RNC Speakers Refuse to Admit McCain Was Tortured »

Posted By Neophile 1 year, 2 months ago in News
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I've noted the bizarre locution Bush used last night to describe the torture endured by John McCain. I hope the press corps will follow up. But one piece of evidence that the omission of the t-word by Bush was deliberate comes in Fred Thompson's speech as well. He went on at length about the hideous treatment handed down to John McCain in Vietnam. It was the longest section of the speech. Wanna guess if the word "torture" came up at all?

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    gamahuche1 year, 2 months ago

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    And the right redefined water-boarding as having a pleasant dip?
    Nice try though!
    WTF does latte have to do with anything btw?

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      earthlingerer1 year, 2 months ago

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      We can all admit he was tortured....

      and he can admit he cooperated with the enemy.

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      Natureboy1 year, 2 months ago

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      I'll admit that McCain's logic is tortured - does that count?

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