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."
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Talk about the long goodbye. Tick tock.
Would some knowledgeable Freeper please tell me how the succession works?
Special election?
Appointment boy the Governor?
Many Thanks.
And if he retires next week, that will be appropriate.
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McCain; “I feel like I’m getting better.”
Nope, you’ll be stone dead in a minute.
“I feel happy! I think I’ll go for a walk!”
Barf!
As Sarah Palin has discovered. He's loyal alright - to democrats! Never met a Republican he wouldn't stab in the back with a smile, though.
Well he is not as bad as some of the more radical democrats but still not on the plus side.
Maybe a minus 3.
“And I would do it again,” McCain says. “Anyone who doesn’t like it can go to hell.”
Some legacy you’re leaving there, John.
When all the crap about this guy comes out - and it will, it will ruin not only his reputation, but that of his entire family.
Poor, stupid bastard has absolutely no idea that some of those demonicRAT colleagues who are stopping by to say goodbye view him as nothing but a tool.
But then, maybe he does know.
Oh, trust me, you brain-cancer-addled piece of shit, I will celebrate.
You’re not fooling anybody!
;-)
McCain is going to milk his death for everything it’s worth.
Are there any recent pictures of this guy? How do we know he’s still alive?
Nice fringe benefit the senate made for themselves. 174 large/year for indefinite sick leave. Of course his wife is filthy rich and he really doesn’t need it. Hope he’s donating heavily to worthy charities.
I don’t believe he is ill. In fact, it’s possible he is already dead.
Mcshame is more useful to the Deep State if they can give t eh impression he is near death - Trump can not respond to his insane attacks without looking bad
Ping me when he actually dies. I’ve been saving up a nice bottle of bourbon.
I’ve heard that if he dies before the end of the month, the person appointed by the governor serves out the rest of the term, otherwise the appointee only serves until the general election in November.
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