Former Senator George McGovern dies

Jimbuna · 10-22-12, 08:30 AM

A former well known US politician with an interesting post war history and IMHO far more importantly the holder of a Distinguished Flying Cross for bravery has passed away at the age of 90.

RIP Sir

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/obit...-McGovern.html

Herr-Berbunch · 10-22-12, 08:41 AM

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the holder of a Distinguished Flying Cross

RIP

Bubblehead1980 · 10-23-12, 10:47 AM

While his politics were abhorrent and our country dodged a bullet not having him as President, he was a decent man and was sad to hear of his decline and loss.I read a great book about him in college, forget the name though.RIP

Sailor Steve · 10-23-12, 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Bubblehead1980

While his politics were abhorrent

Only to you and other hardcore believers.

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and our country dodged a bullet not having him as President

And what we got was better?

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he was a decent man and was sad to hear of his decline and loss.I read a great book about him in college, forget the name though.RIP

I have to applaud you on this one. You truly approach adequacy in the backhanded complement department.

vienna · 10-23-12, 01:22 PM

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You truly approach adequacy in the backhanded complement department.

A backhanded compliment on a backhanded compliment? Bravo, Steve, you've outdone yourself; my compliments..

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Sailor Steve · 10-23-12, 01:27 PM

Yep, that's me: a real wit.

At least half the time.

joea · 10-24-12, 04:09 AM

As to the subject, I have to respect Senator McGovern-whatever you think about his politics he was one of the honest ones.

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Bubblehead1980 Navy Seal Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Florida USA Posts: 7,100 Downloads: 605 Uploads: 44	While his politics were abhorrent and our country dodged a bullet not having him as President, he was a decent man and was sad to hear of his decline and loss.I read a great book about him in college, forget the name though.RIP

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joea Silent Hunter Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: At periscope depth in Lake Geneva Posts: 3,512 Downloads: 25 Uploads: 0	As to the subject, I have to respect Senator McGovern-whatever you think about his politics he was one of the honest ones.