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45. He would do well for himself

Fri Jul 21, 2017, 03:20 PM

Jul 2017

to heed Nance's suggestions. His legacy of hero and maverick is currently in the dumper. He's often seen as a gripey old man who sounds off and then runs to suck up to republican leadership.

He could cement his place in history if he were to be the republican to stand up to and lead a battle against the crapsters who have taken over his party. If there are no honest or courageous republicans to follow, he would be the maverick who tried. If he actually led a revolt against the revolting that succeeded, he would begin to deserve the reputation he always wanted.

In the hopes that he would do the right thing, I will accord him temporarily what I don't give to other republicans and capitalize his name. I hope the best for John MaCain. My family has battled cancer. I echo Obama's wish that he beat the hell out of it. Then come back to do some good. He is in a unique position to do so.

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An Open Letter to John McCain [View all] NanceGreggs Jul 2017 OP

Happy to be your first rec Nance. Well said. n/t rzemanfl Jul 2017 #1

Beautifully written. Turbineguy Jul 2017 #2

K&R... spanone Jul 2017 #3

Thank you, Nance. sheshe2 Jul 2017 #4

Awesome, thanks n/t lordsummerisle Jul 2017 #5

Well said. 3catwoman3 Jul 2017 #6

Sigh... If Only Leith Jul 2017 #7

He is a Vet, but is not in a Vet hospital. BarbaraFritche Jul 2017 #51

well said...n/t bluecollar2 Jul 2017 #8

With pain comes awareness. (NT) The Wizard Jul 2017 #9

Hear, hear! volstork Jul 2017 #10

How do we know what healthcare he uses? He qualifies for Medicare and is a Federal Employee. 33taw Jul 2017 #11

What we DO KNOW ... NanceGreggs Jul 2017 #14

Thanks so much for this... LakeArenal Jul 2017 #37

Keep in mind that he needs a conscience to do that. world wide wally Jul 2017 #38

Eloquence that you are known for. And, may I add an "Ah-men!"? eom sprinkleeninow Jul 2017 #40

My husband and I qualify for Medicare, but as he has a very good plan from his employer... Hekate Jul 2017 #17

Senator McCain is at the Mayo Clinic. still_one Jul 2017 #27

As a military retiree, he's entitled to Tricare sarge43 Jul 2017 #46

Kick. dalton99a Jul 2017 #12

I hope you've actually sent it to him. Liberty Belle Jul 2017 #13

From your blog to McCain's ears! angstlessk Jul 2017 #15

This is beautiful, Nance Hekate Jul 2017 #16

Beautiful. I hope he reads it lunamagica Jul 2017 #18

Congressional Health Care is NOT free. James48 Jul 2017 #19

Oh wow, they pay for their insurance, that changes everything???? Merlot Jul 2017 #22

Having 72% of your premium cost footed by the government is a huge discount for them, and unlike the still_one Jul 2017 #30

We could ALL wish to get Scarsdale Jul 2017 #36

Very well written, Nance - heartfelt, perfectly nuanced, and no snark. But the jury's out on McCain. NBachers Jul 2017 #20

here comes debbie downer orleans Jul 2017 #21

As far as I know he was for repeal of the ACA Merlot Jul 2017 #23

While McCain said he had concerns over the Medicaid aspect of the republican plan, his concerns were still_one Jul 2017 #31

Those "concerns" are media soundbites Merlot Jul 2017 #33

exactly still_one Jul 2017 #34

I think you missed the point of the OP. George II Jul 2017 #39

actually i didn't orleans Jul 2017 #56

I can't help but think what effect, if any, your letter would have Martin Eden Jul 2017 #24

Excellent! Is there any major figure that has Gabi Hayes Jul 2017 #25

Sadly he will stay with his party despite this eloquence. BSdetect Jul 2017 #26

That issue what his past actions indicate still_one Jul 2017 #32

Great letter to John McCain Gothmog Jul 2017 #28

Post removed Post removed Jul 2017 #29

K&Rnt gademocrat7 Jul 2017 #35

k and r and thanks for being spot on, as always. niyad Jul 2017 #41

K&R Jamaal510 Jul 2017 #42

99th Rec ffr Jul 2017 #43

Normally, your comments....... MyOwnPeace Jul 2017 #44

He would do well for himself Jakes Progress Jul 2017 #45

Well said, sir sarge43 Jul 2017 #47

K&R smirkymonkey Jul 2017 #48

Timely. Brava! BlancheSplanchnik Jul 2017 #49

K & R malaise Jul 2017 #50

Beautifully written Nance NastyRiffraff Jul 2017 #52

You need to shorten it, if you want a politician or staffer to read it. Otherwise, good.nt Honeycombe8 Jul 2017 #53

And How, Nance. calimary Jul 2017 #54

Imagine the STRESS on a family going through this, without insurance coverage??? (NT) PBass Jul 2017 #55

Exactly Meowmee Jul 2017 #57

Dear Senator McCain, Iggo Jul 2017 #58