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[lovesrecess]

I have had posts deleted for no reason also. This one will probably get the axe also. I have been an admirer of Herman Cain for several years. I enjoyed hearing his perspective on a variety of social and political issues. Very smart, successful, and savvy. He will be missed.

[Anonymous032819]

I can't respect someone who thumbs their nose at science, calls a deadly disease a hoax, and has a 13 year long affair.

He didn't respect his wife, or others whom he could have possibly infected, so I have no respect for him.

[alicedee]

I was sad to learn of Herman Cain's death.  When he was campaigning he made a stop in my city, and i took my granddaughters so they could experience the rally.  He was very well-spoken.

It is doubly sad that it appears his death could have been avoided by using precautions, such as social distancing and wearing a mask.  

I see that as no disrespect to his memory....it just makes it more tragic, because perhaps, it didn't have to happen.

May he rest in peace.

[pattypeep]

@JillyMarie      9 9 9

[SoX]

@Marp ...  I made no mention of you to her ... she's deflecting again ... trying to emulate a person who's very adept at doing it, I guess.

[Drythe]

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@Pearlee wrote:
This thread is not the time or place to diss Mr. Cain. I can just imagine the clamor if some comments of that ilk were being made on the other memorial thread. ☹

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No imagination needed..., some were snide on the other memorial thread

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Wishing his family and friends comfort and peace at this sad time.

[ScarletDove]

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@Oznell wrote:

His friend Ellen Carmichael, who also worked for him, had a wonderful series of tweets about him and his "Horatio Alger"-type rise in the world.

Very, very poor.  Dad worked 3 jobs;  Herman and his brother used to argue about who would get the cot to sleep on, and who would have to sleep on the floor.

Had a very significant Naval career.  Loved having the distinction of having been a "Morehouse man".  Quoting her:  "Rose up the ranks of America's biggest corporations, adivised presidential campaigns, chaired a Federal Reserve bank."

His remarkable business acumen caused him to rise up through Coca-Cola, Pillsbury, and Pepsi.  "Turned Godfather's Pizza around from bankruptcy to solvency in fourteen months.... FOURTEEN MONTHS."  (capitals are Ms. Carmichael's).  She says his signature business approach was to "go to the people closest to the problem to solve it".

She wrote something I didn't know-- that he "won the attention and admiration of Jack Kemp" (a personal hero of mine as well, and a sterling American) who flew to Omaha just to meet him.  They became fast friends, worked together.  Herman Cain was almost destroyed when Jack Kemp lost his cancer battle.  He said he fought his own Stage 4 liver and colon cancer so hard because of the inspiration of Jack Kemp.  Beat it into remission.  

She had lots more to say, but bottom-lined it that he was a really good person, who loved his country with his whole heart.

No man's life or death should be so obliterated--  especially practically on the very moment of his passing--  by the kind of gloating and scolding and agendas, and worse, that I have witnessed on Twitter and online generally.  That is not who anyone with decency should want to be.   I am hoping that Herman Cain's loved ones can avoid social media entirely and only meet with the kindness and good sense and good taste from others that should accompany a very recent, difficult death.    

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@Oznell   Well said response, I appeciate your decency and class!

[JaneMarple]

Herman Cain's passing makes me wonder if anyone else who went to the Tulsa rally died from the virus.

[goldensrbest]

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@Anonymous032819 wrote:

I can't respect someone who thumbs their nose at science, calls a deadly disease a hoax, and has a 13 year long affair.

He didn't respect his wife, or others whom he could have possibly infected, so I have no respect for him.

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Not the kind of honorble person john lewis was.

[Anonymous032819]

A lot of common, ordinary, every day people, have overcome meager beginnings, triumphed over illness, and still didn't thumb their nose at science, or cheat on their spouse.