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Olafjoy

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87. Respect

Fri Aug 24, 2018, 10:03 PM

Aug 2018

The years of torture John McCain endured in Vietnam is unimaginable. He refused to be released before other POWs when it was offered. His moment with the crazy lady at the campaign event.
His thumbs down at the ACA vote and the look on McConnell’s face. How pissed that vote made ofputin.
Godspeed John McCain

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The trashing of Sen. McCain is disgusting and beneath us [View all] EffieBlack Aug 2018 OP

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