So many reminders. To be thankful.

John McCain. Bless his soul. But thank gawd. That he never got to the White House.  President McCain. Indeed, a scary thought. He’s out to protect America. From the perceived enemy. By armed conflict. He’d bomb Iran. He’d send in troops to confront Russia in Ukraine. He’d occupy Afghanistan forever. All in the name of Mighty America. Fearsome America. The world’s Standard Bearer. McCain, the super American patriot. Self-proclaimed staunch defender of the greatest nation on Earth.  Guess that makes me unpatriotic. I’d do none of that stuff. Can’t even imagine picking Sarah Palin as my running mate.  So many, many  reminders. To be thankful. That John McCain never became president. –Jim Broede