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Captain America Buried in Arlington National Cemetary

Posted by Zonk on from the lotta-weepy-spandex dept.

coondoggie writes "Earlier this year Captain America was slain as the climax to Marvel Comics' Civil War event. The renowned hero will be buried in the next issue of Marvel Comics' 'Fallen Son,' due on July 5. 'Writer Jeph Loeb has been busy working through the stages of grief in his most recent titles, according to an Associated Press story. A book centered on Wolverine dealt with denial; one with the Avengers covered anger; and Spider-Man battled depression. With the story line so relevant to present-day politics, and the timing of the latest issue so precise, it's hard not to think the whole thing is one big slam on the government.'"

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  1. Course, there's comic book heros by Colin+Smith · · Score: 1, Offtopic

    Or the opportunity to buy a pint for someone who actually did something heroic.

    http://johnsmeaton.com/

    Yes, beer really does cost £3($6) a pint here, and no I have no idea who's running the site.

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  2. Re:To the author... by MazzThePianoman · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    "Artists use lies to tell the truth. Politicians use them to cover it up" ~ V for Vendetta

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    "They who can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety" Franklin
  3. Re:To the author... by Shelrem · · Score: 1, Offtopic
    Your argument is ridiculous.

    Considering they've only been able to pass symbolic, non-binding resolutions in defiance of the president,


    That's largely true. They haven't forced the president to change, short of not totally acquiescing to his every whim, but,

    one would think they'd jump at the chance to make such a loud (if ultimately inconsequential) statement.


    You them fault them for not doing something that you yourself agree would be ultimately inconsequential.

    They're not impeaching because it wouldn't accomplish anything, and like the Clinton impeachment, would probably turn favor against them. If it were politically advantageous, they'd do it, but they're simply not going to get a conviction, so why do it if it's not politically advantageous?