Comments on: McCain on Pakistan: 'I'm the one with the experience' http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/27/mccain-on-pakistan-im-the-one-with-the-experience/ All politics, all the time Mon, 21 Dec 2009 22:07:36 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: Dan (Columbia, MD) http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/27/mccain-on-pakistan-im-the-one-with-the-experience/#comment-203649 Dan (Columbia, MD) Sat, 29 Dec 2007 00:10:49 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/27/mccain-on-pakistan-im-the-one-with-the-experience/#comment-203649 Whether you agree with McCain or not he's a good man and has done more for his country than all of you sad liberals combined. I'd tell you to be ashamed of yourself but you apparently have no honor or respect for veterans like McCain. Whether you agree with McCain or not he's a good man and has done more for his country than all of you sad liberals combined.

I'd tell you to be ashamed of yourself but you apparently have no honor or respect for veterans like McCain.

]]> By: PW Va http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/27/mccain-on-pakistan-im-the-one-with-the-experience/#comment-202945 PW Va Fri, 28 Dec 2007 18:22:22 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/27/mccain-on-pakistan-im-the-one-with-the-experience/#comment-202945 Frankly..I'm sick to death of hearing about all this "experience" the candidates (both sides) are touting about themselves. It's this so-called "experience" that's gotten us where we are today. I'm looking for someone who's willing to think outside the box in confronting the very serious issues at hand. Become a bit unconventional, if that's what it takes to get the job done. "Experience", in this context, is just another metaphor for "business as usual." I will not waste my vote on another " experienced" politician!!! Frankly..I'm sick to death of hearing about all this "experience" the candidates (both sides) are touting about themselves. It's this so-called "experience" that's gotten us where we are today. I'm looking for someone who's willing to think outside the box in confronting the very serious issues at hand. Become a bit unconventional, if that's what it takes to get the job done. "Experience", in this context, is just another metaphor for "business as usual." I will not waste my vote on another " experienced" politician!!!

]]> By: ne,pa. http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/27/mccain-on-pakistan-im-the-one-with-the-experience/#comment-202840 ne,pa. Fri, 28 Dec 2007 17:02:41 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/27/mccain-on-pakistan-im-the-one-with-the-experience/#comment-202840 To Mark, Wilkes Barre,Pa.: Google : Keating Five To Mark, Wilkes Barre,Pa.:

Google : Keating Five

]]> By: S.B. Stein E.B. NJ http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/27/mccain-on-pakistan-im-the-one-with-the-experience/#comment-202771 S.B. Stein E.B. NJ Fri, 28 Dec 2007 16:05:43 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/27/mccain-on-pakistan-im-the-one-with-the-experience/#comment-202771 Just because someone has more in the way of experience and judgement doesn't make them a better leader. Lincoln has little in the way of military experience or understanding of how to put the country back together. I don't buy that just because you have more means you are better. Quanity doesn't always mean quality and the reverse is true. It would be nice to have both. Just because someone has more in the way of experience and judgement doesn't make them a better leader. Lincoln has little in the way of military experience or understanding of how to put the country back together. I don't buy that just because you have more means you are better. Quanity doesn't always mean quality and the reverse is true. It would be nice to have both.

]]> By: Rhino http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/27/mccain-on-pakistan-im-the-one-with-the-experience/#comment-202710 Rhino Fri, 28 Dec 2007 15:15:03 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/27/mccain-on-pakistan-im-the-one-with-the-experience/#comment-202710 Anyone who implies McCain is soft on immigration needs to read the proposed bill - as written - first; and then produce the text (in its entirety) which allows for this "amnesty" or whatever you wish to call it. Stop being the boobs of the media and other less-scrupulous candidates. Think for yourselves for a change. Also take some time to understand what truly separates this man from the rest of the candidates. If you wish to perpetuate the divisiveness that's occupied the White House for the past 16 years, then vote someone else. John McCain is the only one who can unite this country while keeping it strong instead of force-feeding us more political offal. Anyone who implies McCain is soft on immigration needs to read the proposed bill – as written – first; and then produce the text (in its entirety) which allows for this "amnesty" or whatever you wish to call it.
Stop being the boobs of the media and other less-scrupulous candidates. Think for yourselves for a change.
Also take some time to understand what truly separates this man from the rest of the candidates. If you wish to perpetuate the divisiveness that's occupied the White House for the past 16 years, then vote someone else. John McCain is the only one who can unite this country while keeping it strong instead of force-feeding us more political offal.

]]> By: HH, Pittsburgh, PA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/27/mccain-on-pakistan-im-the-one-with-the-experience/#comment-202548 HH, Pittsburgh, PA Fri, 28 Dec 2007 11:59:59 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/27/mccain-on-pakistan-im-the-one-with-the-experience/#comment-202548 McCain is a lunatic. Pure and simple. McCain is a lunatic. Pure and simple.

]]> By: Mary, Beaver, PA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/27/mccain-on-pakistan-im-the-one-with-the-experience/#comment-202547 Mary, Beaver, PA Fri, 28 Dec 2007 11:59:00 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/27/mccain-on-pakistan-im-the-one-with-the-experience/#comment-202547 Doug of Denver said, "I know that he will listen carefully to those who disagree with him." I bet you he won't and I bet you he doesn't. Go away, John. And stay away! Doug of Denver said, "I know that he will listen carefully to those who disagree with him."

I bet you he won't and I bet you he doesn't.

Go away, John. And stay away!

]]> By: mark wilkes barre pa http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/27/mccain-on-pakistan-im-the-one-with-the-experience/#comment-202543 mark wilkes barre pa Fri, 28 Dec 2007 11:49:40 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/27/mccain-on-pakistan-im-the-one-with-the-experience/#comment-202543 NE pa,,,,, check out whats going on in luzerne county Pa by googleing Wilkes talk radio then go to steve corbatts corner. Listen to this liberal host explain how 70 years of dem control is about to be turned on its head and its new progressive county officials are being exposed. 7 county officials caught up in abuse of power and funds charges. I'll take 4 to 8 years of McCain any day over this debocle NE pa,,,,, check out whats going on in luzerne county Pa by googleing Wilkes talk radio then go to steve corbatts corner. Listen to this liberal host explain how 70 years of dem control is about to be turned on its head and its new progressive county officials are being exposed. 7 county officials caught up in abuse of power and funds charges. I'll take 4 to 8 years of McCain any day over this debocle

]]> By: Dale Davis, Glendora, California http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/27/mccain-on-pakistan-im-the-one-with-the-experience/#comment-202454 Dale Davis, Glendora, California Fri, 28 Dec 2007 06:59:46 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/27/mccain-on-pakistan-im-the-one-with-the-experience/#comment-202454 BOMB, BOMB, BOMB, BOMB, BOMB, IRAN BOMB, BOMB, BOMB, BOMB, BOMB, IRAN

]]> By: Lynn http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/27/mccain-on-pakistan-im-the-one-with-the-experience/#comment-202325 Lynn Fri, 28 Dec 2007 04:03:24 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/27/mccain-on-pakistan-im-the-one-with-the-experience/#comment-202325 Wasn't it these people's "experience" who got America and the world in the mess it is in today? What is it that they are offering that would change the outcome? Time for a change with a president who has judgment and the ability to attract and with the intelligence to listen to advisors and experts in order to decide on a course that brings improved outcomes. The Clinton and McCain experience is not what is needed and fear should not motivate this key election. Surely voters have elearned their lesson and are not going to fall for that again. No more of the same!! Wasn't it these people's "experience" who got America and the world in the mess it is in today? What is it that they are offering that would change the outcome?

Time for a change with a president who has judgment and the ability to attract and with the intelligence to listen to advisors and experts in order to decide on a course that brings improved outcomes. The Clinton and McCain experience is not what is needed and fear should not motivate this key election. Surely voters have elearned their lesson and are not going to fall for that again.

No more of the same!!

]]> By: Joe http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/27/mccain-on-pakistan-im-the-one-with-the-experience/#comment-202240 Joe Fri, 28 Dec 2007 02:40:27 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/27/mccain-on-pakistan-im-the-one-with-the-experience/#comment-202240 John McLame is a LOSER.......John sold his soul to Bush a long time ago. McLame would say anything to get elected "my friends". The straight talk is John sold out to the american people and they know that. Sorry, but that bomb, bomb, bomb Iran joke was unreal. Go home John. I hear your Arizona constituents are trying to recall you. They say YOU SOLD THEM OUT JOHN!!!!!!! John McLame is a LOSER.......John sold his soul to Bush a long time ago. McLame
would say anything to get elected "my friends". The straight talk is John sold out
to the american people and they know that. Sorry, but that bomb, bomb, bomb Iran
joke was unreal. Go home John. I hear your Arizona constituents are trying to recall
you. They say YOU SOLD THEM OUT JOHN!!!!!!!

]]> By: FAIR TAX,LA. http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/27/mccain-on-pakistan-im-the-one-with-the-experience/#comment-202170 FAIR TAX,LA. Fri, 28 Dec 2007 01:32:28 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/27/mccain-on-pakistan-im-the-one-with-the-experience/#comment-202170 MCAIN LOOKS GOOD AND ALWAYS HAS, HAIL TO THE PRESIDENT! MCAIN LOOKS GOOD AND ALWAYS HAS, HAIL TO THE PRESIDENT!

]]> By: Kerry http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/27/mccain-on-pakistan-im-the-one-with-the-experience/#comment-202148 Kerry Fri, 28 Dec 2007 01:16:59 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/27/mccain-on-pakistan-im-the-one-with-the-experience/#comment-202148 You know what they say: "Practice makes permanent." It seems that most of the time, political experience means one has had enough time in politics to make some real strong enemies. We need a President who can deal with our national security - not the security of Iraq or Pakistan. Our domestic security lies in our economy. McCain is the last person I'd chose in that regard. This is one Republican whose tired of America being the policeman of the world and wants the focus back on America and domestic issues. You know what they say: "Practice makes permanent." It seems that most of the time, political experience means one has had enough time in politics to make some real strong enemies. We need a President who can deal with our national security – not the security of Iraq or Pakistan. Our domestic security lies in our economy. McCain is the last person I'd chose in that regard. This is one Republican whose tired of America being the policeman of the world and wants the focus back on America and domestic issues.

]]> By: ne,pa. http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/27/mccain-on-pakistan-im-the-one-with-the-experience/#comment-202129 ne,pa. Fri, 28 Dec 2007 01:04:49 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/27/mccain-on-pakistan-im-the-one-with-the-experience/#comment-202129 Blue Dog NYC: Bush absolutely SMEARED McCain's family in 2000 and in return he kissed up to Bush! Had he defended his family things may have been different. I still hold that against him and so do alot of others (Google it). Rhino: McCain has a very well documented temper. Maybe from being a POW? Many feel he's mentally unfit to lead (Google, Youtube). The man thrives on war. And he's soft on immigration. Just NOW he's suggesting tightening the borders which I don't believe he'll do. You've fallen for the POW card. By the way, he wasn't the only POW in that war. McCain is another Bush. Eight years was enough for me! Blue Dog NYC:
Bush absolutely SMEARED McCain's family in 2000 and in return he kissed up to Bush! Had he defended his family things may have been different. I still hold that against him and so do alot of others (Google it).

Rhino:
McCain has a very well documented temper. Maybe from being a POW? Many feel he's mentally unfit to lead (Google, Youtube). The man thrives on war. And he's soft on immigration. Just NOW he's suggesting tightening the borders which I don't believe he'll do. You've fallen for the POW card. By the way, he wasn't the only POW in that war.

McCain is another Bush. Eight years was enough for me!

]]> By: KEITH JAMES LOUTTIT http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/27/mccain-on-pakistan-im-the-one-with-the-experience/#comment-202108 KEITH JAMES LOUTTIT Fri, 28 Dec 2007 00:45:33 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/27/mccain-on-pakistan-im-the-one-with-the-experience/#comment-202108 “But as far as I know Mayor Giuliani has never been to Iraq. I mean I don’t … I’m not saying he is without credentials. I’m just saying I’m the one with the most credentials, and experience, and the <b>most</b> judgment.” Don't know if you have the most judgment, but I would characterize it as the BEST judgment. I am working hard to ensure a McCain/Giuliani nomination this year. Has anyone not noticed this? “But as far as I know Mayor Giuliani has never been to Iraq. I mean I don’t … I’m not saying he is without credentials. I’m just saying I’m the one with the most credentials, and experience, and the most judgment.”

Don't know if you have the most judgment, but I would characterize it as the BEST judgment.

I am working hard to ensure a McCain/Giuliani nomination this year. Has anyone not noticed this?

]]> By: Tim, Minnesota http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/27/mccain-on-pakistan-im-the-one-with-the-experience/#comment-202089 Tim, Minnesota Fri, 28 Dec 2007 00:25:20 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/27/mccain-on-pakistan-im-the-one-with-the-experience/#comment-202089 Come home from Vietnam John ,the war's over. Come home from Vietnam John ,the war's over.

]]> By: Tom, WA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/27/mccain-on-pakistan-im-the-one-with-the-experience/#comment-202058 Tom, WA Fri, 28 Dec 2007 00:12:39 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/27/mccain-on-pakistan-im-the-one-with-the-experience/#comment-202058 McCain is the ONLY candidate that this country can lean on when the going gets tough. He doesn't play games or kissy-face to get votes. He stands behind his beliefs and principles. Thats called integrity. Ironically, the only real complaint I've heard is "he's too old". Where do you think experience comes from? I hope McCain starts getting a lot more vocal (feisty even) when explaining why he IS the best candidate for the job. And if someone starts talking "smack", he doesn't have to return the low-blows, but he better fight back with some passion. I sense his passion, but he needs to tell his face! Disposition or not, he needs to get America's attention. McCain is the ONLY candidate that this country can lean on when the going gets tough. He doesn't play games or kissy-face to get votes. He stands behind his beliefs and principles. Thats called integrity. Ironically, the only real complaint I've heard is "he's too old". Where do you think experience comes from?

I hope McCain starts getting a lot more vocal (feisty even) when explaining why he IS the best candidate for the job. And if someone starts talking "smack", he doesn't have to return the low-blows, but he better fight back with some passion. I sense his passion, but he needs to tell his face! Disposition or not, he needs to get America's attention.

]]> By: Shari http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/27/mccain-on-pakistan-im-the-one-with-the-experience/#comment-202036 Shari Fri, 28 Dec 2007 00:01:09 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/27/mccain-on-pakistan-im-the-one-with-the-experience/#comment-202036 John McCain is the only candidate for me. America missed out in 2000. Just think where the US would be today if a true American had gotten elected then rather than the disaster we have had for the past seven years? Besides, Bush didn't get elected either time. John McCain is the only candidate for me. America missed out in 2000. Just think where the US would be today if a true American had gotten elected then rather than the disaster we have had for the past seven years? Besides, Bush didn't get elected either time.

]]> By: Doug, Denver, Colorado http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/27/mccain-on-pakistan-im-the-one-with-the-experience/#comment-201986 Doug, Denver, Colorado Thu, 27 Dec 2007 23:37:36 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/27/mccain-on-pakistan-im-the-one-with-the-experience/#comment-201986 John McCain must win-that's all there is to it. He is the only candidate fit to face the challenges facing the United States for the rest of this decade and beyond. I do not agree with him on an issue or two. I know that he will listen carefully to those who disagree with him, and that he will do his level best to make the decision that is best for the nation, without the influence of any personal or political agenda. I am an active Mormon and a Viet Nam Vet. John McCain is the only candidate that has my complete trust. I have known him for years and he has never lied to me. John McCain must win-that's all there is to it. He is the only candidate fit to face the challenges facing the United States for the rest of this decade and beyond. I do not agree with him on an issue or two. I know that he will listen carefully to those who disagree with him, and that he will do his level best to make the decision that is best for the nation, without the influence of any personal or political agenda. I am an active Mormon and a Viet Nam Vet. John McCain is the only candidate that has my complete trust. I have known him for years and he has never lied to me.

]]> By: Farrell, Houston, Tx http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/27/mccain-on-pakistan-im-the-one-with-the-experience/#comment-201945 Farrell, Houston, Tx Thu, 27 Dec 2007 23:20:33 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/27/mccain-on-pakistan-im-the-one-with-the-experience/#comment-201945 To Ron and Will, I'm a democrat and I took am hoping McCain is the "McComeback Kid" because he has the right credentials and we all need to listen. Additionally, I hope those people who have been living under "a rock" stay under that rock. To Ron and Will, I'm a democrat and I took am hoping McCain is the "McComeback Kid" because he has the right credentials and we all need to listen. Additionally, I hope those people who have been living under "a rock" stay under that rock.

]]> By: Ross http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/27/mccain-on-pakistan-im-the-one-with-the-experience/#comment-201935 Ross Thu, 27 Dec 2007 23:12:16 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/27/mccain-on-pakistan-im-the-one-with-the-experience/#comment-201935 McCain would be a disaster as president. A clone of bush - and we all know how bush did! McCain would be a disaster as president. A clone of bush – and we all know how bush did!

]]> By: Julie T http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/27/mccain-on-pakistan-im-the-one-with-the-experience/#comment-201931 Julie T Thu, 27 Dec 2007 23:10:24 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/27/mccain-on-pakistan-im-the-one-with-the-experience/#comment-201931 Saddly, Ross on one level you may be right, most will make many promise (some empty) in order to get elected. But, when I compare them all, the one with the most integrity is John McCain;I have heard him during debates admitting to mistakes. It's the ones that don't admit their mistakes are the ones to be scared of. Look at Mitt Romney, this is man who has been caught in so many lies, from the Big Dig in Massachusettes (yes that is where I am from), to the hunting, to the seeing his father marching with Martin Luther King. If you want more lies,which Mitt was caught in just read the archives in the Boston Herald/Globe. If you do look in the archives you will notice a pattern with Mitt Romney, on most occasions when caught it is his spokesman that tries to explain it Mitts comments. When Mitt does try to speak, he blames others for misunderstanding him; cleary he has no concept of integrity. As for being the Commander in Chief of the United States; there is only one qualifed candidate, that is John McCain. Saddly, Ross on one level you may be right, most will make many promise (some empty) in order to get elected. But, when I compare them all, the one with the most integrity is John McCain;I have heard him during debates admitting to mistakes. It's the ones that don't admit their mistakes are the ones to be scared of. Look at Mitt Romney, this is man who has been caught in so many lies, from the Big Dig in Massachusettes (yes that is where I am from), to the hunting, to the seeing his father marching with Martin Luther King. If you want more lies,which Mitt was caught in just read the archives in the Boston Herald/Globe. If you do look in the archives you will notice a pattern with Mitt Romney, on most occasions when caught it is his spokesman that tries to explain it Mitts comments. When Mitt does try to speak, he blames others for misunderstanding him; cleary he has no concept of integrity. As for being the Commander in Chief of the United States; there is only one qualifed candidate, that is John McCain.

]]> By: AJ, IL http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/27/mccain-on-pakistan-im-the-one-with-the-experience/#comment-201903 AJ, IL Thu, 27 Dec 2007 23:02:23 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/27/mccain-on-pakistan-im-the-one-with-the-experience/#comment-201903 With a McCain presidency we will have more of the same, and maybe a little more. McCain militarily served his country but that doesn't make him right in the arena of foreign relations. McCain is the same guy who sung "BOMB BOMB BOMB, BOMB BOMB BOMB IRAN!" He is same guy who called for more US military presence in Asia to counter the build up of military by China. McCain is 71 years too old. If McCain is elected president, America will be involved militarily in Iraq, Iran, China, and Russia for at least 25 years. NO THANKS MCCAIN! BUSH HAS COST AMERICA PLENTY IN TERMS OF BLOOD AND TREASURY! With a McCain presidency we will have more of the same, and maybe a little more. McCain militarily served his country but that doesn't make him right in the arena of foreign relations. McCain is the same guy who sung "BOMB BOMB BOMB, BOMB BOMB BOMB IRAN!" He is same guy who called for more US military presence in Asia to counter the build up of military by China. McCain is 71 years too old. If McCain is elected president, America will be involved militarily in Iraq, Iran, China, and Russia for at least 25 years. NO THANKS MCCAIN! BUSH HAS COST AMERICA PLENTY IN TERMS OF BLOOD AND TREASURY!

]]> By: Terry Gloege (Kansas) http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/27/mccain-on-pakistan-im-the-one-with-the-experience/#comment-201853 Terry Gloege (Kansas) Thu, 27 Dec 2007 22:45:55 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/27/mccain-on-pakistan-im-the-one-with-the-experience/#comment-201853 What does it say about a person who would use another persons death for self-promotion?? By the way Senator, I'm still waiting to be hired for that $50.00 per hour onion picking job you claim we won't do. What does it say about a person who would use another persons death for self-promotion?? By the way Senator, I'm still waiting to be hired for that $50.00 per hour onion picking job you claim we won't do.

]]> By: Ron M http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/27/mccain-on-pakistan-im-the-one-with-the-experience/#comment-201819 Ron M Thu, 27 Dec 2007 22:32:38 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/27/mccain-on-pakistan-im-the-one-with-the-experience/#comment-201819 Rossi, what rock have you been living under? Rossi, what rock have you been living under?

]]> By: John Halverson http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/27/mccain-on-pakistan-im-the-one-with-the-experience/#comment-201805 John Halverson Thu, 27 Dec 2007 22:26:27 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/27/mccain-on-pakistan-im-the-one-with-the-experience/#comment-201805 his experience is like Hillary's more of the same CRAP! this guy has his head so far up his a@# and it is really starting to show, he isn't looking very good. He is the prime example of a politician staying too long in Washington. He is way to out of touch to even continue as a politician in any capacity. another MORON! his experience is like Hillary's more of the same CRAP! this guy has his head so far up his a@# and it is really starting to show, he isn't looking very good. He is the prime example of a politician staying too long in Washington. He is way to out of touch to even continue as a politician in any capacity. another MORON!

]]> By: Nick http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/27/mccain-on-pakistan-im-the-one-with-the-experience/#comment-201770 Nick Thu, 27 Dec 2007 22:15:44 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/27/mccain-on-pakistan-im-the-one-with-the-experience/#comment-201770 So the fact that he has been to Pakistan makes him an expert? That does not make any sense, he goes over there as a Senator in a very protected environment. Trust in those who do business over there to fix this not some old blowhart politician. I am not sure why every American politician thinks they should get involved, I say let those who trade with the country help bring them around to change. Free markets are our best weapon to protect freedom and we seldom use it properly. So the fact that he has been to Pakistan makes him an expert? That does not make any sense, he goes over there as a Senator in a very protected environment. Trust in those who do business over there to fix this not some old blowhart politician. I am not sure why every American politician thinks they should get involved, I say let those who trade with the country help bring them around to change. Free markets are our best weapon to protect freedom and we seldom use it properly.

]]> By: pbj, San Diego, CA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/27/mccain-on-pakistan-im-the-one-with-the-experience/#comment-201737 pbj, San Diego, CA Thu, 27 Dec 2007 22:06:06 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/27/mccain-on-pakistan-im-the-one-with-the-experience/#comment-201737 Repeating the phrase "I'm the one with the most experience, maturity and judgment" does not make it so. But expect to hear that ten or twenty more times before 1/8/08. All of this experience was as a legislator--not an executive. They're fundamentally different. As a legislator you get to task people to go out and research issues for you and hold hearings, then you have them write the law for you. As president, you've got to make decisions on the fly, sometimes without perfect information. John was a cog in a big machine as a member of Congress, and still was a "maverick" (a euphemism for "could not play nicely with others"). There's nothing that leads me to believe the experience he touts would make him an effective leader of the executive branch. We should leave John where he is and pick someone with executive experience. On top of everything senators have a notoriously poor record as candidates for president. Repeating the phrase "I'm the one with the most experience, maturity and judgment" does not make it so. But expect to hear that ten or twenty more times before 1/8/08. All of this experience was as a legislator–not an executive. They're fundamentally different. As a legislator you get to task people to go out and research issues for you and hold hearings, then you have them write the law for you. As president, you've got to make decisions on the fly, sometimes without perfect information. John was a cog in a big machine as a member of Congress, and still was a "maverick" (a euphemism for "could not play nicely with others"). There's nothing that leads me to believe the experience he touts would make him an effective leader of the executive branch. We should leave John where he is and pick someone with executive experience. On top of everything senators have a notoriously poor record as candidates for president.

]]> By: Ross Rossi http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/27/mccain-on-pakistan-im-the-one-with-the-experience/#comment-201683 Ross Rossi Thu, 27 Dec 2007 21:52:20 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/27/mccain-on-pakistan-im-the-one-with-the-experience/#comment-201683 McCain is like all the others - he will DO and SAY "anything" to anyone - as long as it gets him elected. He is a JOKE! McCain is like all the others – he will DO and SAY "anything" to anyone – as long as it gets him elected. He is a JOKE!

]]> By: Will http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/27/mccain-on-pakistan-im-the-one-with-the-experience/#comment-201680 Will Thu, 27 Dec 2007 21:51:33 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/27/mccain-on-pakistan-im-the-one-with-the-experience/#comment-201680 I think John is going to turn it out after all. Heres to the"McComeback Kid"! I think John is going to turn it out after all. Heres to the"McComeback Kid"!

]]> By: Rhino http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/27/mccain-on-pakistan-im-the-one-with-the-experience/#comment-201676 Rhino Thu, 27 Dec 2007 21:49:05 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/27/mccain-on-pakistan-im-the-one-with-the-experience/#comment-201676 John McCain has the experience, morals, and disposition to lead this country. You have to look at the previously noted gaff on Iran from his attempt at levity. Every president since celluloid has been caught on tape saying/doing something that gets them unjustly branded. Can anyone claim to never have misstepped a topic or caught on some minute detail that has overshadowed the greater issue? If you can, then perhaps you should be running for president or pope, I'm not sure which..... McCain's real failure has been in not standing up for himself more - there have been many instances when Republicans and Democrats alike have tagged John and he should have swung back. But you see that's not his disposition. He turns the cheek, and begs to reason with his opponents until they prove unreasonable (as they did on the immigration bill, which if the public would take the time and effort to read would clearly see there is no provision for "amnesty"; it laid out the same plan that Huck is now proposing only was lax in addressing the border security up front). Americans need to stop taking the media's word for it and do their own homework on the things we claim are important, and I can't think of anything more critical than where our country is headed during the next decade. Where were you in the late 60s/early 70s?? I know I was growing up in a safe, secure neighborhood enjoying the comforts this country afforded my family. I also know where John McCain was - being beaten and humiliated in a POW confinement. Now think about where all the other candidates were during that same time. Who has given so much as McCain? John McCain has the experience, morals, and disposition to lead this country.
You have to look at the previously noted gaff on Iran from his attempt at levity.
Every president since celluloid has been caught on tape saying/doing something that gets them unjustly branded. Can anyone claim to never have misstepped a topic or caught on some minute detail that has overshadowed the greater issue? If you can, then perhaps you should be running for president or pope, I'm not sure which.....
McCain's real failure has been in not standing up for himself more – there have been many instances when Republicans and Democrats alike have tagged John and he should have swung back. But you see that's not his disposition. He turns the cheek, and begs to reason with his opponents until they prove unreasonable (as they did on the immigration bill, which if the public would take the time and effort to read would clearly see there is no provision for "amnesty"; it laid out the same plan that Huck is now proposing only was lax in addressing the border security up front).
Americans need to stop taking the media's word for it and do their own homework on the things we claim are important, and I can't think of anything more critical than where our country is headed during the next decade.
Where were you in the late 60s/early 70s?? I know I was growing up in a safe, secure neighborhood enjoying the comforts this country afforded my family.
I also know where John McCain was – being beaten and humiliated in a POW confinement. Now think about where all the other candidates were during that same time.
Who has given so much as McCain?

]]> By: Jose Card - Independent http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/27/mccain-on-pakistan-im-the-one-with-the-experience/#comment-201604 Jose Card - Independent Thu, 27 Dec 2007 21:30:18 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/27/mccain-on-pakistan-im-the-one-with-the-experience/#comment-201604 Senator McCain is all for peace and humanity. Only those that have suffered from the hands of other human beings can appreciate humanity at his level. Senator McCain is all for peace and humanity.

Only those that have suffered from the hands of other human beings can appreciate humanity at his level.

]]> By: Richard, Ewing, NJ http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/27/mccain-on-pakistan-im-the-one-with-the-experience/#comment-201557 Richard, Ewing, NJ Thu, 27 Dec 2007 21:19:11 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/27/mccain-on-pakistan-im-the-one-with-the-experience/#comment-201557 Dallen, The bomb Iran joke was exaggerated. Let us not forget that Obama actually advocated invading Pakistan, which was not a joke and got protests from Pakistan poliicans and demonstrations on the streets. That is the first time in US history that someone advocated an invasion of US ally, let's alone a nuclear armed US ally. Senator McCain is correct that he has extensive military, arms and international affair experience, only senator Biden can match his experience among the 2008 presidental candidates. I also believe Guiliani over plays his experience in against international terrorists. He was a good mayor reducing crime and he handled post-9/11 aftermath nicely, but those are not anti-terrorism experience. Guiliani has never visited Iraq, not once. He was invited to be a member of the Iraq Study group and he did not show, not one meeting. Dallen,

The bomb Iran joke was exaggerated. Let us not forget that Obama actually advocated invading Pakistan, which was not a joke and got protests from Pakistan poliicans and demonstrations on the streets. That is the first time in US history that someone advocated an invasion of US ally, let's alone a nuclear armed US ally. Senator McCain is correct that he has extensive military, arms and international affair experience, only senator Biden can match his experience among the 2008 presidental candidates. I also believe Guiliani over plays his experience in against international terrorists. He was a good mayor reducing crime and he handled post-9/11 aftermath nicely, but those are not anti-terrorism experience. Guiliani has never visited Iraq, not once. He was invited to be a member of the Iraq Study group and he did not show, not one meeting.

]]> By: Ivelisse http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/27/mccain-on-pakistan-im-the-one-with-the-experience/#comment-201509 Ivelisse Thu, 27 Dec 2007 21:04:04 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/27/mccain-on-pakistan-im-the-one-with-the-experience/#comment-201509 I'm very disappointed!!!! John should have AT THE VERY LEAST waited a few days to say something like this....opportunistic cheap-shot like this are left for the desperate and the Rudi's of the world...... I'm very disappointed!!!! John should have AT THE VERY LEAST waited a few days to say something like this....opportunistic cheap-shot like this are left for the desperate and the Rudi's of the world......

]]> By: Kristy Sanborn, Buckhorn, Mo. http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/27/mccain-on-pakistan-im-the-one-with-the-experience/#comment-201428 Kristy Sanborn, Buckhorn, Mo. Thu, 27 Dec 2007 20:37:43 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/27/mccain-on-pakistan-im-the-one-with-the-experience/#comment-201428 And let America not forget some republicans who also have said this war needs to be over and bring our troops home. This assassination is tragic beyond words, but don't let the lady die in vain, she so wanted to stop the terrorists. I hope America can see this. I think it will be interesting now to see how many of our candidates now change their view on this war. Mr. McCain doesn't have to change his mind, he was against terrrorism from the beginning. MAYBE Americans will now see that our President George W. Bush was right on this war against terrorism...... And let America not forget some republicans who also have said this war needs to be over and bring our troops home. This assassination is tragic beyond words, but don't let the lady die in vain, she so wanted to stop the terrorists.
I hope America can see this.
I think it will be interesting now to see how many of our candidates now change their view on this war. Mr. McCain doesn't have to change his mind, he was against terrrorism from the beginning.
MAYBE Americans will now see that our President George W. Bush was right on this war against terrorism......

]]> By: Grace D, Washington, Iowa http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/27/mccain-on-pakistan-im-the-one-with-the-experience/#comment-201402 Grace D, Washington, Iowa Thu, 27 Dec 2007 20:30:18 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/27/mccain-on-pakistan-im-the-one-with-the-experience/#comment-201402 Everyone is claiming to be the one with the most experience. No one is claiming to be the one with the least wisdom to know that those who attacked us on 9/11 were NOT in Iraq, and that invading Iraq was a bad idea. Let all these hot-heads clear-off and make way for a calm head like Obama. Everyone is claiming to be the one with the most experience. No one is claiming to be the one with the least wisdom to know that those who attacked us on 9/11 were NOT in Iraq, and that invading Iraq was a bad idea.

Let all these hot-heads clear-off and make way for a calm head like Obama.

]]> By: Kristy Sanborn, Buckhorn, Mo. http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/27/mccain-on-pakistan-im-the-one-with-the-experience/#comment-201398 Kristy Sanborn, Buckhorn, Mo. Thu, 27 Dec 2007 20:29:45 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/27/mccain-on-pakistan-im-the-one-with-the-experience/#comment-201398 HOW MANY DEMOCRATS have said the war needs to be over and bring our troops home? THANK YOU, Mr. John McCain for NOT saying that and for standing up to fight terrorists who do these things like this assassination!!! Mr. McCain IS the man for the job, and if this assassination doesn't make Americans see this now, nothing will. The Terrorists have to be stopped. Just this morning, CNN quoted Hillary as saying "…Her death is a tragedy for her country and a terrible reminder of the work that remains to bring peace, stability, and hope to regions of the globe too often paralyzed by fear, hatred and violence." This is contrary to how many times Hillary and numberous other democrats has said that the republicans in America are using 'fear' of terrorists to justify the war in Iraq. "regions of the globe", aren't we in America a region of the same globe Hillary now speaks of being TOO often paralzyed (by fear) by terrorists? Its not the Republicans trying to instill fear in America, its the terrorists and the crimes they commit. And what about what Hllary said about "work that REMAINS to bring peace, stability, and hope" to these regions? Work? Its war. And how many times has Americans read where Hillary did NOT support this war? Too many for me to feel comfortable with her being our President. Now that Bhutto has been assassinated, it makes me wonder if reality has set in on some Americans yet? Like this stuff REALLY does happen, and there is really a need to end it, and even if it means war, it has to be done. HOW MANY DEMOCRATS have said the war needs to be over and bring our troops home? THANK YOU, Mr. John McCain for NOT saying that and for standing up to fight terrorists who do these things like this assassination!!!
Mr. McCain IS the man for the job, and if this assassination doesn't make Americans see this now, nothing will. The Terrorists have to be stopped.
Just this morning, CNN quoted Hillary as saying "…Her death is a tragedy for her country and a terrible reminder of the work that remains to bring peace, stability, and hope to regions of the globe too often paralyzed by fear, hatred and violence."
This is contrary to how many times Hillary and numberous other democrats has said that the republicans in America are using 'fear' of terrorists to justify the war in Iraq.
"regions of the globe", aren't we in America a region of the same globe Hillary now speaks of being TOO often paralzyed (by fear) by terrorists?
Its not the Republicans trying to instill fear in America, its the terrorists and the crimes they commit.
And what about what Hllary said about "work that REMAINS to bring peace, stability, and hope" to these regions?
Work?
Its war.
And how many times has Americans read where Hillary did NOT support this war?
Too many for me to feel comfortable with her being our President.
Now that Bhutto has been assassinated, it makes me wonder if reality has set in on some Americans yet?
Like this stuff REALLY does happen, and there is really a need to end it, and even if it means war, it has to be done.

]]> By: randy http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/27/mccain-on-pakistan-im-the-one-with-the-experience/#comment-201388 randy Thu, 27 Dec 2007 20:27:54 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/27/mccain-on-pakistan-im-the-one-with-the-experience/#comment-201388 Since the death of benezir butto, all the politicial are coming out trying to bring back the issue of expereince if may as experince on what.the problem with us is that we don't know how to solve international problems. It is all about wisdom if you don't have it your experience is nothing. And I think obama have it the reason why america is confuse about him is that the have never seen a politician like him in history of american politics.well let me not forget obama 08! Since the death of benezir butto, all the politicial are coming out trying to bring back the issue of expereince if may as experince on what.the problem with us is that we don't know how to solve international problems. It is all about wisdom if you don't have it your experience is nothing. And I think obama have it the reason why america is confuse about him is that the have never seen a politician like him in history of american politics.well let me not forget obama 08!

]]> By: Independent in IA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/27/mccain-on-pakistan-im-the-one-with-the-experience/#comment-201384 Independent in IA Thu, 27 Dec 2007 20:26:35 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/27/mccain-on-pakistan-im-the-one-with-the-experience/#comment-201384 "...I hate for anything like this to be the cause of any political gain for anyone.” But he's certainly jumping in to take advantage that nation's tragedy, as are the rest of the candidates. "...I hate for anything like this to be the cause of any political gain for anyone.”

But he's certainly jumping in to take advantage that nation's tragedy, as are the rest of the candidates.

]]> By: David B, Sterling VA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/27/mccain-on-pakistan-im-the-one-with-the-experience/#comment-201369 David B, Sterling VA Thu, 27 Dec 2007 20:23:14 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/27/mccain-on-pakistan-im-the-one-with-the-experience/#comment-201369 I have great respect for John McCain and his military service but, like Rudy, McCain has become a broken record. He never says anything substantitive, just: "I'm the one with experience." I won't be voting for McCain because of the way he plays both sides of the Iraq issue without ever actually committing to either, but I think he could attract more votes if he'd dump his recent stump speech and actually address topics again, as he did four years ago. I have great respect for John McCain and his military service but, like Rudy, McCain has become a broken record. He never says anything substantitive, just: "I'm the one with experience."

I won't be voting for McCain because of the way he plays both sides of the Iraq issue without ever actually committing to either, but I think he could attract more votes if he'd dump his recent stump speech and actually address topics again, as he did four years ago.

]]> By: Arrthur Elmer http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/27/mccain-on-pakistan-im-the-one-with-the-experience/#comment-201243 Arrthur Elmer Thu, 27 Dec 2007 19:55:01 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/27/mccain-on-pakistan-im-the-one-with-the-experience/#comment-201243 I had enought of McCain being Bush light. He is nothing more than a Bush shadow. In 2000 he was doing great until Bush called him everything but a whiteman in South Carolina and McCain has been a mealy mouth Bush supporter every since. I would not vote for McCain if he was the only one running, I would right in some school kids name, that had some thoughts of their own. I had enought of McCain being Bush light. He is nothing more than a Bush shadow.
In 2000 he was doing great until Bush called him everything but a whiteman in South Carolina and McCain has been a mealy mouth Bush supporter every since.
I would not vote for McCain if he was the only one running, I would right in some school kids name, that had some thoughts of their own.

]]> By: Dallen, Richmond, VA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/27/mccain-on-pakistan-im-the-one-with-the-experience/#comment-201212 Dallen, Richmond, VA Thu, 27 Dec 2007 19:46:10 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/27/mccain-on-pakistan-im-the-one-with-the-experience/#comment-201212 I love you John, but it is REALLY difficult for me to trust your foreign policy attitude after the whole bomb, bomb Iran joke. This was really hurtful for the Republican party. We should be making peace in the world and not picking more fights. Best of luck to you in the primaries regardless. You are a great American patriot - we should all be thankful for your years of tireless service and dedication. I love you John, but it is REALLY difficult for me to trust your foreign policy attitude after the whole bomb, bomb Iran joke. This was really hurtful for the Republican party. We should be making peace in the world and not picking more fights. Best of luck to you in the primaries regardless. You are a great American patriot – we should all be thankful for your years of tireless service and dedication.

]]> By: Blue Dog Coalition NYC http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/27/mccain-on-pakistan-im-the-one-with-the-experience/#comment-201154 Blue Dog Coalition NYC Thu, 27 Dec 2007 19:27:32 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/27/mccain-on-pakistan-im-the-one-with-the-experience/#comment-201154 Please don't give up Senator McCain until the last votes are counted in the primaries - if it looks like Obama will get the nomination my friends and I will vote for you. You are a fine and decent man, who doesn't go around offering false hope and empty promises. You are a man of integrity. The SC primary was stolen from you in 2000. You DESERVE to be President of the United States of America --- NOT the "Great Pretender" :( Please don't give up Senator McCain until the last votes are counted in the primaries – if it looks like Obama will get the nomination my friends and I will vote for you. You are a fine and decent man, who doesn't go around offering false hope and empty promises. You are a man of integrity. The SC primary was stolen from you in 2000.

You DESERVE to be President of the United States of America - NOT the "Great Pretender" :(

]]> By: James, Houston,TX. http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/27/mccain-on-pakistan-im-the-one-with-the-experience/#comment-201153 James, Houston,TX. Thu, 27 Dec 2007 19:26:48 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/27/mccain-on-pakistan-im-the-one-with-the-experience/#comment-201153 John McCain is certainly the One with the Most Experience; and its Mostly Bad. John McCain is certainly the One with the Most Experience; and its Mostly Bad.

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