Posted on 05/13/2018 1:22:09 PM PDT by ethom
Old friends and colleagues are visiting John McCain's Arizona home these days to say goodbye.
But before he takes leave, the senator has a few other things left to say to America.
The press? Full of "routine liberal bias."
If you're wondering how the infamous "pee tape dossier" got out, it was McCain's doing. He heard about it from a British diplomat, sent someone to England to get a copy, and passed it to then-FBI Director James Comey.
"And I would do it again," McCain says. "Anyone who doesn't like it can go to hell."
While the old warrior settles some scores, his sense of loyalty remains ironclad.
While McCain's rehash of the 2008 race is only one part of "The Restless Wave," it's likely to be the liveliest for many readers. And while the book is meant to give McCain the last word, sometimes he rehashes policy debates long settled.
The book is at its best is when he speaks plainly from the heart about subjects he cares deeply about. .
That straight talk is vintage McCain, and why his most conservative critics have often dismissed him as a RINO — Republican in Name Only.
Certainly, he often seemed to get along better with his colleagues across the aisle.
Kennedy, he recalls, once even tried to get him to switch parties. McCain almost crossed party lines in 2008 by choosing Sen. Joseph Lieberman of Connecticut, a Democrat-turned-independent, as his running mate.
"I hope those who mourn my passing, and even those who don’t, will celebrate as I celebrate a happy life lived in imperfect service to a country made of ideas, whose continued success is the hope of the world."
(Excerpt) Read more at nydailynews.com ...
His goodbyes are exceeded only by Hillarys excuses.
Great Historical Post!
Well, bye! Don’t let the door hit you on the way out.
Your version of events isn't going to work, John.
Just bite the pill and be done with it.
My, what a nice Progressive Republican “Maverick of the Senate” compilation you have!
Even GOD doesn’t want him up there.
Thank you. It’s actually just a sketch. Far from comprehensive.
Any minute now....
Alzheimer’s is perhaps a little more forgiving and graceful a way to take the “long goodbye”.
There are some times in life particularly at life end where it is necessary to stop arguing and whining and to grasp sweet serenity by retreating into self and family.Stop blathering, John and get on with it.
Portrait of a RINO Maverick!
“Ah, thanks very much.”
“Not at all. See you on Thursday.”
“Right...Who’s that, now?”
“I don’t know; must be a king.”
“Why?”
“He hasn’t got sh*t all over him.”
Hell awaits an unrepentant traitor...
[ And if he retires next week, that will be appropriate.]
Do you mean retire or expire?
I really like to know the tally of how many Americans are alive because of McCain and how many are dead because of him.
I think mccain stated, some days ago/ weeks ago/ he did not want his successor to be chosen in a special election... which I think meant he wanted to choose his successor?
Oh enough already, just shut up McDrama Queen!
This drawn-out deathbed ranting is worse than a D rate Netflix series lasting 3 seasons too long.
Just shut up and die, McCain!!!!
McCain, you POS, you damn near killed many enlisted sailors as well as the officer(s) on the deck of that carrier when you played like you were some hot shot pilot. You are a PUNK. We had an SF captain shot in the thigh by a legendary SF NCO. The Captain called a formation in the field. ( on a combat OP)
Oh for goodness sake, just go already.
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