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19. RIP

Sat Aug 25, 2018, 08:30 PM

Aug 2018

Whatever you think of his politics, he set an example in his personal conduct. And that example is badly needed in this age where crassness and disrespect for the electorate reigns.

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BREAKING: John McCain, American statesman and POW survivor, has died at age 81. [View all] oberliner Aug 2018 OP

WaPo breaking BumRushDaShow Aug 2018 #1

Fair winds and safe passage to him. scarletwoman Aug 2018 #2

Rest in peace, Sen. McCain DesertRat Aug 2018 #3

Rest In Peace Senator McCain. montana_hazeleyes Aug 2018 #4

He is deserving on a respectful sendoff hlthe2b Aug 2018 #5

RIP JOHN. kacekwl Aug 2018 #6

Rest in Peace, Senator. bearsfootball516 Aug 2018 #7

Rest in peace. nt Autumn Aug 2018 #8

Praying Trump says (tweets) nothing. left-of-center2012 Aug 2018 #9

+1000 Pachamama Aug 2018 #12

I bet Obama will have some very kind words to share oberliner Aug 2018 #33

Yes, which hi-lights the difference between Pres. Obama and Spanky groundloop Aug 2018 #55

Trump just tweeted this oberliner Aug 2018 #58

No misspelled words, 45 didn't write that alfredo Aug 2018 #66

Am I the Only one Haggis for Breakfast Aug 2018 #68

I'm with you. CentralMass Aug 2018 #79

Nope. I am hoping there is an afterlife. May be it was Laura PourMeADrink Aug 2018 #95

Actually, not respectful to McCain. tRump bypasses McCain the man. . . . nt Bernardo de La Paz Aug 2018 #83

Agreed oberliner Aug 2018 #84

+1000 Rhiannon12866 Aug 2018 #90

R.I.P. mysteryowl Aug 2018 #10

Yes. narnian60 Aug 2018 #73

Safe passage, John. Tess49 Aug 2018 #11

R.I.P. Senator McCain. Little Star Aug 2018 #13

RIP Senator. mobeau69 Aug 2018 #14

John McCain, war hero and giant of the Senate, dies at 81 Judi Lynn Aug 2018 #15

Rest In Peace, Senator McCain. gademocrat7 Aug 2018 #16

Senator R-I-P Raine Aug 2018 #17

RIP, and peace to his family and loved ones. salin Aug 2018 #18

RIP MountCleaners Aug 2018 #19

Peaceful passage, Captain. CAVU sarge43 Aug 2018 #20

RIP Dopers_Greed Aug 2018 #21

RIP and condolences to his family mcar Aug 2018 #22

... Evergreen Emerald Aug 2018 #23

Expected but still a shock. RIP and God Bless You, Senator McCain. George II Aug 2018 #24

Sailor rest your oars Submariner Aug 2018 #25

and the old Republican Party dies with him. Hello new American Republican Nazi Party TeamPooka Aug 2018 #26

... yuiyoshida Aug 2018 #27

R.I.P Senator Az_lefty Aug 2018 #28

Rest in peace John McCain. Glimmer of Hope Aug 2018 #29

Rest in peace. SunSeeker Aug 2018 #30

RIP, Senator Hekate Aug 2018 #31

One of the only military men in congress... a kennedy Aug 2018 #32

RiP to the man who saved Obamacare, served his nation and campaigned with dignity. Doodley Aug 2018 #34

RIP John Demonaut Aug 2018 #35

Rest in peace. They don't make Republicans like they used to IronLionZion Aug 2018 #36

Sad, but true oberliner Aug 2018 #38

A life, live well Mad_Mongol Aug 2018 #37

my condolences to his family. kimbutgar Aug 2018 #39

Rest well, Senator UpInArms Aug 2018 #40

Didn't Agree With His Politics But He Had Ccarmona Aug 2018 #41

Sailor, Rest Your Oar DinahMoeHum Aug 2018 #42

Not a fan of his, but I held the utmost respect for the man. AZ8theist Aug 2018 #43

RIP. Condolences to his family. Enoki33 Aug 2018 #44

Peace to his family n/t hibbing Aug 2018 #45

RIP, Senator, and peace and comfort be with your family catrose Aug 2018 #46

RIP, Senator McCain. John Fante Aug 2018 #47

RIP Mr. McCain Power 2 the People Aug 2018 #48

A sad moment. I'll remember him knocking on my parents door when he ran for Congress and ... marble falls Aug 2018 #49

Very moving statement from his daughter oberliner Aug 2018 #50

He had the courage to stand by his convictions - a rarity in politics. May he rest in peace. Chemisse Aug 2018 #51

Polar opposites politically but similar childhoods Lucca2 Aug 2018 #52

This message was self-deleted by its author stopbush Aug 2018 #53

Hail The Traveler! AnnieBW Aug 2018 #54

Safe travels, sir. Leghorn21 Aug 2018 #56

Safe journey, RIP Senator McCain. LoisB Aug 2018 #57

I rarely agreed with McCain politically but unlike the current occupant of the Whitehouse Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Aug 2018 #59

Honor Olafjoy Aug 2018 #60

USMC Avionics tech. SCVDem Aug 2018 #61

Cav Scout US Army underpants Aug 2018 #101

US Army. Door gunner on a Huey. john657 Aug 2018 #111

RIP, John McCain, and condolences to the McCain family. Mrs. Overall Aug 2018 #62

... FirstLight Aug 2018 #63

Thank you for your service sir! FakeNoose Aug 2018 #64

Fair Winds and Following Seas Donkees Aug 2018 #65

He loved his country orangecrush Aug 2018 #67

RIP, and Thank you Cirroc Aug 2018 #69

A man with a definite conscience.... Hulk Aug 2018 #70

The image I'll always remember... Bayard Aug 2018 #71

SO SAD. Senator McCain's birthday is just next Wednesday. God Bless John and his family trueblue2007 Aug 2018 #72

Rest in peace, Senator McCain cp Aug 2018 #74

Eternal Father Strong to Save Best_man23 Aug 2018 #75

Since the first time I heard it, this hymn never fails to bring tears. classof56 Aug 2018 #88

And...deplorables TRASHING him on Twitter...... Bengus81 Aug 2018 #76

I made a visit to freeperland to see what they were doing, and it's the same disgusting hatred. xor Aug 2018 #105

RIP Crabby Appleton Aug 2018 #77

Rip krakfiend Aug 2018 #78

May you Rest In Peace, Senator. TheCowsCameHome Aug 2018 #80

Thank you for your service. lapucelle Aug 2018 #81

RIP John workinclasszero Aug 2018 #82

Rest peacefully, John McCain. Totally Tunsie Aug 2018 #85

Peace to him and to his family Rhiannon12866 Aug 2018 #86

R.I.P. to an American patriot and war hero. dalton99a Aug 2018 #87

We who are Americans - John McCain is part of our American story. Rest in peace, sir. NBachers Aug 2018 #89

So soon... Grins Aug 2018 #91

Rip. I will miss you. Fiesty foe. No one should Laura PourMeADrink Aug 2018 #92

God Speed Sen McCain. denbot Aug 2018 #93

A brave and decent man. democrank Aug 2018 #94

Rest in peace Senator McCain True_Blue Aug 2018 #96

From across the aisle apkhgp Aug 2018 #97

Farewell, sir..... Codifer Aug 2018 #98

RIP Naval Aviator Senator jpak Aug 2018 #99

They that go down to the sea in ships, and occupy their business with great waters Glorfindel Aug 2018 #100

R.I.P. Senator McCain. RKP5637 Aug 2018 #102

RIP...He had a long and fulfilling life. xor Aug 2018 #103

There are few people left in the GOP with honor like McCain showed us. RainCaster Aug 2018 #104

Rest in peace, Senator McCain. And thank you. highplainsdem Aug 2018 #106

R.I.P Senator McCain Upthevibe Aug 2018 #107

Healing, strength and peace to his family. Tucker08087 Aug 2018 #108

Rest in Peace, Senator. My heart aches for your family and friends. williesgirl Aug 2018 #109

RIP joshcryer Aug 2018 #110

Relieved he is no longer in pain. Norbert Aug 2018 #112

An era dies with him DFW Aug 2018 #113

I may have disagreed with him politically tammywammy Aug 2018 #114