Rep. John Lewis 1940-2020

[Tibs]

May he rest in peace.

Often called "one of the most courageous persons the Civil Rights Movement ever produced," John Lewis has dedicated his life to protecting human rights, securing civil liberties, and building what he calls "The Beloved Community” in America. His dedication to the highest ethical standards and moral principles has won him the admiration of many of his colleagues on both sides of the aisle in the United States Congress.
He has been called "the conscience of the U.S. Congress,” and Roll Call magazine has said, "John Lewis…is a genuine American hero and moral leader who commands widespread respect in the chamber.”

<samp class="EmbedCode-container"><code class="EmbedCode-code"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">This November, Americans will have the opportunity to embody Lewis’ spirit, take up his mantle and carry on his enduring legacy by exercising their right to vote. <a href="https://t.co/eJNwz9GFxi">pic.twitter.com/eJNwz9GFxi</a></p>— The Lincoln Project (@ProjectLincoln) <a href="https://twitter.com/ProjectLincoln/status/1284815610338312203?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 19, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> </code></samp>

 

[Tibs]

<samp class="EmbedCode-container"><code class="EmbedCode-code"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Thousands of protests. 45 arrests. 33 years in Congress. Sometimes change calls for a little trouble. John Lewis: Good Trouble comes to theaters and on demand July 3rd. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/JohnLewisIsGoodTrouble?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#JohnLewisIsGoodTrouble</a> <a href="https://t.co/cJxIFCNF8t">pic.twitter.com/cJxIFCNF8t</a></p>— John Lewis: Good Trouble (@JohnLewisDoc) <a href="https://twitter.com/JohnLewisDoc/status/1259875916978610177?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 11, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> </code></samp>

 

[Tibs]

<samp class="EmbedCode-container"><code class="EmbedCode-code"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Analysis: John Lewis harnessed his history to become a moral compass for Republicans and Democrats <a href="https://t.co/sGt2b8vhPk">https://t.co/sGt2b8vhPk</a></p>— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost) <a href="https://twitter.com/washingtonpost/status/1284821849453584384?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 19, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> </code></samp>

 

[hamster]

John Lewis RIP

 

[Sarge]

I’m setting the over/under at 15 posts before this goes south. I’m taking the under.

 

[Ron Burgundy]

He believed sincerely in his positions, although like many he moved from genuine concern for civil rights and discrimination to Communism.

 

[IndySteel]

A true civil rights leader would have denounced the terroristic actions of BLM. Going hardcore racist commie pretty much nullified his prior efforts. It’s too bad that he never came close to being the activist that his republican friend MLK was.

Later, dude. RIP.

 

[Steelworth]

I’m setting the over/under at 15 posts before this goes south. I’m taking the under.

A true civil rights leader would have denounced the terroristic actions of BLM. Going hardcore racist commie pretty much nullified his prior efforts. It’s too bad that he never came close to being the activist that his republican friend MLK was.

Later, dude. RIP.

All we need is a good, strong troll response, and I think you sir, have won--uh, the internet today?

 

[ZonaBurgh]

I’m setting the over/under at 15 posts before this goes south. I’m taking the under.

What did you win?

 

[Steelworth]

What did you win?

 

[IndySteel]

What did you win?

I was paid off by Sarge. This stuff happens all the time in Vegas.

 

[Sarge]

What did you win?

An afternoon in the hot sun. Taking a motorcycle safety course today. 96 with 100% humidity. Fun times.

 

[Steelworth]

An afternoon in the hot sun. Taking a motorcycle safety course today. 96 with 100% humidity. Fun times.

Do you at least get to ride a motorcycle?

 

[IndySteel]

All we need is a good, strong troll response?

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[IndySteel]

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That’s asking a lot.


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[SojournerSteel]

I’m setting the over/under at 15 posts before this goes south. I’m taking the under.

He was leading the chorus saying Trump's election was "illegitimate" . In the end, he was the Ted Kennedy "Lion of the Grievance Industry" in the same category with Elijah Cummings -- despite giving benefit of doubt for noble intents 60 years ago. Not much to celebrate on the Back 9.

https://www.politico.com/story/2017/01/trump-john-lewis-233630

 

[Steel Ballin]

Who?

 

[Steelr4evr]

Term limits!

 

[Buster]

I believe this guy was physically incapable of smiling.

 

[Badcat]

I can't even imagine what he went through, specifically in his younger years, and I commend him and the many others like him to stood up for not only themselves, but the greater collective. For not just fighting against the system but joining it to fight it within. inspiring, to say the least. Rest in Peace.

 

[Ron Burgundy]

I believe this guy was physically incapable of smiling.

Well yeah, for him and his ilk it's always still 1964.

 

[Sarge]

Do you at least get to ride a motorcycle?

Yeah, we did. The school provided bikes, but there were only 4 bikes for 7 people, so when you switched out it was quite warm.

 

[Tibs]

A marked improvement.

<samp class="EmbedCode-container"><code class="EmbedCode-code"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">BREAKING: Robert E. Lee High School in Fairfax County set to get a new name: John R. Lewis High School, named after the late Congressman and civil rights icon. More later on <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/FOX5DC?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#FOX5DC</a>.</p>— Jim Lokay (@LokayFOX5) <a href="https://twitter.com/LokayFOX5/status/1286416902080942081?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 23, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> </code></samp>

 

[DBS1970]

Condolences to his family I am sure they loved him. But as Burgundy points out instead of doing things that would have made a difference he chose to side with the DNC and keep forwarding policy that kept many black Americans as a government dependent voting block.

 

[Tibs]

<samp class="EmbedCode-container"><code class="EmbedCode-code"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">WATCH: The body of civil rights icon Rep. John Lewis crosses the historic Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma, Alabama, one last time. <a href="https://t.co/IytFejuuSv">pic.twitter.com/IytFejuuSv</a></p>— MSNBC (@MSNBC) <a href="https://twitter.com/MSNBC/status/1287423830508675080?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 26, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> </code></samp>