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Rep. Mace to introduce resolution authorizing Charlie Kirk to lie in honor at U.S. Capitol (wach.com)

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[–] corsicanguppy@lemmy.ca 31 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

Nothing says "cannon fodder" like this over-the-top response to his death.

I think when senator McCain, the veteran and hero, died, they insulted him.

[–] Madison420@lemmy.world 7 points 3 weeks ago (2 children)

Oof. MC Cain was a vet and a pow. Hero is a bit far. He got shot down on a mission he wasn't supposed to be on, in a plane any other pilot wouldn't have been allowed near after crashing 3 prior to that and his demand was only possible because his daddy got put in charge of Vietnam after he was captured and told the enemy his dad was in charge.

It's like one of those rare times where nepotism and ego actually worked out ok.

[–] DoucheBagMcSwag@lemmy.dbzer0.com 8 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

He saved the affordable care act with his thumbs down mavrick move. I'd say that qualifies

[–] Madison420@lemmy.world -1 points 3 weeks ago

No that's a political ploy and apparently one you bought and regardless we're talking about his military career.

[–] Flax_vert@feddit.uk 1 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

Okay but he was a lot more civilised than his successor...

[–] Madison420@lemmy.world 0 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

That's not heroic that doesnt even imply he's a decent person just less shitty then the one before.

You can bend over backwards to call the guy a hero but you're going to have to chop that definition down until your cashier is a hero because they didn't steal your change.

[–] Flax_vert@feddit.uk 1 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

I don't think I called him a hero?

[–] Madison420@lemmy.world 2 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

You didn't but that also means you aren't following the conversation.

https://lemmy.ca/comment/18901984

[–] Flax_vert@feddit.uk 1 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago)

True. My lemmy client is crap. Doesn't show the full context. Sad!