The media show just goes on and on and on...
Posted on 04/29/2018 8:35:54 PM PDT by hapnHal
Sen. John McCain back in the hospital, asking his son in law to take care of his daughter. The Arizona Republic newspaper reported Sunday evening that Senator John McCain has been readmitted to a Phoenix hospital for treatment of diverticulitis. The paper said it was unclear if the intestinal problem is related to Senator McCain incurable brain cancer.
No comment.
McCain, you are a grossly conceited, sick example of a man, but I hope you and your family get right with God.
His daughter has done a tremendous job defending conservative voices recently, and although I’ve been critical of him, I personally believe that his daughter’s convictions and behavior likely reflect who he was. I was not in his camp, and doubted his motivations and loyalties, but I am taking those things back now and hope and pray that he finds eternal spiritual happiness. We are all flawed.
The crew of the USS Forrestal should never be forgotten.
Someone will make a fortune selling large size drinks to those planning to “visit” the grave site.
The media show just goes on and on and on...
McCain needs to live till May 31 to prevent his seat coming up for election in November.
He probably won’t leave hospital alive.
I can live with that.
If he doesn’t last until May 30 then Doug Ducey doesn’t get to name his replacement and there’ll be a vacancy until the special election. Don’t screw us on the way out (again), McCain!
May the grass on his grave be well watered by the bladders of visiting Patriots.
Well put.
If McCain makes it through 1 more month, to prevent the automatic triggering of a special election in November, it will be the capstone to a lifetime of service to the nation.
According to Wikipedia - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1967_USS_Forrestal_fire
A drawing of the stern of Forrestal showing the spotting of aircraft at the time. Likely source of the Zuni was F-4 No. 110. White's and McCain's aircraft (A-4s No. 405 and 416, respectively) are in the right-hand circle.
At about 10:50 (local time) on 29 July, while preparing for the second strike of the day, an unguided 5.0 in (127.0 mm) Mk-32 "Zuni" rocket, one of four contained in an LAU-10 underwing rocket pod mounted on an F-4B Phantom II (believed to be aircraft No. 110 from VF-11[1]), accidentally fired due to an electrical power surge during the switch from external to internal power. The surge, and a missing rocket safety pin, which would have prevented the fail surge, as well as a decision to plug in the "pigtail" system early to increase the number of takeoffs from the carrier, allowed the rocket to launch.
The rocket flew across the flight deck, striking a wing-mounted external fuel tank on an A-4E Skyhawk awaiting launch,[1] aircraft No. 405 from VA-46, piloted by Lieutenant Commander Fred D. White.[2][13] The Zuni rocket's warhead safety mechanism prevented it from detonating, but the impact tore the tank off the wing and ignited the resulting spray of escaping JP-5 fuel, causing an instantaneous conflagration. Within seconds, other external fuel tanks on White's aircraft overheated and ruptured, releasing more jet fuel to feed the flames, which began spreading along the flight deck. The impact of the rocket had also dislodged two of the 1000-lb AN-M65 bombs, which fell to the deck, and lay in the pool of burning fuel between White's aircraft and that of Lieutenant Commander John McCain.
I think I got it wrong. I read on another thread that:
“It is 6/1 (June 1). If the seat is vacant on or before 5/30, it goes to a special election this year. If it is 6/1 the special election would be in 2020.”
So were talking about a very long term appointment if McCain lives to June 1.
“So were talking about a very long term appointment if McCain lives to June 1.”
Hey John, I take back all the bad things I have said about you. Hang in there until June 1. Your best friend, Parley.
If he leaves office before May 30th the governor appoints a replacement and the vote to fulfill his term is in November 2018. After May 30th the governors appointee is in office until the 2020 election.
Life for him is in sections. First half crashing our planes and the second half crashing our every attempt at effective government.
Nicely stated, my good FRiend.
This veteran wishes Mister McCain comfort and family time.
While I have little (as in no) respect for McCain's conduct in the Senate, and while I do encourage him to retire his seat forthwith, I do not wish him any pain or discomfort.
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