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> “Really, let me help you out:https://www.congress.gov/bill/113th-congress/house-bill/258";

That has nothing to do with citations of heroism.

I have his citations and I also have citations of heroism as well as the military committee processes for citations.

The word ‘heroism’ is not thrown around loosely by the US Military.

Valor is not identical to heroism.

I’ve got McCain’s citation for valor. And I have another POW’s citation for heroism.

I’m just waiting for you and the other dingbat to dig your holes a little deeper.

But you can first start by explaining why McCain finally admitted to not being a hero just this morning.

John McCain responds to Donald Trump: ‘I’m not a hero’
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/3314205/posts

You see, the whole scam was a fraud by the media to build up McCain as a war hero rather than the documented case which is that he is a highly decorated veteran. The truth they, the media and the political establishment, will never reveal nor acknowledge even if it were to hit them directly.

But you can’t handle the truth.

“The word ‘heroism’ is not thrown around loosely by the US Military.

Valor is not identical to heroism.”

You are debating with a couple of guys who spent their adult lives in the military. I also grew up a military brat, at least prior to my Dad’s death in Vietnam in 1972. Plus two kids who were in the military, and a SIL on 90% disability after his injuries in Iraq. So I don’t need YOU to tell ME about how the military views former POWs.

Valor: “boldness or determination in facing great danger, especially in battle; heroic courage; bravery”

Hero: “a man distinguished by exceptional courage, nobility, fortitude, etc / a man who is idealized for possessing superior qualities in any field”

“But you can’t handle the truth.”

I can handle it fine. You seem to have problems with facts. I don’t like McCain. I donated money to his primary opponent in 2010 and voted against McCain in the general election. I really want him out!

THE SECRETARY OF THE NAVY
WASHINGTON D. C. 20350

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the BRONZE STAR MEDAL to

COMMANDER JOHN S. MC CAIN III
UNITED STATES NAVY

for service as set forth in the following

CITATION:

For heroic achievement while serving as a Prisoner of War in North Vietnam during a period in 1968. Under constant pressure from North Vietnamese interrogators and guards, he experienced harassment, intimidation and ruthless treatment in their attempt to gain military information and cooperative participation for propaganda purposes. He heroically resisted the routine cruelties and never wavered in his devotion and loyalty to the United States. These actions served to inspire and improve the morale of his fellow prisoners in the camp. Displaying extraordinary courage, resourcefulness, and devotion to duty, he reflected great credit upon himself and upheld the highest traditions of the Naval Service and the United States Armed Forces.

The Combat Distinguishing Device is authorized.

https://en.wikisource.org/wiki/Bronze_Star_Medal_-_John_McCain

THE SECRETARY OF THE NAVY
WASHINGTON D. C. 20350

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the DISTINGUISHED FLYING CROSS to

COMMANDER JOHN S. MC CAIN III
UNITED STATES NAVY

for service as set forth in the following

CITATION:

For heroism while participating in aerial flight 26 October 1967 in North Vietnam. While attacking the thermal power plant in Hanoi, Commander (then Lieutenant Commander) McCain, despite extremely heavy and accurate antiaircraft fire and more than fifteen surface-to-air missiles in the air, pursued the attack until his aircraft was hit by enemy antiaircraft fire. Although his aircraft was severely damaged, he continued his bomb delivery pass and released his bombs on the target. When his aircraft would not recover from the dive, Commander McCain was forced to eject over the target. By his exceptional courage, superb airmanship, and total devotion to duty, Commander McCain reflected great credit upon himself and upheld the highest traditions of the United Suites Naval Service.

https://en.wikisource.org/wiki/Distinguished_Flying_Cross_-_John_McCain