John McCain diagnosed with brain cancer..

[Ron M.]

Though not one of my favorite senators, but I wish him well...but the diagnosis says otherwise...been through a lot, more than I could have survived. Although his service record was spotty (if you believe the internet) he flew combat missions, something I could never accomplish.

 

[THE PILGRIM]

He is one of my Favorite Senators,
I always wish him well.

 

[Kevin J.]

Regardless of political views he served his country with honor in war and in peace. Wishing him nothing but the best.

 

[bigwheelzip]

A man with the courage of his convictions. I wish him well.

 

[Abbynormal]

That would enplane a lot. He was always a conservative Republican!

 

[df06]

Not a fan. But I wish him well and hope he resigns and the gov of Az appoints a conservative senator.

 

[Targets Guy]

Not a fan as well but I hate to hear this news.

 

[sheepdawg]

Although I could I refuse to say anything bad about McCain because of what he went through as a POW. My dad was a POW and he had it easy compared to McCain.

He'll be in my prayers tonight.

 

[Ron M.]

Yes, he served his country and was a guest of Hanoi Hilton for many years. Brain cancer is a terrible way to go. He will be remembered as a "Maverick" when his time has passed.

 

[Ron M.]

That would enplane a lot. He was always a conservative Republican!

Not sure what you meant by your comment regarding a conservative republican..I am so confused.

 

[Rpg]

McCain has always been a favorite of mine.

So sorry to think of losing his integrity. Hard to come by now days.

 

[DWalt]

Probably like many of you, for many reasons I did not consider Senator McCain as one of my favorites, even though I reluctantly voted for him anyway in 2008. That election was the only one during my life in which I came within a hairbreadth of not voting at all. Some of his recent quotes indicated he was not all there and that there was definitely an issue about his mental condition. I suspected something serious such as Alzheimer's Disease or pre-senile dementia, but it was a brain tumor. I believe his remaining time in the Senate will be very short. A sad end to a long career.

 

[richardw]

I do not admire McCain as a politician. I do admire him as a career military professional. He is a man who survived the terrible flight deck tragedy when a a loose bomb set off an aircraft fueling disaster that killed many. He is the pilot who flew combat missions during which if you were shot down you were a force of one. He is the POW with a father who was a Navy Admiral and when offered release from a NV pow camp because of his father's stature refused it. He stuck it out and underwent severe beatings that ruined his rotator cuff in his left arm. His broken leg was never treated properly so he went through seven years of captivity as a near cripple. He has alwys spoken truth to power, and I admire that even when disagreeing with his opinion.

Today's world has little room for great men as factional powers compete. McCain is not nor will ever be a great man. However, for me he will always be a great warrior. For me that tops being a politician.

 

[Onomea]

I am sorry to hear this as well. I have not always agreed with him politically, but I have always respected his integrity, his willingness to speak his mind.

I was very moved by his speech in 2008, probably his nomination speech at the Republican Convention, when he said, referring to his POW experience, torture, for which most of the country so greatly respects him, "They broke me."

I thought that a very brave thing for a war hero to say, on national TV, while running for president, and I really respect him for saying it.

Also his statement on the advisability of "enhanced interrogation" of captured terrorists: "It is not about them. It is about us."

 

[Absalom]

In a time when all too many politicians surrender their principles (if any are discernible) to political expediency, McCain has done no such thing. He proved his devotion to the country with action and sacrifice, not just pompous words like some who tried to demean him. Like very few other people in Washington, he earned the right to be listened to.

I haven't always agreed with him, another plus. NEVER trust a politician who always seems to say what you agree with and want to hear.

 

[OLDSTER]

I'm no fan of McCains, politically; however, the brain cancer diagnosis is a bad one. I wish him and his family the best.

 

[03hemi]

That's a shame to hear about anybody, my dad died of that, but at least it explains his bazar craziness lately, I actually supported him when he ran and believe he would have been a good President.

 

[ditrina]

Just a note..

This thread is about the man... not the politics.
Thanks

 

[wingriderz]

Just saw this on news. Sad news prayers

 

[dben002]

Thoughts and prayers for John and family...In my mind he is a truly honest man and hero. Wish we had more like him.