God bless John McCain

July 20, 2017, 08:19 AM

fpuhan

I voted for McCain in 2008 because the alternative was worse (proven, in retrospect). But I lost all respect for him in subsequent years. Time to vacate your seat-for-life, John, and let someone with American values take your place. Ride off into the sunset with the alligator tears flowing after you.

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July 20, 2017, 08:45 AM

mikeyspizza

I respect him only for his miltary service/career and what he endured as a POW, that's it.

All I know is that if I was 80 years old, diagnosed with anything severe, and eligible for all the shit he is eligible for, I sure the hell would not keep draggin my ass in to "work."

July 20, 2017, 08:59 AM

joel9507

Sorry to hear the news. Keeping in mind the positives in his background and career, I hope they find ways to address the cancer and maintain his quality of life.

July 20, 2017, 09:03 AM

GGF

I fight cancer everyday.
I hope he spends time with his family and turns away from all the politics.
80 years is a long time to live. He's lucky for all he's been through to have made it this long.

Retire and do the best with what time is left.

GGF

July 20, 2017, 09:38 AM

oddball

quote:
Originally posted by Tailhook 84:
Or maybe it was after he returned home from Viet Nam and decided to divorce the fine lady who stood by him while he was in captivity. Instead of reuniting and staying true to her, he chose to dump her a few years later for a newer wife who was oh-so pretty and heir to a large fortune.

To add, this fine lady, who held together the family during the war, was in a horrible auto accident that severely disfigured her, requiring drastic operations on her legs. By the time McCain returned home, by accounts from friends, he was appalled by her appearance and shortly after left her.

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July 20, 2017, 10:00 AM

JPD217

I thank him for his service in Vietnam, he may have been a patriot then but his antics in recent years do not reflect patriotism in my mind.

Para's first post is how I feel about McCain.

July 20, 2017, 10:32 AM

Rightwire

Depending on where the tumor is, it could be influencing his thought patterns and decision making skills, and may have been for some time.

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July 20, 2017, 10:32 AM

ggile

"God bless John McCain"? No, more like, God have mercy on John McCain.

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July 20, 2017, 10:41 AM

18DAI

Im not a fan of his. But I wouldnt wish that horrible disease on my worst enemy. I do hope he retires. And takes his girlfriend Linsey Graham with him. Regards 18DAI

July 20, 2017, 11:20 AM

Jager

I'm glad Para mentioned the word "indifference".

Ask someone what is the opposite of love and you'll get the inevitable answer.

"Hate".

But that is incorrect.

It is indifference.

I voted for McCain twice as Senator in my early years in Arizona. Then I realized he had gone to the other side, predominantly, and at times seemed set on destroying our great nation. Haven't voted for him since.

And for you clowns casting aspersions on "Arizona voters", first, you had best realize, we've had no realistic or viable alternatives. And as alluded by others in this thread, let's take a look up your skirt and your Senators of Representatives. I haven't cast a vote for that man in almost 20 years.

The sooner he passes, the sooner the stain he leaves will begin to fade. Whether it is tomorrow or at any point in the future, my response will be the same.

"Good."

July 20, 2017, 11:21 AM

220-9er

Terrible disease I wouldn't wish on anybody. He has had a long life so this isn't quite like a small child getting it.
He gets my admiration for what he is said to have done in a North Vietnam prison camp but not much since then.

July 20, 2017, 11:25 AM

Andyb

quote:
Originally posted by ggile:
"God bless John McCain"? No, more like, God have mercy on John McCain.

This. I was surprised to see that title.

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July 20, 2017, 11:29 AM

Hunthelp

Just practising....

Senator McSally. Senator Martha McSally.

Military creed. Conservative.

July 20, 2017, 11:33 AM

BBMW

Assuming McCain will now have to retire, who is likely to replace him. I consider AZ to be somewhat reliably Republican. I'd like to see that seat stay that way. With all the chaos the media has created, I worry about it being in play.

Edit: I see the comment above about Rep McSally. It may be way early, but has she expressed interest.

July 20, 2017, 11:47 AM

chellim1

quote:
Martha McSally

Trent Franks and David Schweikert have a much more conservative voting record.

MCCAIN J 81.62
McSALLY M 67.00

McSally has the lowest ACU score of any Republican in AZ

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July 20, 2017, 12:00 PM

PASig

Spotted in the comments section on a Zero Hedge article about him:

quote:

If he was able to beat Hans Gruber and his team of assassins, successfully getting all those people out of the building unharmed, I think John McCain has a pretty good chance of beating a little old tumor.

July 20, 2017, 12:01 PM

Balzé Halzé

^^^

Haha, I'm jealous that I didn't think of that one.

July 20, 2017, 12:11 PM

Hunthelp

Question is what are Ducey's long range plans?

It is not unheard of Governors resigning and their second in command assuming the Governor's post and then that person naming the previous governor.

Granted Franks and Schweikert are much more conservative. McSally has the military background which is important to Arizona with air force bases and USMC base within the state.

Obviously it is open to speculation at this point.