I'm not going to gloat, but I can't say I'm sorry. His service (real service) to the country ended upon his discharge from the military. I voted for him in 2008, but that was only because the alternatives (sitting it out or voting third-party) were worse.

The President expressed his condolences on twitter. This was the right thing to do.

I have known people who have dealt with that form of brain cancer. What is does to people and their families is beyond description. As a Christian, I pray for the former Senator's family. For my Country, I pray a good and honorable person will replace him.

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Benedict Arnold was an American hero at one point as well

Bingo.

Also the appointment of a family member is as un-American as can be. Not to mention it will be a very reliable Democratic vote.

The songbird sings no more.

May his family be at peace, and his replacement votes for and accomplishes what the songbird promised.

A career in politics will eventually corrupt anyone, and a man like McCain who was a POW back then was no doubt broken in some ways before his political career even started. He was an honorable man early on, a patriot even, but he's been taking his demons out on the rest of us for far too long now, and I'm delighted that phase of his life has finally ended.

I'm pleased for the ending, and respectful of his past, in equal measure.

RIP, former POW. No one except for those who were the same can really know what that was like. I've always thought he was just barely hiding long standing grudges over it all. I suppose we should be sort of thankful he didn't damage us even more, by spying or literal treason, and in hindsight it's a good thing he never became President and held that power.

At least his replacement won't have the same clout/seniority/power.

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Originally posted by smschulz:
I'm not one to piss on his grave.

Well, not meaning to start an argument but point me to his resting spot and I'll show up with a case of beer. I'll piss on it enough for at least two people.

Fuck. Him.

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Originally posted by HighZonie:

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Originally posted by ChicagoSigMan:

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Originally posted by HighZonie:
We are hoping for a strong real republican to be appointed ...... tick, tick, tick.

A question for you and the fellow Arizona folk....Is Cindy McCain seriously under consideration for appointment to the seat?

It is impossible to know - Our Gov. Ducey is very tight with the McCain family. The appointment could be for Cindy or the daughter if he puts it back into the McCain family.

The appointment for either of them would not be good for Republicans. They are both likely to vote just as John would have.

Ducey is up for re-election and has to make it through the primary. He may wait until after the primary to make the appointment to avoid election problems.

We must wait . . . . tick, tick, tick

Here is the site to watch > https://azgovernor.gov/news-releases

Whoever it is they better make dang sure they are on board as to vote yes for confirming Brett Kavanaugh. I believe McCain was a supporter of Kavanuagh.

The man who put Obama in the White House got what he deserved. See you in hell, asshole.

The problem for me is that I'm a news junky and I won't be able to watch the news for a few days because the vindictive rino finally passed. I refuse to listen to the media dump praise on the guy that did the thumbs down theatrics to kill Obamacare. That really showed me what a self centered asshole he really was.

Jim

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Originally posted by Jimbo54:
The problem for me is that I'm a news junky and I won't be able to watch the news for a few days because the vindictive rino finally passed. I refuse to listen to the media dump praise on the guy that did the thumbs down theatrics to kill Obamacare. That really showed me what a self centered asshole he really was.

Jim

Yep. He ran the worse presidential campaign in modern history handing the presidency to Obama on a silver platter with 60 votes in the senate. Then one of his final acts was to preserve obamacare just so he could give a middle finger to President Trump due to blind hatred and no thought of what was best for the country and it's citizens.

just got home from a dinner party to this wonderful news

the trash has been taken out

finally

McCain was dishonorable before he was in the Senate. He was a detriment, not an asset for this country.

Johnny, please say hi to Ed Kennedy for me.

This man sacrificed more for his country than anyone here. Let those who: (1) served their country in the face of hostile fire; and (2) served as POWs under several years of torture, criticize his positions, and then we can have a rational discussion.

There's something very wrong when remaining in a political office is so desirable it takes death to remove him from it. Petty, selfish, corrupt little man.

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Originally posted by TAllen01:
This man sacrificed more for his country than anyone here. Let those who: (1) served their country in the face of hostile fire; and (2) served as POWs under several years of torture, criticize his positions, and then we can have a rational discussion.

Eight pages and I've tried to stay out of this, but come on man...who are you to compare one man's sacrifice to another's?

I do not revel in his death, but I do understand folks' frustration with him.

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Originally posted by TAllen01:
This man sacrificed more for his country than anyone here. Let those who: (1) served their country in the face of hostile fire; and (2) served as POWs under several years of torture, criticize his positions, and then we can have a rational discussion.

Well considering you haven’t sacrificed as much as him (using your criteria), if there WAS someone who did have said criteria, you apparently couldn’t having said rational discussion, since you aren’t worthy.

But I don’t agree with your stipulation that previous actions make a person untouchable - especially one who willing enters public life for as along as John McCain.

It’s not the stupidest thing I’ve heard, but it’s in the top 10.

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Originally posted by TAllen01:
This man sacrificed more for his country than anyone here. Let those who: (1) served their country in the face of hostile fire; and (2) served as POWs under several years of torture, criticize his positions, and then we can have a rational discussion.

I can respect and mourn the man he was without mourning the man he became. As someone else said, he's dead; no need for the living to carry their anger any longer. RIP McCain the patriot. Now, get his replacement in there ASAP.

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Originally posted by HighZonie:

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Originally posted by ChicagoSigMan:

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Originally posted by HighZonie:
We are hoping for a strong real republican to be appointed ...... tick, tick, tick.

A question for you and the fellow Arizona folk....Is Cindy McCain seriously under consideration for appointment to the seat?

It is impossible to know - Our Gov. Ducey is very tight with the McCain family. The appointment could be for Cindy or the daughter if he puts it back into the McCain family.

The appointment for either of them would not be good for Republicans. They are both likely to vote just as John would have.

Ducey is up for re-election and has to make it through the primary. He may wait until after the primary to make the appointment to avoid election problems.

We must wait . . . . tick, tick, tick

Here is the site to watch > https://azgovernor.gov/news-releases

Here is an article from the Arizona Republic Newspaper (Phx) which speculates on who Gov. Ducey likely might appoint to McCain's Senate Seat.
>> https://www.azcentral.com/stor...placement/954586001/

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Originally posted by TAllen01:
This man sacrificed more for his country than anyone here...

You have just insulted a whole bunch of folks on here who have served and made sacrifices. How the hell do you pretend to know their situations to try to make the comparison?

Sig Forum is generally a place where the vast majority get it, or else they would be somewhere else. I am appalled at the number of folks who have chimed in and give this low life traitor kudos? What the hell are you thinking? Nothing he did in war time will make up for his traitorous, behavior that he has exhibited since being elected. He stands for all the wrong things. He has absolutely no honor. Some of you guys need to slap yourself into a little bit of reality. Shame on you.