John McCain on the horrors he endured as a POW

"I thought perhaps I was going to die," McCain told ABC's Sam Donaldson in a 1999 interview when describing being captured and tortured by the Vietcong.
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[@justsomeguy2386]

I was never a McCain supporter but it takes a real man to survive what he survived. RIP Mr. McCain.

[@CaptainSpalding72]

Not a hero

[@roastchicken401]

John McCain, the greatest blue falcon to have ever lived

[@CaptainSpalding72]

@M. Brennan no one said he was, genius. He's certainly a better Presdient. Ass.

[@1223steffen]

Allen west is a man too.

[@1223steffen]

allen west is a bigger hero than McCain. West sacrificed his career to save his men. He caused an Iraqi insurgent to shit his pants

[@TheHobo715]

The way mccain shifted and coughed uncomforably after he saw the clip of him in the prison gave me chills

[@alicethemadrabbit1842]

why would they do that.... bring up all this traumatic stuff but then mentally take him back with a video...

[@joereinhalter9850]

The Hobo 😢

[@yolamontalvan9502]

“He was a hero because he was caught.” - A Bone Spur

[@MypronounIsKing]

Alice the Mad Rabbit Good TV

[@chippersonsencyclopediaemp1318]

Im not that far but- oh wait. Ouch. Yeah i thought they maybe did a weird cut that was misinterpreted. Yeah im surprised he agreed to watch

[@OuterHeavenNET]

I remember when someone called Barrack a terrorist during Mccains Rally and he took the mic away from her. So much class and honor

[@munchyplayz7666]

She called him an arab LOL

[@OuterHeavenNET]

@@munchyplayz7666 she was insinuating that he was a terrorist.

[@munchyplayz7666]

@@OuterHeavenNET the racism was kinda crazy

[@OuterHeavenNET]

@@munchyplayz7666 agreed

[@makidtrej]

I remember this. You could tell the republican party was starting to change dramatically, becoming a dangerous, racist, authoritarian cult. It became very obvious when they started letting people like senator McCain and senator Romney - two decent fellows - alone in favor of openly racists and conspiracy theorists that would eventually lead to Trumpism.

[@KurlandHickory]

John was a man of character. I’m a Republican but I never liked the way Trump treated John, totally disgraceful way to treat a war hero.

[@carrier2823]

Don't see why you had to bring trump into this. I came here to think about McCain, not everything is about trump.

[@salvationalamode3798]

Know your history. McCain was a POS

[@MichaelG485]

@A Force of Freedom Are you talking about Trump or McCain?

[@sunstatejon1928]

I AM A NAVY VET, I MEET 3 NAVY VETS FROM 1986 TO 2018 ALL SERVED ON THE USS FORRESTAL AIR CRAFT CARRIER, JOHN MCCAIN WET START MCCAIN MURDERED OVER 130 MEN ON THE USS FORRESTAL. US NAVY FIRE TRAINING WE ALL MUST WATCH FIRE ON THE FORRESTAL, HIS FATHER ADMIRAL OF THE FLEET OVER ALL THE SHIPS IN THE BATTLE GROUP, HIS FATHER ADMIRAL JOHN MCCAIN GOT HIS SON OFF THE FORRESTAL TO SAVE HIS LIFE THE OTHER SAILORS WANTED TO THROW JOHN MCCAIN OFF THE SHIP THRU THAT NIGHT, HIS FATHER GOT HIS SON OFF THE SHIP AND HIS FATHER ADMIRAL OF THE FLEET WAS FULLY IN CHARGE OF THE COVERUP OF THE FIRE ON THE FORRESTAL TO COVERUP WHAT HIS SON DID TO SAY THIS, THANK GOD, FOR THE BRAIN TUMOR THAT GOD STRUCK JOHN MCCAIN DOWN AND NOW HE IS NOT IN HEVIN, HE BURNS ETERNALLY

[@einarvargtass1047]

Why is he a hero when he dropped bombs on cities killing innocent people? Aint that the opposite of a hero?

[@ryanwangpiano]

It really makes me want to cry when McCain refused the offer to return to the US and escape all this dread because he was thinking about his fellow prisoners. He was truly a selfless man... RIP John McCain...

[@jaredmorales9763]

Facts 😭😔

[@harolddenver6278]

"He was a war hero because he was captured. *I like people who weren't captured.*" - Donald Trump I'm a Democrat and I have a massive amount of respect for John McCain. He had respect for the people he represented, his country, and never bad mouthed anyone he ran against, nor did he respond to Trump's hate with hate. How did Republicans go from McCain to Trump?

[@doyoumakeittotheclouddistr4132]

@@harolddenver6278 money

[@mmjahink]

Trump would have tapped out right away, assuming you could get him there in the first place.

[@vernpascal1531]

@@harolddenver6278 That sure said it. When you put winning at all costs above everything and partisanship over right and wrong...

[@jdjd4276]

Trump will never be an eighth of the man that John McCain was.

[@Mr.Strickland410]

But at least he's president

[@iHaveTheDocuments]

Yeah trump never acted like a hotshot son of a general and accidentally dropped bombs on his aircraft carrier, killing many men and getting off Scott free. He also wasn't named songbird by his fellow pow's for ratting them out to the enemy. You got no idea. Watch videos on what the other soldiers thought of mcain.

[@prodigiii712]

That's okay as long as he does a good job as a president we don't really care.

[@tankdogization]

jd jd McCain sure is a manly man for playing the war drums on every foreign country that threatened his masters in Israel

[@anthonydemarco1745]

LOLOL Best President ever !! TRUMP !! McCain thumbs down on health care I am happy he died as a weak bitch

[@witzerdog]

"I like Presidents that don't get impeached." -- John McCain

[@michaeljorgensen790]

The thing I remember the most about John McCain is that one joke that he told: "Do you know why Chelsea Clinton is so ugly? - Because Janet Reno is her father." Classic.

[@gregm9001]

I lik republicans that dont have democratic agendas. RIP

[@alalalala57]

@@gregm9001 that has a spine* There, fixed it for you.

[@ColonPal]

THAT's AWESOME! "I prefer Presidents who do NOT get FOREVER impeached and thrown in prison for their Treason!"

[@witzerdog]

@Vinny P evidently you don't understand what impeached means. It's OK.

[@f.prince6642]

I don’t really align with McCain policies. But dammit he’s earned my respect for surviving under these circumstances. America all day

[@Reymon_Of_Reymega_life]

He saved affordable health care

[@northcackalacky4694]

F. Prince I agree with you. Just imagine trying to walk a mile in John's shoes? I don't have to agree with him, but I definitely felt his pain when he tried to wave his battered arms up to us with a big smile on his face!! He was (and is) certainly an American Hero! Every American that's ever served is a HERO! maybe trump would have been a good fighter pilot?

[@mattwatters5702]

Songbird, canary McCain. Disgusting person who betrayed his fellow soldiers.

[@yanzhu4181]

If Americans prefer Trump over John McCain, then Americans are truly lost.

[@NealX_Gaming]

Half of America is truly lost. The other half is not so easily corrupted, however.

[@hez5354]

McCain only lost cause George w bushes last months was so bad that no Republican would be elected in 2008

[@dggjr1759]

MCCAIN IS SIGNIFICANTLY WORSE THAN TRUMP. THAT SCUMBAG WOULD HAVE US IN 3 NEW DIFFERENT WARS BY NOW

[@brad11344]

We will be now Without Trump

[@GeDiceMan]

@@dggjr1759 ​ @brad11344 Russian bots i presume

[@brandonneiltaylor]

"He was a war hero because he was captured. *I like people who weren't captured.*" - Donald Trump I'm a Democrat and I have a massive amount of respect for John McCain. He had respect for the people he represented, his country, and never bad mouthed anyone he ran against, nor did he respond to Trump's hate with hate. How did Republicans go from McCain to Trump?

[@korpiklaaniband2277]

The Onion put it this way the best: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oJvSn3qqp6isjKc

[@westnblu]

@BogeyDope So u may think that draft dodgers are tough dudes then for sticking to their convictions and not serving in a war they dont believe in? Just saying.. following from your sentiments it makes sense yeah?

[@westnblu]

@BogeyDope I agree with u no qualms there but anyone who served in whatever war should be commended and if they were unfortunate to become a POW they have some protection that is why the Geneva conference was implemented. For the commander in chief to pour scorn on a POW is not only childish but insulting to all serving personnel.

[@Hyper_Vyle]

@Nelkir John Mccain has done more for the US and the republican party then you'll do in the entirety of your life bud. Even if he did graduate last in his class, he still graduated. What have you done?

[@sanctificate6285]

McCain to Donald Trump. How far the GOP has fallen.

[@EnzoF105]

True American hero.. I’m a democract and that’s a true republican.

[@jamessears1000]

He was far beyond a Republican. He was a true citizen of this country. He stood for the best of our Constitution.

[@olivermakela1480]

not a true republican, a true American.

[@welhynole4082]

@@jamessears1000 John McCain is corrupt as hell and praised absolutely evil people like Henry Kissinger. He was drafted first of all and he was caught after he was dropping bombs on innocent civilians. No ones a hero fighting in a corrupt evil war

[@sonymouna931]

Welhy Nole Go get a life. You obviously have no idea what you’re talking about.

[@PrimePrius]

Dare I saw George (W) Bush is also a republican and a true American hero. A veteran that served honorably and flew his aircraft with such distinction. Such class.

[@off_mah_lawn2074]

A man that dedicated his entire life to help his country. John McCain is a true hero and will be dearly missed.

[@jackduerk1346]

Couldn't agree more. An amazing human being.

[@giannirusso8406]

Amen

[@KeithJackson-ux7eh]

Was never a fan of his but DAM do I respect the man. The last decent republican

[@mattwatters5702]

Songbird, canary McCain. Disgusting person who betrayed his fellow soldiers.

[@mattg8600]

Say what you want about him, whether he’s a murderer, warmonger what ever it is you got to give him credit for walking the walk. Too many politicians are ready to push that button and give the order without having ever have carried it.

[@coleschrader2611]

@Ben Snider fuck you you have no idea what your talking about pussy. Join the army go serve a tour and then talk shit or shut the fuck up.

[@bigMzurythefantatic]

cole schrader alright pog

[@coleschrader2611]

@@bigMzurythefantatic okay goof

[@coleschrader2611]

@@bigMzurythefantatic lmfao i didnt make the comment nor did I claim to have been in the army my statement was that if you haven't been through war or a POW camp you shouldnt criticize someone who has. Fucken loser.

[@coleschrader2611]

@sid roth he fought in the war for everyone including the Republicans. For you to say he didnt fight for your freedom is just ignorant and ridiculous. You should be ashamed.

[@thepepper191]

“He’s a war hero because he was captured, I like people that weren’t captured” “My personal Vietnam was avoiding STDs at parties” “I’d use torture even if it doesn’t work”

[@thegator5000]

You fucking coward !!!!

[@centurionk6643]

@@thegator5000 Hey moron, he is just quoting Trump!

[@SantoshKumar-ws2qz]

*"Hes not a war hero because he was captured"

[@thegator5000]

@@SantoshKumar-ws2qz HE IS A WAR HERO , TRUMP GOT 5 DEFERMENTS , DID NOT EVEN SERVE , MUCH LIKE YOU , ANOTHER COWARD .

[@SantoshKumar-ws2qz]

@@thegator5000 Bro I was just correcting that other guys comment!

[@REE71901]

Forget politics.. this is a man of honor. Thank you for your service sir. God bless your soul.

[@Bell_plejdo568p]

Invading a country illegal and killing innocent ppl he’s a war criminal

[@DanielJacot-bi2ng]

He was a swamp monster who sold out the country. Dude is a loser who was an enemy to the country for far longer than he was a friend

[@ryanb.9285]

this man is the reason I was proud to be an American. Trump is a disgrace. I'm glad he's out. Let's hope Joe restores some honor to the white house.

[@JonathanGarcia-pq5hg]

@Caniblmolstrwell joe biden and mccain were like best friends so like yeah

[@gibbonbasher8171]

Joe won’t do that. And the results aren’t official.

[@GeneralAeon]

@@gibbonbasher8171 Trump could never dream of doing it.

[@gibbonbasher8171]

@@GeneralAeon I never said that pal.

[@lobstermyname4477]

@M Lauderdale salty much

[@mikedowd2495]

Bruh I know people on here are trying to be political but I ain't let this lady slide She could fit all of Vietnam between her eyes

[@tightywhitey9779]

Mike Dowd Jesus fucking Christ you are correct 😂😂😂

[@aqueenstandsalone3954]

Mike Dowd I literally screamed out loud 😂

[@sponsorVictoryNguyen]

Hahaha

[@ra8759]

She look like a shark

[@martynotth7640]

Mike dowd, you"re a horrible man! I hope no one ever insults a female relative of yours! Shame on you!

[@KissMeImABBW]

That actually made me cry. I only knew that McCain suffered years of torture. While I've never really been a political person, I had respect for him, because of what he had been through. Trump is disgusting for saying what he said about John McCain. I don't see how any American can look past / excuse what Trump said.

[@tn18_]

how many civilians did he kill with his carpet bombing of North Vietnam ??? war criminal

[@vivianphongngo]

John McCain and my grandfather fought alongside eachother during nam.

[@ryanogrady3809]

thank u for your service

[@williamtylerwillis6417]

No they didn’t

[@khanofkhans5750]

Your grandfather is a hero

[@tn18_]

@@khanofkhans5750 war criminals killing civilians!

[@jakebeneski1977]

This man is a true patriot and a true American. Rest in piece

[@Bell_plejdo568p]

Invading in connect pppl and illegal unacding a ppl country

[@primarymedworks]

Thank you to Senator McCain’s Family for sharing such a special man with the rest of us.

[@MrChet407]

Tell me why he was a good man? Don't just be stating things without evidence.

[@rrsatx]

Lol. I think thats liberal media talking. He was a song bird.

[@RihannaIsIluminati]

john warter He didn’t abandon his children, what the hell are you on about? He paid full child support, alimony and college tuition for all of his kids.

[@mattwatters5702]

Songbird, canary McCain. Disgusting person who betrayed his fellow soldiers.

[@sectorz8171]

2 years of solitary confinement. That is insane.

[@ohyeah4308]

Dude. He was an horoable man. But that WAS an evil war.

[@marias7599]

True. Unfortunately most evil wars involve honorable men.

[@colinmontgomery1956]

It was not an evil war. It was an honorable attempt by a noble nation to save another nation from the evils of communism.

[@niigu]

@@colinmontgomery1956 Countries are better off fixing their problems amongst themselves and with close neighbors who understand the situation properly. Progress does not come through the "help" of strangers bombing whole cities. Have some perspective, man. That said, McCain is 100x the man I am, and he thought he did the right thing going into that war. I hate Trump for trying to stain him, and love that it backfired so hard.

[@colinmontgomery1956]

@@niigu , the Vietnamese were unable to 'fix' their problem themselves, man. Remember, it was a proxy war; the Soviets and Chinese were supplying the North Vietnamese.

[@niigu]

@@colinmontgomery1956 It is still very far from home, my friend. And as I said, neighboring countries and Vietnam itself could´ve solved their issues over time.

[@thegamebredramon3907]

How dare trump ever mock this veteran

[@normanedwards8552]

See John McCain served his country proud in both the military and the senate for years... Farewell John ✌

[@gunsdrawn444]

I remember when John McCain came back from Vietnam after he was released from a POW camp,I like and respected him and I think that he started out having good intentions but,I think over time,the money,greed and power got the best of him,he was corrupt as the rest of them,he betrayed his country and I no longer have respect for this man

[@igottwopeepees]

@@jose123001 uhhhhhh ok?

[@theofficialphoenixtv5765]

@@jose123001 He is not even in the top 10 worst presidents in American History XD

[@kevfournier2998]

@@jose123001 dummy...he is rich and is leaving this presidency with a lower taxes to pay. And he was the one making policy for him to make more...supporting a coward is a real proud thing to be proud of....crazy

[@mifnp8887]

You are absolutely delusional. That man was a TRAITOR. Good riddance.

[@johnrico26]

"So long as we have men like these, what enemy could ever hope to defeat us".

[@bibo2445]

The vietnamese apparently

[@mmapsycho5843]

😂😂😂😂

[@sanctificate6285]

And remember, even after McCain lost the election, he congratulated Obama and hoped the best wishing for him. Compare that to Trump, who made claims Biden was cheating and he won. McCain was truly a gentleman. Rest In Peace.

[@colwilliamnoydb4134]

My family, like Senator McCain's, served this nation since it's inception. DAR and SAR. Had family served in every conflict this nation has had. Father served 36 years and retired with 2 stars. Older brother killed when a SAM hit his F-4 Phantom. Next older brother served 22 years as a fighter pilot as well. We quit the Republican party after Trump's remarks about POW's. My father had been one in Korea. Senator McCain walked the walk, and talked the talk. Hero through and through.

[@alec4010]

That tapping code I just found to be fascinating

[@darabutler1213]

The tapping code actually originated during the Korean war

[@viewfinder1801]

Really? What happened to Morse Code? Would've been far more efficient. They didn't teach it anymore by then? This is too weird.

[@darabutler1213]

View Finder I would imagine that the Japanese and Koreans may have known Morse Code and this was a much safer way to communicate

[@landochabod7]

@@darabutler1213 How is using 1 taps for A, 2 for B, 3 for C and so on any safer than the Morse Code?

[@darabutler1213]

landochabod7 it’s actually more complex that than. There was a grid used. Please check out the video I’ve linked, but the tap code wasn’t universal, so much safer kzbin.info/www/bejne/inWYmId_arRlipo

[@jamesladd977]

REAL American HERO . . . It Is Men Like John McCain That Make America Great

[@onefoot7]

He cracked???

[@jamesladd977]

tell you what, when you have survived more and have done better - THEN, and only then, can you talk about it . . .

[@williamcortelyou4524]

@@onefoot7 U would crack the first day before they ever touched you.

[@audreydunham4600]

Bless you and thanks . I was on a you tube channel where trumps supporters were abusing him. trump and his cult base must be stopped. HATE HAS NO PLACE OR HARBOUR IN SOCIETY.

[@balsabulaj7019]

Audrey Dunham Hate? Excuse me? How many wars did McCain push in the Senate you hypocrite son of a bitch?

[@ladyelainefairchilde4632]

I didn’t care for him in politics but he was definitely a tough dude to live though all that. God Bless Mr McCain R.I.P.

[@moonfive9065]

VERY decent of you to say you "didn't care for him", but you can still recognize him at a basic human level.

[@Timmyfromphilly1994]

I’ve never agreed with his political policies but this man will get my respect any day of the week. He’s a true hero and a real American. Trump will never get my respect after what he said about McCain.

[@moosebreeder8774]

"He’s not a war hero. He’s a war hero because he was captured. I like people who weren’t captured.” - Trump; we all know JOHN was a BIG HERO. RIP

[@sean2015]

This interview is from 1999. The following year the Teabaggers chose AWOL Bush over this genuine war hero.

[@surajshrestha3302]

Well u wouldnt know a thing about war n being captured during the process. However u felt obligated to insult a person who stood for what was rite. Atleast he participated in war not knowing he would won or not, what yur so called racist buffon trump did? Its easy to critisize.

[@CliniK-DS]

prank lover gulliable fool, hope he rots in hell

[@Mrpastry909]

Lord knows if Trump was given the same offer of early release McCain was he'd be out of there so quick it'd make the Vietcong's heads spin.

[@tonyavila2517]

HURRAHHH,,HURRAHHH,,,HURRAAHHH

[@PankysPen]

Scary... That's movie shit, yet your president says he's not a hero. RIP

[@trumpstroll7438]

ploftin93 You are too only aware of the propaganda that's presented, this man is no hero.

[@therealmittromneyful]

trump is hero mccain is nazi

[@PankysPen]

@@therealmittromneyful seek help quick!

[@Ben-or1db]

It's a fact though, mcain is a sack of shit

[@CosmicLogic-ts5vr]

@@PankysPen ur a dumbass

[@achronos178]

what i thought republicans were..and stood for.

[@moonfive9065]

Sadly, the current President dismissed this man's service, only because he didn't support Trump's politics. Sad.

[@Th3Siam]

Going to war and killing people?

[@moonfive9065]

@@Th3Siam My comment is Trymp's dismissal of McCain ONLY becuase McCain disagreed with Trump's politics.

[@michaeljanasik1590]

Many of them still are. They just realize Trump's the only one that's exciting enough to win, even though he crosses the line WAY too often. They would've still loved McCain if he had won

[@HoldUpStrong]

McCain was just unlucky that he was running against Obama. I'm mostly on the left, but John is a stand up respectable man.

[@nizloc4118]

It was the romance of Obama being the first Black president, and the fallout of Iraq for the republicans. Mccain in other times would have been the favorite. Im not sure its as much as he lost, or obama won, or more that the republicans lost

[@Bell_plejdo568p]

There both war criminals and invading a country and killing innocent ppl stfu 😊

[@Bell_plejdo568p]

Ur not a leftist if u like Obama

[@TomDeVito]

One of the few Republicans I respect thank you for your service Senator McCain may you RIP

[@bigboyjerome]

Tom DeVito how about abe lincoln? frederick Douglas? Ted roosevelt? Dwight eisenhower? Are they some of the few that you respect too?

[@leegrevillea6700]

Lincoln, Regan, Douglas, FDR, etc were all gay nerds - only Jefferson Davis kicked ass best soil leader, tbh.

[@RaenbowBlight]

bigboyjerome funny you didn't name anyone who lived to see the end of Vietnam..

[@jeanjones1846]

McCain is in hell..

[@MachinimaCommentary1]

McCain is with the devil now piece of shit deserved it. FUCK McCain Fuck Obama FUCK TRUMP the most.

[@undresss_b]

Whenever my days going rough, I remember it can always be worse. These mens mental strength is inspiring. Mad respect and RIP

[@dylanbenjaminwalter2896]

Came here after seeing his concession speech. What an inspiring person.

[@marinarudolph1865]

Danke für das Hochladen : -) Riesig würde ich mich über weiter Folgen Locked up abroad freuen, weil sie so schwer zu finden sind, vor allem würde ich mich über folgende Folgen freuen: Gaddafi’s American Prisoner; Plane Crash Marijuana; Hunting Mr. Nice; Fast, Furious And Busted; The Real Argo; Buried Alive; Snakes On A Plane; Vietnam POW’s: McCain & Brace. Gerne auch die deutsche Version. Vielen herzlichen Dank für alles.

[@fenderstratADHD]

May god bless you sir. America will never forget you

[@natural91LC]

the world won't forget him

[@mediocremcfly207]

He’s already been forgotten

[@boofert.washington2499]

All war criminals burn in Hell. McCain is no different.

[@otheranother146]

We will never forget what this traitor has done.

[@mattthecat03]

may he rot in hell for eternity America is better off without you

[@austincraig8711]

It's crazy. Think of it though. If I was in my home of southwest florida & a North Korean jet flew over dropping bombs & was shot down.. I sure wouldn't treat the pilot with a warm welcome.

[@devintariel3769]

It is generally advisable to eject over the area you just bombed

[@noorrougelewis6704]

He's just carrying out the orders he was assigned to do.

[@Mike-01234]

@@noorrougelewis6704 Vietnamese saw Americans as invaders of their lands. I don't fault McCain for that politicians went to bed in America who sent him to Vietnam. It's no different then the middle east today we are invaders.

[@SereneStudio]

Geneva convention says POWs need to be treated humanely

[@khoipham9597]

​@mr burg LoL why are you comparing invading a country like Vietnam with fighting against Nazi? To be clear, the US is fucking wrong to invade Vietnam.

[@reidsjaaheim8237]

I like presidents who don't lose elections.

[@failuretv814]

He probably said this from the after life.

[@theseageek]

Senator McCain would Rest In Peace now, knowing that Trump is denied another 4 years.

[@Zexris-zf9hq]

Then you must not like trump

[@Zexris-zf9hq]

@Ringsofearth there is no evidence of any fraud in this election

[@thecreepers3478]

Atleast he was president unlike mccain

[@thedrummerdude2431]

I visited the prison that he was being held at in Hanoi (it's now a war museum) and they proudly show off how 'well' he was treated as a prisoner

[@4700_Dk]

As a disabled Veteran I will never understand why he voted so many times against VA funding. Please check his voting record.

[@MrAppbee]

Midnightrambler3760 far better person than bone spurs trump will ever be

[@priccostein2746]

Midnightrambler3760 I bet you’d sell out the country if you experienced 5% of what McCain had to go through too. Trump is the coward bc he faked his way out of the draft

[@Johnny53kgb-nsa]

I didn't agree with many of his political views, but I liked and respected Senator John McCain more than any other Senator, on either side.

[@mdyalsoverton6590]

Giving this a review while contemplating the Debate between Trump and Biden. Thanks for having this available for all to see.

[@erfanakbary]

God, I listen to him my heart beats 200 ppm. What a brave man 💕 Rest In Peace Hero 💕

[@andrewshea2197]

Notice how every single time McCain speaks about how he got through literal hell, he mentions how he did it for his fellow troops and his fellow Americans and not for himself? When McCains wife said there is a massive difference between a McCain Republican and a Trump Republican, THAT’S WHAT SHE MEANT!

[@thewatcher8939]

Wherever John McCain is now, I hope he's looking down on us all and smiling. He was an honourable and honest man. R.I.P.

[@Bell_plejdo568p]

No he’s wasn’t he’s in hell he invaded a country illegal and killed a bunch of innocent ppl

[@vishnubodavula3970]

God bless. Such an amazing thing people do for our country. Thank you with all I can

[@jollyroger6135]

John McCain was a great man who always trusted his own judgement. That's what helped him survive as a POW. I'm not saying he always made the right decision as a politician but he didn't blindly follow party lines.

[@AstronoutCapital]

RIP Senator John McCain.

[@sandraklein2651]

I always admired Senator McCain. He stood up for what he believed. He had a spine. May you rest in peace Senator.😔❤

[@tedgoodfellow9103]

A humble and brave man, alongwith his fellow prisoners All respect to you all and your loved ones - I don't think I could have behaved so nobly. Regards from Blighty :)

[@leonardodalongisland]

In 1987 I was part of the cast/filmmakers that made The Hanoi Hilton-a film about the prison they talk about in this clip. Among other things, we recreated those incredibly horrific torture scenes and even though they were not real it always bothered me to imagen how Fing bad it was for the men who actually experienced. Additionally, John McCain himself was in our film and I had the honor of meeting and working with him.

[@jamesarmijo1898]

That must have been interesting, he had to have a giant heart you would think so right?

[@estrelladevore830]

We lost one of our true great American hero,brave,honest ,respectable man my condolences and prayers to the family for their pain and sorrow we thank you for your service R.I.P Senator John McCain you'll be missed.

[@toodammmnhigh9574]

Watching this in tears RIP LEGEND

[@erdemmemisyazici3950]

Everybody cracks. It's just human.

[@miketheyunggod2534]

Erdem Memisyazici it’s being a pos human.

[@RagingKabuto]

@@miketheyunggod2534 Nah, it's being human. You'd fucking crack if they took away your twinkie.

[@Jonathan-pg2hd]

For his service to his country McCain has my total respect- RIP McCain a true American hero 🇺🇸

[@vonsuthoff]

I'm only about 50/50 on John McCain's politics, but let me be very clear... It is quite obvious Trump cannot comprehend the level of duty, honor and patriotism... nor can he possibly understand the physical and mental pain and torture that McCain endured for years. That's why I cannot fully support a man who is so short sited... so inexperienced... and as uncompassionate as Trump. This is a major character flaw, and shouts out the lack of basic humanity required to be a leader, might less the leader of our troops and the free world. When Trump said, "POW's are losers. I don't like those who were captured. I prefer those who weren't captured." What kind of man even says this out loud??? At that early moment in his campaign, that's when I lost respect for Donald Trump. And he has never apologized for this. If anything, his jealousy has lead Trump to continue to disrespect McCain, even after his death. That was another opportunity to bring all American's together, but it too was squandered because of Trump's "small man" ego.

[@wendellstamps]

vonsuthoff well said

[@vonsuthoff]

Steven Stoffers... I hear you and agree Steven. Are you familiar with the Gulf of Tonkin insident that got us fully into Vietnam? If not, look it up on Google. It was a total sham from those in government (President Johnson) who placed more importance in war profits via our military industrial complex (many Texas arms and weapons mfg) over the lives of our young soldiers! And what a shame.

[@vonsuthoff]

Wendell Stamps... Thank you my brother. It's all about character.

[@cushshonvlogs420]

Steven Stoffers... Bro are you Canadian?... because it kinda seems like it eh?... you said eh, eh?...

[@Zimba9810]

Trump doesnt like McCain because he betrayed his comrade by giving out all the info to the enemy. T

[@rusty9679]

Let him tell his own story. Forget that lady.

[@CCJJ160Channels]

Rusty - I think she was there to fill in the details McCain may be too shy to mention.

[@ilovebibbles]

Right! Her presence is unnecessary

[@elizabethgammon8789]

It may be hard for him to talk about

[@Itswebbgaming]

McCain was the last republican I had respect for

[@callum7081]

The decision to stay to make life easier for his fellow prisoners is something I respect immensely. This mans honour and love for his fellow man is amazing.

[@jos6884]

“My heroes are the ones that didn’t get captured”

[@thumbsupcrew4427]

The only thing trump captured were young girls with epstein

[@thumbsupcrew4427]

@Dustin Caso u know that it wasnt 24 times right it was 6 times but cuz the plane made multiple stops they try to inflate that number but doesnt matter i guess cuz they are all pervs.trump did alit more then reported kzbin.info/www/bejne/r4OkgX-lmbehmpY

[@thumbsupcrew4427]

@Dustin Caso saying it to a little girl is fukn weird ad wrong no matter how many times u spin it..it was 6 times clinton flew on his plane but the logs show every stop so one trip it stopped like 8 times u get it.trump flew on it to i think twice.trump say he would date his daughter on a tv show..u know its wrong if we agree to disagree on politics and everything inbetween u know the things about ypung girls and his daighter are wrong and in cali we deal with fools like that

[@thumbsupcrew4427]

@Dustin Caso idk if u have a young daughter or know a little girl from a friend or family but if u caught me saying that to a friend or overheard me what u say thats ok.if u do then u are a true trump supporter.its wrong no matter what cuz ur looking at a little kid

[@OfficialWizzop]

Trump talked shit about this man tho!

[@thegator5000]

5 deferments Trump , what a coward

[@kristinwallace6551]

My heart breaks to hear of the torture John McCain endured. He was a truly good man and deserves to rest in paradise.

[@shmackedmuffins7948]

My grandfather was a mp for the arvn and thanks to John McCain he was able to immigrate to the states. True legend.

[@swimbait1]

The last of the honorable republicans. Thank you John.

[@mattthecat03]

you mean rinos and that's nothing to be proud of He was more of a shitstain...

[@mattthecat03]

@Ben Snider thanks for putting swimbait and mara here in their place Most enjoyable

[@CoolDrifty]

The last honorable democrat was assassinated in 1968

[@robertbishop5357]

I'm not a McCain fan, he was a poor presidential candidate, to endure what a prisoner had to at the Hanoi Hilton took tremendous strength and courage. I have absolute respect for those who endured such horrific treatment by the NVA at the HH. I'M not sure at what point I would break under constant torture. God bless all who had to endure.

[@Bell_plejdo568p]

Invading a country illegal

[@jaceisdecent1651]

No matter what side of the politician spectrum you are on, you can say this man fought for his country.

[@marquitashiver6141]

God bless him ❤️

[@IgnoredAdviceProductions]

"It's generally inadvisable to bail out directly over the area you have just bombed."

[@fashiondiva6972]

Ignored Advice Productions I’m sure you’re well versed at flying combat sorties and evading capture after ejecting. After all only someone who’s actually lived to tell the tale would be armchair quarterbacking how and where to eject once hit (because all of us Airmen plan on being hit and know exactly when and where it will occur). But thank you ever so much for your input.

[@Newie67]

It would have been a blessing to watch McCain tear up Trump for his behavior.

[@hez5354]

You mean McCain beating up trump or McCain destroying trump in a debate

[@cristenboyett6535]

Much respect love, so sorry you had to endure this horrendous trama.... I love you so much because even after going through this.... you still fought for America. You are always missed.... Remember, you live in your children....especially Megan. She's so strong. Much love and respect. God Bless

[@sajateacher]

2 years in solitary confinement when he could have been released... what a remarkable human being.

[@hossesarse]

I wept while watching Obama's tribute and eulogy to this American hero. What a masterpiece of a human being John McCaine is. He recognized that America's greatest contribution to humanity is our example as a civil society. As brief as the human life is, I feel so blessed to have been alive while he was and to witness his example.

[@nashburges76]

I will never understand how Republicans forgave Trump for the way he spoke about this great man.

[@nashburges76]

@Pope Leo X He lost by a small margin though. And I meant Republicans in general; all the ones who voted for McCain in 2008, not just Arizonans.

[@m.w.9899]

@@nashburges76 He lost by a small margin, but republicans usually win Arizona with a large margin

[@m.w.9899]

@Jimmy Carter “We needed 60 votes” to repeal the ACA, Trump explained during an appearance before the Faith and Freedom Coalition, “and we had 51 votes. And sometimes, you know, we had a little hard time with a couple of them, right? Fortunately, they’re gone now. They’ve gone on to greener pastures-or perhaps far less green pastures. But they’re gone. They’re gone, Bill. I’m very happy they’re gone.” -Donald Trump on John McCain

[@nbaldo003]

Im not a McCain supporter but after watching this McCains the man. I never knew the struggle he went through for our country until now. I will forever be grateful for his service.

[@jamesarmijo1898]

He was the real deal..

[@Bell_plejdo568p]

Killing a bunch of innocent ppl

[@glutenfreegam3r177]

SERE trained veteran here....this man was a mentor, a brother and a hero to myself and many, many others in the US Armed Forces. UPSET that they aired the tap-code at the end! We were sworn to SECRECY when we learned that during our training...now the enemy has a clue as to how to decipher the messages.

[@irlandy6200]

Lol

[@rrss5497]

Tap code can be found on Google, and has been generally known since the 1980s (you know, back when Al Gore invented the internet).

[@glutenfreegam3r177]

@@rrss5497 LMAO, you seriously think Al Gore invented the internet? This country is worse off than I previously thought! Wow, man

[@dazzaMusic]

Two years in solitary confinement would make anyone insane very strong individual

[@thatnorwegianguy1986]

2:38 you can just see the pain in his eyes a true hero I can't even imagine what he endured during that time.

[@suba7320]

President Bonespurs isn't even fit to lace this man's boots.

[@mamatajlizy5322]

Man this man went through so much

[@dharmawannab]

He was on the USS Forestal with my dad when it caught fire. Good man he was!

[@RobertGarcia-wv8vx]

The USS Forestal caught fire because McCain caused it. He was a Warhawk, ALWAYS voting for war. Keep the M.I.C. in business.

[@TimBWilson]

He caused the fire with his "wet start". He killed all those men!

[@tonyavila2517]

THANKS TO YOUR DAD...FOR MY FREEDOM...

[@bornyesterday2994]

Robert Garcia have some respect for this woman you clown

[@woodabeen1284]

If your father still lives, then please tell him:,, Thank you for your service!”

[@Michael_Chandler_Keaton]

Always despised McCain as a liberal rino, but he was a real man's man, and contrary to certain comments, a true hero.

[@garywallace6183]

Peace to you sir. I understand. God bless you Mr. McCain

[@Montezuma0]

I wonder if there will be a documentary on Captain Bone Spurs and the horror of getting a million dollar loan from his daddy

[@tonymess3493]

Yeah and if your daddy gave you a million dollars you wouldn't take it ? You fucking tool!

[@retsrow2899]

How many tours have you done overseas

[@retsrow2899]

It's the equivalent of someone giving you a dollar and turning it into $8,000 you people on the left are idiots

[@andreinita1367]

I miss McCain..what a great man he was.

[@paoloangelino24]

Damn, much respect to John Mccain

[@vietlebaohoang4887]

As the Vietnamese it such an embarrassment to see him tortured like that. However, numerous Vietnamese soldiers being captured by South Vietnam and the US was beaten to death, that's the tragic things in the war

[@bernarddavis1050]

There is no need for you to be embarrassed. McCain was NOT tortured in captivity. As the son of an American admiral, he was seen as a a very valuable prisoner, and given especially good treatment . In gratitude, McCain collaborated fully with his captors. He invented the stories of his "torture" after his release to justify his collaboration. He was a man of low moral character who abandoned his wife (who had waited loyally for him during his imprisonment) when she was badly injured in a car accident. Americans are extremely gullible to fall for this lying nonsense.

[@ggreen5943]

Your story lives on, John.

[@lilyjay8530]

John McCain Rest In Peace you will stay in Americans minds forever we will miss you

[@tonyavila2517]

NEXT TIME YOU VISIT YOUR DAD ,,TELL HIM ,ME TONY AVILA ,,,,,ALAMO,TEXAS,,SAYS THANK YOU,,,,FOR MY FREEDOM......

[@alnotbiggaytho7124]

When you attack a country then complain

[@carlo9709]

When you realise you will never be a quarter of a man that John McCain was.

[@autentyk5735]

I'm speechless about how low USA has fallen. May your nation recover like the great, late John McCain once did.

[@minhanhha2569]

I am from Vietnam and you have no idea what he'd been thru . RIP

[@jonjay7436]

I thought I new every pain. I've been threw so much and yet it's almost nothing.

[@adriansalazar1497]

McCain died a hero.

[@Titan-ry1zb]

Adrian Salazar no he didn't he died a traitor

[@adriansalazar1497]

@@Titan-ry1zb you're a sick person.

[@CosmicLogic-ts5vr]

@@adriansalazar1497 no u are, trump is amazing

[@erichlee9111]

How he became a hero. I want to know I'm from the Philippines :)

[@bills2843]

@@erichlee9111 That torture which he underwent and the fact that he was allowed to leave yet he refused to and remained dedicated to his nation, a doting senator till his very last breath makes him a hero. The fact that he was so humble to call Obama and Bush (both of whom defeated him for the presidency) to give a eulogy at his funeral.

[@KEENDARLING]

I’m so sorry John McCain bless you and all POWs

[@merchernel123]

In a political way, I have never been a fan of McCain. But as a soldier and a man, to have endured all of this is heartbreaking. And to have come through it all is with such integrity is admirable beyond words. Wow...

[@Danilaschannel]

viet cong could've killed him at the start and spared us the trouble

[@golive67]

What an honorable man. He should have been president.

[@kendrick7385]

Right place wrong time

[@paulkoski4580]

FUCK JON YOU NEED TO FIND BETTER NEW SOURCE AND WAKE UP OR ARE YOU JUST EVIL