National Politics - 2016

Donald Trump: John McCain Is “A Loser”

ALSO “NOT A WAR HERO” || By FITSNEWS || Billionaire real estate mogul Donald Trump‘s “say anything” presidential campaign rolls on … and this time, the filterless GOP frontrunner is blasting one of the liberal establishment “Republicans” who’s been trying to blunt his momentum. Trump took aim this weekend at John McCain…

ALSO “NOT A WAR HERO”

|| By FITSNEWS || Billionaire real estate mogul Donald Trump‘s “say anything” presidential campaign rolls on … and this time, the filterless GOP frontrunner is blasting one of the liberal establishment “Republicans” who’s been trying to blunt his momentum.

Trump took aim this weekend at John McCain – the left-leaning U.S. Senator from Arizona who has consistently sold out taxpayers in an effort to accommodate the radical overreach of U.S. president Barack Obama.

“I don’t like losers,” Trump said at an Iowa GOP event, referring to McCain’s disastrous 2008 campaign against then-U.S. Senator Obama.

Trump also called McCain a “dummy,” a point we’ve made previously regarding the latter’s ill-conceived foreign policy views.

But it was his third slam that’s drawing criticism …

When told by moderator Frank Luntz that McCain was a “war hero,” Trump bristled at the suggestion.

“He’s not a war hero,” Trump said. “He’s a war hero because he was captured, okay.  I like people that weren’t captured.”

Trump later revisited the controversial remark, saying McCain was “perhaps” a war hero.

He then sent out a tweet saying “captured or not, all our soldiers are heroes.”

McCain’s longtime bosom buddy in the U.S. Senate, Lindsey Graham (who is most assuredly not a war hero), rushed to his fellow warmonger’s defense.

“If there was ever any doubt that (Trump) should not be our commander in chief, this stupid statement should end all doubt,” Graham tweeted.

McCain has been baiting Trump recently – part of an effort by the GOP establishment to blunt his rise in the polls. In fact McCain isn’t just going after “The Donald,” he’s attacking his supporters.

Earlier this month, McCain criticized Trump’s high-flying presidential candidacy for “firing up the crazies.”

(For a more sophisticated look at the forces undergirding Trump’s ascendancy, click here).

For the record, we do believe McCain – who was shot down over Vietnam and held as a prisoner-of-war for six years – was a hero.  But he has long ago surrendered any claim to that mantle by repeatedly placing American men and women in harm’s way as part of his costly, ill-fated, interventionist warmongering.

Oh, and let’s not forget his affiliation with the terrorist organizations which eventually became part of the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria.

More than any other member of the U.S. Senate (save Graham, perhaps), the blood of thousands of Americans – including those still dying as a result of PTSD – is on McCain’s hands.

Also on McCain’s hands?  The shameful treatment these veterans have received from their country once their usefulness to the military-industrial complex has been exhausted.

McCain a hero?  Then, yes.

Today? Hell no.

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278 comments

tomstickler July 18, 2015 at 3:44 pm

Mitt Romney is a loser, and the Donald will be a loser.

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Slaps the shit out of you! July 18, 2015 at 3:56 pm

You liberals REALLY get pissed off if anyone attacks McCain, or any lukewarm, liberal Republican. You KNOW if you are taken on by a Conservative, you get your ass kicked.

Like you HATE Trump for slapping the shit out of you and telling the truth. No one else does to you.

But when the GOP wakes up, and begins to define you for the Ignorant and HATEFUL SCUM you are. You will turn and run. That’s how we take this country back from the anti-American pieces of shit, like you. Let’s hope we do it NOW!!!

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Sic Semper Tyrannis July 18, 2015 at 4:01 pm

GOP ers don’t even know who they are. I enjoyed your post though. Loser !

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Anybody BUT a Democrat! July 18, 2015 at 4:43 pm

As long as they are NOT Democrats, they’ll be good. Election day 2014 should have shown you stupid ass that much.

You’ve ruined the country, almost to the point it’s unrecognizable. You were able to escape responsibility up to Nov. 2012 because the media lied. But there is not denying what you are, now. People know.

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Rocky July 18, 2015 at 5:20 pm

Yeah, since Hillary is still out polling all GOP candidates by double digits – still!!!!

Things are fine July 18, 2015 at 5:37 pm

Please give a example of the country being ruined? Things are way better that 2008. If thing are shitty for you, that’s your fault. Pull up them boot straps, son!

sparklecity July 18, 2015 at 5:07 pm

You are nothing…..
you are nothing…..
you are nothing…..

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Rocky July 18, 2015 at 5:19 pm

No dude, we love Trump calling all the other GOP candidates losers. We love Trump you tool. He’s great. Can’t wait until he calls Sarah Palin a whore. Correction – drunken whore.

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Skatmen July 18, 2015 at 5:35 pm

Pogo/GrandTango is obsessed with ‘slapping’ shits. Very bizarre.

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tomstickler July 18, 2015 at 9:04 pm

What Trump said about McCain is nothing to what Dubya Bush and Karl Rove did to McCain in 2000 and Kerry in 2004.

http://driftglass.blogspot.com/2015/07/donald-trump-and-misremembrance-of.html

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Libertarian John McCain July 18, 2015 at 3:52 pm

If you REALLY want to insult FITSNews, or any Libertarians, take a shot at John McCain. He is the poster Boy for this website.

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The Buzzman July 18, 2015 at 5:07 pm

Bizarre. McCain is much further that Trump from anything resembling a Libertarian. Which is sad, because McCain was and is a hero, and Trump is an evil clown.

pogo, you be trippin’ again. Was the sun too hot on your noggin today at the KKK rally?

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TroubleBaby July 18, 2015 at 4:16 pm

“If there was ever any doubt that (Trump) should not be our commander in chief, this stupid statement should end all doubt,” Graham tweeted.”

The irony of Ms. Lindsey’s statement is that Trump could say 100 more stupid things and still be polling higher than him/her.

Also, regardless of Trump being an abrasive blowhard, he’s right about McCain being a “dummy”.

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erneba July 18, 2015 at 4:23 pm

Ms.Lindsey and McCain hardly realize that they should not be opening a pissing contest with a skunk. Trump will say what he pleases, and get all the press while these two will hardly be noticed outside their Congressional offices.

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Important Announcement July 18, 2015 at 9:04 pm

Trump raccist against Presedent Obama.

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eddie July 19, 2015 at 1:41 pm

Grow up. I live in his building, every color creed and nationality works for him.. stop with the distraction…..you are clearly afraid of success

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CorruptionInColumbia July 19, 2015 at 11:27 am

Thing is though, McCain and Graham are the skunks. I am grateful to finally, in my lifetime, see a politician (Trump) with the guts to tell it lime it really is.

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eddie July 19, 2015 at 1:40 pm

FINALLY !

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Limbaughsaphatkhunt July 19, 2015 at 11:33 pm

Please make sure to vote for him in the primary!

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CorruptionInColumbia July 20, 2015 at 12:53 pm

I’m planning on it!

eddie July 18, 2015 at 5:53 pm

You are confusing an abrasive blowhard with HONESTY….if John McCain were so great he would have not only won, but all these years in government he would have made it a priority to take care of our VETERANS who are treated abominably! They come home to nothing after risking their lives and limbs and mental health..He is shameful and full of excuses as to why he did not make it a priority…You have bought into the nonsense the career politician distraction from the ONE candidate who has the balls to call everyone out because he does not answer to lobbyists big banks or investment firms..GROW UP!

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TroubleBaby July 18, 2015 at 5:57 pm

“if John McCain were so great he would have not only won”

Did I defend John McCain anywhere in my statement?

“You are confusing an abrasive blowhard with HONESTY”

They aren’t mutually exclusive.

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eddie July 19, 2015 at 1:40 pm

One is an empty description and one is full of truth sure you understand that.

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TroubleBaby July 19, 2015 at 1:53 pm

A “blowharjd” isn’t empty, he just doesn’t communicate with people in a way that is “pleasing”.

eddie July 20, 2015 at 7:13 pm

a blowhard doesn’t please or displease he is all ego which is empty

Patty Hoch July 18, 2015 at 10:20 pm

Veterans should have unlimited access to healthcare — PERIOD.

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Hanceek July 19, 2015 at 4:24 am

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eddie July 19, 2015 at 1:38 pm

AMEN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Mary July 19, 2015 at 3:52 pm

All Americans should have unlimited access to healthcare. Your healthcare should not be determined by the size of your pocket book.

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Patty Hoch July 19, 2015 at 4:30 pm

All Americans do have unlimited access. Friends of mine are below poverty level and are NEVER turned down when requiring healthcare, including emergency room, hospital, etc.

Rakkasan July 20, 2015 at 9:14 am

That’s right. It would be illegal at a public hospital. That’s why your tax dollars pay for your friends’ health care. The fed gives the hospital (tax) money for indigent care, and they write some of the cost.

eddie July 20, 2015 at 7:11 pm

they still have to pay a small price

eddie July 20, 2015 at 7:11 pm

wait until they get their bill and go to pay their taxes

Vichapte July 20, 2015 at 4:05 am

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Rakkasan July 20, 2015 at 9:11 am

Let’s not forget that McCain had some “special” help in losing, especially in SC. Anyone remember the telephone push “polls” that went something like, “How likely would you be to vote for McCain if you learned he had fathered a child of mixed (or black) race child?” Brought to you by Sons of Lee Atwater, Inc. Shealy maybe?

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Elfego July 18, 2015 at 10:05 pm

How can you call a person a blowhard for being right. I do not like Trump but I trust him more 98% of those in DC.

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TroubleBaby July 19, 2015 at 12:21 pm

“How can you call a person a blowhard for being right.”

I didn’t call him a blowhard for being right(see my response to “eddie”.

Definition of “blowhard”(google):

“a person who blusters and boasts in an unpleasant way.” (Donald Trump)

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eddie July 19, 2015 at 1:45 pm

really you had to go to google??? you are making MY point….Donald Trump is not a blowhard he is a TRUTH teller..DEAL With IT , he isn’t going anywhere

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TroubleBaby July 19, 2015 at 1:52 pm

Look, you’re touchy, It’s almost like you’re Donald Trump himself.

I never claimed he wasn’t a “truth teller”, GROW UP!

eddie July 20, 2015 at 7:18 pm

Touchy? hardly….hard trying to communicate with someone who looks up a definition then writes it down and still doesn’t understand what it means…boastful and braggarts are not always based in fact…and if being direct and committed to your beliefs is a blowhard in your book get another book

TroubleBaby July 20, 2015 at 10:43 pm

“hard trying to communicate with someone who looks up a definition then writes it down and still doesn’t understand what it means”

So is that what we’re down to? You claiming the “google” definition is something I don’t understand?

lol…whatever champ. We don’t have to argue definitions.

It’s well over a year until the election and if Trump wants to keep rolling like he is and thinks he can continue to build a base large enough to win without alienating enough people to prevent him from being elected who am I to argue?

Clearly you and him think the same. So we’ll see.

Limbaughsaphatkhunt July 19, 2015 at 11:33 pm

Please vote for him :-)

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MrHelper July 18, 2015 at 11:39 pm

They broke me. When they brought me back to my cell, I was hurt and ashamed, and I didn’t know how I could face my fellow prisoners.
John McCain, September 04, 2008

What’s heroic about this? Be honest.

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I am a Hero July 19, 2015 at 1:05 am

Yeah … I watched McCain debate Obama in total disbelief. McCain is a pussy ass criminal illegal alien amnesty loving shit stain.

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Well-Manicured Man July 19, 2015 at 8:57 am

Trump should say he doesn’t have a team of speechwriters pulling his strings. It can be argued that governments don’t send their soldiers to war to be captured. If you got captured, you failed.

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TroubleBaby July 19, 2015 at 12:34 pm

“Trump should say he doesn’t have a team of speechwriters pulling his strings.”

I don’t disagree.

This is the thing about Trump IMO:

He’s a very successful person, he’s had mostly success for most of his life. Rest assured he has a healthy self confidence/ego as a result, deservedly so.

But, if he can’t find a way to choose his words more wisely it’s going to hurt him in the long run in his quest to seek the Oval Office.

He’s probably used to sitting a table in the business world where most of those sitting there are either his employees or people who want to do a deal with him and will either “yes man” everything he says or simply ignore statements that are worded in a manner that might be offensive to the general public.

He can cry that he’s “honest” all day long, and he probably is…but if he doesn’t start tempering what he says or make some attempt to reasonably filter some of what comes out of his mouth it will eventually submarine his chances.

Right now, a percentage of people love it because it’s so refreshing in a sphere of duplicitous backstabbing pols that never mean what they say….but there is a significant group of people turned off by the way he’s delivering the “truth” and if he proceeds like he would in the business world(where people look at the bottom line, they don’t run as much on emotion)- he’s not going to make it IMO.

Sadly, the people he’s got to appeal to to win are those that aren’t part of a business world and don’t have tough enough skin to handle many of his statements….regardless if they are right or not.

The last person delivering large doses of “the truth” in a GOP cycle(Ron Paul), eventually got “run out of town” by the GOP establishment.

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eddie July 19, 2015 at 1:43 pm

please…that is exactly why people respond to him! he doesn’t sugar coat the truth like the orator community organizer who speaks well but does nothing….ACTION NOW!

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TroubleBaby July 19, 2015 at 1:55 pm

“that is exactly why people respond to him!”

He’ getting positive & negative response, why wouldn’t you want to minimize the negative and accentuate the positive?

It’s has nothing to do with “action”, action can be good or bad.

eddie July 20, 2015 at 7:18 pm

action TRUMPS inaction everytime

TroubleBaby July 20, 2015 at 10:47 pm

“action TRUMPS inaction everytime”

That’s all fine and dandy, but don’t forget all Trump is doing is speaking as well. Until he actually wins the Office and then does what he says he’ll do(which might include some EO’s) it’s the same deal.

He has to first win the office to get to the “action” stage.

erneba July 18, 2015 at 4:23 pm

Advice to John McCain.
You opened this dialogue earlier in the week with a reference to Trump appealing to the “crazies.” I hope you were prepared for his reply, and probably more to come. He does not care and you are out of you league.

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McCain's cowardice, ruined us July 18, 2015 at 4:28 pm

McCain sits around and waits to attack anyone who is NOT liberal. When he had a chance to take on the liberals, he was a coward.

McCain’s gutless negligence and failure is why Obama has been allowed to destroy our nation. Shame on him.

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Bonkers July 18, 2015 at 5:34 pm

In fairness, every republican pretend candidate appeals to crazies.

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MrHelper July 18, 2015 at 11:50 pm

Not every misfortune has a hero.

They broke me. When they brought me back to my cell, I was hurt and ashamed, and I didn’t know how I could face my fellow prisoners.
John McCain, September 04, 2008

Sad.

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Democrats disgrace themselves July 18, 2015 at 4:24 pm

It’s kinda sickening to see all these liberals on social media openly hoping Trump is killed by this despicable drug dealer.

Lives only matter, I guess, if the Democrats want them to matter. Don’t march in lockstep with their failed dogma, and they want you dead.

On the side of good and evil, it’s obvious the Democrat Party is blatantly choosing hate, death and immorality. Shame on you. It will Kill you in the end. Look at your history. It always catches up with you. You are the party of Slavery, and racial hatred. You and the NAZI PArty have many similarities.

It seems you would have learned. But I guess not.

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DNC Rocky July 18, 2015 at 5:17 pm

You’re a tool. We’re not wanting anything to happen to Donald – he ensures we have the White House for four more years.

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Trump rulez! July 18, 2015 at 5:33 pm

Pogo, liberals love Trump more than Republicans. Besides, Trump has never been captured, so according to him, he’s a hero. Can any other candidate say they evaded capture for so long? Are you getting nervous about the leader of the republican pack? Trump in 2015!

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shawn July 18, 2015 at 8:04 pm

Lol. Totally trolling. Your KKK Confederate flag, Faux News republicons are the xenophobe racists. Hook yourself up to a cyanide-administering polygraph test, and try to convince yourself of what you just typed…dummy.

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shawn July 18, 2015 at 8:15 pm

Lol @ pretending republicons are the same party of Lincoln 150 years ago, and that they haven’t since adopted the Southern Strategy to leverage White contempt for african americans, and haven’t tried to suppress minority votes; in addition to claiming any attempt to highlight inequality in america is an assault on whites…Take your hood off.

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RogueElephant July 18, 2015 at 4:44 pm

I am getting to like Trump better and better. Calling RINO McCain what he is is a good first step IMO. If McCain hadn’t been an admiral’s son he would have been kicked out of the Navy before he even graduated from the academy. Always been a loser always will be a loser. His trained monkey (Grahamnasty) can say what he wants, it won’t matter. Maybe a Trump presidency wouldn’t be so bad after all. Something to think about.

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sparklecity July 18, 2015 at 5:19 pm

See how long you last in a POW camp after having the shit broken out of you when you ejected out of your jet and landed into a lake within the Hanoi city limits and were too busted up to do anything.
You MIGHT be a veteran but you have no honor and are showing your true colors. If you state being proud to be the small percentage of Republicans who are no bullshit (or in your case elephant shit) conservatives I am glad that only 10% of your type is out there because that means the other 90% are not self righteous smug know it all assholes like yourself—thank goodness for that.
What respect I had for you is now gone

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wiggle giggle July 18, 2015 at 5:52 pm

mccain was treated like a princess in north vietnam. He sold out his fellow vets and covered up POW’s still existing in vietnam after the war

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Mike at the Beach July 19, 2015 at 1:18 am

Say what you want about McCain’s motivations, recent performance, etc., but saying that he was “treated like a princess” makes you seem pretty moronic.

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Tom July 19, 2015 at 4:03 pm

The fact that you got five upvotes for this garbage is disgusting. I would love to be given the opportunity to give you and your five upvoters the princess treatment for a few years. You would be curled up in the fetal position, begging for mercy and offering to sell your country out. A bunch of pissant Chickenhawk cowards, i’ll bet.

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blenkarni July 18, 2015 at 5:53 pm Reply
CorruptionInColumbia July 19, 2015 at 11:49 am

THANK YOU!!!!!!! Everyone, McCain supporters and detractors should watch this. There are other videos showing this side of McCain, too. Supporters might learn a little about their “hero”, and detractors who already know McCain is a POS will have your blood boil a bit more.

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RogueElephant July 19, 2015 at 7:55 pm

Interesting. I had always thought that his arm problem was due to torture. After watching that video he is an even bigger POS than I had thought. Kerry has always been totally worthless , so no news there. That makes Trump even more right than I thought.

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eddie July 18, 2015 at 5:56 pm

you are missing the point entirely…it is exactly that he is a Veteran and has done absolutely nothing to help our vets who return assimilate back into society that makes him loathsome….talk talk talk story story story ….that is self righteous mug asshole behavior as he has the means to live a cushy life while the rest suffer in silence..

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Steven Wyatt July 18, 2015 at 9:15 pm

McCain was a traitor, he gave up information about an offensive, that ended up killing dozens of American service men. During the Korean War, Ww1, WW2, men like him were executed for their traitorous act. No amount of bullshit words, or excuses will ever obviate his crimes, nor bring back the soldiers who walked into a ambush set up by McCain!

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Patty Hoch July 18, 2015 at 10:23 pm

I wasn’t aware that this occurred. Awful. Please share this on many websites.

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MrHelper July 18, 2015 at 11:44 pm

McCain abandoned his 1st wife when she got disfigured in a car crash.

That doesn’t sound very heroic.

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Tom July 19, 2015 at 3:59 pm

Chickenhawks don’t go to war. They are too important. They need to stay at home where their superior intellect can better serve the country. Just ask them. Bush and Cheney can explain it to you. They really are not cowards.

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RogueElephant July 19, 2015 at 7:39 pm

You have no more respect for me. I have never had any for you or those of your thinking. So I guess we are even.

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lol July 18, 2015 at 5:58 pm

What about Scotty? I thought he was your guy? lol

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RogueElephant July 19, 2015 at 8:02 pm

I have narrowed my list down to two. Walker is still my favorite but Trump makes me think. I am still not fully convinced he is in it to win it. Huckabee is the best person in the race as a person but he is old news and I put him and Hillary in the “leftovers” category.

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TontoBubbaGoldstein July 18, 2015 at 8:00 pm

I am getting to like Trump better and better. Calling RINO McCain what he is is a good first step IMO. If McCain hadn’t been an admiral’s son he would have been kicked out of the Navy before he even graduated from the academy. Always been a loser always will be a loser. His trained monkey (Grahamnasty) can say what he wants, it won’t matter. Maybe a Trump presidency wouldn’t be so bad after all. Something to think about.

Mega Dittos!*

*TBG’s occasionally listened to Rush in the early nineties. *

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Conservative "values" July 19, 2015 at 10:25 am

Wow!

Who would have guessed?

I’m glad TBG has dumped that pox on all their houses persona and is now strictly Hard Right.

Shows he has Conservative “values.”

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McCain Never Was a Hero July 18, 2015 at 9:14 pm

He surged in the polls again because of McCain. And all he does is tell it like it is. McCain fucked up when he attacked Trump’s supporters like he did. Besides, its a no brainer that McCain wants Amnesty for 30 million illegal aliens. Its been in the news for years and years.

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Soft Sigh from Hell July 18, 2015 at 5:07 pm

GOPers love it when Trump bashes Mexicans. But some get haughty when he bashes a Canalzonian.

Go for it Donald. Make it hot for them. Stand tall–nay, stand out–in that GOPer clown car.

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Sic Semper Tyrannis July 18, 2015 at 7:09 pm

You made me “Tango”

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afmajret July 18, 2015 at 5:11 pm

Tell me again which conflict it was that Trump served in? None? Oh, then he’s just another blow-hard, know-nothing neo-con with more money than sense who is enjoying stirring up the GOP fringe crazies. By all means, carry on. (BTW, resisting torture for 6 years makes anyone a hero in my book. That being said, I didn’t vote for him because I don’t think being a POW hero is a good resume for CinC).

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Speak D Truth July 18, 2015 at 5:13 pm

McCain and virtually everyone that has ever served honorably in combat on behalf of the United States are heroes. Trump may have over spoken his bounds there but McCain has been far from a hero as a politician, his membership in the gang of 14, his affiliation with Joe Lieberman, the gang of 8, the Keating 5, and others. He consistently folds on his conservative counter parts to side with the liberals. His stance on Guantanamo and the treatment of captured enemy combatants bordered on sympathizing with the enemy. I understand that he went through hell as a POW but he has to set that aside and do what is best for the security of this nation.

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Soft Sigh from Hell July 18, 2015 at 5:23 pm

“His stance on Guantanamo and the treatment of captured enemy combatants” . . . showed moral character almost unheard of in a modern Republican.

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Bible Thumper July 18, 2015 at 5:32 pm

I should have read your comment first.

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You're repulsive July 18, 2015 at 5:32 pm

You aren’t THAT fucking stupid, are you?
Gitmo was putting panties on the heads of brutal murderers of innocent people, and laughing at them. It was like a fraternity prank. You ignorant fucking, America-hating BASTARD. GTFO my country. Go LOVE with the jihadists you are sucking the dick of. You repulsive piece of shit.

I wish you cared about AMERICA the way you worship Brutal Killers. FUCK YOU!!!!

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Soft Sigh from Hell July 18, 2015 at 5:35 pm

What a mentally and personally diseased individual.

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euwe max July 18, 2015 at 6:54 pm

How can we make rat poison less attractive to children?

GoodTimes! July 18, 2015 at 5:40 pm

Pogo, wishes he could have been invited to a little male on male ‘hazing’ during college. Having an actual man put panties on his head and water board him would be like heaven for the closet case. He has pretended to be a woman online in the past after all…

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Speak D Truth July 18, 2015 at 9:22 pm

That stuff occurred “in country” at places like Abu Ghraib.

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Speak D Truth July 18, 2015 at 5:49 pm

have you seen how these prisoners were treated or did you take CNN and Obama’s word for it. Look how much stronger ISIS became after Obama illegally released the prisoners.
McCain is a war hero for his actions in Vietnam. He is a criminal in Congress for things he has been part of like the Keating 5.

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euwe max July 18, 2015 at 6:56 pm

almost unheard of in a modern Republican.

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and almost only because

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Sic Semper Tyrannis July 18, 2015 at 6:58 pm

Man, this shit is getting good !

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Illegal Immigrant July 18, 2015 at 5:25 pm

Yo gusto Juan McCain. Elle esta muy simpatico para mi familia.

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Bible Thumper July 18, 2015 at 5:30 pm

McCain has been one one the strongest opponents of torches and “Enhanced Interigation” in the country. He has also tried to close Guantanamo repeatedly.

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Speak D Truth July 18, 2015 at 5:46 pm

I can tell by your opinion on those issues that you are going off of what you have been told by the media. You have not lived it and observed first hand what our government is doing or has done to protect our nation.

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euwe max July 18, 2015 at 6:49 pm

McCain and virtually everyone that has ever served honorably in combat on behalf of the United States are heroes.

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Which is why we see “the Wounded Warrior” project on television every day, begging for money for our discarded “heroes.”

“Thank you for your service” = here’s your begging cup. You’ll get more medical benefits from the bottom of your cup than you would from taxes, anyway.

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Speak D Truth July 18, 2015 at 7:55 pm

I am well aware of the lack of attention that has been paid to the needs of our veterans. It is an issue that hits very close to home for me. I also see those benefits being taken away everyday to include this administrations attempts to raise Tri-Care premiums.

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Bible Thumper July 18, 2015 at 5:26 pm

You don’t lose hero status because of your “in the broad mainstream politics”, If he joined the American Nazi party maybe, but he hasn’t.

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euwe max July 18, 2015 at 6:52 pm

Where’s the published list of their members?

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Bible Thumper July 18, 2015 at 7:02 pm

Guess you’ll have to take Hillary’s word for it.

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Speak D Truth July 18, 2015 at 9:19 pm

McCain should have been Kerry’s running mate.

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Slartibartfast July 18, 2015 at 5:40 pm

John McCain is a genuine American Hero, victim, and veteran of Democrat LBJ’s FUBAR in Vietnam. (Nixon was no better). He is also completely wrong when he thinks Moderates will be the difference in 2016. His original immigration suggestions were foolish. A sensible person would have to question many of his other statements.

As for the Donald – he will either plough through, or he will shoot himself in the foot. Frankly he has said very little with which I do not agree. My favorite is still Dr. Ben Carson, however, who is saying the same things in a more gentlemanly way.

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BrainDead July 18, 2015 at 5:41 pm

I wonder if Ben and Donald have the same guy do the plagiarizing for their ‘books’?

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Slartibartfast July 18, 2015 at 5:52 pm

The Donald has his own speech writers, which he ignores, most of the time. Carson has the name of his writing partner on the front cover of his books. Most of Carson’s ideas are common sense, and so in the public domain.

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euwe max July 18, 2015 at 6:45 pm

Trump is asking the hard questions everyone else is avoiding.. like “How many sailors did McCain kill on that aircraft carrier anyway?”

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TroubleBaby July 18, 2015 at 7:30 pm

McCain’s a proven liar, but he didn’t cause that particular tragedy despite his history of flying incompetence:

http://www.factcheck.org/2008/09/mccains-plane-crashes/

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Slartibartfast July 19, 2015 at 11:57 pm

I love the factcheck.org statement http://www.factcheck.org/2008/09/mccains-plane-crashes/ that, despite the fact that he lost four planes, including the one that put him in the Hanoi Hilton, he still got promoted(!) “None of these incidents prevented McCain from winning regular promotions and being assigned additional flight duty.” They never mention his dad. Frankly, I’m not against dad’s helping their sons, mine helped me, I just don’t care much for factcheck.org.

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euwe max July 20, 2015 at 10:46 am

I wasn’t as interested in what a fuck up he was in the navy, as his record in congress, and his poor performance in school.

Hero, or no hero – his intelligence and intellectual honesty suck.

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Slartibartfast July 20, 2015 at 7:35 pm

Don’t expect me to disagree with you about McCain. I loathe him for the phony innuendo his people spread about my best bud JD Hayworth. My only point was that, while he showed amazing bravery as a POW, before and after his Hanoi Hilton experience, he showed signs of ethical instability, which he carries with him, even now.

Trump 2015 July 18, 2015 at 5:45 pm

Actually, he said he POWs are real heros. I understand Trump pays for these articles in FitsNews; good job of spinning it.

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Get ready FOR A WAR!!!! July 18, 2015 at 5:46 pm

Liberals have totally FUCKED this country. And the way they are reacting to this very MILD and very accurate criticism, from Trump, is absurd.

The GOP better go in swinging hard and killing (figuratively of course) anything on the left, that moves. Beat then to a bloody pulp. Let them heal, then beat the FUCK out of them again (figuratively, of course.) Be fucking RELENTLESS!!!

Obama has been a TOTAL failure; from the economy and healthcare to national security and immigration. Yet these Democrats are acting offended for a VERY small amount of truth about them.

You better put on your combat gear. And if you have no balls, like McCain, GTFO the way. It Better get BRUTAL. If it does not, we will continue to lose this country, and spiral downward. More corrupt Democrats and it will not be fit to live here or it will not be fit to leave for your children. That’s criminal on our part if we let that happen.

If you have a weak stomach, go sit on the crapper. Republicans better be ready to Jihad the filthy America-hating scum that has polluted our country since 2008.

If you think it’s bad now, you are ignorant. We’re comin’ to play hard ball. That means some skulls will get crushed (figuratively again.)

Trying to play pretty (like McCain) has damaged us SEVERELY. Bash the Democrats and BASH them with the full force of the TRUTH, or stay out the game. This ain’t child’s play. Fuck them up, brutally. Make them want to go live with the Terrorists they love so much. BEAT them (figuratively, of course) into submission!!!!…

Otherwise they win, and America loses.

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Thanks Trump July 18, 2015 at 5:56 pm

It’s other republicans who are up in arms. Liberals are just sitting back with their tub of popcorn watching your shit show slowly unfold. Liberals have zero problems with Trump opening his mouth ANYTIME a hot mic is around.

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Trump should scare you July 18, 2015 at 9:12 pm

Bullshit. You’re shitting in your pants as the media is obsessed with Trump. He’s defining you for who you are, and it scares the shit out of you, because the people are standing and cheering. He’s the canary in the coal mine, living to fly high on it.

You’re anti-American pieces of shit. Trump’s pointing it out. While that skank Hillary is nosediving shilling for murdering and raping illegals that Americans are tired of being bullied by.

If you’re not worried, it just shows what a fucking idiot you are. But you vote D, so we already knew that.

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Your 'Merica! July 18, 2015 at 7:13 pm

I saw a bunch if Nazi fucktards today and NOT ONE looked like a Liberal…

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The Buzzman July 18, 2015 at 8:40 pm

Let me see if I guess where I saw them.

A little group of them didn’t happen to be stomping and actually DANCING on the flag of Israel, did they, while their buds waved the rebel flag all around them?

Other than the blatant anti-Semitism, no, they did not appear to be exactly “liberals.” ;)

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Speak D Truth July 18, 2015 at 9:17 pm

Or was it the NBP and their fringe groups that are committed to the death of this country.
Both groups are equally offensive and racist.

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The Buzzman July 18, 2015 at 9:58 pm

That’s a shitty attempt at deflection. It was people within the main group of KKK members.

Speak D Truth July 18, 2015 at 10:02 pm

Both groups are equally racist and despicable.

Mikey July 18, 2015 at 5:50 pm

Trump later revisited the controversial remark, saying McCain was “perhaps” a war hero.

Later revisited? He said that the next sentence one second later.

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Houston Welder July 18, 2015 at 5:51 pm

Look at that handsome man. Trump is eye candy and successful. I dig that!

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Disaster Zone July 18, 2015 at 5:54 pm

That might look like cotton candy, but that’s his ‘hair’.

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Rollo Tomasi July 18, 2015 at 5:52 pm

more bread and circuses

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Rollo Tomasi July 18, 2015 at 5:52 pm

more bread and circuses

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blenkarni July 18, 2015 at 5:53 pm

The Truth About ‘war hero’ McCain: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XvvePpE8u1M

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Yawn July 18, 2015 at 5:57 pm

Is McCain even running? If not, who cares?

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blenkarni July 18, 2015 at 5:58 pm

He’s on the run now!

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CorruptionInColumbia July 19, 2015 at 11:56 am

It shows that if anything, Trump may have been too kind (but still accurate) when saying that McCain was “perhaps” a war hero.

It also shows how unreliable anything McCain says or does probably is, including his feeble attempts to discredit Trump and his supporters.

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Sam Atbo July 18, 2015 at 8:55 pm

That video needs to get out there. Trump knows all that but the lay person doesn’t. I had no idea. So when Trump says those bold (true) statements he doesn’t look as good as he would if people knew the truth.

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LeeLee Turner July 18, 2015 at 5:54 pm

AGREE!!

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hurricanepaul July 18, 2015 at 7:16 pm

Did McCain bash Trump first? I seriously doubt that Trump said anything negative about McCain before McCain bashed Trump first.

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stand_with_bibi July 18, 2015 at 7:31 pm

As far as this controversy having ANY effect over how their potential voters will vote, (which is what this is all about), if you want to keep score, as to HOW MANY offensive statements that Trump, Graham & McCain have said, with respect to the voters, Trump has a LOT of catching up to do.

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motherartist July 18, 2015 at 7:54 pm

McCain is not a hero, Trump is right!!! Thank you Donald Trump. Many voters appreciate you. McCain in not necessarily a hero because he was caught. and we are all tired of living under the power of those like him, as if there has never been a veteran who is a violent criminal. Not all “wars’ are right. Keep up the good work!!! Thank you again, you are our hero.

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mamatiger92 July 20, 2015 at 8:41 am

yikes

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TheOneFromTheFuture July 18, 2015 at 7:54 pm

Well one thing I agree with you, American soldiers are idiots who think they are fighting for freedom when they go to other countries and suppress other peoples freedom. They deserve no pity.

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Speak D Truth July 18, 2015 at 8:05 pm

You are a true keyboard warrior and coward. American Soldiers have bled and died for you right to insult and demean them. I dare you to go to the PX at Ft. Jackson and tell a soldier what you just typed. There isn’t a jury in SC that would convict him for what they did to you.

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TheOneFromTheFuture July 18, 2015 at 8:09 pm

So much for freedom of speech! They are baby killers, rapists and immoral pigs. They didn’t die for me. They died for corporations and money grubbers. The only hero soldier is the one that refused to fight for these pigs.

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Speak D Truth July 18, 2015 at 8:17 pm

Nobody tried to curb your freedom of speech. I encouraged you to exercise your freedom of speech. At the Ft. Jackson PX to a soldier. I assume that you are calling our founding fathers those names, calling the Union troops during the civil war those names, as well as WW I, WW 11, Korea, and all of the rest up until today. You are endless people that you can express your views to. Most would welcome and encourage it. But remember, The cop you will probably try to hide behind after you say it- He’s probably one of those pussies, too.

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TheOneFromTheFuture July 18, 2015 at 8:27 pm

Yes, you are right. I should have been more specific. I am talking about the coward soldiers of modern America. The soldiers who fought the red coats, the slave hoarders to the Nazis deserve a lot of respect. After WII, America lost its way. Instead of freedom fighters, they became suppressors. I have no respect for them. I have no pity for them. And I have utmost hate for the aura of reverence they get in this day and age. Trump is correct. McCain is no HERO. The Vietcong were the freedom fighters. He was dropping bombs on these poor people. He deserves whatever torture he got.

Speak D Truth July 18, 2015 at 8:30 pm

You are one sick, demented bastard that needs intense counseling.

TheOneFromTheFuture July 18, 2015 at 8:33 pm

I have been called worse by better people. But no thanks

Soft Sigh from Hell July 18, 2015 at 10:47 pm

Don’t forget all the smaller invasions of oppression and repression in this hemisphere over the past century.

Squishy123 July 19, 2015 at 9:44 am

Well the Black Panthers were in town yesterday, looks like one of the idiots found FitsNews.

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patechinois July 18, 2015 at 7:55 pm

So McCain can attack Trump, McCain can attack his Arizona CONSTITUENTS (me) by calling them all crazies, but Trump questions McCain’s self-promoted hero status and suddenly Trump is the bad guy for defending himself and Arizona voters???? Benedict Arnold was considered a hero during the American Revolutionary War until he turned. Is he viewed as a war hero now? I don’t think so. McCain has done all he can to damage the Constitution with his campaign finance reform efforts which infringe on our first amendment rights, impugn patriots, supply Islamic terrorists with weaponry, actually WENT to Syria to engage effing muslim scum terrorists against President Obama’s policies (okay, I despise Obama, but didn’t people crucify Kerry for going to see the Sandinistas against our President’s policy toward Communism?), destroy any concept of national sovereignty, give amnesty to illegals, lied to his constituents (“Build the damn wall!”), grandstands about the VA and nothing happens……he is a traitor to his people and NO HERO.

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CorruptionInColumbia July 19, 2015 at 1:10 pm

Thank you for being someone who actually gets it!

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dwebber12 July 18, 2015 at 8:05 pm

Trumps clarification “He’s a war hero because he was captured,”
first part of that statement “He’s a war hero “ So Trump
never said he was not a war hero in the context of the statement .

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TontoBubbaGoldstein July 18, 2015 at 8:19 pm

“He’s not a war hero,” Trump said. “He’s a war hero because he was captured, okay. I like people that weren’t captured.”

Almost Pattonesque.

“No dumb bastard ever won a war by going out and dying for his country. He won it by making some other dumb bastard die for his country.”

—–General George Patton

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You worship Jihad, not us July 18, 2015 at 9:07 pm

A bunch of leftwing, military-hating turning patriots all of a sudden. Fuck you asshole. No one buys your sudden conversion to caring about your country.

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TontoBubbaGoldstein July 18, 2015 at 9:35 pm

A bunch of leftwing, military-hating turning patriots all of a sudden. Fuck you asshole. No one buys your sudden conversion to caring about your country.

Either…

A) English is not your first language.

B) You are too short for this ride or…

C) Both.

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CorruptionInColumbia July 19, 2015 at 12:17 pm

I’ll go with “C”.

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backofthelineillegals July 18, 2015 at 8:19 pm

Once a hero but not always a hero. McCain filled his pockets with lobbyist money from the defense industry for decades. He’s closer to a criminal than a hero in 2015.

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stoplyin2217 July 18, 2015 at 8:25 pm

Trump said, “I don’t like people who have been captured.”

He disparaged the sacrifice and service of every soldier who has been captured in service to our country. What does he think of soldiers who have been maimed or killed? Who is this fat blowhard to demean anybody’s service to our country?

What a LOSER.

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You're Bullshit July 18, 2015 at 9:05 pm

From a ignorant fucking liberal, who laughs when our service-personnel are shot down in the streets by Jihadist allies of Obama.

Fuck you asshole. You only praise those who do the bidding of your idol liberals. Go seel your bukkshit somewhere else. I don’t buy your leftwing selective reverence. You are responsible for more dead Americans than Pol Pot.

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The Buzzman July 18, 2015 at 8:36 pm

IN OTHER NEWS:

Sic Willie tweeted earlier today that THE BOOK is ON again!

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Bring back GT July 18, 2015 at 9:21 pm

Hope he has a ghostwriter. The excerpts he posted before were HORRIBLE.

Maybe he could get that Grand Tango dude to write it for him. Most liberals hate GT, but that MoFo could write. He had you stupid son-of-a-bitches hanging on every word. You lived to see what he would say about you.

Good writing (or writing worth reading) has to be honest, and he was the most honest MoFo I’ve ever seen post on here. GT knows y’all better than you know yourself, and he was damn good at expressing it. It’s sucks he got banned, but liberals not only hate the truth, you fear it, too.

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The Buzzman July 18, 2015 at 10:01 pm

He’s a hack and a troll, just like you. Better at it, though.

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Triston Treber July 18, 2015 at 8:57 pm

Trump was just telling the truth, McCain crashed more Jets than he safety landed — and many say He was responsible for the Deaths of some 150 ship mates on a flat top, while doing flame out’s hot dogging on the flight deck — McCains’ plane lost a rocket and Boom his ship mate were Dead, they had to evacuate him off the Ship for his own safety.
He is a loser and he is Insane.

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Squishy123 July 19, 2015 at 9:42 am

While the first half of your first sentence is true, the rest of your comment is pure bullshit and you don’t know what the fuck you’re talking about. McCain’s plane was on fire due to a misfired rocket, it didn’t launch the rocket. The munitions used on the Forrestal were questionable at best and munition handlers were scared of bombs that were being loaded because they were leaking and leaking nasty shit that could go off with one spark from static electricity or sudden shock from being dropped.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1967_USS_Forrestal_fire

Read this, then shut the fuck up, because your as credible as a bunch of old ladies talking military actions while sitting around a knitting circle.

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Soft Sigh from Hell July 19, 2015 at 9:56 am

The story from way back when was that yahoo McCain tapped his throttle or afterburner while sitting on deck among crowded planes waiting to take off. The “clown” stunt was well known, had a name, and was to “smoke” the pilot behind you. The heat was said to accidentally trigger the firing of a missile on the plane just to aft.

Also, during his presidential run, a bunch of claimed veterans called him “Canary” McCain, in an accusation about revealing information to the Vietnamese. (Personally, I blame no one who breaks under torture.)

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Squishy123 July 19, 2015 at 10:20 am

You need to find a better source for your information, the buddy of your barber who’s neighbor’s son was in the Army at the end of the Vietnam War doesn’t know shit.

McCain’s plane was chained down on the edge of the carrier. I believe McCain was in the process of preflight and his jet was not even started at the time of the fire. The missile came from across the ship toward McCain’s A-4, there is video of the missile shot and McCain exiting his jet and running across the deck.

Here’s the best video I’ve seen on the cause of the fire:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RdaD9I5QN6c

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Soft Sigh from Hell July 19, 2015 at 10:26 am

If you were sharper you might have read and understood the first six words, the context of what follows. I made no claim for truth.

Squishy123 July 19, 2015 at 11:15 am

So you’re just a gossip?

The true story of what happen has been around since the 1970’s, yet you prefer to go on the sensationalism story.

Speak D Truth July 19, 2015 at 12:02 pm

It appears that McCain did not cause the fore on the Forrestal but his actions in the aftermath are questionable. The video indicates that he was injured and lying beside his plane. That is contradicted by reports that he was uninjured and the facts that if it were true he would have been at ground zero when the bomb went off.http://www.truthdig.com/report/item/20081007_investigating_john_mccains_tragedy_at_sea

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Squishy123 July 19, 2015 at 5:49 pm

He just had a 1000 pound bomb go off feet from him, do you think he might be a bit disorientated? Jesus, there are some fucking retards with no common sense in this place. I bet if you had fireworks go off next to you you’d be a sobbing mess with a load in your tighty whities.

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Speak D Truth July 19, 2015 at 6:17 pm

I would expect him to be a whole lot dead. I would expect for him to be treated for internal injuries from the concussion. I would expect him to be treated for a concussion. I would expect his ear drums to be busted. I would expect severe burns. Medical records and his own father said that he was unharmed. He was blew back 5-10 while trying to help but was uninjured? He got up and there were dead bodies all around him?
Now I know where the fucking retards are. They are all sitting around thinking that McCain was invincible.

Tom July 19, 2015 at 4:18 pm

Once more the chickenhawk cowards pipe in. I hope they put each of you on the front line of the next war. Preferably all together. I am sure you would be happy to trust you backs to each other, because as we all know there is honor amongst cowards.

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Piss On MCain July 18, 2015 at 9:11 pm

He was NO HERO …. Piss on him.

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backofthelineillegals July 18, 2015 at 9:17 pm

McCain called Trump event attendees “crazies”. Those attendees included parents of children killed by illegals speaking out at those events. Mr. McCain is no hero of mine.

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McCain got his July 18, 2015 at 9:26 pm

Good point. And has anyone asked the “compassionate” McCain why Kate Steinle’s life does not matter to him? The callous bastard. What if America would have treated him the way he’s treating Kate Steinle?

McCain has lived like a king off this country after his ordeal. Yet he pisses on others who met a much worse fate than him. Insensitive jerk.

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true blue July 18, 2015 at 9:22 pm

My uncle was beheaded by the Japanese in the Philippines for working for America, because he would not reveal secrets, that is a hero.
McCain did his duty, but he came back with all his limbs, and did not get killed. Many, many did not return, and when they did they did not have arms and legs. The problems we are having with the Veterans Hospitals have happened during Mc.Cain’s ternure

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Elfego July 18, 2015 at 10:03 pm

I think McCain and I are about the same age. He has gotten mellow and a little lost in his old age. It hurts to admit it but Trump is correct. Maybe he will awaken the Republican Party. They will lose this election without us Independents.

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Krisnt July 18, 2015 at 10:31 pm

I am torn about this. I have really supported Trump so far, like what he has to say about the border and illegal immigration. I think he could help the economy and job market. But this comment about McCain was so over the top. Just really showed very poor judgement on Trump’s part.
Trump needs to apologize and say he was wrong. If not, he’s done. Even if he is the nominee, the DNC will only need run that clip over and over. That’s it.
And he’s going to lose supporters like me. My dad was a war vet. There, but for the grace of God, he did not have to endure what John McCain did for the love of his country.
Trump, you stuck your foot in your mouth. You need to fix this.

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Speak D Truth July 18, 2015 at 11:10 pm

Here is an article that supports a lack of respect for McCain.http://www.forandagainst.com/articles/McCain_s_Military_Record_Shows_He_Is_Unfit_To_Be_Presiden
My advise is to research McCain’s history and then decide for yourself what to believe.

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Krisnt July 18, 2015 at 11:31 pm

It was the comment about McCain being “caught” – has nothing to do with the article. Trump implied that McCain should have been smart enough to have not been caught, therefore not a hero. Very, very bad.

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Sam Atbo July 19, 2015 at 12:45 am

Did you watch the actual speech? It wasn’t like what the media is reporting or the half clips they always throw out. Another interesting speech, if I recall correctly, the interviewer was hostile, which I love to watch our next president handle. Here is the speech https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=eI_Y8l3U8mo

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Krisnt July 19, 2015 at 11:38 am

Watched the whole interview last night on C-Span
Donald was wrong. Needs to be a big enough person to apologize to McCain

Sam Atbo July 19, 2015 at 12:35 am

Kris, I was watching the speech online. I don’t like McCain but when trump said that, I was very surprised. Low blow, I thought. Turns out he is spot on point per usual. I didn’t realize vets and other POWs despised McCain. Here is a clip of why McCain is not considered a hero. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=XvvePpE8u1M

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CorruptionInColumbia July 19, 2015 at 1:40 pm

Unlike McCain your dad probably was a hero, if for nothing more than serving his country honorably. Check out some of the YouTube videos posted on this thead with veterans who feel they have been betrayed by McCain, then and now. In the here and now, McCain (and his finger puppet , Lindsey) have supported funding the beginnings of what we now know as ISIS, as well as many otherr things detrimental to this country. He has also served himself and his wallet generously since being elected to Congress.

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rosaca322 July 18, 2015 at 11:31 pm

Trump say what ever you want, they are losers. Any Republican that supported Obama on anything needs to be fired.

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Jim July 19, 2015 at 12:08 am

Donald Trump has said some things that are true, especially about illegals entering our country. However, the insults about other candidates is very bad for the Republican Party and is very childish and unprofessional. He cannot win by never ending insults of others. To be president, be presidential!! We have enough people bashing from Obama and friends.

My biggest fear is that if he is not the candidate chosen, he will run as a third party candidate. Can you say Ross Perot? If he runs as a third party candidate, he will guarantee Hilary will be president.

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CorruptionInColumbia July 19, 2015 at 1:05 pm

Then perhapes it would behoove the establishment Republican Party, rather than picking another spineless twit like a Bush or Romney, to go with a candidate who has some stones, for a change. Sorry, but I won’t be voting for any more damn Bushes, McCains, Romney’s, Walkers, etc. I won’ t vote for Hillary or Bernie either, but the Republicans need someone who is solid on things that affect this country and not so much on crap about abortion, gay marriage, and the like in an attempt to pander to the religious loons.

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I am a Hero July 19, 2015 at 1:02 am

Its a no brainer. What has McCain done to be addressed as a “war hero”? … Nothing in my book. But I am a hero for being brave and outspoken against that fucked up sack of shit, Graham.

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Nölff July 19, 2015 at 1:21 am

Well… John McCain is a loser. You got anymore zingers, Captain Obvious?

I do side with McCain. He’s an ideologue. Problems without solutions… a bitch.

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U R A Dipshit Fucktard July 19, 2015 at 4:57 am

A “war hero” doesn’t systematically vote against every single pay and benefit increase for military and veterans throughout his entire political career, all the while claiming to be “the soldier’s Congressman,” and then take credit for the passage of a G.I. benefits bill he that voted AGAINST.

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Gustavo Hernandez July 19, 2015 at 1:24 am

Honesty I’m tired of this guy, is he ever stop talking shit about other people, I hate this guy does he realise the damage he is doing to the Republicans, he is the clown the uncle the brother the father the friend nobody wants to have, no matter how much money he has.

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CorruptionInColumbia July 19, 2015 at 1:50 pm

Gustavo Hernandez? Might your residency status be tied to your disdain for a rare man who speaks the truth?

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Sarge July 19, 2015 at 4:42 am

Daniel Brennan, the state field director of the Concerned Veterans for America has tweeted negative things about Trump. Does this mean the Koch Brothers are trying to rally the veterans against Trump?

I don’t know about you guys but I am tired of billionaires picking our presidents. Let’s tell the Kochs and their minions that we can chose our on president!

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Mick July 19, 2015 at 5:47 am

In a tweet that has been deleted, Dan Brennan said the Concerned Veterans for America would be sending out a press release this week denouncing Donald Trump for his comments.

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Jackie July 19, 2015 at 9:42 am

I would never trust the Koch brother if they did that.

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CSA July 20, 2015 at 9:30 am

Ain’t it funny that the Concerned Veterans for America, a very conservative group, has an openly gay may with no military service has its head. Even more funny that he was an early he has been calling for the flag to come down for years, and he said in a letter that anyone that was against the flag coming down was a racist bigot.

Times are a changing with gay liberals are running right wing origazations.

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Amnesty John McCain July 19, 2015 at 4:56 am

A “war hero” doesn’t crash three U.S. Navy jets out of sheer incompetence and ineptitude, including two during non-combat training sessions.

A “war hero” doesn’t systematically vote against every single pay and benefit increase for military and veterans throughout his entire political career, all the while claiming to be “the soldier’s Congressman,” and then take credit for the passage of a G.I. benefits bill he that voted AGAINST.

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nitrat July 19, 2015 at 11:32 am

“…doesn’t systematically vote against every single pay and benefit increase for military and
veterans throughout his entire political career, all the while claiming
to be “the soldier’s Congressman,”

Yeah, but that’s a typical fiscal conservative, starve the beast, drown government in the bathtub Republican…because it’s real hard to support military PEOPLE when all you really care about is throwing money at the military industrial complex/contractors in return for their campaign contributions so you will vote for a piece of equipment the Pentagon says it doesn’t want or need.

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StinkTube_BinGooed July 19, 2015 at 11:33 am

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A war hero doesn’t fund and supply “freedom fighter” who end up turning into ISIS, either.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6fiK55WPKTc
Yet… McCain does… see the video.

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grandtangosuglydog July 19, 2015 at 9:08 am

And this is the asshat so many right wing nut jobs support o be President?? The guy has not put forth one valid solution to any problems and if he has no control over what he says in public, just imagine what a bang up job he will be on the world stage. I can see it now..Trump Palin for 2016

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Squishy123 July 19, 2015 at 9:32 am

It’s been written that McCain was a shitty and careless pilot who was only handed a pilot training slot because his father was a high ranking Naval Officer. It’s like Prince Harry and Prince William, do you think they’re good pilots? If you view the context inwhich Trump said it it wasn’t like it was a prepared comment. Now McCain was honorable by not accepting early release by the North Vietnamese but had he not been handed a pilot slot and given a safe desk job that he was qualified for somewhere he wouldn’t have ended in a POW camp.

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McLame is no REAL Hero July 19, 2015 at 9:36 am

They can’t prop up McLame anymore …. The truth caught up, thanks to the internet and many outspoken former POWs and vets.

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McLame is no REAL Hero July 19, 2015 at 9:34 am

McCain was calling for ISIS to be armed with US Weapons. Remember that????

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StinkTube_BinGooed July 19, 2015 at 11:32 am

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6fiK55WPKTc

Here is a video of Neo-Con McCain meeting with terrorist who went on to form ISIS… these were the ones he armed.

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nitrat July 19, 2015 at 9:39 am

Donald Trump has made more ‘gaffes’, i.e, errors in judgment, in acting ‘presidential’ in one month than Joe Biden has made in his entire career.
There are some things you just don’t say outside your home, like when he said if Ivanka weren’t his daughter, he would probably be dating her.
He and his loud, obnoxious, bully loving supporters just double down.
Go for it, guys.
But, it may be his 47% moment for some people.

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Seth July 19, 2015 at 9:44 am

Democrats predicting our race, talking process, not real issues.

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euwe max July 19, 2015 at 4:28 pm

Which is “our,” – the Tea Party, or the “Republicans?”

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Soft Sigh from Hell July 19, 2015 at 10:02 am

I can just see Trump’s ego and revenge making him conduct a third-party or independent run if (when) he is rejected by the GOP mainstream controlled by the party big-money boys.

It should be fun to watch, and perhaps more to listen to.

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StinkTube_BinGooed July 19, 2015 at 11:34 am

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McCain supporting and arming ISIS in their infancy …

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6fiK55WPKTc

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Speak D Truth July 19, 2015 at 11:51 am

Here is an interesting read on McCain. Even if he did not start the fire on the aircraft carrier it does appear that he acted with cowardice in the immediate aftermath. It also indicates that his father had intervened on his behalf several times. After the aircraft carrier incident McCain acknowledged that his hot-dogging reputation was haunting him and that he may have to leave the Navy. He developed a reputation for talking to the enemy as a POW. He has sold out his constituents and fellow veterans numerous times as a public servant.

I will call McCain a hero from the perspective that he chose to serve in a time that many shirked the responsibility to serve. He chose to serve in a combat capacity when he could have had daddy hide him behind a desk. He was captured and survived as a POW.

But, He had a dubious career and was not well liked or respected by his peers. It is doubtful that he would be where he is today had he not been captured as a POW.http://www.truthdig.com/report/item/20081007_investigating_john_mccains_tragedy_at_sea

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Krisnt July 19, 2015 at 12:18 pm

Point that a lot of folks are missing is that Trump ‘ s hero comment had NOTHING to do with McCain ‘ s policies. It had to do with him serving our country, being shot down, taken and held prisoner.
Trump “likes people who weren’t captured.” Nice slam to all our POW’s.
His poll no’s will drop.
My husband and I are still deciding who we will now support.
The only way Trump salvages this is to apologize to McCain. Unlikely because he doesn’t even ask God for forgiveness.

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Bible Thumper July 19, 2015 at 1:26 pm

WordPress is a free website host. Hope 2015 has no editors or names. Carefully excepted. If you read the linked articles from reputable sources, you’ll agree McCain is a hero.

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Speak D Truth July 19, 2015 at 1:40 pm

I respect him for his willingness to serve when others shirked their duty. I respect him for electing to serve in combat when he could have hid behind others like Al Gore did. I hate that he got shot down. But he was protected by his father. by his own admission. He did not act bravely after the fire on the aircraft carrier. He did, by his own admission, have a pattern of conduct that almost forced him out of the Navy. There are claims that he may have given intelligence information to the enemy. Given his father and grandfather’s stature in the Navy and his father’s earlier intervention on his behalf, official accounts of what occurred in these instances cannot be taken without a grain of salt.

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Bible Thumper July 19, 2015 at 1:52 pm

Going this path only hurts draft medical deferment Trump.
Bone spur, sure couldn’t remember which foot.
http://www.mediaite.com/online/donald-trump-ignores-draft-deferment-questions-after-criticizing-mccain-vietnam/

Speak D Truth July 19, 2015 at 1:54 pm

Was the deferment granted by a military doctor?

Soft Sigh from Hell July 19, 2015 at 1:59 pm

True enough. If a draft board doctor says “Go home” it’s a bit different from one saying “Send me home!”

Soft Sigh from Hell July 19, 2015 at 2:05 pm

one = someone = potential draftee

euwe max July 19, 2015 at 4:23 pm

..or before going AWOL in the NG, checking the box that says “Please GOD! by everything that’s holy – don’t send me to Viet Nam!”

Speak D Truth July 19, 2015 at 4:45 pm

Or writing a letter that says you despise the military?

euwe max July 19, 2015 at 4:48 pm

Which one is the most honest way to show the world how you feel about war?

Speak D Truth July 19, 2015 at 4:56 pm

Not Clinton. He enlisted, failed to report and refused to serve. He was pardoned by Jimmy Carter for desertion.
Obama said he thought about serving but didn’t.
Hillary could have served but didn’t.
Carter was the last democrat President to serve in the military and that was peace time.
Going in the NG is much more honorable than being a deserter that loathes the military.

euwe max July 19, 2015 at 4:59 pm

“Thank you. I’ve done an amazing job, haven’t I? Thank you.

These pundits — very stupid people, these pundits — they said Donald Trump could not win this nomination. Unbelievable. People love me. I’m rich. I’m not saying that to brag. I don’t have to brag. Because I have a net worth of $8,737,540,000.

That’s the kind of thinking our country needs. I’m rich and everything I do is the best. I build a hotel — it’s the best hotel. I build a golf course — it’s the best golf course. I build things very very well.

This nomination — which I love — I got it for two reasons. Number one, I’m really smart. Number two, the other people were stupid. Unbelievably stupid. And I’ll add in the third, people love me.

So. Hillary Clinton. She called to congratulate me, very nice. Said she was thrilled to have me as her opponent. Very nice.

But foreign policy. Hillary is terrible. Just terrible. We need a president who wrote “The Art of the Deal.” Very good book. When I’m president, I will say this to Iran: ‘Give us your oil, or we bomb you.’ Very simple. They have oil. We have bombers. Very simple. Nobody else can do this.

Speak D Truth July 19, 2015 at 5:03 pm

Meanwhile Obama and Kerry want to give them the bomb and Hillary can’t find her e-mails or remember Benghazi.

euwe max July 19, 2015 at 5:08 pm

While Republicans do nothing.

Speak D Truth July 19, 2015 at 5:13 pm

I would prefer nothing over a nuclear Iran. The fact that have provided a pathway to nuclear weapons to a country that has vowed to destroy Israel should cost them every Jewish vote.

euwe max July 19, 2015 at 5:20 pm

I would prefer nothing

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Most Republicans do

Speak D Truth July 19, 2015 at 5:31 pm

You prefer a nuclear Iran?

euwe max July 19, 2015 at 5:36 pm

I prefer doing something.

Speak D Truth July 19, 2015 at 5:39 pm

Typical democrat. They don’t know what to do, so they do something and usually that something is the wrong thing.
Then they want everyone to praise them for doing the wrong thing because it was something.

euwe max July 19, 2015 at 6:14 pm

Republicans on the other hand, blame others while they do nothing.

Speak D Truth July 19, 2015 at 6:24 pm

I see you don’t deny my assessment of democrats.
Bill Clinton threatened to do something numerous times that he would do something to the radical Muslims that attacked us. He did nothing. We get attacked once while bush is President and we go to Afghanistan and kick ass. Obama takes office and we have been attacked how many times by radical Muslims on our own soil? I know three times The Muslim Major at Ft. Hood, the Boston Marathon Bombings, and the attack in Tennessee. What has Obama done? Called it workplace violence and call for cuts in the military manpower.

euwe max July 19, 2015 at 8:03 pm

Fuck the Democrats.

Speak D Truth July 19, 2015 at 8:09 pm

Finally, We agree on something.

euwe max July 19, 2015 at 8:22 pm

Republicans are easy to agree with – just hate something.

Speak D Truth July 19, 2015 at 8:50 pm

And then you ruined it. LOL

Tom July 19, 2015 at 6:23 pm

Doing nothing would have assured either a nuclear Iran or a war with Iran. Almost every expert that does not work for Fox has said this deal is better than doing nothing, and many have said it was the best deal anyone could have achieved.

What Republicans are really objecting to about this deal (besides the fact Obama obtained it) is that it makes war with Iran less likely, and war is the solution they and Netanyahu preferred.

Speak D Truth July 19, 2015 at 6:27 pm

It makes the destruction of Israel and WWIII more likely.

Tom July 19, 2015 at 6:30 pm

Why don’t you just admit that you want us to bomb Iran. That is the only acceptable answer. Another worthless desert war. Just like Iraq. Most of the experts disagree with you,

Speak D Truth July 19, 2015 at 6:34 pm

I don’t want to bomb Iran. Why don’t you admit that you want a nuclear Iran and the destruction of Israel. The only experts you listen to are on MSNBC. Brian Williams being first and foremost.

Tom July 19, 2015 at 6:46 pm

Bull Shit. No one wants a nuclear Iran, or the destruction of Israel and you know it.. You say you do not want war, but you propose a plan that can only lead to war. So no I o not believe you. I believe you people want us to bomb Iran. In know that is what Netanyahu wants, he has said so. If Israel wants someone to bomb Iran they should do that, don’t look to us to do it.

No one can take you pople seriously. You have no answers only criticism, Typical Republican BS.

http://www.vox.com/2015/4/2/8337347/iran-deal-good

http://www.lobelog.com/overwhelming-expert-consensus-favors-agreement-with-iran/

http://www.defensenews.com/story/defense/policy-budget/2015/07/18/experts-praise-iran-deal-despite-congressional-concerns/30261893/

Speak D Truth July 19, 2015 at 6:51 pm

Contradictory ramblings of a liberal. BTW, Carter should have bombed Iran to get the hostages back. He tried to free them and failed. They laughed at him. Reagan took office and they freed the hostages because they knew he wouldn’t play with then and he wouldn’t fail.

Tom July 19, 2015 at 7:47 pm

If you think my ramblings are contradictory you can’t read. They may be ramblings but they are consistent ramblings War with Iran is a mistake!! I also gave you numerous sites unrelated to MSNBC where experts say this was not a bad agreement.

You have produced nothing of substance. But what you say speaks volumes. You say you don’t want war, but I don’t believe you. I believe that is exactly what you want. Just as surely as I believe Netanyahu wants war between the US and Iran.

euwe max July 19, 2015 at 5:27 pm

“I would call up the president of Mexico, who I know. And he would try to call me back, but I would make him wait. Maybe two days, three days, just to show how unimportant he is. Then maybe I would agree to take his call. I would say, “Stop the rapists.” Very simple. Why hasn’t anyone thought of this?

So. These failed governors and senators — how many of them? — they tried to beat me, but they’re horrible. Horrible. Not leaders. They’re not good. They think they are. But they’re not good. Somebody said I am the most popular person in America because I am speaking the truth. These other people, they don’t speak the truth.

Now these same people call me up, want to meet with me. Ted Cruz — who I love — called me this morning. Marco Rubio — he came to my suite — a very nice suite, by the way. “Please please please,” they beg. “Let me be your vice president.” Who needs a vice president? Joe Biden? What does he do? Can someone tell me? No. Vice president is for losers. Who needs a loser around?

So I have this idea. I think it’s very good. The vice president is the apprentice president. So. We start this TV show, and people compete to be “Apprentice President”. Very good show. Very entertaining.”

Tom July 19, 2015 at 6:24 pm

No deal would have assured a nuclear Iran or a war with Iran. We had no inspections under status quo, and the Europeans were about to bail on sanctions.

Speak D Truth July 19, 2015 at 6:29 pm

Proof that Obama foreign policy is a failure and he cannot keep our allies united with us.

Tom July 19, 2015 at 6:34 pm

Obama, cannot make it rain in the desert. The Europeans lost all respect for our middle east policies under Bush the lesser. The fact Obama got them to support us as long has he has is a miracle, given what they thought of us after Bush.

We do not need another worthless war in the desert.

Speak D Truth July 19, 2015 at 6:38 pm

revisionist history.

Tom July 19, 2015 at 7:35 pm

No, its not. I was traveling to Europe frequently when Bush was President. They did not like Americans during the Bush administration. Remember Freedom Fries.

Bible Thumper July 19, 2015 at 2:12 pm
Speak D Truth July 19, 2015 at 2:15 pm

I just read the article. It also says that he received education deferrals. Those were common at the time. In fact many NG members are still given deferrals when their units are activated. The medical deferral was because he reported for the draft and was disqualified by a military doctor. not a lot you can do when Uncle Sam sends you home.

CorruptionInColumbia July 19, 2015 at 1:21 pm

WRONG! Check out some of the YouTube links some posters have left on this thread, or some of the others which show the low esteem McCain is held in by former POW’s, some who were in Hanoi with him, and POW families. McCain’s status as a “hero” is questionable at best. His status as a traitor to this country today becomes more solid with the passage of time.

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Bible Thumper July 19, 2015 at 2:13 pm

Those who think they can save Trump’s chestnuts from the fire by attacking McCain, good luck with that.
Trump say’s he is religious, but has never asked God for forgiveness. Sounds narcissistic. His whole interview with Luntz is bizarre, not just about McCain.
http://www.c-span.org/video/?327045-5/donald-trump-family-leadership-summit

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Speak D Truth July 19, 2015 at 2:17 pm

What makes McCain a hero?

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Bible Thumper July 19, 2015 at 2:40 pm

And you think, having that debate is good for Trump?

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Speak D Truth July 19, 2015 at 2:48 pm

I just want you to justify your statement. Just so you know, I’m a veteran.

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Bible Thumper July 19, 2015 at 2:55 pm

Missions over hostile territory is good enough for me.

Speak D Truth July 19, 2015 at 2:57 pm

Have you read the rest of his military history?

Bible Thumper July 19, 2015 at 2:59 pm

I don’t consider McCain the issue. Trump is.

Speak D Truth July 19, 2015 at 3:07 pm

I will take that as a capitulation of the point but I will leave you with this:
Bo Bergdahl served in combat. Bo Bergdahl was a POW. Bo Bergdahl was not a hero.
Kyle Carpenter, He’s a hero.
I have seen where McCain served his country. I have seen where he served honorably. I have seen that he served in difficult circumstances. I have seen reports that he had a dubious reputation. I have seen conflicting reports about his conduct as a POW. I have seen no reports that he acted heroically.

euwe max July 19, 2015 at 4:27 pm

His opposition to birth control pills, while silent on viagra – both provided by Medicare.

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Native Ink July 19, 2015 at 4:27 pm

The word “hero” has been cheapened so much that just about anybody who served during wartime is called a war hero nowadays.

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bobbyfischer July 19, 2015 at 2:26 pm

Mccain crashed 5 jets & was responsible for the fire aboard the aircraft carrier USS Forrestal. Surviving crewman reported that McCain deliberately ‘ wet started ‘ his A4-E Skyhawk as a joke, but it touched off a massive explosion. He had to be put in a chopper and whisked away immediately for his own protection from fellow pilots. Please Mr. Trump expose this punk for who he really is. Living off the reputation of his father who was an Admiral in the U.S. navy..

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Speak D Truth July 19, 2015 at 2:31 pm

I could not find a source that validated the claims that he started the fore but I found several that refuted it. There is evidence that he left the ship, without permission, and went on R/R in Saigon before requesting a transfer and returning home. While home he contemplated leaving the Navy because of his dubious reputation. There is also conflicting stories about his actions as a POW.

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Native Ink July 19, 2015 at 4:25 pm

Funny how John Kerry was swiftboated, but no one did it to John McCain when he ran.

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tomstickler July 19, 2015 at 3:31 pm

This has to be a record. This thread has drawn 37 Disqus commenters making their debut on FitNews — all of them loving Trump and/or hating McCain.

Eighteen have private Disqus profiles, which smells like sockpuppets. The ones with public profiles appear to be primary denizens of Breitbart, Infowars, TruthRevolt and such ilk. A few others seem to exist purely to troll for Trump.

This is going to be interesting. Willie, you appear to have hit the big time with this.

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funkywinkerbein July 19, 2015 at 10:08 pm

nobody cares dickweed. now go back to ohio and hump your sister

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Jack July 19, 2015 at 3:54 pm

Perhaps not the only, but the primary reason for McCain’s defeat can be summed up in two words. Sarah Palin.

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Speak D Truth July 19, 2015 at 4:17 pm

I was a reluctant McCain voter but never a McCain supporter.

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euwe max July 19, 2015 at 4:30 pm

It’s so refreshing to see the GOP throwing their Presidential candidate under the bus so one of the richest men in America can market his brand.

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Speak D Truth July 19, 2015 at 4:36 pm

The Koch brothers are against Trump.

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euwe max July 19, 2015 at 4:37 pm

That’s what I *said*!

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Speak D Truth July 19, 2015 at 4:40 pm

Your rambling, race baiting first, paragraph long, run on sentence indicated that you were talking about McCain.

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euwe max July 19, 2015 at 4:46 pm

If the Koch brothers were candidates, they would be against EVERYONE.. Would you prefer that I have someone from the Tea Party insert a bubble with a dumbed-down version of my messages?

Speak D Truth July 19, 2015 at 5:05 pm

No just type them in an intelligible manner.

euwe max July 19, 2015 at 5:06 pm

A distinction without a difference.

Jerome July 20, 2015 at 9:25 am

Damn right the Koch brothers are against Donal Trump. But the Koch brothers are going their own way. They hired a gay man with no military past, Daniel Brennan, to work against trump and his supporters. Brennan, who heads the Concerned Veterans for America in SC, tweets against Tump and works with various gay organizations to organize online opposition.

The Koch brothers are looking at politics with a broader vision now.

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funkywinkerbein July 19, 2015 at 8:49 pm

give em’ hell donald. his numbers will george soaros

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funkywinkerbein July 19, 2015 at 8:53 pm

u go donald . the media is making shepherds pie in there knickers.

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funkywinkerbein July 19, 2015 at 8:56 pm

boo hoo mcain walks like a fukin penguin. wack wack wack

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John The McShitStain July 20, 2015 at 1:03 am

McCain is a shit stain. Judicial watch has uncovered McShitStain was pressuring the IRS to attack political advocacy groups. Its on JW website. ShitStain is a God Damn felon!

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idcydm July 20, 2015 at 6:53 am

At one time there was legitimate discussion on this site, not so much anymore. I’m not a big fan of McCain’s congressional record.but at least he’s a Veteran more than I can say for Trump.

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mamatiger92 July 20, 2015 at 8:37 am

Wow @ the hypocrisy on display here. If Hilary Clinton had said that, you morons would be forming a lynch mob. But, you are defending Trump? smh

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