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Dear Republicans:
Having spent much of the day reading the heartfelt farewells to Senator John McCain, I was struck by one incredible fact: the majority of those messages were written by Democrats.
I also had the misfortune to read many of the comments posted by Republicans on RW message boards. They were appalling not only in their disrespect for the man, but in their complete acquiescence to their pResidents wishes.
Despite having disagreed with many of Senator McCains political positions, we never questioned his patriotism. We never maligned his service to our country, both as a soldier and as a politician. And we certainly never encouraged our fellow Democrats to hate him and yet, Republicans seem unable to refrain from doing so.
Over the past two years, we have watched a self-absorbed, draft-dodging traitor belittle a true war hero. Most Republicans sat silent while their long-time colleagues reputation was ridiculed and spat upon others joined the hate-filled chorus led by a hate-filled coward who isnt worthy of speaking John Sidney McCains name.
We have heard the silence of Republicans who lacked the courage to speak out in defence of one of their own. We have seen the vitriol-laden comments of Republicans who lack the intellect to do anything other than what theyre told, along with the bravery required to stand up for what is right.
And sadly, we have read the pathetic words of a pathetic pResident who is so bereft of common decency, he cannot bring himself to lead his party, and the nation as a whole, in revering a man so very deserving of reverence.
In view of the aforementioned, we Democrats are more than happy to claim Senator McCain as our own, and to give him the respect due him.
Senator McCain was never a member of our party but we still recognize him as one of us, due to his unwavering respect for his country and countrymen, and his determination to make our nation stronger, and to better the lives of his fellow citizens. In many respects, he was often more us than he was you.
So, Republicans, consider yourselves relieved of any responsibility to honour a man who stood up to all enemies, foreign and domestic, including the enemy currently in the White House. Feel free to go back to heeding the inane ramblings of an idiot who continues to do irreparable damage to our country, while tweeting absolute bullshit about how its really him who should have your unending admiration.
When it comes to doing what is right by John McCain, well take it from here, GOP. And were more than happy to do so. We Democrats are not afraid to honour his life of service, his love of country, or his accomplishments.
John McCain is OUR hero now, and we are more than proud to claim him as such.