
Aug 2018
#77
Remember: statements of fact and history are not "bashing". Though there is a time and place for eve
onit2day
Aug 2018
#86
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
While I'd prefer a circumspect and respectful tone, poeple have a right to not like him
JCanete
Aug 2018
#106
McCain is a reminder that it is possible to disagree without being disagreeable
jg10003
Aug 2018
#110