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OAITW r.2.0

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2. That's sad. Pete came to my school in '71 to talk foreign and domestic policies.

Reply to ificandream (Original post)

Wed May 8, 2024, 07:43 PM

May 2024

Brought a keg of beer with him. That was back in the day when the Republicans and Democrats moved progressive legislation. Sadly, there is no room for smart thinkers, like Pete, in the Republican Party.

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Pete McCloskey, Republican Who Tried to Unseat Nixon, Is Dead at 96 [View all] ificandream May 2024 OP

The only Republican I would have ever voted for. Why he was ever a Republican, beats me. demosincebirth May 2024 #1

That's sad. Pete came to my school in '71 to talk foreign and domestic policies. OAITW r.2.0 May 2024 #2

His passing should not be mourned. It should be celebrated. Trumpdumper May 2024 #3

Sorry to not join you in grave-dancing. How late in life are we talking about, since you brought it up? Hekate May 2024 #6

McCloskey lost his credibility Trumpdumper May 2024 #4

Alm you did here is repeat your earlier post, not answer her question. electric_blue68 May 2024 #8

Cross gently, sir. You were one of the last of a dying breed of Republican, a courageous honorable opponent... Hekate May 2024 #5

Before I was eligible to vote at 16, and at 17... electric_blue68 May 2024 #10

It's good to remember they existed once. The country needs such men back... Hekate May 2024 #13

Pete McCloskey was the LAST republican I had any respect for, and his word has always been his word Brother Buzz May 2024 #12

He had Shirley Temple as a primary challenger? SouthBayDem May 2024 #7

I do sort of remember him. RIP electric_blue68 May 2024 #9

Ex-Republican - His 2007 open letter denouncing the republican party. "A pox on them (Republicans) and their values": Brother Buzz May 2024 #11

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