06-09-2008, 08:51 PM
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Point taken; however, lackluster is such an enormous understatement. Glenn sold his soul for everlasting fame as the oldest astro-naughty, as if being America's first complete orbit pilot was not enough. Glenn was concerned that Alan Shepard, a very funny smart fella from Derry NH, was really the first astronaut; Glenn's effort was merely a longer trip, later eclipsed by many others.
Glenn, more serious than most heart attacks, just couldn't stand the comparison. And this was LONG after Glenn was already a rich and successful Senator, albeit sans luster, but with obstructive distinction to the course of justice.
Few people today recall the big-time acrimony and arguments between Sen. Fred Thompson (TN-R) and Sen. Glenn (OH-D) in the day. John insisted that McCain be an unwarranted target included in the Keating 5 issue on a special Investigation Committee where Glenn acted as minority ranking member. For this assistance, President Clinton insisted that Glenn be awarded his last trip, flying as an observer-monkey. A very OLD monkey (77), at that.
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