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McCain appears to criticize Trump in farewell message to the nation
« on: August 27, 2018, 05:56:13 pm »
McCain appears to criticize Trump in farewell message to the nation
The Arizona Republican's final works were read to the public by his close friend Rick Davis in Arizona.
by Adam Edelman / Aug.27.2018 / 12:39 PM ET

Sen. John McCain, who passed away Saturday from brain cancer, penned a farewell message before he died that appears to take thinly veiled shots at President Donald Trump for fanning the flames of "tribal rivalries" and hiding "behind walls."

The message was read to the public Monday afternoon by Rick Davis, a close friend of McCain's and the national campaign manager of the Arizona Republican's 2008 and 2000 presidential campaigns.

Speaking of country's best qualities, McCain wrote that "we weaken our greatness" by equating "patriotism with tribal rivalries" that "sow resentment and hatred and violence in all corners of the world."

"We weaken it when we hide behind walls, rather than tear them down, when we doubt the power of our ideas rather than trust them to be the great force for change they have always been," Davis, holding back tears, said, reading McCain's farewell message in Phoenix.

https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/donald-trump/mccain-s-farewell-message-n904171
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Re: McCain appears to criticize Trump in farewell message to the nation
« Reply #1 on: August 27, 2018, 05:59:56 pm »
"To the last, I grapple with thee; From Hell's heart, I stab at thee; For hate's sake, I spit my last breath at thee."
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Re: McCain appears to criticize Trump in farewell message to the nation
« Reply #2 on: August 27, 2018, 06:00:58 pm »
Don't be sad. I'm sure there'll be more 'McCain farewell messages' written and distributed.
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Re: McCain appears to criticize Trump in farewell message to the nation
« Reply #3 on: August 27, 2018, 06:01:50 pm »
Quote from: mystery-ak on August 27, 2018, 05:56:13 pm
McCain appears to criticize Trump in farewell message to the nation
The Arizona Republican's final works were read to the public by his close friend Rick Davis in Arizona.
by Adam Edelman / Aug.27.2018 / 12:39 PM ET

Sen. John McCain, who passed away Saturday from brain cancer, penned a farewell message before he died that appears to take thinly veiled shots at President Donald Trump for fanning the flames of "tribal rivalries" and hiding "behind walls."

The message was read to the public Monday afternoon by Rick Davis, a close friend of McCain's and the national campaign manager of the Arizona Republican's 2008 and 2000 presidential campaigns.

Speaking of country's best qualities, McCain wrote that "we weaken our greatness" by equating "patriotism with tribal rivalries" that "sow resentment and hatred and violence in all corners of the world."

"We weaken it when we hide behind walls, rather than tear them down, when we doubt the power of our ideas rather than trust them to be the great force for change they have always been," Davis, holding back tears, said, reading McCain's farewell message in Phoenix.

https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/donald-trump/mccain-s-farewell-message-n904171

Yeah, it's really too bad....

that McCain couldn't (or wouldn't) address that message to Obama, who divided this nation more than any enemy without ever could have.  McCain... running true to form, even on his deathbed. 
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Re: McCain appears to criticize Trump in farewell message to the nation
« Reply #4 on: August 27, 2018, 06:02:49 pm »
Quote from: skeeter on August 27, 2018, 06:00:58 pm
Don't be sad. I'm sure there'll be more 'McCain farewell messages' written and distributed.

I'm certain there will be.  They've been dropping like snowflakes for the past 9 months.
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Re: McCain appears to criticize Trump in farewell message to the nation
« Reply #5 on: August 27, 2018, 06:03:16 pm »
Quote from: dfwgator on August 27, 2018, 05:59:56 pm
"To the last, I grapple with thee; From Hell's heart, I stab at thee; For hate's sake, I spit my last breath at thee."

Which is why he was nicknamed McQueeg years ago.
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Re: McCain appears to criticize Trump in farewell message to the nation
« Reply #6 on: August 27, 2018, 06:04:06 pm »
Quote from: dfwgator on August 27, 2018, 05:59:56 pm
"To the last, I grapple with thee; From Hell's heart, I stab at thee; For hate's sake, I spit my last breath at thee."

Needs to be framed and hung on a wall for all to see...maybe I'll whip something up for Bookface.
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Re: McCain appears to criticize Trump in farewell message to the nation
« Reply #7 on: August 27, 2018, 06:07:00 pm »
Quote from: skeeter on August 27, 2018, 06:00:58 pm
Don't be sad. I'm sure there'll be more 'McCain farewell messages' written and distributed.

Sadly, I don't think the McCain farewell tour won't end until several months.

He had a chance to ride into the sunset, like most other high profile politicians.  Instead, he has let his self-importance over ride that dignity.  RIP Mr. McCain, but you are dangerously close to letting your death define your legacy instead of your life.
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Re: McCain appears to criticize Trump in farewell message to the nation
« Reply #8 on: August 27, 2018, 06:09:51 pm »
Quote from: catfish1957 on August 27, 2018, 06:07:00 pm
Sadly, I don't think the McCain farewell tour won't end until several months.

He had a chance to ride into the sunset, like most other high profile politicians.  Instead, he has let his self-importance over ride that dignity.  RIP Mr. McCain, but you are dangerously close to letting your death define your legacy instead of your life.

It is the Republican "Wellstone Moment".
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Re: McCain appears to criticize Trump in farewell message to the nation
« Reply #9 on: August 27, 2018, 07:43:50 pm »
Tribal rivalries?  Was there ever a tribal war McCain did not want our servicemen thrown into?  Maybe if we actually had "walls," those rivalries would matter a little bit less. 

Despite his incredible sacrifice in Vietnam, McCain the politician was an attention whore.  Trump definitely started this spat.  But I'm certain they would have hooked horns over policy, and it would have gotten ugly regardless.
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Re: McCain appears to criticize Trump in farewell message to the nation
« Reply #10 on: August 27, 2018, 07:46:21 pm »
Quote from: cato potatoe on August 27, 2018, 07:43:50 pm
Tribal rivalries?  Was there ever a tribal war McCain did not want our servicemen thrown into?  Maybe if we actually had "walls," those rivalries would matter a little bit less. 

Despite his incredible sacrifice in Vietnam, McCain the politician was an attention whore.  Trump definitely started this spat.  But I'm certain they would have hooked horns over policy, and it would have gotten ugly regardless.

We all know which side of the fence McCain was on...

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Re: McCain appears to criticize Trump in farewell message to the nation
« Reply #11 on: August 27, 2018, 07:50:09 pm »
Quote from: dfwgator on August 27, 2018, 07:46:21 pm
We all know which side of the fence McCain was on...



And sadly, a good chunk of the party he grafted himself into.

I have no well-wishes for the carcass of McCain.  He's dead, so unless he has a bunch more letters like this one, he cannot harm us anymore.
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Re: McCain appears to criticize Trump in farewell message to the nation
« Reply #12 on: August 27, 2018, 08:05:00 pm »
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And sadly, a good chunk of the party he grafted himself into.

I have no well-wishes for the carcass of McCain.  He's dead, so unless he has a bunch more letters like this one, he cannot harm us anymore.

Watch....   I'll almost bet that there will be an Op-Ed type farewell diary that the MSM will publish on a periodic basis. 
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Re: McCain appears to criticize Trump in farewell message to the nation
« Reply #13 on: August 28, 2018, 11:54:52 am »
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Rick Davis, a close friend of McCain's and the national campaign manager of the Arizona Republican's 2008 and 2000 presidential campaigns.
And Paul Manafort's longtime business partner, if I'm not mistaken.
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Re: McCain appears to criticize Trump in farewell message to the nation
« Reply #14 on: August 28, 2018, 12:45:01 pm »
McCain should have taken his cue from the writings of Charles Krauthammer when he wrote about his last days. Gracious and humble and heart felt.
Not the ramblings of bitter dying man.
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Re: McCain appears to criticize Trump in farewell message to the nation
« Reply #15 on: August 28, 2018, 04:13:04 pm »
I agree,  @The Ghost
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Re: McCain appears to criticize Trump in farewell message to the nation
« Reply #16 on: August 28, 2018, 11:02:51 pm »
Was it Mark Twain who once said (paraphrasing), "I never wished a man dead, but I have read some obituaries with great pleasure..."

And that's about all I've got to say regarding the several threads on Mr. McCain...
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Re: McCain appears to criticize Trump in farewell message to the nation
« Reply #17 on: August 29, 2018, 03:45:47 am »
The comment by Twain is right on.  McCain was a disgrace, and went out about as bad as he could.  His no vote on the healthcare bill is his legacy.  He intentionally undermined his own party. 

Again, Trump was right about this POS.
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