John McCain
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JC29856 said:A self admitting carpet bombing war criminal. I'm so glad McCain bombed villages and lightbulb factories for my freedoms.
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WALLACE: (Voiceover) People who know McCain well say he can hold a grudge. He also has a legendary temper. But if McCain can be hard on his friends and even harder on his enemies, he can also be very hard on himself.
Sen. McCAIN: I m--made serious, serious mistakes and did things wrong when I was in prison, OK?
WALLACE: What did you do wrong in prison?
Sen. McCAIN: I wrote a confession. I was guilty of war crimes against the Vietnamese people. I intentionally bombed women and children.
WALLACE: And you did it because you were being tortured...
Sen. McCAIN: I...
WALLACE: ...and you'd reached the end of the line.
Sen. McCAIN: Yes. But I should have gone further. I should have--I--I never believed that I would--that I would break, and I did.
http://www.rollingstone.com/politics/news/make-believe-maverick-20081016
https://www.counterpunch.org/2015/07/20/the-horrors-of-john-mccain-war-hero-or-war-criminal/
McCain said: "The target list was so restricted that we had to go back and hit the same targets over and over again... Most of our pilots flying the missions believed that our targets were virtually worthless. In all candor, we thought our civilian commanders were complete idiots who didn't have the least notion of what it took to win the war."
I'll ride the wave where it takes me......0 -
Has America been on the winning side of a conflict since WW2 ... I mean, you guys should be the best at war ... you've had enough practice.
Not to mention a 700 billion military budget? You quite literally suck at it ...Give Peas A Chance…0 -
Meltdown99 said:Has America been on the winning side of a conflict since WW2 ... I mean, you guys should be the best at war ... you've had enough practice.
Not to mention a 700 billion military budget? You quite literally suck at it ...
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JC29856 said:Meltdown99 said:Has America been on the winning side of a conflict since WW2 ... I mean, you guys should be the best at war ... you've had enough practice.
Not to mention a 700 billion military budget? You quite literally suck at it ...Give Peas A Chance…0 -
White House Releases Moving Statement Honoring Woman Who Called Obama An Arab In 2008
WASHINGTON—In a timely tribute to a woman they are calling a fearless American hero, the White House released a statement Monday recognizing and honoring the woman who called then-presidential candidate Barack Obama an Arab during a town hall event in 2008. “It is with great reverence that we celebrate the courage, life, and work of the woman who told John McCain at a 2008 campaign rally that she couldn’t trust Barack Obama because he was an Arab,” the statement read in part. “Despite the fact that it would have been far easier for her to hold her tongue and remain silent, she bravely stood up for her country and called Obama out for being a foreigner, and in doing so, she truly earned the title of ‘maverick.’ A ruthless defender of patriotism who refused to cower during her shining moment on the national stage, she courageously focused national attention on Obama’s Muslim pedigree. From the bottom of our hearts, we thank you for your service, ma’am.” The statement concluded by saying that her brave and inspiring comments would live on in this country for generations to come.
https://politics.theonion.com/white-house-releases-moving-statement-honoring-woman-wh-1828630290
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i've never been told not to attend someone's funeral, but i've got to imagine being told that comes with a strong sense of humility.0
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dignin said:
White House Releases Moving Statement Honoring Woman Who Called Obama An Arab In 2008
WASHINGTON—In a timely tribute to a woman they are calling a fearless American hero, the White House released a statement Monday recognizing and honoring the woman who called then-presidential candidate Barack Obama an Arab during a town hall event in 2008. “It is with great reverence that we celebrate the courage, life, and work of the woman who told John McCain at a 2008 campaign rally that she couldn’t trust Barack Obama because he was an Arab,” the statement read in part. “Despite the fact that it would have been far easier for her to hold her tongue and remain silent, she bravely stood up for her country and called Obama out for being a foreigner, and in doing so, she truly earned the title of ‘maverick.’ A ruthless defender of patriotism who refused to cower during her shining moment on the national stage, she courageously focused national attention on Obama’s Muslim pedigree. From the bottom of our hearts, we thank you for your service, ma’am.” The statement concluded by saying that her brave and inspiring comments would live on in this country for generations to come.
https://politics.theonion.com/white-house-releases-moving-statement-honoring-woman-wh-1828630290jesus greets me looks just like me ....0 -
It was an Onion articlehippiemom = goodness0
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Meltdown99 said:Has America been on the winning side of a conflict since WW2 ... I mean, you guys should be the best at war ... you've had enough practice.
Not to mention a 700 billion military budget? You quite literally suck at it ...
The Cold War? Bosnia and Kosovo? Somalia?I'll ride the wave where it takes me......0 -
vaggar99 said:i've never been told not to attend someone's funeral, but i've got to imagine being told that comes with a strong sense of humility.1995 Milwaukee 1998 Alpine, Alpine 2003 Albany, Boston, Boston, Boston 2004 Boston, Boston 2006 Hartford, St. Paul (Petty), St. Paul (Petty) 2011 Alpine, Alpine
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OnWis97 said:vaggar99 said:i've never been told not to attend someone's funeral, but i've got to imagine being told that comes with a strong sense of humility.0
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cincybearcat said:It was an Onion articlejesus greets me looks just like me ....0
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vaggar99 said:OnWis97 said:vaggar99 said:i've never been told not to attend someone's funeral, but i've got to imagine being told that comes with a strong sense of humility."I'll use the magic word - let's just shut the fuck up, please." EV, 04/13/080
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josevolution said:cincybearcat said:It was an Onion articleGive Peas A Chance…0
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josevolution said:cincybearcat said:It was an Onion articleI'll ride the wave where it takes me......0
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White House Returns Flag to Half-Staff for John McCain, as the Senator Gets a Last Word
https://www.nytimes.com/2018/08/27/us/politics/flag-half-staff-mccain-trump.html
It's lowered.
Protocol was followed ... but people are pretty delicate these days...
Flags at half-staff: What are the guidelines and precedents to follow?
https://abc7news.com/politics/flags-at-half-staff-what-are-the-guidelines/4067918/
As McCain was a U.S. senator, the proclamation instructs that flags be lowered on the day of his death and the day after. McCain passed away on Saturday, and the White House reportedly raised the flags back right around midnight overnight as Sunday ended, which would be the minimum amount of time as outlined by Eisenhower's proclamation.
But you know this war hero/monger should get special treatment...Give Peas A Chance…0 -
unsung I stopped by on March 7 2024. First time in many years, had to update payment info. Hope all is well. Politicians suck. Bye. Posts: 9,487It is odd watching the left defend him politically.0
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unsung I stopped by on March 7 2024. First time in many years, had to update payment info. Hope all is well. Politicians suck. Bye. Posts: 9,487Meltdown99 said:Has America been on the winning side of a conflict since WW2 ... I mean, you guys should be the best at war ... you've had enough practice.
Not to mention a 700 billion military budget? You quite literally suck at it ...
The better question is when is the last time America fought in a war that actually defended the freedoms of Americans?0 -
unsung said:Meltdown99 said:Has America been on the winning side of a conflict since WW2 ... I mean, you guys should be the best at war ... you've had enough practice.
Not to mention a 700 billion military budget? You quite literally suck at it ...
The better question is when is the last time America fought in a war that actually defended the freedoms of Americans?I'll ride the wave where it takes me......0
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