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In reply to the discussion: The trashing of Sen. McCain is disgusting and beneath us [View all]FakeNoose
(32,356 posts)53. They post their garbage on DU and it's there for everyone to see
That's what bothers me. It reflects badly on all of us. I'm happy to keep my comments to myself for now.
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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