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People are entitled to speak their minds, regardless of if i agree with them or not,...but boy, this thread has been the most mindless & pointless I have read on cnn.com in a very long time.

Not everyone, but so many here, for or against McCain, have laid out some really pointless, baseless or even stupid comments.

Come on, people, regardless of how you feel about him,... for or against,... you can make a much more intelligent arguement either way.

you're much more intelligent then that,...at least I hope so.

THE MEDIA BOMBARDS everyone with biased information and you could say that here's some more…except sometimes there is proof positive. Watch for a clever smoke screen, a cover up that is about to break! Rezco, has sposored/funded Obama throughout his political career and now people are seriously thinking of voting for someone without any credability and is certainly not qualified to become President…Especially as the last thing America needs is another corrupt admin'…or do you all have bad memories?Take your blinkers off before it's too late and vote for Hillary, she's really be there for you!!! GOOD LUCK HILLARY!!!

I'd sure like to know about the last PERFECT president.

The three left that have a chance are all senators. When was the last time a senator made it to the whitehouse?

Media screwed up this whole election, the right people aren't even running anymore.

john kerry was also an american hero and look how the repulican smear machine attacked him.Mccain is a american hero but we can not afford another repulican administration,Either Clinton or Obama will be a positive change from the same old politics.

When it comes to moving our country beyond partisanship, there is only one candidate who has demonstrated that he is up to the job. While Barack Obama talks the talk, John McCain walks the walk.

No Country for Old Men.

Two days before Super Tuesday II and he relaxes instead of working? Something's wrong.

All he has to do is close it out on Tuesday and he can take it easy until Labor Day. Something smells here . . . the multiple slips of the tongue . . . the vacations in prime campaigning time.

It's not the Republican party that has pushed oil to over $100 a barrel.

It's the huge demand of China–who is consuming the bulk of the worlds supply of oil to manufacture all the cheap furniture, toys, home goods, and garden tools we can't seem to get enough of!!!

Most favored nation trading status was awarded to China by a Democratic President. Once the gate was opened–U.S. companies ran to the cheap labor for manufactured goods, food additives, and pharmaceuticals.

Everyone–included we consumers–share credit for China's explosive economic growth and it's monster sized energy needs.

I smell alot of Rush Limburger followers on here, Gary and Anne Coulter[righty tighty].You will have four years to cry in your beer, just not soon enough.And just what does Hero mean now?I always thought it was to do something on purpose that was ABOVE AND BEYOND THE CALL OF DUTY.

To Candle: If you choose not to vote for McCain, I hope you will do so based on accurate information. The reason oil is $103 a barrel is primarily the increased demand from developing countries (especially China) for petroleum products for their manufacturing facilities. If you expect that having a Democrat in the Oval Office will suddenly shut down the Chinese economy, I believe you will be disappointed.

What a loser. This guy doesn't have a clue. He thinks that he is still in Vietnam. America cannot afford this loser.

Its puzzling that someone who has gone through so much anguish due to a failed policy in a distant war could support this failed policy in Iraq. Senator, those of us who served know that our service alone does not make us heroes...getting shot down and captured is not heroic, but standing up for what is best for this country and future generations is what counts. Like you , Senator, I was no hero in the service, but I try to be a hero to my kids and everyone I come in contact with. Most of all, I try to be a hero to myself. Your past involvement with the Saving and Loan scandal and close ties with lobyists puts your integrity in question. This Veteran is going to go with his gut this year and vote for the one person that seems to think about the country before his own interest. That would be Barack Obama.

I don't think America needs a president that thinks using a gas grill is BBQ-ing!

Charcoal '08!

John Mc Cain has had a string of episodes of, “I did meet him”, statements. He said he never met Mr. Cunningham. Mr. Cunningham says he did. Mc Cain said he never met with the lobbyist’s boss that worked for the Media giant. I cannot find his name now, but that boss, said in reports that he did in fact meet with McCain. Mc Cain’s top advisors said that they did met with McCain about the lobbyist problem. McCain has said he did not. Mc Cain has also gone through a retraction mode. First he says “I lose” on Iraq with a quick retraction. Then Mc Cain says, “ I am a Liberal Republic”, with a quick retraction of “hold on there, I am a Conservative Republican”. Add this all up and you have to ask a couple of questions. Is he lying or are they? I do not think McCain is a liar, nor are they. I think McCain doesn’t remember meeting these people. I think his miss steps in words are a more frightening possible cause. I think it is possible McCain’s best days are behind him. Is it possible he is moving towards senility?

se·nile adj
1. forgetful, confused, or otherwise mentally less acute in later life
2. occurring in or believed to be characteristic of later life, especially the period after the age of 65 years

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McCain is a hero. But you can not elect a man of the past that is so long ago. Can we have him tested.

Thank you for posting this non news so that the Bush/Republican haters can vent. Have a great day.

If Obama wins, I think I will vote for Ralph Nader.

McCain is a good, honest man. He want's what is best for America as a whole, not just for the wealthiest Americans. I am glad to see that the Republican Party has lifted its standards a bit.

Candidates like Nixon, Reagan, and Bush (the younger) demonstrated a bizarre Republican preference for intellectual lightweights. Candidates like Romney (the younger), Bush (the younger) demonstrated a peculiar habit among Conservatives of voting for candidates who will work contrary to the voters' own self-interest.

The gang of thugs that came in with Newt Gingrich have mostly resigned in disgrace, are currently serving time in a federal institution for theft, have been charged with sexual felonies, or have gone to work for lobbying firms and are now trying to bribe their former colleagues with wine, women, and cash.

McCain is more like Eisenhower, Rockefeller, Goldwater, Ford, Dole, Bush (the elder, the war hero) and Huckabee: men that I would trust to hold my wallet or take care of my teenaged daughter for a while. Stable normal decent human beings are returning to control of the Republican party, and I for one am certainly glad to see it.

I'm an Obama supporter, but McCain is not a coward. He endured five years in captivity, and has my respect.

Nice man, but I'm afraid he is a Bush Mini-Me.

As much as I admire his military service, I don't want four more years of the same.

When Bush took office oil was $28. a barrel, now it is $103. Can't vote for the same party this time. Just can't afford it.

There's a gun-toting old lady in Crawford, Texas, who looks alot like Barbara Bush -- maybe he could get her cooked-up, without drying her out.

why bother commenting HERE ... they don't post anything but McCain and Obama fluff . Goto the topix forums if you want to know what the majority of people think people think.

Gary – learn to spell. Learn to use the English language to express yourself. And this comes from a person whose first language is not English.

That aside – I am an Obama supporter but respect Senator McCain for his bravery during the Vietnam war. There is no doubt in my mind that he is a hero and that he has served his country honorably.

I would not vote for him mainly because Republicans have pretty much screwed up the country in the past 8 years. We need a President who listens to the little people rather than the richest. For me, Obama signals the clearest path towards a clean break from the past.

But – McCain IS an honorable man. If Hillary wins the Democratic primary, I will vote for McCain.

this is what I call: McRib!

*****Gary****** Your views scare me more than the war in Iraq, our budget deficiet, tthe impending recession, the animosity of the world vs. us, lack of heath care, the soaring gas prices, social securiy or the lack there of, the invasion of the Bush administration into private lives, the list goes on and on........however, your opinion, and yes my father gave his life to ensure all America"s kept their right for freedom of speech, just as my two brothers fought in Vie tNam.......people that share your myopic views truly make me fear for our counry and the multi-cultural "pot" that created the USA.

Wow Gary! You can't possibly be for real. No one is that stereotypical!

DC needs a good Rib Joint. Maybe McCain has missed his calling.

Gary,

You sound very paranoid. It is the unknown you and all of us fear.
Some of us are just willing to take a chance sometimes, while other stay with the same old same old McCain, and know they will never get any better results.

I will tell you this much, and this I know more than bush knows God is on his side because I guess they talk to each other, both Hillary and Obama are 100 times better than Bush and McCain....

...and they can put that on my tombstone because I'll go to my grave knowing that.

I HAVE NO RESPECT FOR THE CLINTONS. DURING THE MILLION MAN MARCH BILL CLINTON SPOKE POSITIVE AND HIGHLY OF FARRAKAN. THE CLINTONS WERE SUPPORTING AND DEFENDING THE BLACK PATHERS BACK WHEN BILL WAS PRESIDENT AND HILLIARY WAS AN ATTORNEY. SHE IS NOW SAYING SHE IS READY TO GO, FIRED UP, AND YES WE CAN. DOES THAT SOUND FAMILIAR, OBAMA 08. IF HILLIARY WINS THE NOMINEE i WILL NOT VOTE COME NOVEMBER AND WHAT HAPPENS WILL HAPPEN.

Did he flip-flop those baby back ribs like he did on Bush's tax cuts for the wealthy?

This sums up the race for presidency.

4 years + Bush= John McCain

Change+ Hope+ advocate for working people= OBAMA

McCain has already acknowledged that he is old and knows that the age of his V.P. is important. I can see now that voters will be voting for a V.P. rather than McCain which is like voting in the blind. Think about it.

Barack Obama, May lack in experience but what makes a qulifed president? I have failed to see where past democratic leaders or past republican leaders have lead this free world into prosperity? I have seen record people in droves going to vote I have seen where this country is inspired and hope that a non paid lobbist owned politician never see office It will be refreshing to see what sombody else can do in office. I as for experince wher has it got us!? I looking for qualifed, I'm looking for someone who is willing to try to bring this country together. I'm ready to believe in my country once again.

. . .Will John McCain even hear the red phone ringing?

So you were appointed chair in Jan – kicked off your campaign in Feb – hold a mtg, didn't you still have votes in the Senate? If you have so called Judgement...it's called Leadership! What do you think the Commander in Chief does? Obama give me a break, you're clueless. You lucked up on a senate seat. Stick to the speeches.

Im not crazy about his recipe for the country.Just add another four years of Bush and stir well.

The Liberal mind respects nothing but oval office antics.

Thanks for the recipe CNN. I'll try it next time I have 'reporters' over for a picnic.....I do feel that John McCain probably needed to rest and re-coup, but doing it with a house full of media...HIGHLY QUESTIONABLE??? I would think that he would want to get far, far, away from ya'all.

If it isn't Clinton, McCain '08

First and foremost, Senator McCain is an American hero, for his service in Viet Nam. He payed a great price for being an American and for that I thank him and all the other servicewomen and servicemen who made sacrifices during that corporate war!
Now, Senator McCain is engaged in a different campaign, one, in which, I think he is incapable of performing to the degree to which this country needs, at the moment. His fellow Republicans, presently in the White House, have performed a scorched earth policy on the American landscape, cityscape and policyscape. It will take more than the talents that Senator McCain has displayed, in the past, for him to correct all the wrongs, perpetrated against America, by this present administrations. It is the Republican agenda that has allowed the American economy, school system and infrastructure, to name just a few missteps, to fall apart. So, it will take a Democratic President and majority in Congress. to right these wrongs! Vote Democrat and help America right herself. Let her citizens enjoy being American , again!
SUPPORT OUR TROOPS, BRING THEM HOME, ALIVE. NOW.

And on John's grill today...., the dems presidential hopes and dreams. Burning like the chicken that dropped through onto the coals..

Get over it. If Obama is the democratic nominee, McCain is the new president. As Karl Rove pointed out , there are more democrats for McCain than there are republicans for Obama. Ditto with independents. Add in Hillary supporters and the FL-MI convention shut-out vote, he has more than 50% of the vote.
Lighten up media. VIET NAM VETS have been treated BADLY ENOUGH by the country.

Mike Huckabee and his followers are conservatives first and Republicans second. The GOP “Good-O-Boys” are republicans first and are just falling in line as the Democrats are just trying to fall in love with their candidate.

John McCain has moved the conservative party to the center where the moderates and liberal GOP members hang out. He is not planning to energize the conservative base to be elected. 20 % of the conservatives will not vote this election, another 10% will not vote for McCain, and most of the Huckabee and Paul supports will not vote for McCain. So where is McCain and the GOP planning to get the votes? Answer, the moderate and liberal conservatives. Game over for the conservative base of the GOP if Huckabee is not successful!
R33

Way to go BIG JOHN, it least you are able to take time out from the bickering going on across the hall in the Dem's camp.

First: This man gets older with every new photo taken.
Second: This scenario sounds entirely too much like the BBQs
GW holds in Crawford every chance he gets.
Does the country REALLY want four more years of this kind of folderol??

At least McCain talks to reporter. Obama hides from them , and if he does talk to them he only answered certain questions. Cnn and MSNBC hides from questions about Obama, but hits McCain and Clinton with all they have.

And you didn't invite me Senator???? I wouldv'e loved to go, especially at a BQ! That's where the party is at! Plus, we couldv'e share some ideas to make your campaign improve! I'm telling you Senator, I can make you look like "Ulysses S. Grant"..........with style!! But of course, without the bad stuff, but unless that's what you want, do you? Na'h, na'h I'm just playing Senator, LOL!!! I'm just jealous because I wanted to go the BQ! Plus, who doesn't like BQ's! I don't know about you but maybe Senator McCain does know a little bit about partying.......

Plus, don't worry Senator. Like I said, I will make you look like "Ulysses S. Grant" in the upcoming months, and yes it will be kind of hard. But I got some ideas for you Senator, just next time when you have a BQ, holla back at your boy!!! We'll throw the party of the century baby! And do it with style..........

LOL!!!

Sure Brigitte, Jumping up in a panic and running out on school children would have been the calmer and more presidental thing to do for you??

I believe that Senator McCain is a shoo-in as the Republican nominee .

Governor Huckabee will probably be a tele-evangelist after the
primaries.

Why would McCain enter a debate with someone that CANNOT MATHEMATICALLY BEAT HIM! It is a pointless debate. Who wants to see a contest that is so one sided? Even IF Huckabee wins the debate, it DOESN'T MATTER! He cannot obtain the delegates to win his parties nomination. How is that disregard for his voters? John McCain should just take time off and wait for the ACTUAL presidential race to begin. THEN the debates will happen. (Jesus, people... think for a change!)

Why would McCain enter a debate with someone that CANNOT MATHEMATICALLY BEAT HIM! It is a pointless debate. Who wants to see a contest that is so one sided? Even IF Huckabee wins the debate, it DOESN'T MATTER! He cannot obtain the delegates to win his parties nomination. How is that disregard for his voters? John McCain should just take time off and wait for the ACTUAL presidential race to begin. THEN the debates will happen. (Jesus, people... think for a change!)

CNN had nothing bad to report on Senator John Sydney McCain so they posted this item, so you slimy democrats could post your nasty thoughts here. You Dems fight it out all the way to the convention and we will pick the fallen fruit in the Fall. Can you hear the landslide coming. Obama or Clinton will be buried in their own rehetoric.

Ron Paul holds Ben Bernanke to task on the economy, where's CNN on that?

Ron Paul get 4000+ supporters in Austin Texas, where's CNN?

This election is a real joke to many educated Americans. To the rest, it's American Idol.

Land of the Sheep, home of the Afraid.

He is ready for retirement not the Presidency.

Hillary, according to the documnets found in Colombia on Raul Reyes computer (FARC) Obama is sent one person to talk to correa in ecuador to have negociations with the terrorist group "farc", chavez and his friends.

This is why we have no real investigative reporting. You all seem to be in bed together. Why do reporters accept these offers...because they are not really "reporters", just hired hands.

You Obama voters will regret it if he makes office.When are world gets took over by race and it falls hard dont whine.I see 50s-60s repeating itself but worst.He has already started dividing our countries people.We will have the worst civil war this country ever seen. You want change you will get it ,but not what your expecting. You knocked and slammed the only one that was qualified to be leader.I dont feel sorry for this country when it falls.You Americans decided to vote in a canadate with nothing to show but a big mouth. He will sell us out like hes buying you voters. concern viet nam vet .God help us all

Guys, be pity on him. He is a old man. He needs some rest. He can't work like Obama or Hilliray.

I think we should have Obama and Huckabee. They both have good temperments. I think they together would work any issue.
Obama if you win, and I am sure you will, I hope you will give Huckabee a position in the cabinet.

Steve NY... "Cowardly" you say? You would last about 3 seconds in McCains shoes then you would be crying for your mama.

He has got the nomination locked up...why not enjoy the hiatus. If we not careful he will be Bar-B-Queing the American people if he gets elected.

Was Karl Rove in attendance???

Sen. McCain's the man! You gotta love him. Served as a military man (and spent 6 of his best years as POW), served in the senate (4 terms), and now serving up BBQ!

I sincerely hope that he wins in Nov. Not because he served up some BBQ, but because he is most qualified. He is the one to bring about true change. Don't be taken into Obama's empty hope speeches.

BOY A PICTURE REALLY IS WORTH A TOUSAND WORDS !!!
LOOKS JUST LIKE A MONEY RAT CATCHING A WHIFF AND BECOMING ENTRANCED !

sniff.......sniff sniff.....mmmonnney !

What the heck is this story doing on a news organization's website?

Sen. McCain used the excuse "too busy" when asked why he was ducking a debate with Gov. Huckabee.........would that be too busy cooking the ribs or the hot dogs at his BBQ this weekend??? Total disregard for the millions of voters who wanted to see this debate happen. He is dishonest and cowardly.....and lacks the integrity to be the next leader of the free world.

What is this question about an emergency call at 3 a.m ? When Goerge Bush received the message that 2 planes crashed into the twin towers in New York City, wasn't he in the middle of reading a story to school children which he first finished before calling his advisors?
Brigitte