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In reply to the discussion: Just have to say this ... [View all]lunatica
(53,410 posts)38. Attending his funeral is fundamentally an act of cowardice
They think it could redeem them. Theyre mistaken because we know better and Trumps Deplorables are probably offended that Trump was uninvited. His basest base are probably angrier at them than we are just for not snubbing McCains funeral over the snub to Trump.
Theres not much they can do to redeem themselves at this point. They allowed Trump to commit crimes against refugee families and their children. They are part and parcel of the problem.
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I have a question. You look friendly enough to ask you. I didn't put enough EXTRA TIME on the
onecent
Sep 2018
#39
well, just consider their discomfort having to do so--walking the tightrope so as not to displease..
hlthe2b
Aug 2018
#4
Of course, WE all are.. But they don't give a damn about Dems/progressives... just making "nice"
hlthe2b
Aug 2018
#8
Your right (hithe2b*) ryan's is not only a good liar--he's a frkn lying
RestoreAmerica2020
Aug 2018
#22
McCain did not want Trump at his funeral and @VP Pence should NOT have spoken aloud Trumps name!
riversedge
Sep 2018
#28
Their pompous selfish greed has been apparent to me since 1960. It has never lessened.
cutroot
Aug 2018
#9
After Trump thoroughly and explicitly insulted McCain by proclaiming he wasn't a war hero,
no_hypocrisy
Sep 2018
#30
He was a racist warmonger who willingly opposed the first black major party nominee.
MadDAsHell
Sep 2018
#41