Even though I often disagreed with his political viewpoint, there is no denying he was a true hero and patriot. I fear he is the last of a breed of thoughtful, honest and level-headed politicians
Despite what W. Bush said about him in the primaries and what Trump has said in delirium since, McCain was a good citizen, good soldier, great statesman whose patriotism is unimpeachable
From this side of the pond, one can only go on reports about his life. I cannot say that I agreed with all his policies, and I think he was guilty of a serious misjudgement in the choice of his running mate for the presidency. Having said that, he appears to have been a man of principle and political courage. Oh that there was an equally principled man like him in the White House today.
Perhaps it is inappropriate to speak of these two men in the same sentence. If the reports of Mr. John McCain are true, he will be greatly missed in politics.
I didn't like all of McCain ' s politics, nor did I vote for him, but there's no doubt in my mind that he was a good man and a patriot of the first order. I appreciate his decency and his service to our country.
I was lucky enough to have met the Senator, long before he became one. I also met his father, the Commander Forces Vietnam. The North were more than willing to release him, given that relationship, but while his fellow aviators were in prison he refused. I met him when they were all released. He and several other POW's were at the Naval Hospital at Great Lakes, and Cary's dad was in his last posting as Commandant 9th Naval District. He and the other returned POW's frequently had dinner at the Commandant's house, and I was privileged to attend a couple. I was a first year resident at the time, Cary was getting her Master's in Chicago. We've lost a rarity in politics, I do not see another on the horizon that could fill his shoes. In integrity, even if I often disagreed with his position.
Like the rest of us, McCain was a flawed individual. Some of his views I applauded: campaign financing, and other bills he helped pass, I wish that he he had pushed back at some of the GOP behaviour much, much sooner than he did. Although I deplored many of his conservative viewpoints and decisions, I applauded him for his personal courage and sacrifice. He definitely was one-of-a-kind.
Without more politicians like him, willing and eager to reach ACROSS the aisle, our republic is doomed. RIP
ReplyDeleteEven though I often disagreed with his political viewpoint, there is no denying he was a true hero and patriot. I fear he is the last of a breed of thoughtful, honest and level-headed politicians
ReplyDeleteA patriot in the best sense of the word. A class act. He'll be missed.
ReplyDeleteHe seemed to be a good man and your country will miss his principles that he stood up for against such opposition.
ReplyDeleteI liked him as a man and Senator..
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Despite what W. Bush said about him in the primaries and what Trump has said in delirium since, McCain was a good citizen, good soldier, great statesman whose patriotism is unimpeachable
ReplyDeleteFrom this side of the pond, one can only go on reports about his life. I cannot say that I agreed with all his policies, and I think he was guilty of a serious misjudgement in the choice of his running mate for the presidency. Having said that, he appears to have been a man of principle and political courage. Oh that there was an equally principled man like him in the White House today.
ReplyDeletePerhaps it is inappropriate to speak of these two men in the same sentence. If the reports of Mr. John McCain are true, he will be greatly missed in politics.
A genuine patriot — a loss for Arizona and our nation.
ReplyDeleteI didn't like all of McCain ' s politics, nor did I vote for him, but there's no doubt in my mind that he was a good man and a patriot of the first order. I appreciate his decency and his service to our country.
ReplyDeleteI was lucky enough to have met the Senator, long before he became one. I also met his father, the Commander Forces Vietnam. The North were more than willing to release him, given that relationship, but while his fellow aviators were in prison he refused. I met him when they were all released. He and several other POW's were at the Naval Hospital at Great Lakes, and Cary's dad was in his last posting as Commandant 9th Naval District. He and the other returned POW's frequently had dinner at the Commandant's house, and I was privileged to attend a couple. I was a first year resident at the time, Cary was getting her Master's in Chicago.
ReplyDeleteWe've lost a rarity in politics, I do not see another on the horizon that could fill his shoes. In integrity, even if I often disagreed with his position.
Like the rest of us, McCain was a flawed individual. Some of his views I applauded: campaign financing, and other bills he helped pass, I wish that he he had pushed back at some of the GOP behaviour much, much sooner than he did. Although I deplored many of his conservative viewpoints and decisions, I applauded him for his personal courage and sacrifice. He definitely was one-of-a-kind.
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