Thread: Trump slams McCain for being ‘captured’ in Vietnam; Republicans quickly condemn him

Originally Posted by kevinssdad

While it is very refreshing to see someone wanting to correct things and being candid, this is the type of comment, attacking war veterans service, that is intolerable. Who is this man's best friend? While best friend has to be a difficult role, he/she needs to help him with where the lines of common sense decency are. this one he can be assured of facing in the debates.

This was over the line, this will not help him. The question is how much will it matter?

I agree with you on this. There are certain lines that shouldn't be crossed and attacking ones service to country in a military capacity is one of them. I despise John McCain for what he has done as a politician, but as a former military member myself, I respect his service in the military. Disparaging an individuals military service is not a well advised move (IMO).

Originally Posted by MW

I agree with you on this. There are certain lines that shouldn't be crossed and attacking ones service to country in a military capacity is one of them. I despise John McCain for what he has done as a politician, but as a former military member myself, I respect his service in the military. Disparaging an individuals military service is not a well advised move (IMO).

Trump said he avoided service in the Vietnam War
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Anyone who has never been in the military, especially a politician who has never been in the military, should never speak ill of any veterans service.

The story is on the headlines of Washington Post and Drudge Report....


Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker, campaigning in Western Iowa, denounced Trump’s remarks and said McCain is “undoubtedly an American hero.” This is a change in tune for Walker, who on Friday refused to speak ill of Trump over his immigration comments.
“He needs to apologize to Senator McCain and all the other men and women who have worn the uniform,” Walker told reporters following a campaign stop in Sioux City. “It’s just a disgrace.”



http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/...ed-in-vietnam/

Okay, thanks. I missed this. With that said though, I still don't think Trump should have said anything, especially since he didn't even serve. I welcome anyone bashing McCain the politician but draw the line at attacking his military service. This certainly can't help him (Trump) with active and former military members. If he's not careful, Mr. Trump may end up being his own worst enemy in the months to come. He's already had to back-peddle on his comment. Just saying...........

There seem to be attitudes all over the map on this. A friend of mine said tis morning out of the blue, "They are all bashing Trump just because he has guts to confront issues the rest have ignored for too long." Having been the victim of bad press ( remember when they could leave your best argument on the cutting room floor), and not aware until this morning that McCain called Trump's supporters "15,000 crazies" I'm on Trump's side (McCain took the first shot) , but do not condone his indicating military service to be non-heroic. Granted, the levels of danger in war is multi-leveled, but I respect anyone willing to "take a bullet" for the nation. When Trump becomes President, I will laugh when he closes the White House press room. Who could blame him? When they have to stand outside to get a story, press conferences will be very short, betcha!

Originally Posted by MW

I agree with you on this. There are certain lines that shouldn't be crossed and attacking ones service to country in a military capacity is one of them. I despise John McCain for what he has done as a politician, but as a former military member myself, I respect his service in the military. Disparaging an individuals military service is not a well advised move (IMO).

I fully agree, MW. I lost several great uncles in WWII and an uncle. My great grandmother lost two sons. In war someone has to do battle, but without the people driving truck to re-supply warriors there will be no battles. Without someone to do medical work, there would be very few lives saved. If you served in war time and willing to be whatever is required with your skill levels, you were willing to be heroic. That is all that is required.

Originally Posted by MW

I agree with you on this. There are certain lines that shouldn't be crossed and attacking ones service to country in a military capacity is one of them. I despise John McCain for what he has done as a politician, but as a former military member myself, I respect his service in the military. Disparaging an individuals military service is not a well advised move (IMO).

Well said.

Having seen first hand how my brother in law was treated upon his return and the coverup surrounding him I guess I was resenting calling McCain a hero. I was especially upset when I had written Senator McCain about this injustice to a fellow POW and the fact that he never even responded. I put it aside and did no more research figuring it was hopeless. Yesterday I googled my brother in law, Floyd James Thompson. Low and behold they had finally written a book about him "Glory Denied" and the forward was written by John McCain. I read John McCain's statements about Jim and I am glad that John McCain and so many that were POW's recognize that he was the true "Hero".

http://www.alipac.us/f9/what-do-amer...-trump-321421/

6/28/15

http://www.alipac.us/f9/donald-trump...ay-u-s-320744/

Trump slams McCain for being ‘captured’ in Vietnam; other Republicans quickly condemn him

It's a shame "other Republicans" don't as quickly condemn illegal aliens and their supporters who are harming and killing Americans and destroying our nation.