SaysWho? Posted August 24, 2018 Share Posted August 24, 2018 Just saw this pop up on Twitter. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greatoneshere Posted August 24, 2018 Share Posted August 24, 2018 McCain and I disagree on a lot of things, but I still respect all the good things he's done, as a soldier, politician, and person. He's also done a lot of terrible things, as a lot of people who have been in power do. Trump will bring down the conversation into the morass though, so whatever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedSoxFan9 Posted August 24, 2018 Share Posted August 24, 2018 His suffering is nice but he really needs to die already 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commissar SFLUFAN Posted August 24, 2018 Share Posted August 24, 2018 The media's McCain hagiography machine is about to kick into overdrive. 1 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chairslinger Posted August 24, 2018 Share Posted August 24, 2018 I am not going to get sanctimonious about making jokes at his expense. Because lord knows I've made some pretty tasteless jokes. But in the age of Trump, and with the things McCain has done in his life, I have little interest in saying anything other than I respect him for the good things he did in his life. It's actually a pretty sad commentary on the GOP that they went from McCain to Trump in only 8 years. In the historical view, that may be the definitive encapsulation of ODS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedSoxFan9 Posted August 24, 2018 Share Posted August 24, 2018 McCain has never done a good deed in his life 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thewhyteboar Posted August 24, 2018 Share Posted August 24, 2018 McCain opened the door for Trump with his horrible, reckless, and destructive pick of Palin. His family can try to protect his legacy all their want, but his hands aren't clean. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Posted August 24, 2018 Share Posted August 24, 2018 19 minutes ago, SFLUFAN said: The media's McCain hagiography machine is about to kick into overdrive. The most Mavericky Maverick that ever did maverick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Posted August 24, 2018 Share Posted August 24, 2018 28 minutes ago, RedSoxFan9 said: His suffering is nice but he really needs to die already How progressive of you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outsida Posted August 24, 2018 Share Posted August 24, 2018 48 minutes ago, RedSoxFan9 said: His suffering is nice but he really needs to die already Stop quoting the trump admin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedSoxFan9 Posted August 24, 2018 Share Posted August 24, 2018 3 minutes ago, outsida said: Stop quoting the trump admin Skipping the Vietnam war was the only good deed of Trump’s life, so that means he has one more good deed than McCain 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b_m_b_m_b_m Posted August 24, 2018 Share Posted August 24, 2018 3 minutes ago, RedSoxFan9 said: Skipping the Vietnam war was the only good deed of Trump’s life, so that means he has one more good deed than McCain He voted against ACA repeal when it mattered (though throwing hundreds of thousands of people off Medicaid would have been lulsy to explain how that's the Democrats fault, but they'd sure give it a go) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedSoxFan9 Posted August 24, 2018 Share Posted August 24, 2018 4 minutes ago, b_m_b_m_b_m said: He voted against ACA repeal when it mattered (though throwing hundreds of thousands of people off Medicaid would have been lulsy to explain how that's the Democrats fault, but they'd sure give it a go) That’s the best you can come up with? McCain didn’t give a shit about the people who would be screwed over. McCain voted no because he wanted everyone to kiss his ass one more time before he died. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b_m_b_m_b_m Posted August 24, 2018 Share Posted August 24, 2018 1 minute ago, RedSoxFan9 said: That’s the best you can come up with? McCain didn’t give a shit about the people who would be screwed over. McCain voted no because he wanted everyone to kiss his ass one more time before he died. I really don't give a shit why he did what he did. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaysWho? Posted August 24, 2018 Author Share Posted August 24, 2018 McCain-Feingold, opposition to torture, his previous efforts toward comprehensive immigration reform and the ability for us to view this video were all good deeds. I'm in the camp that he's overrated and is not the amazing person many liberals think he is (or feel they're supposed to think he is), but the hyperbole and attempts at edginess are lolzy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Posted August 24, 2018 Share Posted August 24, 2018 15 minutes ago, b_m_b_m_b_m said: He voted against ACA repeal when it mattered And then voted to gut it with the tax bill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedSoxFan9 Posted August 24, 2018 Share Posted August 24, 2018 It’s very nice to see he opposed torture while supporting every war and wanting the US to be involved in more wars. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaysWho? Posted August 24, 2018 Author Share Posted August 24, 2018 Just now, RedSoxFan9 said: It’s very nice to see he opposed torture while supporting every war and wanting the US to be involved in more wars. So we're moving from "He committed no good deeds" to "Well he did but he was a war hawk." Glad to see we're in agreement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kal-El814 Posted August 24, 2018 Share Posted August 24, 2018 He unleashed Sarah Palin on the national stage for which he should never be forgiven. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedSoxFan9 Posted August 24, 2018 Share Posted August 24, 2018 Just now, SaysWho? said: So we're moving from "He committed no good deeds" to "Well he did but he was a war hawk." Glad to see we're in agreement. Or his opposition to torture was hollow when he also supported maiming and killing innocent people on the other side of the world. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Posted August 24, 2018 Share Posted August 24, 2018 14 minutes ago, b_m_b_m_b_m said: I really don't give a shit why he did what he did. You MUST be happy he is dying. The fuck is wrong with you?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris- Posted August 24, 2018 Share Posted August 24, 2018 McCain is clearly terrible, given that he never ushered in a progressive society where binary purity tests dictate our hyperbolic reaction to a person’s moral standing. A real progressive would want him to suffer even more. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greatoneshere Posted August 24, 2018 Share Posted August 24, 2018 53 minutes ago, RedSoxFan9 said: That’s the best you can come up with? McCain didn’t give a shit about the people who would be screwed over. McCain voted no because he wanted everyone to kiss his ass one more time before he died. My first post was the correct response to someone like McCain. I agree with you - he's a war hawk who has sanctioned some terrible shit. We can even disagree with how the man should be perceived, fine. But your responses? I mean, c'mon man. Don't be a piece of shit. This isn't Dana Rorhbacher here, where I might enjoy his suffering something since he's a traitor to his country. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris- Posted August 24, 2018 Share Posted August 24, 2018 10 minutes ago, Greatoneshere said: My first post was the correct response to someone like McCain. I agree with you - he's a war hawk who has sanctioned some terrible shit. We can even disagree with how the man should be perceived, fine. But your responses? I mean, c'mon man. Don't be a piece of shit. This isn't Dana Rorhbacher here, where I might enjoy his suffering something since he's a traitor to his country. I hope you have a stroke. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greatoneshere Posted August 24, 2018 Share Posted August 24, 2018 1 minute ago, Chris- said: I hope you have a stroke. Welp, you can't win 'em all! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CitizenVectron Posted August 24, 2018 Share Posted August 24, 2018 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyser_Soze Posted August 24, 2018 Share Posted August 24, 2018 You're all thinking of this like bad news. Think positive! This news might mean we've finally found a cure for cancer and he no longer needs treatment for it! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
osxmatt Posted August 24, 2018 Share Posted August 24, 2018 McCain is one of the last true statesman. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedSoxFan9 Posted August 24, 2018 Share Posted August 24, 2018 9 minutes ago, osxmatt said: McCain is one of the last true statesman. What does that even mean 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
osxmatt Posted August 24, 2018 Share Posted August 24, 2018 14 minutes ago, RedSoxFan9 said: What does that even mean states·man ˈstātsmən/ noun plural noun: statesmen a skilled, experienced, and respected political leader or figure. synonyms: senior politician, respected political figure, elder statesman, political leader, national leader "Franklin was the great statesman of his day" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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CastlevaniaNut18 Posted August 24, 2018 Share Posted August 24, 2018 I don't like the guy, I don't agree with everything he did, but I can acknowledge the good. But I'm not going to try to look cool and edgy and act gleeful over his death. Brain cancer is a tough way to go, but he's 82, which means he gone a lot farther than some people do. I'm sorry for his family, but it's part of life. I'm neither sad, nor happy. I'll be going to work tonight to care for the sick and the dying who don't get news coverage. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedSoxFan9 Posted August 24, 2018 Share Posted August 24, 2018 Muh civility 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reputator Posted August 24, 2018 Share Posted August 24, 2018 I really hope when some of you jerks are dying of cancer, your nurses treat you like shit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedSoxFan9 Posted August 24, 2018 Share Posted August 24, 2018 2 minutes ago, Reputator said: I really hope when some of you jerks are dying of cancer, your nurses treat you like shit. I wouldn't blame them as they will probably be overworked and underpaid. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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