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TYT: Cenk Uygur sums up the complicated record of John McCain (Original Post) ProfessorPlum Aug 2018 OP
He did a good job. sellitman Aug 2018 #1
A fair and honest accessment of a complex man. sarge43 Aug 2018 #2
Except he did break and recorded a false confession. Mosby Aug 2018 #3
yeah, the definition of "break" is a little loose here ProfessorPlum Aug 2018 #4
Just as I have felt about the man. The Wielding Truth Aug 2018 #5
In agreement. Assessment is fair,honest and respectful. Power 2 the People Aug 2018 #6
Cenk Uygur is a piece of shit used car salesman ! stonecutter357 Aug 2018 #7

sellitman

(11,606 posts)
1. He did a good job.
Sun Aug 26, 2018, 10:41 AM
Aug 2018

Like many I have mixed feelings on McCain. I do send my condolences to his family & friends.

Mosby

(16,306 posts)
3. Except he did break and recorded a false confession.
Sun Aug 26, 2018, 12:33 PM
Aug 2018

That was used for propaganda.

He had been subjected to torture just prior to the recorded statement.



ProfessorPlum

(11,256 posts)
4. yeah, the definition of "break" is a little loose here
Sun Aug 26, 2018, 12:40 PM
Aug 2018

I think that _everyone_ breaks under torture.

But McCain never asked to be released by himself, without his fellow detainees. In that sense, it is an amazing testament to his will power. I don't think I could have done the same.

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