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Posted by: Spadecaller 1 year, 11 months agoIs McCain the straight shooting Maverick from Nevada? What did the Bush-McCain "compassionate torture" compromise reveal? Did McCain flip flop on the Iraq War, Christian values, and his beliefs on Separation of Church and State? Can you trust this man to be the next president?
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Spadecaller
Jan. 9, 2008, 8:04 a.m.In the video, did you hear McCain say:
"Maybe they [Americans] didn't know what they were voting for..."?
Do Americans know what they are voting for now? Do you know which John McCain is the real one? Straight shooter of bootlicker?
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Radiofreeeuropa
Jan. 9, 2008, 4:08 p.m.For many years he was 1 republican that I actually liked. The horrors that the bush campaign put him through in the 2000 election seemed to have changed him into a different man. One of the false flag e mails I recieved during that 2000 election bid claimed he was a "manchurian candidate", that he was a sleeper toadie for the Viet Cong... of course I wonder who sent that? Other attrocities included phone calls pretending to be pollsters who told you his wife was a drunken lunatic and his adapted Indian daughter was a "black baby he had out of wedlock". I always thought he was a decent fellow, but after that he really changed, he tried to fit in with the people who did this to him rather than fight them. He may be a sort of Manchurian Candidate now,( A Cheneyian Candidate?) I don't know what happened to him but this is not the same man.
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bigG
Jan. 9, 2008, 4:16 p.m."The way he rolled over on torture - just makes me wonder what GWB&Company did to him."
Maybe the RNC and Administration held out the carrot - "go with us on the torture gig and we'll help you get the nomination in 2008. Do it not, and we'll release doctored photos of you toe-tapping with Larry Craig"
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ThrillKillBill
Jan. 9, 2008, 7:28 p.m.I vote "Bootlicker" too. As a veteran, for him not to support the vets by standing up to the "Veterans Disarmament Act" is pathetic...
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canadianrancher57
Jan. 9, 2008, 8:49 a.m.Sen. McCain was one of the senators that I'm am a little familiar with and had always thought that he had a bit of common sense, Whether it is him or his advisors there has been a change in his position on different issues. Some may say that in the excitement of the race he may be saying what he thinks the voters want too hear, if this is so then we have another politician that is only a politician and not a leader.
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getreal1
Jan. 9, 2008, 9:02 a.m.What happen to him in that war he fought? One can tell he suffered mentally. If there is to be another nut case then let it be the one to achieve the horrible end which will be fast. I really don't want to know I'm going to meet my maker, till I get there. Who knows He might stop them before they get to US. Bet ya if you dropped him off in the Pakistan mountains he would get the big O. I know a few crazy VNV's sitting in jail now, that would eat their hearts out to get a free get out of jail card to get the Big O. No matter what they did to get jail they would still fight for their country and win. People lick boots because they weave their minds into thinking they have to have it all. There is a lot of those out there. Take your pick.
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Spadecaller
Jan. 9, 2008, 9:10 a.m.Like Tessylo said, "McCain is now a pod person..."
I understand that in Michigan he was an Episcopalean and in South Carolina he's a Baptist.
I know a lost soul when I see one...because I've been there. However, the lies I told were to myself.
Jack sold his straight shooters for the golden nugget. Arizonians should kick him out of office and send him into retirement, where he belongs.
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getreal1
Jan. 9, 2008, 9:19 a.m.There are a lot of politicians that just run their mouth. It's the hidden agenda you have to look at. Obama, Huckabee and the rest of them all have one, you do not see, but it shall come to light from out of their own mouth.
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dexlovex2
Jan. 9, 2008, 9:49 a.m.I still can't get my mind around him saying that Americans don't care if they have to be in Iraq for the next thousand years.
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Bkumm
Jan. 9, 2008, 10:13 a.m.If this ends up being a duplicate comment I apologize in advance.
I used to like McCain, but now I think he is just a panderer. He panders to whichever group he's talking to and I still say we don't need more of the same.
As Democrats, we should be looking at who can best move the country forward. Is that Hillary? Can Hillary beat a McCain/Huckabee ticket in November? Something to think about.
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getreal1
Jan. 9, 2008, 10:17 a.m.You really want the truth. I don't see McCain making it. He's crazy. I also do not want our troops to come home to turn around and go to another war or peace keeping mission in South Africa. We are not financially able to tote the boat. There is a hidden food shortage going on here right now. Our people are being attacked with one natural disaster after another. If the news media gave a rats behind about our country they would atleast give their coverage free to the politicians so the money we could spare, can rescue those in these disasters.
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nostalgia
Jan. 9, 2008, 10:28 a.m.Read about his background
He comes from a military family - he is the son and grandson of two Navy four star admirals
When he was shot down in Vietnam, McCain was a lieutenant - Lieutenant John S. McCain, III
When you read his biography - Faith of My Fathers - you get the feeling that he thinks he fell short, never attaining the rank reached by his father and grandfather
I often wonder if his drive to be president is his way of reaching the level of his "fathers" - by becoming commander in chief
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eugenegerard
Jan. 9, 2008, 10:36 a.m.Any man that would let the Bush political machine trash his wife and children, then kiss and hug the low-life, deserves no respect or votes.
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jordan11
Jan. 9, 2008, 10:38 a.m.McCain appears to have splintered. I'm not sure if the man I saw 7 years ago was real, or if this one is. I don't say that with malice, but with real concern. I'd have voted for him 7 years ago, but certainly not today. And having witnessed his deterioration, I'm thankful I didn't get the chance to help make him President.
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1basque1
Jan. 9, 2008, 10:55 a.m.I respect him for his service during the Vietnam war, but that was along time ago.
He is a Flip-Flopper now...sorry but he is just too Damn old..
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getreal1
Jan. 9, 2008, 11 a.m.I gotta get off of here survival calls. Listen well and open your eyes to the very things these leaders would snow ball you with. Vote what you think will do your country right. What you think you see, sometimes has another meaning. Feel free to attack
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mmrhe
Jan. 9, 2008, 11:14 a.m.McCain's problem is he's a maverick in a party that rewards "loyalty" above all else.
I used to like him when he didn't worry about what he had to do to get the Rep nomination.
His other downside is his refusal to admit the Iraq War was a mistake.He seems to believe the only mistakes were tactical ones by Rummy (Who he NOW has no problem pointing the finger at)
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tchef
Jan. 9, 2008, 1:56 p.m.Good article, good points. I know a lot of us Democrats had a lot of respect for John but after he rolled over for Bush that respect has been lost.
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oldgringo
Jan. 9, 2008, 3:37 p.m.Bobo sank your story because you're insinuating that this American hero is a bootlicker. I like the way you write, Spadecaller, but I don't like the name calling. It's beneath you. Having said that, I want to congradulate both McCain and Clinton. I thought Senator Clinton was awesome...it was an incredibly moving speech.
Now I will sink your story and move on.
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joey-evans
Jan. 9, 2008, 3:47 p.m.I also liked and respected McCain service to our country and would have really considered voting for him 7 years ago.
I just find it strange that he just seemed to cave to the attacks shrub and his group did to him and his family. I could not understand how McCain an actual war hero could be slammed by a coward who avoided real service like shrub. It was as if they found out something or had something on McCain and he just tucked his tail and cowered. I still can not believe it to this day. He appears to be a shell of the man he once was....how sad.
JOEY EVANS
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luisssf
Jan. 9, 2008, 5:55 p.m.So sorry, he is not crazy, he is not liying, he is not trying to outdo his father. He is as close to a human being as you get in this campain.
Every one else IS liking boots trying to impress this group or the other to gain power.
McCain has maintained the same principles for years, he is not getting out of Irak because we can't, any one else is not talking about hoping tyhe war goes away or we win the battle. He is not telling us what plans he has is because there is no chance of comming out for a long time. It would be like leaving a wounded marine on the field. There is an embassy and personel to protect, maybe we should trust soldiers of fortune to finish the job?
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