On June 20, Arizona Senator John McCain was diagnosed with a type of brain tumor known as a primary glioblastoma. The next day, he underwent brain surgery to remove a blood clot.
Now, there was a part of me – an admittedly foolish, naive part – that wondered: could this be what it takes to wake John McCain from his murderous, warmongering haze? After decades of supporting violent regime change, could this close encounter with death lead to a change of heart?
The answer, of course, is a resounding no.
John McCain is still a stooge for the elite. His interests are wholly establishment; any concern for the wellbeing of the American people – or any people outside of his family and, of course, suspected lover, Lindsay Graham – remains as elusive as Hillary’s missing emails.
If anything, McCain’s behavior has only grown more despicable since the dawn of his recent health problems.
First, McCain, in an act of remarkable (read: irritating) perseverance, flew to Washington less than a week after his aforementioned surgery to vote – in support, mind you – for the Better Care Reconciliation Act, a laughable piece of legislation introduced by Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell.
Amusingly, the Arizona senator originally said that he wouldn’t vote for the BCRA. However, six hours after making such a proclamation, he voted for it.
Next, on Wednesday, McCain – along with five other Republicans – voted against Senator Rand…