John McCain and his Mom
Two days ago I read that John McCain’s mother is 106 years old, and still kickin’ pretty hard despite her centenarian status. The next day I heard that Senator McCain was stopping his cancer treatments and then within the next 24 hours he was dead.
Say what you will about him and his rhetorical combat with POTUS, but I wouldn’t be a center-right conservative or a Trump fan today if it weren’t for McCain.
In 2008, as with many of you, I was a hardcore Hillary Clinton supporter, and a member of PUMA. We are all aware of the fiasco that went down that entire year, from the changing of the rules and bylaws to secure the nomination for Barack Obama, and the horrible sexism paraded around by Democrats against HRC and Sarah Palin. At that time I was a die-hard Democrat with a 20 year liberal voting record. I bought hard into the narratives of the left. I got red-pilled when McCain selected Palin as his running mate.
Because of his VP choice, I began a journey of serious reflection that led me to identify the lies I’d been told and accepted as a blue-pilled youth. I started to dismantle the lies and open myself to ideological diversity. I paid a heavy price during 8 long years of Obama, losing many family and friends along the way. I don’t give a fuck about that today, but it hurt at the time.
I’d rather keep changing and lose a lot of people along the way. If that’s the price, I’ll pay it. ~Neil Young
Today I am a better person because I began to question and because I continue to question. I’m not on board with every Republican or GOP idea, and I know today that Senator McCain was a card-carrying member of GOPe. His vote to preserve Obamacare and his publicized quotes to the IRS about financially ruining his own national constituency are both unforgivable. He was a deeply corrupt man.
But that’s not all he was. He was, for some time, a survivor, a maverick, and master bi-partisanship player. He was willing to place a large bet on Sarah Palin in 2008. It was his gifts, not his weaknesses that allowed me to question what I’d been told was truth, and I’m a better person today because of it. Our country is better because of it. He would hate for me to say it, but I’m going to say it because it’s true: Without McCain, you couldn’t get to President Trump. ‘Nuff said.
The Crawdad Hole 
Retweet, please
You are a class act, Lola. Thanks for the nice eulogy.
Thanks, VM. 🙂
And that’s all I’ve got to say about that.
Amen!!
I had a bad moment when I first saw this tweet. I thought I must have started drinking again and was blacked out when I sent it.
Twitter should have a drunk tweeting mode. Everything you post in drunk tweeting mode is automatically deleted before sunrise.
Great post, Lola!!!
Thank you, Lola. I just stopped by to peek and read your post. It was your truth and mine as well.
He was good to his mother.
Did Avenatti speaking at the DNC Ethnic Council address families who are cruelly impacted by black on black crime?
I didn’t think so.
h/t HeyJackass!
Illustrating Chicago Values
Last Week’s Totals (8/19 – 8/25)
Shot & Killed: 9
Shot & Wounded: 53
Total Shot: 62
Total Homicides: 9
brought this up from downstairs
https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2018/08/chicago_funeral_homes_prey_on_families_of_homicide_victims.html
Once gubmint money is available, the scammers come out like locusts.
That’s put me right off chalupas.
There is something so very creepy about that attention whore.
Great post Lola!!
Swear to goodness… I thought it said Avenatti addressed the DNC ETHICS Council. I laughed.
“…installed by Putin”… the insanity is strong with this one.
Leftists are in love with their pretend morality.
He is the third. Aretha Franklin, McCain, and Simon.
Him I’ll miss.
Wow, that is a loss, R.I.P. Neil Simon.😦
How come there are no canned mashed potatoes?
“Feed the tuna mayonnaise!”
In the refrigerated section, Bob Evans mashed potatoes and other selections of tater dishes. Better and easier than my homemade 🙂 Also, check out the McCormick brand gravies, best pre-made gravy of all the brands I’ve tried.
I use the BoB Evans potatoes a lot easier then peeling and cooking and mashing and they are good.
Same for me. I was pleasantly surprised at how good they are.
Another of life’s mysteries!!! Superficial research, there are canned mashed white potatoes but dehydrated and there are canned white potatoes in various sizes but I couldn’t find canned “mashed” potatoes. My assumption is that the heat and pressure of canning wet mashed white potatoes hydrolyzes enough of the potato starch to turn the product into the consistency of old fashioned library past…but that is a WAG.
Make instant instead. Use all milk, real butter and a tiny bit more dried potatoes than instructions call for, mix very well and microwave for a minute to hot it all up. Add grated cheese, or minced garlic or sour cream into them. Also green onions or chives are good additions. Can you tell I’ve made a thousand gallons of instant potatoes with three kids growing up? I use instant potatoes on top of my Shepards Pie too.
The instant variety has gotten much much better in recent years.
And they come in varieties, too, some with cheese, some with bacon, if you use all milk and butter, like Lulu, says, just as good as real, and so much easier.
I hope this shows. I would like everyone to see it
It did show.
I was there. Heart wrenching to say the least.
I wasn’t the only one crying. Never again because I’ll never forget.
“Why didn’t somebody do something “?
Because they were Jews.
With few exceptions, still, no one cares.
Look at the UN. They definitely don’t care.
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Damn right I do!
That was quite a story he told about Sarah.
Delicately stated, Lola. I’m not so PC. I don’t delight in his death – anyone’s death for that matter, but just because he bit the big one doesn’t excuse his outright disrespect and hatred of the people who voted for Trump or personal animosity for Trump himself.
I can never forgive him for the thumbs down on the healthcare vote, particularly his remark “Let’s see Donald make America great again now!” which was caught on a hot mic. If a person is a spiteful, juvenile asshole while they’re alive, that doesn’t change when they kick the bucket.
I’m sticking to my Bette Davis quote on the passing of Joan Crawford on this one: “I was taught that when someone dies, you never ever speak of the bad they’ve done, only the good. John is dead. Good.”
Hate me if you must, but that’s my story and I’m sticking to it.
His vote on the Republican replacement for Obama care was such a showboating crock. That is how I will remember him. He also played his part in the fake piss gate dossier. How could anyone be so stupid. He’s off the stage now and all things MAGA should move forward easier without his huge load of negative energy. I wonder who will actually be appointed to replace him. I know he and his family feel they own the seat in the Senate but they don’t it belongs to The People and I hope a wise choice is made. NOT CINDY MC CAIN. I’d rather have Meghan McCain than Cindy.
The vote against healthcare reform was second only to him advancing the dossier to Harry Reid, of whom I’ll also speak ill of when his time comes.
Harry Reid got rich while working for the government his whole life. McCain got wealthy the old fashioned way – he married for money.
Two princes…
Lol I just paraphrased Bette too!
GMTA.
That’s because we’re fabulous.
I’m with you Anthony. Dumping of the first wife fairly illustrated what was truly lurking. His adoration of Tedward Kennedy was peculiar to say the least. His true colors shown when he voted to keep zerocare.
Dead pond scum is still pond scum. Sad but true.
Scum or sludge?
Depends on the humidity
And right now, as he is being introduced to the backstory of his life and having to account for it … glad I’m not him.
Popcorn 🍿 anyone?
I love your Bette Davis quote Anthony.
I already stole it. 🙂
👍
I’ve got no issue with that. You be you. I can just usually see something in shades of gray and rainbow colors. Yeah, I hate his actions especially after his loss, but I refuse to see another human as unworthy of dignity. Just my values…
Sounds a little judgmental. I applaud your values, Lola. He’s still a POS as far as I’m concerned.
No judgment intended, my friend.
My favori5e story about McCain was when he called Cindy McCain a cunt. No. I did not hear or see it. I did read about it on the intertubz during the 2008 election campaign. And at that time I believed it. I. Hose to believe it still. I didn’t like him. I liked his choice of running mate. I liked that he opposed Bronco Bama until he didn’t. Despite all that,it was my first Rep. presidential vote. Not my last.
Wow! That is best tribute I’ve heard or read to John McCain. The best I could come up with is, it was time for him to go, RIP Senator McCain.
politics aside I keep thinking of how he left his first wife when he came home and found out she had been in an accident. She kept it from him while he was overseas to keep from worrying him and he does this to her. in my eyes in will always be pondscum
Same here, and Cindy will be a home wrecker.
Of course McCain’s first wife got lucky when he took off and she was rid of him but he was still a self absorbed, disloyal jerk for leaving his first wife and family.
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2018/aug/26/john-mccain-sarah-palin-donald-trump
mccain was sorry he chose Palin.
Like you and me many of us only voted for him because of Palin
Lola is article agrees with much of your post. You nailed it for many of us
That was very nice and truthful eulogy Lola.
There is nothing more I can add because I don’t wish to speak ill of the dead & you said all the good there is to say.
To paraphrase Bette Davis (re Joan Crawford’s death). John McCain is dead. Good.
Love you for that, Bonnie. I only speak ill of the dead when they have it coming. He has it coming.
Leftists love to destroy. Since they don’t have the vision to build anything lasting I guess destruction makes them feel like they are doing something.
Stick it up your ass Herr Hogg!
Here’s a company that’s not afraid of your threats.
https://www.guns.com/2018/08/24/customers-flock-to-sportsmans-warehouse-after-other-retailers-ditch-modern-sporting-rifles/
I guess I missed Hogg’s response to that School Shooter Training Camp ? Was he sad and outraged?
Of course not.
It doesn’t fit his extortionist narrative.
Teh internets never forget.
I’m sure Muller and his boys at the FBI and CIA have secrets. I’d like to see them hung out for public view.
It’s even worse than her “Teen Steam” workout video, and that was horrid.
#Death to The Unborn/☠
Ok Alyssa, message received.
She Guevara is getting dragged by Democrats for this tweet.
Wait. She was working for Ted Kennedy? What happened to “a year ago, I was a bartender.”
Those in the know know.
Only the liv’s believe A O-C
Can’t you just taste the bitter, bitter disappointment?
Barricades? As in Walls?
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Lawless London: Worried residents building BARRICADES around their homes
HOMEOWNERS in London are building massive barriers around their homes ahead of the Notting Hill Carnival tomorrow.
https://www.dailystar.co.uk/news/latest-news/725636/notting-hill-carnival-london-acid-attack-barricades-homes-shops
Walls of plywood, from the photos at the article, about 8-10 feet high? Notting Hill is a really nice area, now it’s officially a sh*thole.
Cheer up!
https://disq.us/url?url=https%3A%2F%2Fspectator.org%2Fall-the-talk-about-impeaching-the-president-is-nonsense%2F%3AcPg6onlb1PJMik9QVN3E410y4CY&cuid=280932
Somebody, check in please ❤
This is the event the shooting took place at.
More from CTH.
https://theconservativetreehouse.com/2018/08/26/shooting-at-jacksonville-landing-entertainment-complex-initial-report-eleven-shot-four-killed/
I’m here, safe and sound. I’m not a gamer, but my youngest daughter and my son are. They planned to go to this very gaming bar next weekend for my daughter’s birthday. Daughter knows people there, I think they are all accounted for, at least the ones she knows were there. OMG, if this had happened next week at a different tournament two of my three kids would have been there……holy shit.
I see David Hogg is on the case, fuckhead that he is.
And he’s the poster boy for why this happened, according to reports. Kid lost, kid couldn’t take losing, kid goes feral. Logical conclusion to snowflake culture. Kids have to start losing, so they learn how to lose and not lose their shit. No more participation trophies. They are beyond pernicious. They rot the souls of the young.
Excellent comment.
Wow, that’s some frightening proximity. Glad your daughter and her friends are okay.
Thanks for checking in, glad all is well. ❤
Another nice video of their hospital visit on Friday.
British Politician Arrested in London for Quoting Winston Churchill in Public (VIDEO)
https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2018/08/british-politician-arrested-in-london-for-quoting-winston-churchill-in-public-video/
I really hope all this shit comes to light.
https://www.realclearinvestigations.com/articles/2018/08/22/despite_comey_assurance_vast_bulk_of_weiner_laptop_emails_never_examined.html
I bet President Trump can’t wait until the week is over!
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McCain to lie in state at Capitol in Washington, Arizona
Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.), who died on Saturday at age 81, will lie in state in the Capitol Rotunda in Washington, D.C., and receive a full dress funeral service at the Washington National Cathedral, according to Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell’s (R-Ky.) office.
http://thehill.com/business-a-lobbying/403638-mccain-to-lie-in-state-at-capitols-in-washington-arizona
Then again, the distraction might be good for him to get things done.
I think the distraction helps Trump and his agenda.
Thank you for the post, Lola.
What I’ve seen lately is a lot of people who hate McCain now also loved Hillary back in the day. I haven’t changed my opinion of either.
Everyone needs to have this image in their back pocket. Pull out and post as needed. 🙂
DONE!😎
Woke Lola
I appreciate your post. It made me think. My opinion of mccain matters to no one. I have no feelings about his passing. I voted for Palin, it was a welcome read for perspective.
Hmmmmm?
Steven Tyler is on twitter bemoaning Trump using his music.
How is he not tarred and feathered by the social media mob for “Dude Looks Like a Lady”? Cisgender privilege much?
Be careful where you go to eat today!
Good Lord this is a promoted tweet
“What would you like for dinner, Sweetheart?”
“Whatever you feel like making, Honeybun!”
OK. We have 5 dozen peanut butter cookies.
Right up my alley, moving into your guest room
Nutella with banana or your favorite jam/ice cream between two cookies and you can say you are serving sandwiches.
DNC Goes Gender-Neutral, Demands Equal Number Of Men And Women On Committees
The Democratic National Committee (DNC) has passed a rule during its summer meeting in Chicago, Illinois, that includes gender-neutral language in an effort to be more inclusive to the LGBT movement. In addition, all committees must have equal representation of men and women, but those who self-identify as gender nonbinary will not be counted as male or female.
https://www.dailywire.com/news/35028/dnc-goes-gender-neutral-demands-equal-numbers-men-ashe-schow
The L, G, and B folks are not non-binary so the only people they are pacifying are the Ts. They should be more careful. My lesbian buddies count themselves solidly as women.
This constant pandering to the most minor of minorities cannot end well. How is they are so stupidly blind?
One of each of the 37 genders on each committee. 🙂
It’s not that the left will stop trying to pull their shit. They won’t. But when you fight back, when you refuse to be nice, great things can happen. Fight, fight, fight.
https://www.breitbart.com/tech/2018/08/25/david-horowitz-wins-credit-card-donation-showdown-credits-breitbart-drudge/
This is the kind of shit that makes me crazier than I already am.
I know. They don’t hide it any more.
Here’s Wictor’s take, but I don’t believe any of these assholes are white hats.
https://threadreaderapp.com/thread/1033896801357549568.html
Ditto. Part of me would love Wictors take to be accurate, but let’s get real lol
Ironically, Hillary is practically immobile.
newspeak
Why is Women’s Equality Day on the same date as National Dog Day? I’m asking for my cats.
It’s a day for all the bitches.
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#MyPresident
Speaking of national women’s equality and national dog day, here’s bitch on the run:
😀
How the hell did anyone this unattractive have a job on TV in the first place?
Reminds me of that V movie where the visitors were lizard people.
She could be Michelle Obama’s sister.
CNN proudly ‘standsbehind’ it’s fake news
If they didn’t have fake news, they’d have no news at all.
Take my advice and don’t read the replies.
Max Boot:
Max.
What did you take, how much and when!?
Ja ja ja.
First day of school. Thank God.
It’s worth considering.
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Sessions Trump War May Have Secret Plan
There are too many instances to deny the possibility.
https://conservativedailypost.com/sessions-trump-war-may-have-secret-plan/
I hope they vote this woman out!
They aren’t going to vote her out. The best thing we can do is keep her out of positions of power in the Senate.
This is what we will have to go through if the election goes their way. They have it planned.
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Document Emerges Detailing Democrat Plans to Crush Trump Should GOP Fail to Hold House….
President Trump’s tax returns
Trump family businesses — and whether they comply with the Constitution’s emoluments clause, including the Chinese trademark grant to the Trump Organization
Trump’s dealings with Russia, including the president’s preparation for his meeting with Vladimir Putin
The payment to Stephanie Clifford — a.k.a. Stormy Daniels
James Comey’s firing
Trump’s firing of U.S. attorneys
Trump’s proposed transgender ban for the military
Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin’s business dealings
White House staff’s personal email use
Cabinet secretary travel, office expenses, and other misused perks
Discussion of classified information at Mar-a-Lago
Jared Kushner’s ethics law compliance
Dismissal of members of the EPA board of scientific counselors
The travel ban
Family separation policy
Hurricane response in Puerto Rico
Election security and hacking attempts
White House security clearances
The spreadsheet…catalogs more than 100 formal requests from House Democrats this Congress, spanning nearly every committee….”
https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/08/26/battle-print-document-democrat-plans-crush-trump-gop-fail-hold-house/
Another one!
Can’t Make This Up… Bag of Dismembered Body Parts Found in Clinton Park–a WOMAN
https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2018/08/cant-make-this-up-bag-of-dismembered-body-parts-found-in-clinton-park-in-the-bronx/
From a comment.
Dem’s rush to re-name park “Trump Park”
😂😆😂
Looks like trouble in the ME again yet and still. Per Fox Iran says it has taken control of the main shipping lane. just heard a bit of it . I guess more info will follow
Wouldn’t it be interesting if China money had made its way to the Feinsteins at the same time.
We would need a real media to find that out.
Or a real congress.
Nice post! John McCain was a great guy! No, I did not know him personally, and have never even met him. But, look at what he stood for; Country first!! He was a P.O.W., which in my book makes him a true hero. He represented our country for more than 30 years in the senate, and yes, he was known for creating riffs among his own party. Those riffs were because he truly believed he was thinking in the best interest of the United States. I’m sure he was shady, just like most politicians are, but he, in my mind, was the lesser of two evils. He will be missed!! #johnmccain #POTUS #Politics
Maybe Toddy thinks Fox is identifying as CNN?