Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

electric_blue68

(27,862 posts)
16. He seemed like a very decent person.....
Sun Jun 21, 2026, 02:08 PM
Yesterday

I believe he was on the Senate's committee for hunger. And against the Viet Nam War Sen RFK was impressed with him.

Humphrey was the first candidate I volunteered for (would have for Bobby if he'd gotten to the NYS/C Primary).
I volunteered for McG, too.

He had one of the last big presidential candidate labor rallies in NYC. And Mayor Lindsey Liberal Republican was there. I might still have 2 b&w photos I printed up. I think I climbed up on a lamppost base to get them!

Oh, yeah, I walked into the hotel where the watch party was....barly anyone there..and you could see on the projected map already w/o polls being all closed that it was a rout.

A story.
He never made a thing of being a WW2 bomber pilot over Germany (while being yelled at for being a "peacenick" ). At one point they accidentally bombed a German farmer's fields.
Decades later that farmer was interviewed. The farmer said that if in any way that accidental bombing somehow helped the effort against Hitler he was ok with it.


Recommendations

0 members have recommended this reply (displayed in chronological order):

Quite lovely! The colors and shapes are perfect. CaliforniaPeggy Yesterday #1
On KC and Shadow time Peggy. Around 4 a.m. KC jumps on the bed, meowing. Shadow stands staring at me, yipping. George McGovern Yesterday #6
Beautiful! SheltieLover Yesterday #2
YW SheltieLover!! TY!! George McGovern Yesterday #7
Those are lovely, Allan. I woke up way to early, and this is just what I need brer cat Yesterday #3
It's my pleasure and privilege to help out brer cat. You are more than welcome! Thank You! George McGovern Yesterday #8
You early bird, you! Post-sunset lovely as well. electric_blue68 Yesterday #4
Thank You Kindly electric_blue68. Each Wednesday I post pictures of Twilights in this forum. George McGovern Yesterday #9
I took a look. Beautiful Skyscapes both vivid and subtle! Will try to remember to check on Weds. electric_blue68 Yesterday #12
180 sky view must have been something else! We get good views here. George McGovern Yesterday #13
He seemed like a very decent person..... electric_blue68 Yesterday #16
What a beautiful sky to say good bye to the day, Callalily Yesterday #5
Good Deal Callalily. Thank You serenely. George McGovern Yesterday #10
beautiful! mike_c Yesterday #11
Thanks mike_c! And congrats for winning the contest! George McGovern Yesterday #14
Absolutely beautiful. Thank you! LoisB Yesterday #15
You are welcome Lois! Thank You! George McGovern Yesterday #17
Latest Discussions»Culture Forums»Photography»Pretty skies. Last night ...»Reply #16