Read to the End

[noharleyyet]

RIP John McCain

https://www.weeklystandard.com/andrew-ferguson/reagan-mccain-and-sam-mcgee

 

[Big Fin]

Yes, read to the end. Not much for poetry myself, but always admired Senator McCain independence in thought and conviction. Thanks for sharing, NHY.

 

[hank4elk]

I am sad today. I lost a hero.
RIP John McCain.

 

[Sytes]

Great read, Ken. Thanks for sharing.

Rest in peace.

 

[Rzrbck918]

Thanks for sharing. Excellent article about an extraordinary man. Left, right, or center; he loved this country.

 

[Nameless Range]

Damn. Thanks for sharing NHY.

If you want to get an idea of what John McCain and other POWs went through in captivity I recommend Jocko Willink's podcast episode: Knowing Darkness: 6 Years a POW at the Hanoi Hilton with Capt Charlie Plumb.

Powerful stuff. RIP.

 

[mtmuley]

That man stood for the Anthem. Every time. mtmuley

 

[Idahoarcheryhunter]

Thanks for sharing, lost a good one RIP.

 

[kansasdad]

Freedom isn't free, and Senator McCain paid way more than the average serviceman can fathom.

A kansasdad Salute for your life and your service, sir!

 

[El Jason]

Great read.

 

[VikingsGuy]

That man stood for the Anthem. Every time. mtmuley

And he paid a high personal price so others could choose not to - and he respected their right to make that choice: http://thehill.com/blogs/blog-brief...ends-nfl-protests-its-their-right-as-citizens

 

[Sytes]

This is not a thread for debate...

This is a man who gave more than most all others alive and strived to continue his service to our country as a well respected Senator and Presidential candidate.

 

[rmyoung1]

Yeah that’s a good one. Thanks for sharing.

 

[ashersdad]

Excellent article. Very exceptional patriot. Rest In Peace.

 

[rtraverdavis]

McCain was a good one. He’ll be missed. The last line of that article is incredible.

 

[BearFoot]

A true Statesman

 

[Ben Lamb]

Godspeed, Senator McCain. His wisdom and tenacity will be missed and his passing makes our nation poorer.

 

[bobbydean]

Rip.

 

[PrairieHunter]

I saw this come across Facebook today. Made me wonder if there was any truth to it after reading the OP link.

https://theintercept.com/2017/07/27/john-mccain-fake-maverick-horrible-record/

 

[Big Fin]

I saw this come across Facebook today. Made me wonder if there was any truth to it after reading the OP link.

https://theintercept.com/2017/07/27/john-mccain-fake-maverick-horrible-record/

I wouldn't waste a good piss on the folks over at The Intercept even if they were on fire. And not just because of this article.