Republicans: "torture worked on McCain", "he's dying anyways"

[Blue3]

First a Republican says we should re-legalize torture  "because it worked on John McCain"


Now one of Trump's WH assistants says:

Kelly Sadler was discussing McCain's opposition to President Donald Trump's nominee for CIA director, Gina Haspel, when she allegedly claimed, "It doesn't matter" because "he's dying anyway."


Don't let the door kick you on your way out, is what the GOP seems to be saying to him. Whether you like him or not, this seems a new low.

[Dr Oz Lost Party!]

Jesus, there truly is some sort of psychological connection between being a conservative and a sociopath.

[Lord Admirale]

Jesus, there truly is some sort of psychological connection between being a conservative and a sociopath.

Yeah, no.

Anecdotal evidence time: my best friend's ex-boyfriend was the epitome of a "social justice warrior," and a diagnosed sociopath. To make things worse, it was revealed a week ago that he was physically abusing her during their relationship of four years. I'd prefer not to go into detail because it is very disturbing as to what he would do to her...

I typically like PittsburghSteel, but goddamn, that is one stupid and ignorant take from you. I expect better.

[scutosaurus]

Trumpists just seem to have no empathy sometimes. Like McCain's political views or not (and I certainly don't always agree with them), but he is an American hero and by all accounts a good man. Attacking a dying cancer patient because he holds different political beliefs from yours is nothing short of heartless.

[Bleach Blonde Bad Built Butch Bodies for Biden]

I was going to make a quip about ChairmanSanchez, but he's probably supporting McCain against Trump for the first time in this dog fight.

[Dr Oz Lost Party!]

#BeBest

[HillGoose]

this is the reason I'll vote for just about any mainstream Republican against Trump in the 2020 primary.

[Karpatsky]

Jesus, there truly is some sort of psychological connection between being a conservative and a sociopath.

Yeah, no.

Anecdotal evidence time: my best friend's ex-boyfriend was the epitome of a "social justice warrior," and a diagnosed sociopath. To make things worse, it was revealed a week ago that he was physically abusing her during their relationship of four years. I'd prefer not to go into detail because it is very disturbing as to what he would do to her...

I typically like PittsburghSteel, but goddamn, that is one stupid and ignorant take from you. I expect better.

Amazing. Neither of these responses have any logical connection to what they are supposedly reacting to.

[ProudModerate2]

Disgusting and sick, but not shocking.
Also, note that the news story states:

The (White House) official said Sadler, who is in charge of surrogate communications, meant it as a joke, "but it fell flat."

[True Federalist (진정한 연방 주의자)]

Trumpists just seem to have no empathy sometimes. Like McCain's political views or not (and I certainly don't always agree with them), but he is an American hero and by all accounts a good man. Attacking a dying cancer patient because he holds different political beliefs from yours is nothing short of heartless.

FTFY

[America Needs a 13-6 Progressive SCOTUS]

Trumpists just seem to have no empathy sometimes. Like McCain's political views or not (and I certainly don't always agree with them), but he is an American hero and by all accounts a good man. Attacking a dying cancer patient because he holds different political beliefs from yours is nothing short of depraved heartless.

FTFY

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[#gravelgang #lessiglad]

You know what would really show them, Sen. McCain? Retiring on May 30.

[scutosaurus]

Trumpists just seem to have no empathy sometimes. Like McCain's political views or not (and I certainly don't always agree with them), but he is an American hero and by all accounts a good man. Attacking a dying cancer patient because he holds different political beliefs from yours is nothing short of depraved heartless.

FTFY

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I certainly won't argue with the improvements.

[Fuzzy Bear]

Trumpists just seem to have no empathy sometimes. Like McCain's political views or not (and I certainly don't always agree with them), but he is an American hero and by all accounts a good man. Attacking a dying cancer patient because he holds different political beliefs from yours is nothing short of heartless.

Trump has empathy, but he holds grudges.

Ted Cruz has no empathy.

Paul Ryan fakes it.

[HAnnA MArin County]

Just another deplorable in the basket, but LIBERAL TEARS!!

[Pericles]

This is disgraceful. Not only are they absolutely wrong, but McCain deserves more respect. I don't agree with all of McCain's views, but he's a good man and dedicated public servant, and deserves much better than what he's getting from his very ungrateful party.

[Pericles]

You know what would really show them, Sen. McCain? Retiring on May 30.

[○∙◄☻¥tπ[╪AV┼cVê└]

"Hey, this kid of the admiral, if we torture him, he might die 50 years from now as a US Senator."

"Yeah, that will totally show him."

[America Needs R'hllor]

You know what would really show them, Sen. McCain? Retiring on May 30.

[twenty42]

The latent admiration and defense of McCain doesn’t impress me in the least bit. The only reason you like him now is because he nemesized Trump in his final years, and is basically dying a Democrat. Unlike a lot of red avatars on here, I choose to remember 2008 and the vicious things you all said about him back then (when you weren’t slut-shaming his running mate’s 17-year-old daughter, that is).

And for some of the vile and downright evil sh**t that is said about President Trump and his family on this forum, I think you people should be the last ones to criticize the tastelessness of any joke.

[Inmate Trump]

Trumpists just seem to have no empathy sometimes. Like McCain's political views or not (and I certainly don't always agree with them), but he is an American hero and by all accounts a good man. Attacking a dying cancer patient because he holds different political beliefs from yours is nothing short of heartless.

Trump has empathy, but he holds grudges.

Ted Cruz has no empathy.

Paul Ryan fakes it.

Trump has empathy?  What planet do you live on?

[Pericles]

The latent admiration and defense of McCain doesn’t impress me in the least bit. The only reason you like him now is because he nemesized Trump in his final years, and is basically dying a Democrat. Unlike a lot of red avatars on here, I choose to remember 2008 and the vicious things you all said about him back then (when you weren’t slut-shaming his running mate’s 17-year-old daughter, that is).

And for some of the vile and downright evil sh**t that is said about President Trump and his family on this forum, I think you people should be the last ones to criticize the tastelessness of any joke.

McCain has always been someone who, unlike Trump, wants the best for America and has integrity. He's made plenty of mistakes, and Obama was by far the better choice in 2008, but he has a much better character and would have been a better President than Trump.

[twenty42]

The latent admiration and defense of McCain doesn’t impress me in the least bit. The only reason you like him now is because he nemesized Trump in his final years, and is basically dying a Democrat. Unlike a lot of red avatars on here, I choose to remember 2008 and the vicious things you all said about him back then (when you weren’t slut-shaming his running mate’s 17-year-old daughter, that is).

And for some of the vile and downright evil sh**t that is said about President Trump and his family on this forum, I think you people should be the last ones to criticize the tastelessness of any joke.

McCain has always been someone who, unlike Trump, wants the best for America and has integrity. He's made plenty of mistakes, and Obama was by far the better choice in 2008, but he has a much better character and would have been a better President than Trump.

Let me go get my violin. I’m sure his integrity was the first thing on your mind when you were calling him a war criminal and his wife a junkie. Just go on YouTube and search Bill Maher 2008 Election and tell me how much you people respected him then. But hey, you’re a good liberal...never let history or the facts get in the way of your current agenda.

[Pericles]

The latent admiration and defense of McCain doesn’t impress me in the least bit. The only reason you like him now is because he nemesized Trump in his final years, and is basically dying a Democrat. Unlike a lot of red avatars on here, I choose to remember 2008 and the vicious things you all said about him back then (when you weren’t slut-shaming his running mate’s 17-year-old daughter, that is).

And for some of the vile and downright evil sh**t that is said about President Trump and his family on this forum, I think you people should be the last ones to criticize the tastelessness of any joke.

McCain has always been someone who, unlike Trump, wants the best for America and has integrity. He's made plenty of mistakes, and Obama was by far the better choice in 2008, but he has a much better character and would have been a better President than Trump.

Let me go get my violin. I’m sure his integrity was the first thing on your mind when you were calling him a war criminal and his wife a junkie. Just go on YouTube and search Bill Maher 2008 Election and tell me how much you people respected him then. But hey, you’re a good liberal...never let history or the facts get in the way of your current agenda.

Ok, that's enough of that. I wasn't making statements about McCain in 2008, so I'm not sure why you're saying I called him those horrible things. And I'm no Bill Maher fan. Sure, you're always going to have a few people who say bad things, but reasonable people should be able to agree that these kind of remarks are inappropriate(and you've just deflected from the actual subject at hand).

[JA]

The latent admiration and defense of McCain doesn’t impress me in the least bit. The only reason you like him now is because he nemesized Trump in his final years, and is basically dying a Democrat. Unlike a lot of red avatars on here, I choose to remember 2008 and the vicious things you all said about him back then (when you weren’t slut-shaming his running mate’s 17-year-old daughter, that is).

And for some of the vile and downright evil sh**t that is said about President Trump and his family on this forum, I think you people should be the last ones to criticize the tastelessness of any joke.

McCain has always been someone who, unlike Trump, wants the best for America and has integrity. He's made plenty of mistakes, and Obama was by far the better choice in 2008, but he has a much better character and would have been a better President than Trump.

Let me go get my violin. I’m sure his integrity was the first thing on your mind when you were calling him a war criminal and his wife a junkie. Just go on YouTube and search Bill Maher 2008 Election and tell me how much you people respected him then. But hey, you’re a good liberal...never let history or the facts get in the way of your current agenda.

So, what’s your opinion of these comments?