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John McCain brags that he is supported by the liberal media while the GOP political machine pulls out all stops to sway and control the nomination process in his favor. What are they so afraid of? That millions of conservative republicans will actually have the option of voting with their party this year rather than having to look outside for a candidate?

Why does a guy who suffered as a P.O.W wants our present soldiers to suffer? Why does he support a war against a faceless enemy in a country that never did a single thing to us? Does the U.S constitution still mean anything?

"If elected, I promise everyone three rugs for three dollars, the catch is you have to have a batallion of marines watching your back during the negotiations..."

Senator:

1. Get thee to a museum
2. Sign a long-term lease

After reading all the other blogs that obviously support surrender and attacked Senator McCain as well as the standard Bush haters, I have to ask: Will your anti-war Democratic President take full responsibility for the death and mayhem that will occur in Iraq? As liberals profess their devoted love for peace and fairness, how will they sleep at night knowing that their selfishness and cowardice have caused countless Iraqis to suffer and/or die after the surrender is complete? Bush won't be around to blame then. More liberal hypocrisy!

If you want more of the same vote for McCain!

No thanks! You'd be ANOTHER disaster for this country!

Compare the quotes posted the same day on CNN.com:

"Asked his plans after retiring next month,(Gen. Peter) Pace told the troops (in Iraq), 'I have a day job. I’m going to run to the finish line in 1 October because you deserve to have me still focused on my responsibilities. On 2 October, I’ll start thinking about what I’ll do next.' Pace said that while he may have some idea what he may want, 'I do know any time I spend thinking about what happens next is time I’m taking away from you, and I’m not going to do that.'"

Next, the sad sack "crying" his way out of the White House:

"After he leaves office, President Bush is quoted...he wants to make some money to 'replenish the ol' coffers,' noting he can make 'ridiculous' money on the lecture circuit. 'I don't know what my dad gets. But it's more than 50, 75 [thousand] … Clinton's making a lot of money,'"

Failed oilman bailed out by Daddy's pals, failed president bailed by non-impeaching House, failed speaker to be bailed by his ultra-rich corporate patrons. How can this shameful and shameless guy even face our troops in these grandstanding Iraq trips?

What a campaign agenda.
I am a Bush clone, vote for me.
Like that will give him a chance.

In my mind, his surrender has already happened.

He almost makes Ralph Nader look sane.

jack jett

This man is a war hero. He's also a lunatic.

Drop out already and quit wasting everyone's time, John. You've reduced yourself to a joke.

John McCain is the only Republican running (or who has run in recent history) with any ethics or integrity what-so-ever. This is not to suggest that Democrats are morally superior; it's just that the Republican party, who claims to be morally superior, has become so sleezy. McCain has proved himself right time and time again, even when he knew it wasn't popular opinion and even when it would cost him votes and if your paying attention, you'll notice Iraq is no exception. Although I do not think the majority of today's Republicans give one ioda about ethics, honesty, integrity, or getting along and reaching compromises with those of differing opinions, McCain's got my vote in the primary just the same. He has an uncanny ability to see all sides of an issue, and doesn't demonize persons who disagree with him. Like most moderates, McCain is the only Republican I'd vote for. If he doesn't get through the primary (and it's not looking good), I'll vote for whomever wins the Democratic election, which at this point, will almost certainly be Hillary.

Recently the visiting Senators plane was fired on. And later on late edition, one of the senator stated the group walked in Anber province under the protection of a Platoon of Mariens. The most stable part of Iraq. Keep fooling yourself John.

If Anber province is stable as always been claimed, why then all this suprise visit without even the knowledge of the Generals on the ground. Who are you fooling.

if mccain had not wasted his political capital on the immigration debate, then he would be in a stronger position. he is about as much a straight shooter that we have in the senate, not afraid to make a stand, appears to be willing to accomodate when necessary but resolute when it matters, then all those running. why are so much of the gop enamored w/ sen. thompson who has a record of what? mitt romney & rudy giulani are able but for some reason i have more confidence in mccain than either of them.

Hey you guys, don't be so mean to John McCain, he could be reading this right now! From the straight talk express, no less! Which, this week, is a Ford Taurus provided by one of John's more elderly supporters, she even offered to pay for gas after John cried a little. He said he still pays the tolls though. Good man.

He should abandon his campaign and write a book about how it all failed. Thanks for nothing John.

Accomplishment in Iraq was gained with the arrest of Saddam; success is now gained with those of humanity aiding to destroy the 'present zone of war once labeled Iraq' and to heal and prevent the wounds caused or found in the aftermath.

Meet the new boss. Same as the old boss.
A vote for McCain would be a vote for a Bush clone, and welcoming the same old same old policy it seems.

Just more of the same and McCain blew it big time. There are more Republicans in the closet about their desent of the Iraq war so I can't imagine who McCain is campaigning to. Republicans are distancing themselves from Bush and his policies and McCain is looking like he's just a deaf as Bush. John McCain was the 'other' Republican that I liked, the only one I ever liked until 3 year ago was Reagan. I think Republicans are corrupt, self-righteous and bigotted. McCain had a lot of POW impact initially but once he started supporting this war the bank foreclosed. He's toast and he has no money left.
ARE YOU LISTENING JOHN?

Thank goodness that nobody cares whatsoever about what McCain thinks anymore! Time to take that old hoss out to pasture.

Shows why this old coot will never be President.

"I am fully aware that this may cost me politically. It's far more important to me that we convince a significant number of the American people that this strategy is succeeding."

Good for you, Senator McCain.

Rumor that Rice, after 2 years, is about ready to declare peace with the Amish. We have to give up some of our best trotters though. John may have to get over to state quickly.