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In reply to the discussion: On McCain's deathbed, try for some common decency, DUers, for what it says about us... [View all]Cary
(11,746 posts)90. I will not be judging Democrats
Last edited Fri Aug 24, 2018, 11:46 PM - Edit history (1)
If one chooses to disrespect John McCain, I can see good reasons. Unfortunately hateful, malignant Republicans have brought us to that point.
It occurs to me that we Democrats judge ourselves too harshly, too often. I would love to see us give ourselves a break. We get enough garbage from "conservatives." We can refrain from dumping on ourselves if we choose. And who are we fooling? The pukes will not appreciate any example we set, ever.
To any fellow Democrat who sees fit to disrespect Kohn McCain, go for it.
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On McCain's deathbed, try for some common decency, DUers, for what it says about us... [View all]
Hekate
Aug 2018
OP
Trashing dying men is not "hardening up." It's just petty, bullying behavior
EffieBlack
Aug 2018
#96
You sir, are just as bad as the repubs with your lack of compassion and empathy. N/T
john657
Aug 2018
#111
Yup... if we don't make fun of a dead man, "We will lose the Republic..."
LanternWaste
Aug 2018
#225
So you justify that there is no decency in politics anymore by calling McCain a shitbag????
politicaljunkie41910
Aug 2018
#103
Question is does one decent vote outweigh the many other negative ones done by him?
cstanleytech
Aug 2018
#57
I am not taking the credit away for when I think he got it right I am simply not offering up
cstanleytech
Aug 2018
#210
Unfotunately, the farther away from the political center of the spectrum in either direction,
Trust Buster
Aug 2018
#8
I feel the same. I feel so much compassion for John McCain now. I'm letting go of my hatred.
trueblue2007
Aug 2018
#27
Death is sad. Respect to his service. We don't have to be mum about whether or not we think his
JCanete
Aug 2018
#22
I could explain it to you, but I can't understanderstand it for you, especially when
Atticus
Aug 2018
#89
I wonder what makes the grave dancers think they are any different than the deplorables.
BannonsLiver
Aug 2018
#34
Because they think the people they hate are awful, so their cruelty toward them is justified.
EffieBlack
Aug 2018
#99
A friend that I have known since she was born had her thirf radiation treatment today
True Blue American
Aug 2018
#98
I don't base empathy on my political views. The end of a life is not a victory for anyone.
dameatball
Aug 2018
#52
Agree or disagree, he's done and sacrificed more for our country than many of the keyboard warriors
EffieBlack
Aug 2018
#102
After almost 18 years on here, I ditched a few weeks back for the most part
Blue_Adept
Aug 2018
#199
You don't have to tell me twice!!! I would naturally do that. He's a fine, ethical, family man.
Honeycombe8
Aug 2018
#75
They offered to release him early because he was an admiral's son, planning to use it as propaganda
Hekate
Aug 2018
#119
i agree..he did what he believed in..he will be missed..i tweeted meghan my sympthies..
samnsara
Aug 2018
#84
I agree. We get nothing by dancing on his grave and hurling insults at a dying man.
Fla Dem
Aug 2018
#109
It's easy to feel compassion for people you like, tougher for those you don't.
The Velveteen Ocelot
Aug 2018
#128
As a Vietnam War veteran I have nothing but respect and admiration for Sen. McCain.
Jack-o-Lantern
Aug 2018
#131
McCain is dying- and it's a rough way down. Put aside your warrior's tools and let him go.
NBachers
Aug 2018
#162
I generally dislike McCain, but I don't mind biting my tongue in the interest of taste...
D23MIURG23
Aug 2018
#164
I see more and more of our new members like yourself are just absolutely delightful
Blue_Adept
Aug 2018
#200
Thank you for saying this. I refuse to go to their level of nasty when it comes to a war hero.
redstatebluegirl
Aug 2018
#185
My respect is this: He rejected the attacks on Obama publically and clearly.
olegramps
Aug 2018
#191
Thanks Hekate, my friend. I am late to this thread, and that makes it eye opening.
Stinky The Clown
Aug 2018
#205
It's encouraging to see most agree that the community can show its better self...
Hekate
Aug 2018
#207