Posted on Aug 30, 2018
What is everyone's view on john McCain? Could someone explain to me further what he did that made so many dislike him?
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United States Senator
Vietnam War
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Unfortunately, in today's political climate, it seems that party affiliation and party line votes mean more than actually representing one's constituents. I don't know much about Senator McCain's voting record, other than his vote on the repeal of the Affordable Care Act (AKA ObamaCare). My Brother is from Arizona and tells me that Senator McCain represented his constituents on the ACA and other issues as well.
I disagreed with Senator McCain's position on the ACA repeal, but I'll take a principled dissenter over a party-line Gumby any day of the week.
I disagreed with Senator McCain's position on the ACA repeal, but I'll take a principled dissenter over a party-line Gumby any day of the week.
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Susan Foster
I disagreed with him on many issues over the years, but I never doubted his integrity and that he had the country's best at heart.
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He has an interesting history PVT Leighton Bader. That is why history is important to the future. Although some would call him a murderer and traitor. What I saw of his military service was a bunch of fly boys messing around to make the biggest boom! And well MccCain did just that. Unfortunately it cost the lives of over 160 sailors and a lot of Govt equipment damage.
But if you look further into history right before that incident, it was very common for these young men to one up there fellow soldier. But it was frowned upon because his father was the Admeral and it looked like McCain had gotten away with murder.
As for his senatorial position, like most running candidates they all start off with a positive attitude and patriotism to do the right thing. But anyone out in a position of power can dongood and bad things.
The problem is you can’t please everyone, so some will love you and some will hate you.
https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/john-mccain-fire-uss-forrestal/
But if you look further into history right before that incident, it was very common for these young men to one up there fellow soldier. But it was frowned upon because his father was the Admeral and it looked like McCain had gotten away with murder.
As for his senatorial position, like most running candidates they all start off with a positive attitude and patriotism to do the right thing. But anyone out in a position of power can dongood and bad things.
The problem is you can’t please everyone, so some will love you and some will hate you.
https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/john-mccain-fire-uss-forrestal/
FACT CHECK: Did John McCain Cause a Fire Aboard the USS Forrestal that Killed 134 People?
A fabricated story blames the fluke 1967 aircraft carrier fire on the negligence of then-Navy bomber pilot and future United States Senator John McCain.
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COL (Join to see)
As the above article and exhaustive Navy investigation lays out, the story that John McCain is to blame in that incident was fabricated, and is false. In fact, he was lucky to escape the fire alive!
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He didn't really do much, other than a) not being conservative enough (in the eyes of some voters) and b) not being sufficiently subservient to Pres. Trump.
I liked him, and thought he was a great person. The only thing he ever did that I really didn't like was selecting Sarah Palin as his running mate. I'm glad her 15 minutes are over.
I liked him, and thought he was a great person. The only thing he ever did that I really didn't like was selecting Sarah Palin as his running mate. I'm glad her 15 minutes are over.
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LTC Stephan Porter
As a conservative, my issues weren’t subservience, but a departure from from conservatism which he espoused. I do feel in the end, his actions and rhetoric departed from a principaled representative to vindictiveness.
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He was the hero of the GOP in 2008 but he made a drastic mistake. He placed America above partisan politics and the hard right has never forgiven him for that.
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MSG Stan Hutchison
LTC Stephan Porter - Yes, he was willing to cross the aisle, to compromise, if he thought the bill was for the betterment of the nation. That is being a good politician. The only time we get anything done is when we compromise. When we accept a "meeting in the middle." Neither side has a monopoly on good ideas for this country. We excel when we find common ground, not take a one-sided approach. John McCain was willing to do this when he thought there was the possibility of doing good for America, not just for his party.
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Susan Foster
Amen. I didn't always agree with him, but I never doubted he did what he thought was good for America.
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SSG Warren Swan
MSG Stan Hutchison - "The only time we get anything done is when we compromise. When we accept a "meeting in the middle." Neither side has a monopoly on good ideas for this country. We excel when we find common ground, not take a one-sided approach"....damn if that is not the absolute truth.
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The only real gripe that I have with him is that he has been dying of brain cancer over the last year. He should have thrown in the towel on his political career when he could no longer give his constituents 100%. A quick search on his Senate votes for this year makes it look like he hasn't voted on anything.
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I fully understand the intent of the question, but don't think there is a good place to ask it (it IS a good question). "Good" and "Bad" are subjective terms, this is a political situation, and folks are more opt to believe stories that are clearly false and debunked.
In the end, it comes down to your personal opinion.
In the end, it comes down to your personal opinion.
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Depends on your point of view. For me, I lost a lot of respect for him (politically) after the 2000 election. Prior to that he was the "maverick" or as they are called now, RINO. He was the moderate arm of the Republican party. After he lost to GW Bush (in the primaries), he seemed to embrace the establishment arm of the Repubs and looked more conservative. Finally, his hate for Pres. Trump pushed him to side with the solid Left over the last year and half. I never lost respect for his service to our country, but I sure miss the "just right of center" moderate Republican that he was prior to 2000.
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He didn't always vote with his party. that made him untrustworthy in the eyes of some very heavy handed politicians.
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My view on John McCain is rather one sided and most people would say biased ,we both served in the Vietnam ,therefore he is a Brother,his political career can be debated but not by me,his conduct as a POW would seem to have upheld all that is expected as a Naval Officer, not so some others who entered the Political field after their Service (see more “Horse Face” John gag Kerry) my take ,for what’s it’s worth .
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This is what has been on my mind: Senator John McCain admitted that he was a 'war criminal' and was pardoned by President Nixon for his crimes
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Jeremy Berglund
Alright y'all... I did not say," I believe this!" I did say," Posted 5 h ago
This is what has been on my mind:" So calm down and read the black and white before attacking the grey that is not there!
This is what has been on my mind:" So calm down and read the black and white before attacking the grey that is not there!
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Jeremy Berglund - “This is what has been on my mind: Senator John McCain admitted that he was a 'war criminal' and was pardoned by President Nixon for his crimes.” “Did he repent of his sins, or move forward without remorse. (actions speak louder that words)”
An impressive set of entries from your stream of consciousness journal. However, in regards to your whimsies on the matter, McCain had no sin to for which to repent. And yet, he did so anyway.
Some of his injuries include, but aren’t limited to, multiple concussions, several severely broken limbs, ribs, teeth and shoulder, bayonet wound to the groin, malnourishment (he got down to a little over 100lbs), routine beatings and years of isolation.
Yes, after that, he signed a letter of confession. And despite his status as the son/grandson of admirals, he refused early release. Beatings resumed. No worries, all he did was earn himself a life deprived of the little things, like being able to raise his arm over his head, or easily be able to tie his own shoes.
And he repented. About his ‘confession’, McCain stated, “I will be ashamed of it for the rest of my life.”. Frankly, I don’t think he has anything to be ashamed of.
While I’m sure you were just banging out what was in your head at the moment, do you think a confession given runder torture is a sin? Do you think that statements of pennance or repent and a life of public service (whether you agree or disagree wi5h his politics) aren’t action enough?
SFC Kelly Fuerhoff
An impressive set of entries from your stream of consciousness journal. However, in regards to your whimsies on the matter, McCain had no sin to for which to repent. And yet, he did so anyway.
Some of his injuries include, but aren’t limited to, multiple concussions, several severely broken limbs, ribs, teeth and shoulder, bayonet wound to the groin, malnourishment (he got down to a little over 100lbs), routine beatings and years of isolation.
Yes, after that, he signed a letter of confession. And despite his status as the son/grandson of admirals, he refused early release. Beatings resumed. No worries, all he did was earn himself a life deprived of the little things, like being able to raise his arm over his head, or easily be able to tie his own shoes.
And he repented. About his ‘confession’, McCain stated, “I will be ashamed of it for the rest of my life.”. Frankly, I don’t think he has anything to be ashamed of.
While I’m sure you were just banging out what was in your head at the moment, do you think a confession given runder torture is a sin? Do you think that statements of pennance or repent and a life of public service (whether you agree or disagree wi5h his politics) aren’t action enough?
SFC Kelly Fuerhoff
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Jeremy Berglund
I do believe him a traitor! Not only to this country, but the families he compromised.
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