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calimary

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20. Guys like these - Franken and McCain - are the types who bring out the best in people.

Sun Aug 26, 2018, 12:53 PM

Aug 2018

UNLIKE a certain orange Russian Asset whose only mission in life seems to be to deceive in order to get his way.

I swear - the comparisons, which will come in tidal waves throughout this media mourning period for Senator McCain, may well jolt a few people awake on that side of the aisle. Whether they're Capitol Hill colleagues or voters out there in DeplorableLand. It's got to happen with at least a few.

While we mourn John McCain, it can't help but become obvious, even while unspoken, what a glaring and even painful contrast the John McCain story is - with that of donald trump. I can't help but suspect that it will get to at least a few of trump's hard-cores, who will actually be reminded of what REAL greatness in our public officials - AND honesty, also, is.

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Al Franken on John McCain's passing [View all] babylonsister Aug 2018 OP

Thank you! n/t Delphinus Aug 2018 #1

That's how a real human being salutes a fellow traveler. nolabear Aug 2018 #2

Like Obama's tribute... Bayard Aug 2018 #3

Rest In Peace John Uncle Joe Aug 2018 #4

class Kali Aug 2018 #5

Al Franken Is a patriot fallout87 Aug 2018 #6

A classic tribute by a man of class to another man of class question everything Aug 2018 #7

Class. Iliyah Aug 2018 #8

And I can tell you Rorey Aug 2018 #9

I've had the honor of knowing a few Patriots... Tucker08087 Aug 2018 #10

A great tribute. dalton99a Aug 2018 #11

Touching human stories told with respect and honor. KY_EnviroGuy Aug 2018 #12

Great stories, and a great tribute by one of my favorite Democrats. Thanks, Al. Honeycombe8 Aug 2018 #13

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What a wonderful tribute. Love Al. n/t BlancheSplanchnik Aug 2018 #15

Class Hekate Aug 2018 #16

A deeply moving tribute to one truly American Original from Another stuffmatters Aug 2018 #17

He needs to find a way to move forward and back into the fold. nt joet67 Aug 2018 #18

Well said by one true leader about another true leader. democratisphere Aug 2018 #19

Guys like these - Franken and McCain - are the types who bring out the best in people. calimary Aug 2018 #20

K & R! LAS14 Aug 2018 #21

We need Franken back in the Senate HelenWheels Aug 2018 #22

Al Franken is SUCH a class act. trof Aug 2018 #23

We need Al back in the Senate, now more than ever. TheCowsCameHome Aug 2018 #24

i sure miss al samnsara Aug 2018 #25

Thank-you! I read this earlier and passed it on to... Guilded Lilly Aug 2018 #26

Substantial and platitude-free BeyondGeography Aug 2018 #27

Al Franken belongs in public service. sarcasmo Aug 2018 #28