RIP Senator John McCain

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besilarius

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August 26, 2018, 08:36:30 AM
 McCain illustrates the difference between those who have lived through a hot war, and those who have not. During the fighting, you have to face the facts squarely. If you just take the line from headquarters, your people will often be put in greater danger. You need to have the courage to stand up and say when a plan, or a policy, is flawed. Those who have not been in such life and death situations, are living in their environment, which usually means be a team player and follow directions, no matter how bad the orders are.

Near the end of his term as Chief of Staff at the Pentagon, Matthew Ridgeway was asked what his greatest challenge as C/S was. "Protecting the mavericks."
"Most gods throw dice, but Fate plays chess, and you don't find out until too late that he's been playing with two queens all along".  Terry Pratchett.

During filming of Airplane, Leslie Nielsen used a whoopee cushion to keep the cast off-balance. Hays said that Nielsen "played that thing like a maestro"

Tallulah Bankhead: "I'll come and make love to you at five o'clock. If I'm late, start without me."

"When all other trusts fail, turn to Flashman." — Abraham Lincoln.

"I have enjoyed very warm relations with my two husbands."
"With your eyes closed?"
"That helped."  Lauren Bacall

Master Chiefs are sneaky, dastardly, and snarky miscreants who thrive on the tears of Ensigns and belly dancers.   Admiral Gerry Bogan.

trailrunner

#16
August 26, 2018, 08:56:39 AM
He was a supporter of my office, and as chair of the SASC, his support had a lot of weight.  Earlier this year, he (and Senator Reed) backed us up on the CVN 78 shock trial issue.  McCain's support will be missed.

steve58

#17
August 26, 2018, 09:52:25 AM
May he rest in peace.
Government is not the solution to our problem—government is the problem.   Ronald Reagan
The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not.   Thomas Jefferson
During times of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act.   George Orwell  The truth is quiet...It's the lies that are loud.   Jesus Revolution
If you ever find yourself in need of a safe space then you're probably going to have to stop calling yourself a social justice warrior. You cannot be a warrior and a pansy at the same time   Mike Adams (RIP Mike)

Centurion40

#18
August 26, 2018, 10:06:26 AM
RIP Senator McCain. Rest well. Your legacy speaks for itself and drapes your family in honour.
Any time is a good time for pie.

ArizonaTank

#19
August 26, 2018, 10:30:55 AM
RIP to a great American.

Found this interesting article on inspiration he took from Hemingway's "For Whom the Bell Tolls"

https://www.yahoo.com/news/bell-tolls-john-mccain-hemingways-antifascist-hero-shaped-man-125401573.html?.tsrc=bell-brknews



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