When you are friends with someone you have their back. No matter the situation. You can tell them later how stupid they are or what a huge mistake they made but in the moment you are right behind them. But a best friend? You are standing in front of them taking the punches and hiding the bodies. And you know without a shadow of a doubt, they are doing the same for you. So...what if they don't?
These past few days Donald Trump has said some pretty nasty things about John McCain. While that's not a new thing for him, what's unique is the U.S. war hero and Senator is dead. Yup, he cannot defend himself or do anything else to anger the leader of his party. Yet three days in a row he has criticized and degraded his memory and legacy. This isn't surprising, even to someone who doesn't live there, but Mr. McCain's closest friends reaction is.
Not one of his closest friends and allies have spoken up. Not one. A few coworkers have but what they have in common is they are not up for re-election till 2022 so they aren't worried about Trump's ire causing them problems with keeping their jobs. It's decency wrapped up in a security blanket.
Where is Lindsey Graham? Joe Lieberman? These men were the self-proclaimed "three amigos". How come they aren't counter punching for John's family? Shutting down Trump as soon as he speaks or tweets. Instead, his family is forced to respond and defend the man they should still be grieving for in private. This is the last thing they could do for their friend and they are staying as silent as church mice. Shame on them.
So why aren't they moving bodies and taking the blows for their fallen friend? The only explanation that makes sense? Fear. They both seem to be scared of Trump and are willing to let him trash their friend if it means they will keep their power. Graham is 63 and Lieberman is 77. Both must have their retirement funds taken care of by now including a hefty federal pension. Lieberman is already retired. Isn't their own dignity and honor worth more than their jobs or standing? Apparently not.
If your government representatives moral compass is important to you then you should never have voted for either of these two men. They have proven themselves selfish and petty. How could you expect them to defend your interests if they won't do it for their "best friend"? You can't. Keeping their power and position is more important than anything.
One note to all this that I find important. One is a Democrat and retired. The other a Republican and still in office. It seems that a lack of moral fiber is on both sides of the aisle.
The McCain family deserves better. From Trump. From Lieberman. From Graham. Clear evidence we need to be very careful who we call our best friends.
Ang
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