#mccain legacy

[babypeachsims]

Kelsey had landed her next acting job with a role in a small sitcom. She was desperate to film big blockbuster movies instead of sitcoms and TV commercials, and decided to ask her co-star for some advice.

"What should I do to really make it?"

"You wanna be big? You gotta find yourself a vampire,"

"A what?"

"Vampire. It's the best kept secret in the acting industry. All the biggest stars have been a vampire at some point...I'm pretty sure some of them still are!"

"I don't understand?"

"If you're a vampire you don't need to sleep, so you can spend plenty more time practicing your acting. I've heard that some vampires can have special powers too, like mind control and stuff, so they could make sure they get the best parts in the biggest movies,"

"Interesting..."

[ktysh]

doggy is playing marbles too

[bills-bible-basics]

OBAMA, MCCAIN AND THE BUSH LEGACY -- a Bill's Bible Basics series #BarackObama #JohnMcCain #GeorgeWBush This Bill’s Bible Basics 4-part series by Bill Kochman can be read at: https://www.billkochman.com/Articles/bushleg1.html https://www.billkochman.com/Blog/index.php/obama-mccain-and-the-bush-legacy-a-bills-bible-basics-series/?OBAMA%2C%20MCCAIN%20AND%20THE%20BUSH%20LEGACY%20--%20a%20Bill%27s%20Bible%20Basics%20series

[deadpresidents]

I don’t know if this has been asked or discussed but do you think Trump will be at President Carter’s state funeral? Would he even be wanted? All the living presidents like Clinton, Bush, Obama and Biden I’m pretty sure will be in attendance but can they prevent Trump from attending? I’m really curious. Thanks.

I think Trump will be there. It's no secret what I think or how I feel about Donald Trump, but he's the President-elect of the United States and a former President of the United States in his own right. Quite frankly, he should be there, if for no other reason than out of respect for Jimmy Carter.

Trump was the incumbent President when former President George H.W. Bush died in 2018, and despite Bush's pretty public feelings about Trump, he reportedly wanted Trump to feel welcome at his funeral and Trump was perfectly respectful during that time period. Trump actually released a really nice statement about Carter, and I think this is just one of those things where there's no reason not to be normal and respectful. The major funeral that Trump didn't attend was John McCain's because McCain and the McCain family did not want him there. He had said some horrible things about McCain while McCain was alive, while McCain was dying, and after McCain's death, and it made sense for him to be excluded from that funeral. And, to his credit, Trump stayed away and didn't make a big issue out of it at the time, although he eventually complained about it.

But a Presidential funeral is a very unique national event. It should be a unifying event in many ways, and it has been that in the past. There was a real nasty relationship between Harry S. Truman and Dwight D. Eisenhower for many years, but during President Kennedy's funeral, those two former Presidents were able to get together and patch up their differences. I think the living former Presidents have shown a willingness to include Trump when it's appropriate -- Obama and Biden both immediately hosted him in the White House after he won his elections, and that's pretty remarkable particularly in Biden's case since Trump refused to admit that he had lost to Biden in 2020, delayed certifying the transition, incited an insurrection in an attempt to overturn the election. didn't host Biden at the White House, and skipped town and didn't attend Biden's inauguration. President Biden will be delivering the eulogy for President Carter, and I'm sure Biden will be gracious towards Trump, just as he was at the White House following the election. Knowing President Biden's belief in how politics and institutions should work, I think he'd probably push for Trump to attend the funeral because it's the tradition.

I'm sure that the Carter Family could ask Trump not to attend if they wished to, and I imagine that Trump wouldn't go if they made that request. But I don't think that they are interested in doing that. I think they want to celebrate and honor President Carter, and President Carter was a man of peace who worked tirelessly, into his 90s, to bring people together. The other living Presidents have no say in the guest list for the funeral; that's something that is planned between the deceased President's family and the Military District of Washington. And the protocol would be for all living Presidents to attend and pay their respects to President Carter. President Trump should be invited, and I'm almost certain he'll be there, and I'm pretty confident everything will be fine. Again, it's not about Donald Trump or Barack Obama or Joe Biden or Bill Clinton. It's honoring the remarkable life and legacy of Jimmy Carter.

[cyarskaren52]

As we celebrate Black History Month, we remember the Greensboro Four—Ezell Blair Jr. (now Jibreel Khazan), David Richmond, Franklin McCain, and Joseph McNeil—who, on February 1, 1960, boldly sat at the segregated Woolworth’s lunch counter in Greensboro, North Carolina.

These four freshmen from North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University sparked a powerful wave of sit-ins across the country, challenging racial segregation and reinvigorating the civil rights movement. Their peaceful protest not only demanded service but also demanded change, inspiring countless others to join the fight for equality and justice. As this year marks the 65th anniversary of their courageous act, we honor their legacy and the enduring impact of their bravery on the journey toward civil rights.

[pinkprettycure]

PR is everything and ppl online don't really realize how uninformed about basically Everything that the average joe schmoe actually is. The only know what they see right in front of them on a silver platter.

Obama was well loved because he had INSANELY good PR, people fucking loved him and he came across as extremely charming, young, and charismatic. To this day even the Obama family is still well liked. I've seen people wishing for Michelle to run despite her making it extremely clear she hates politics. All because that family is well liked.

People didn't like Hilary because she was a tryhard who did a terrible job of seeming cool and with it, and because she has a legacy and reputation already, but Funy Trump was new and fresh and thusly therefore was an appealing option. and he lost his second run because people saw what a freak he was lol.

Mannn I remember mccain and romney had awful reputations like with actual Children bro. lil babies in my school who had no idea wat they actually did wrong just that they sucked ass compared to cool obama 💀

[porterdavis]

Just posting this for posterity. One of the best speeches by any President at any time.

[einsteinsugly]

Red would hate Trump exactly for the reasons you mentioned, he wouldnt like a TV personality turned politician. But he'd vote for him regardless because he is a republican through and through, no way around it.

I just don't know if he could bring himself to do it. Trump is too much of a dumbass for him. He's an old school Republican through and through, not a modern one. He'd still stand with Bush, vote for McCain (even tho Palin sucks), and happily vote for Romney, but I think he'd draw the line at Trump. He's a John McCain/John Kasich kind of Republican. Honorable, proud. But not bombastic or particularly corrupt. Red is a Republican, but he has standards. And Trump is like shoving a square peg into a round hole. He'd write someone in, or maybe even sit it out. Voting is his duty, though.

But old Red wouldn't live that long to see Trump rise to power. So yeah.

Note: I try to reconcile season 1/2 Red versus season 5 Red. Season 1/2 Red would never ever vote for Trump. He hated Nixon and Ford, out of principle, so he'd certainly never vote for Trump. Out of principle. Season 5 Red still probably wouldn't vote for him, but that's more because he fucking hates Trump and it's like voting for a savvier, much richer Kelso. So, the reconciliation is somewhere in between. Trump's a dumbass, and he doesn't vote for dumbasses. Except for Bush Jr, but that's another story entirely (based on the legacy of Bush Sr, and he's not as insane as Trump, according to him).

[mysteryspotcast]

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[reasoningdaily]

Reflections on the Greensboro Lunch Counter

Civil Rights activists Joseph McNeil, Diane Nash, and John Lewis reflect on the history and legacy of the lunch counter from the F. W. Woolworth department store in North Carolina and the sit-in campaign that began on February 1, 1960. 

Racial segregation was still legal in the United States on February 1, 1960, when four African American college students sat down at this Woolworth counter in Greensboro, North Carolina. Politely asking for service at this “whites only” counter, their request was refused. When asked to leave, they remained in their seats. 

Their sit-in drew national attention and helped ignite a youth-led movement to challenge inequality throughout the South. In Greensboro, hundreds of students, civil rights organizations, churches, and members of the community joined in a six-month-long protest. Their commitment ultimately led to the desegregation of the F. W. Woolworth lunch counter on July 25, 1960.

 Ezell A. Blair Jr. (now Jibreel Khazan), Franklin E. McCain, Joseph A. McNeil, and David L. Richmond were students enrolled at the North Carolina Agricultural and Technical College when they began their protest. Protests such as this led to the passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which finally outlawed racial segregation in public accommodations. 

The closing of the Greensboro Woolworth's in 1993 presented Museum curators with the opportunity to acquire this historic artifact. After extensive negotiations with Woolworth's executives and representatives of the local community, a small section of the lunch counter was donated to the Smithsonian.

[starset21]

Sincerely, Yours

Standard disclaimer: I only own my original characters, I've done some research but there will likely be Navy/military inaccuracies, and I do not consent to the posting, translating, or publishing of my work to any 3rd party site, the only place it may be found is on tumblr and Wattpad under @.itswildflower

Warnings: I guess death?

Summary: A little bit of back story for our two lovebirds

A/N: This is my first real attempt at truly posting a series on here so yay... Do we want a word count for these things?

Looking for future chapters? Sincerely, Yours Masterlist 

Prologue:

When Jake walked into the local bar in Miramar he didn’t expect to see a woman in a blue floral sun dress leaning against the bar beside her twin and his pilot, each of them throwing back a shot of Jack Daniels. “If it isn’t Tempest and Razor,” Jake drawled, allowing his southern accent to make its appearance. “That's certainly one way to celebrate getting into Top Gun, did you get one for me?” The woman turned to him a wide grin on her face. “Jake!” Jake grinned just as wide as she practically threw herself into his arms, hugging him tight. “Surprise!” he chuckled, pressing a kiss to her head before she let go of him and turned back to the others. “Looking good Hangman,” Razor teased. “I am good, Razor,” Jake replied before turning to the pilot standing beside him. “Duster,” he greeted with a dip of his head. “Hangman,” the man replied, dipping his head in return. “Ok enough boys, another round before we go mingle with the other pilots,” the woman demanded, taking Jake’s hand in hers and pulling him over to the bar where she raised a hand to signal the bartender. Jake couldn’t help but smile when he looked at her, Tempest, the windy storm that blew into his life that day at the academy when she’d bumped into him, otherwise known as Indira ‘Ria’ Kazansky. Ria handed Jake his shot as her twin, Rhett, and his pilot, Will took theirs from the counter. They cheered before downing them. 

“Dance with me, Cowboy,” Ria told Jake before pulling him over onto the small dance floor. Jake spun her around to ‘I’ll Be’ by Edwin McCain before they decided to take a break, walking over to where Rhett and Will were finishing up a game of darts. “Twenty bucks says you can’t get three in a row,” Will told Jake, offering him his set of darts he’d just collected from the board. Ria held a hand to her mouth as she and Rhett glanced at each other, holding in their laughter. If there was anything else besides flying that Jake Seresin was good at it was Darts. Jake smirked in his usual arrogant way and told him ok before he threw 2 perfect bullseyes. Ria held in her snickers as she moved so one of her hands was over his eyes so he couldn’t see. “That’s not fair Ria,” Jake grumbled. “Just do it,” she laughed. He sighed but threw the last dart, managing to make the bullseye again. Will groaned and she pulled her hand away as Jake cheered. “Hand it over Duster.”

They’d done it. After 13 grueling weeks, they had graduated from Top Gun. The 1% of 1%. Another step in their father’s footsteps. Another step in their own legacy. Ria grinned as she held the trophy and took a picture with her father and twin. There were people congratulating her and clapping her on the shoulder. A throat was cleared and the group of mingling aviators turned to the stage where their CO was with the microphone. “I hate to cut this short but we have urgent news. Several of you are being deployed to two separate operations right away. Tempest, Banshee, Raptor.” Ria accepted the paper from her commanding officer with a stiff nod, opening it to quickly read where she was being sent. “And Hangman, Razor, Duster,” the Captain called out. “You’ll be briefed once on board. Say your goodbyes, choppers leave in 20 minutes,” he finished once they’d all been handed their orders. Ria said goodbye to her parents before joining Jake, Rhett, and Will to say goodbye to them. She gave Will a fist bump before enveloping Rhett in a tight hug. “You be careful Ria,” Rhett murmured into her ear. “You too,” she responded, squeezing him tightly before letting go and moving to hug Jake. Jake held her close. “It’ll be ok, we’re the best of the best, now it’s time to prove it,” she told him. “That’s right,” he replied before he let go of her. “Are you worried about them?” Andrea asked as the two women grabbed their flight gear. "No, my two best guys are going to be together and watching each other's backs, what more could I ask for." 

Ria’s mission was a success, a quick in-and-out bombing run, that honestly made her question why they’d ordered them there so soon after graduating. She finished debriefing and was headed to get some food when she was intercepted by the chaplain on board. “Lieutenant Kazansky.” Ria was immediately suspicious because usually, the chaplain doesn’t address you directly unless there was news of something happening. “Ma’am,” she addressed, as she steeled herself for whatever was to come. “If you’d come with me,” she said simply. Ria nodded and followed the chaplain to one of the various private offices on board and motioned for her to take a seat. “The Secretary of the Navy has entrusted me to express his deep regret that your brother, Everett Kazansky has been killed in action. His plane was unable to defend itself further from surface-to-air missiles launched and it went down over the ocean. He and his pilot have been recovered and are on the way stateside. The Secretary extends his deepest sympathy to you and your family in your loss. Your command has been informed and there will be a helo waiting to take you back shortly after you pack your gear.” Ria blinked, in a state of shock, as she took the information just given to her in. “Wait!” she exclaimed after a moment. “Is there anything about Jake Seresin? He was supposed to be with them, is he ok?” Ria asked. “I was only told of your brother and his pilot’s passing.” Ria blinked again, leaning back in the chair she was sitting in with a deep sigh of relief. 

A portrait of her twin in his service uniform stands tall behind his casket. She felt entirely numb as she stood almost stoically beside her parents and younger siblings, hardly paying any attention to anything the various people who had known her brother had to say. She declined to say anything, knowing that she wouldn’t be able to get through it without crying again. She had cried herself to sleep last night and today she felt she had to be strong for her family. Taps played and they folded the flag that had been draped over his casket before they walked past her parents and presented it to her with a salute. She stared at the flag being held out to her for a moment before she accepted it, holding it tightly to her body. She knew the risks that came with being in the military, she’d signed up for it too but now it all felt too real. Her twin was gone. Her other half. She watched as they fired the shots and one of her brother’s squad mates pounded a set of wings into the coffin and saluted. Where was Jake? Why isn’t he doing that part? Her eyes darted around the crowd of service members gathered and they couldn’t find that familiar head of blonde hair or green eyes. When she couldn’t find him she disappointedly turned her attention back to the ending of the ceremony. She stared as they lowered the casket into the ground and the F-18s flew the missing man formation overhead. The ceremony concluded and people began leaving. Admiral Tom Kazansky turned to his oldest daughter as Sarah took the two youngest back to the car and that’s when the tears welled up in her eyes again. Tom pulled her into a tight hug and she let them fall in the safety of her father’s arms. “Why isn’t he here?” she asked quietly and Tom sighed as he rubbed her back. “I don’t know baby, I don’t know.” Ria looked back at her brother’s grave one last time before her father led her back to their car. Once situated in the back seat of the family car Ria tried texting Jake but it came back undelivered so she then tried calling him. “This number has been disconnected, please try again.” Ria’s brow furrowed. Disconnected? Did he break his phone and need to get a new one? He has her number written down in his address book so he should be able to text her or call as soon as he gets a new one then, right?

She wouldn’t hear from him again for another 6 years. In the meantime, however, she sent him letters. 

Dear Jake,

I have a feeling you left without saying goodbye because you think I’m upset with you because of what happened. I’m not. I know there was nothing you could have done. I swear it, I just want my friend back. I think I’ll be more upset and hurt if I can’t talk to you again. I hope you know how much you matter to me. 

Sincerely, 

               Yours 

[babypeachsims]

Kelsey's first prom had been all about Enrique; her second one had been fun, but kind of lonely; so Kelsey was so pleased to be able to spend her last prom with her sister!

[ktysh]

spooky day! 👻

[bills-bible-basics]

OBAMA, MCCAIN AND THE BUSH LEGACY -- a Bill's Bible Basics series #BarackObama #JohnMcCain #GeorgeWBush This #BillsBibleBasics 4-part series by #BillKochman can be read at: https://www.billkochman.com/Articles/bushleg1.html https://www.billkochman.com/Blog/index.php/obama-mccain-and-the-bush-legacy-a-bills-bible-basics-series/?feed_id=212601&OBAMA%2C%20MCCAIN%20AND%20THE%20BUSH%20LEGACY%20--%20a%20Bill%27s%20Bible%20Basics%20series

[trmpt]

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Remarks by President Biden Honoring the Legacy of Senator John McCain and the Work We Must Do Together to Strengthen Our Democracy

Ladies and gentlemen, distinguished guests — (applause) — in the end, John McCain thought about the beginning. Five years ago, as John was dying from brain cancer, John wrote a farell- — a farewell letter to the nation that he said — that he served so well in both war and in peace.

His words tracked back centuries to America’s founding and then toward a triumphant future. Here’s what John wrote, and I quote, “We are citizens of the world — the world’s greatest republic. A nation of ideals, not blood and soil. Americans never quit. They never hide from history. America makes history.”

And John was right. Every other per- — every other nation in the world has been founded on either a grouping by ethnicity, religion, background. We’re the most unique nation in the world. We’re founded on an idea — the only major nation in the world founded on an idea. An idea that we are all created equal, endowed by our Cr- — in the image of God, endowed by our Creator to be — to be able to be treated equally throughout our lives.

We’ve never fully lived up to that idea, but we’ve never walked away from it. But there’s danger we’re walking too far away from it now, the way we talk in this deba- — in this country. Because a long line of patriots from — like John McCain kept it from ever becoming something other than what it is.

I often think about our friendship of 40 years. The hammer-and-tong debates we’d have in the Senate. We’d argue — we were like two brothers. We’d argue like hell. (Laughs.) I mean really go at one another. Then we’d go lunch together. (Laughter.) No, not a joke. Or John would ride home with me. I mean, we — we traveled the world together.

And, by the way, when he found this magnificent woman and got married, I’m the guy that convinced him to run in Arizona as a Republican. Bless me, Father, for — (makes the sign of the cross). (Laughter and applause.) No, but it’s — you’ve got to admit, Cindy, I did. I talked to him, and I said, “John, you can do this job. My only worry is you’ll do it too well.” (Laughter.)

But, look, running on opposite sides of the nation’s highest office when — when he was running for president and I was on the vice presidential ticket — we still remained friends.

The conversations we had — he had with my son, Beau — the attorney general of the state of Delaware, a decorated major in the U.S. Army, was a guy who spent a year in Iraq — about serving in a war overseas, about the courage in battle against the same cancer that took John and my son.

Two weeks ago, I thought about John as I was standing in another part of the world — in Vietnam. I don’t want to be — I — excuse me if I — it was an emotional trip.

I was there to usher in a 50-year arc of progress for the two countries, pushed by John and, I might add, another John — this is the former Secretary of State, John from Massachusetts, won the Silver Star as well.

Once at war, we are now choosing the highest possible partnership, made possible through John’s leadership. I mean that sincerely. Think about it.

While in Hanoi, I visited a marker depicting where John — what John — where John had endured all the pain. Imprisoned five and a half years. Solitary confinement for two years. Given an opportunity — an opportunity to come home if he just said a couple things. He was beaten, bloodied, bones broken, isolated, tortured, left unable to raise his arms above his shoulders again.

As I stood there paying my respects, I thought about how much I missed my friend. And it’s not hyperbole. I — from the bottom of my heart, I mean this.

I thought about something else as well. I thought about how much America missed John right now, how much America needed John’s courage and foresight and vision. I thought about what John stood for, what he fought for, what he was willing to die for. I thought about what we owed John, what I owed him, and what we owe each other — we owe each other — we owed each other as well — and Americans as well.

You see, John is one of those patriots who, when they die, their voices are never silent. They still speak to us. They tug at both our hearts and our conscience.

And they pose the most profound questions: Who are we? What do we stand for? What do we believe? What will we be?

For John, it was country first. Sounds like a — like a movie, but it’s real with John: honor, duty, decency, freedom, liberty, democracy.

And now, history has brought us to a new time of testing. Very few of us will ever be asked to endure what John McCain endured. But all of us are being asked right now: What will we do to maintain our democracy? Will we, as John wrote, never quit? Will we not hide from history, but make history? Will we put partisanship aside and put country first?I say we must and we will. We will. (Applause.)

But it’s not easy. It’s not easy

[cyarskaren52]

As we celebrate Black History Month, we remember the Greensboro Four—Ezell Blair Jr. (now Jibreel Khazan), David Richmond, Franklin McCain, and Joseph McNeil—who, on February 1, 1960, boldly sat at the segregated Woolworth’s lunch counter in Greensboro, North Carolina.

These four freshmen from North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University sparked a powerful wave of sit-ins across the country, challenging racial segregation and reinvigorating the civil rights movement. Their peaceful protest not only demanded service but also demanded change, inspiring countless others to join the fight for equality and justice. As this year marks the 65th anniversary of their courageous act, we honor their legacy and the enduring impact of their bravery on the journey toward civil rights.