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“When I’m President of the United States we will come home. We will come home with victory and honor"

I didn't know he was planning to be president for a hudred years.

The summary of McCain's talking points:

1000 years in Iraq

bomb, bomb, bomb.........bomb Iran

We have Succeeded!

I REALLY hope America has learned their lesson with Bush.......because I don't know if I can deal with McCain

Okay, gotta throw the BS flag on this one. I am shocked that McCain would say that Obama wants Iraq to fail just to win the campaign. If McCain really believes that, then he is in fact too radical to lead this country.

McCain is not 2nd time we are there ???
Anyways, what is Ron Paul doing ??

So McCain is going to NOLA tomorrow to do an event to tout off-shore oil drilling, flying out to a rig on a helicopter, trying to be all Jack Bauer the oil man. His agenda: demonstrate how easy, safe, and important more offshore drilling is.

But there's a problem: today, on the eve of this stunt, there was a huge oil spill in NOLA....a 600-foot tanker and a barge loaded with fuel oil collided Wednesday, breaking the barge in half, more than 419,000 gallons of heavy, almost tar-like fuel oil spilled from the barge, forming a slick 12 miles long, said Lt. Cdr. Cheri Ben-Iesau, a Coast Guard spokeswoman.

For those of you looking to attend this event.....It was canceled, he's going to Ohio instead

What does winning even mean?? What can we "win" there? What is the goal to let us know we've won?

Victory and honor? What exactly are you winning? What's the prize? And where's the honor in fighting a war that should have never been waged?

"All Fear, All The Time"...face it Repubs, you're campaign strategy is about as tired and hackneyed as your pathetic candidate!

OBAMA in '08!

I can't believe this man is running for office.

All you do McSenile is talk about Obama. By the time this is all over, you'll be like Guilani: Obama, war, gaffe. Keep talking McSame. You and your lot will go down in flames in November.

Obama/Sebelius 2008/2012.

Both candidates' plans for Iraq are remarkably similar. Obama has said he plans to keep troops there to aid the Iraqi army and maintain a peace squad, which is the same as McCain's plans.

lol !!!! This guy is a one track JOKE !!!! That is when he can remember his only punchline !

McCain...if Obama finds that he will have to send troops back to Iraq for the BEST of our country, well then, he will. At least, his FIRST priority is to bring them home ! You decide how you want to handle it and let Obama decide how he wants to. WE the American people will decide what we want and VOTE accordingly.

Not before the country sends Capt. McCain back to the Senate.

Why is the media covering it every single time that McCain says "Obama is wrong about Iraq". This message has been constant over and over, and yet the media still covers it over and over. How is this news that he said it again?
By the way – why is the media downplaying the story that McCain got the timetable goofed up about the Anbar awakening and the surge? And ignoring the coverup editing that CBS did? The media is not critically analyzing McCain, but just giving hm space to rant against Obama.

people listen this guy is dumb and has no plans for us

John McCain has to stay on this message because clueless people like Obama don’t get it.

a-The surge worked and it was proposed by John McCain and Obama was against it.

b-Even General Petraeus is against pulling our troops too soon, and Obama again is going the wrong direction.

We are winning the war, why is Obama so afraid to admit that?
We are winning the war.
We are winning the war.

What a stubborn and arrogant man Obama is. And this guy is suppose to bring everyone together??????

We won already, oK – there i said it – we won. That's it, we won. It's over! We are through, successful? On top!! The Best...Thank God, we won! Look at us now......we won! Wow we were good^ That was awesome!! .....We won, yeah. let's have a parade......what now. Good job- – We won. Were done, we are insane**We won.

There are no more people to shoot or blowup or maim, McSame

McWar with will you get off the war thing and start talking about what's

happening at home.....PLEASE

> Now he's exploiting that war-torn nation, taking photo opportunities
> for his own political aggrandizement, acting like some sort of leader,
> when he didn't want any part of the war.

Wow, this might be the dumbest thing I read all day... he didn't want to go to war so he shouldn't do anything to help repair the damages or support the troops or engage with the Iraqi leaders? Are you old enough to tie your shoes??

Obama said he will live 'residual troops' in Iraq. Estimates put the number needed at 30,000 to 50,000, but Obama won't say how many and for how long. He will send more troops to Afghanistan, but won't say how many and for how long. Now he says he'd send troops back to Iraq if withdrawing doesn't work. Don't count on seeing troops come home any time soon.

Candada has lot of oil. Mccain lets have a war with Canada.

Mcain – "lose a war to win a campaign"–twice.....that is just sad......this old man has finally lost his bearing.

Senator McCain is a man of substance and has proven leadership skills. Over the years I have voted for people not party, but as Senator Obama feels the need to put together a picture book to boost his image, willing to do anything to become the POTUS, I am disgusted that the Democratic Party wants to elect this man.
McCain is saying he will not sacrifice others for his personal gain–a concept the man has lived each day of his life. I know this may be hard for people who are concerned only with the pretty pictures of Obama pretending to be the president.
For those who say McCain only has one platform, you need to read more and from a wider variety of sources! We could claim that Obama is obsessed with the war and disappointed that the surge is working, but then again, he wouldn't have his pictures without the surge.
We are at war, even though many live their lives relatively untouched by the war. I know that it's a subject you want to hear a candidate discuss if you have friends and family IN the war zones.

Is he serious?! Are the Republicans serious with him as their candidate?! C'mon! I think the Republicans are trying to throw this campaign. I mean after all, many of them have fattened their pockets with "a couple billion" for the last 8 years- from big oil to war profiteering, so why not let a Democrat in office to pick up after the messes they've made for the rest of us... AND then they can blame them for the mess too!! Obama and company will be cleaning up the kitchen while they'll be relaxing on their yachts or hunting in the backyard as they point their fingers his way! Unbelievable!

McCain can't even tell us what he will do with the two wars, so how the heck can he make predictions for Obama?

Hey John, retire now and save us all some more gaffe grief!

Just exactly is McSurge saying? Yesterday he said he could bring the troops home in <16 months. Now he is talking about "victory". What is it? Will there be a formal surrender of our enemies, whoever they are that week (AQ, Sunni insurgents, Mahdi Army?)? Will it be proclaimed by the idiots at FOX news on the Morning show? .....Let us know what it looks like, John?.....maybe it looks like a permanent military presence there?....just come out and say it, why dontcha?.....

John McCain keeps reminding the voters what a mean old man acts like. A mean old man who can't keep up. He doesn't sound like he ever got over the fact he was a POW of a war that was lost, so by golly he's going to keep at it until this country wins a war or we die trying.

No John.. He won't be in that Position..... The USA, is like Nature... It has it's own way of Self-Protection. The Planet will survive, and so will you....

These are difficult times we live in, more people alive now then anytime in our history on earth. The more people the more complex everything is.

We are faced with an evil opponent who wishes to annialate us or convert us to their style of living or religion. We have a choice, WIN or LOSE.

Any child can be brainwashed to believe what adults are teaching. So I will stick with the the hard line here. We must as Americans and People of the Western Civilizations realize that this is a war that can take not just 100 years but maybe a millennium.

And what about the commanders on the ground in Afganistan that are asking for immediate re-inforcement due to the increased numbers of attacks? As well as the obvious resurgance of the Taliban and the growing numbers of foreign soldiers coming to the aid of the Taliban!
What does MR McCain propose to do about that. How many more have to die there because the military is streched so thin that there are no more combat troops to send? Lets get real will you! This is pure stupidity and out right insanity.

we dont have to go back if they can't hold down their country.......they want a timeline and we do also.......if we have to go back they will pay for it anyways........that sounds better to me

Go back in? But I thought we had already won with the SURGE!

Well, I suppose if we stay there for 100 years, we don't have to worry about "going back"........

Nah. I'll take my chances with Obama. At least he is thinking it through, something McCain seems very opposed to.

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BEEN A LOSER OF HIS LIFE THATS WHY ALL THAT COMES OUT OF HIS MOUTH IS VICTORY.

WITHDRAWAL FROM IRAQ DOESNT MEAN DEFEAT.

BARAK DID NOT SAY WE WANT TO LOSE A WAR.

ALL HE'S SAYING IS THAT IRAQ IS THE WRONG WAR AND AGHANISTAN IS THE RIGHT ONE.

STOP TWISTING THINGS AROUND. START LISTENING YOU'LL LEARN A THING OR TWO.

STOP THE MADNESS. VOTE OBAMA.

We complain about having troops in Iraq but we hardly ever mention that we have over 1 million troops spread out all across the globe.
The Dems make fun of McCain about his mistakes in geography and Obama makes the same mistake about a problem with a nuclear Iraq
now the Reps can make fun of Obama. Iraq is and Vietnam have zero comparison to one another we cant even compare Iraq to Korea.

In Vietnam
58, 169 Americans killed (11, 465 were teenagers).
304,000 Americans wounded.
In Korea
33,665 Americans killed in action in Korea; 3,275 died there from non-hostile causes. *TOTAL: 36,940 Americans gave their lives in the Korean Theater. There were 92,134 Americans wounded in action in 103,284 incidents. A total of 1,789,000 Americans served in the Korean theater during the Korean War from June 25, 1950 to July 27, 1953. There are still 8,176 MIAs.

Yes there have been 4000+ dead in this war on our side but it could be far worse as you can see in the other two wars. Any scourge or plague is preferable to a war.

Grand pa, we should not be in Iraq at all. I don't see the USA back in Vietnam....Old Man Iraq is not our country. How will you feel if the Brits come back?

I am sick of McCain saying that we will come home with victory and honor. This is not our battle to win or lose it is up to the people of IRAG. We gave them the way to freedom now it is up to them to keep it.
Lasting peace will only come when the country knows that the US will be leaving and that they will to stand on their own two feet. even a mother bird kick a young bird out of the nest it either flies or falls to the ground.

Apparently McCain would rather wage illegal and unwanted wars then have the peace that the rest of the world prefers.

McCain really is still fighting Viet Nam and that was an entirely different kind of war. Most importantly, that war is over. He does not get a do-over.

We INVADED Iraq, we OCCUPIED Iraq, against the will of the Iraqi people and now they are saying it's about time for us to go and that Obama has just about the right time frame in mind. McCain needs to realize that the US will NOT be sending troops back into Iraq without the explicit invitation of the Iraqi government, something that's not likely to happen in our lifetimes. Otherwise, he is campaigning against the Iraqi government as well as Obama, and he is demonstrating once again just how out of touch he is where Iraq is concerned.

McCain is insanely jealous of and frighteningly obsessed with Obama, its actually pathetic.

Every time McClone opens his mouth, he shows America how inept and uneducated he is on issues, facts and reality. Typical Republican behavior, however.... facts are like Kryptonite to Republicans.

if he is betting his whole campaign on the surge he has no idea of the the entire scope of what it takes to run a country. if you can only focus on one thing, you have some mental issues.
he can affect future generations with the way he wants to continue running the Bush policies.if your a republican you can see the situation this country is in for the last 8 yrs.

wake up people time to Change it

McCain, you've admitted and demonstrated that you know NOTHING about: economics, basic geography (Iraq-Pakistan border?), and current events (Czechoslovakia?). Therefore you can only criticize Obama's new ideas because you are old and senile.

The other day you said "I'll never surrender in Irag." Tell Mr. Senator what do you like about this in Iraq war that an average american dislikes. May be you are very arrogant and do not listen to your wife.

They were fighting each other for hudreds of years before we went over there and I believe it is very naive of Mc Cain to think that it will stop when we leave or when the "WIN" this war. I know what Saddam did to his people was horrible and so unjust but in all fairness that is the only way to keep them under control and give Iraq a warpped sense of peace. Saddam killed thousands of innocent people in order to keep the two factors from trying to overthrow his government. But you have to dmit that he kept the country undercontrol that way, be fear and terrorism. I think that is all the radicals understand. I think that there will always be unrest over there andthat no gov. will be able to completely stop the infighting that has gone on over there for hundreds of years. I think we need to just leave and let the people of Iraq figure out how to live peacefully on their own. JMO.

Didn't we already win the war in IRAQ and if not then I'm still confused on how McCain thinks we will win the "war" in IRAQ? I know BUSH declared Major Combat finished...what like 3 or 4 years ago. Okay so most people would agree that wasn't really victory...it was simply victory in taking out Saddam's regime. So then what is the criteria for winning in IRAQ?

Here is my prediction: on the DNC convenction, Hillary will be nominated for President . Why? this Obama dosn't know what he is talking about, plain and simple.
Hillary for President 2008!!!

It sounds more and more like old man complains when he feels he can't stop young, smart and energetic rival. Even tone of his recent comments became pitiful. He feels he is loosing, that's all.

McCain still can't get over the fact that he had his nosed rubbed in the dirt by the VC. The only way the US can win in Iraq is to nuke them back to the Stone Age. The only reason why there is less violence in Iraq today is because they are paying over 100,000 militia to turn against Al Queda.

I think the time has come for a draft, so everyone can share the burden of this republican disaster of a war. Let's see how many of McCains colleagues, the macho republican senators, rep's, etc want their constituents, and families doing the fighting. Start with Romney, Kyle, Rudy, McConnell, Thompson, Gramm. You know the ones...the tough guys. When they were of age in the 60's they chickened out. Did they cut and run? They sure did. Let's see how many ultra patriot voters are in favor of the bush war when a draft is part of the bargain. The troops have already done more than this country should have asked of them.

CNN is trying to avoid being tagged as "the media that only covers Obama." Have some backbone, CNN! Do what you think is right. Some of these stories are getting rediculous. At this moment, if John McCain farts, it's a story. Please do cover something more important. A great news media will NOT be threatened and swayed by either campaign. Just because McCain is crying foul, it does not mean the media has to do what he says!

This is definitely a warmonger. He's green with envy that the focus is on Obama. But hey, it's a good formula, frightening the American people worked for Bush.

Remember when he came back in office in 2004 and said he had a mandate from the people. I thought then that America had just gone crazy. I was right and it is manisfested in $4.00 a gallon for gas.

Obama 08

McCain is losing it. He needs to get a grip take a deep breath. This is just unbelievable now.

This is important that Obama must give a PLAN-B about what happens if the violence surges in Iraq after withdrawal from Iraq? I am glad that McCain is talking about Obama's PLAN-B; Does this mean, he is not concerned about pulling but PLAN-B?

Honestly, McCain sounds incredibly desperate, and is making extremely broad "talking point" statements like "[w]hen I’m President of the United States we will come home. We will come home with victory and honor but we will never have to go back because we will have won this conflict."

Besides this being implicit fear-mongering, it doesn't seem to really criticize Obama, who also calls for withdrawal with victory.

OBAMA IS ON A COURSE IF HE GETS ELECTED TO DOOMING AND DESTROYING THE U.S. YOU KEEP WITHDRAWING IN THE FACE OF THE ENEMY ONLY ENCOURAGES THE ENEMY TO DIG IN AND STAY THE COURSE BECAUSE THEY KNOW THE YELLOW DOG AMERICANS HAVE NO STOMACH AT HOME TO STAY THE COURSE. OH WOE IS AMERICA IF THIS MAN IS ELECTED TO THE HIGHEST OFFICE OF THE LAND. CONGRESS YOU WILL HAVE TO DO YOUR JOB THEN. YOU JUST BETTER HOPE AND PRAY OBAMA DOESN'T GET ANY OF HIS PEOPLE IN THE MAJORITY FOR THEY WILL DESTROY US LIKE THEY AND KATRINA DID TO NEW ORLEANS.

I wish McCain would keep his mouth close. The more I hear him, the more nauseated I get.

So the surge did not work. The police have surges on the streets near my house but after they leave the dealers come right back out. The same will happen in Iraq. They have to take control of their own country and we need to bring our boys and girls home. The U.S. can't police the world.
Obama08

If he and his buddy George have anything to do with it we will. Give them time they've got until October to start another dust up.

McCain is determined to have us fighting again. He really wants to win the presidency, but he will not.

Obama 08

Oh please just SHUT UP ALREADY!!!! How about some issues of your own..STOP ATTACKING OBAMA!!!!

Instead of telling us why you think Obama is not your pick for president, why don't you tell us why we SHOULD pick you. John McCain, I haven't heard one good reason why I should vote for you.

Just repeating same old stuffs, like an old disc!!!
Will he shut up some day soon??

The more McCain opens his mouth, the bigger the size of the foot he puts in his mouth or ..

What arrogance to think that this war will bring a lasting peace and we would never have to go back. What has his experience gotten him? He has very little insight as to what is really going on. Heck he can't even figure out the players with out help.

Flip-flopper. Take a nap grandpa!!!!

Dems are so clueless. McCain has said time and time again, he'd rather lose the election than the war. He has the character and the RECORD to back it up.

Obama, Pelosi, Harry Reid have been declaring defeat for years, and they have been hoping for defeat. Dems and Libs called Gen. Petraus, Gen. Betray us.

Even after repeated success in Iraq, the Dems and the media have taken every step possible to keep the tremendous gains under wraps.

So let's get real, the Dems have insulted our troops for years and they have been PUSHING for defeat for years. Dems refuse to acknowledge ANY progress in Iraq. They should be ashamed of themselves for insulting and backstabbing our troops for political gain.

MCCAIN IS BEING EXPOSED FOR WHAT HE IS AND ALWAYS WILL BE A D- STUDENT, PILOT, POLITICIAN !!!!!!!

I heard McSenile say something my mother always told us not to say that is "never".The other day he said that under him we would win the war and NEVER go back. Another out of touch statement.

Connie from Indiana

This guy is pathetic. He just keeps repeating lies and half-truths. He can't even think up new ones or something? He never said he favors an unconditional withdrawl, old man! Change your miracle ear batteries. The Iraqis want us to start leaving, and that's what Obama wants..... 1-2 bridages a month if my memory serves me right? And I haven't even heard him say it in a month at least but yet, here I am, still in possession of all my faculties, remembering just like it was yesterday, that Obama implied he favored a phased withdrawl over a 16 month period. Jeeze this guy is a bonehead.

America invaded Iraq and has sent thousands to their death and still continues to do so. If we pull out the violence will stop, but America has created a situation where Iran will enjoy the benefits of this war. Because Iran will be the big brother and its influence will grow in the region. I believe that America must now focus on real diplomacy with Iran, treat your friends close and your enemies closer.

McCain has finally lost it.

There is no way this man can become president. He has control over his mouth and the words that come out and for him to say that any senator of the US would want us to lose is just beyond words.

I seriously think he has issues dating back to his POW days and needs help. He is too dangerous to be allowed to be president.

He has not been in a high pressure situation since those days and he could snap if president and faced with a crisis.

In other words, McWar plans on living in Iraq. Good place for him!!

McCain is right about not having to send troops back to Iraq because if he is elected they will be there for 100 years...

Eric...get out your history book...World War II over in 1945...troops still in Germany and Japan....63 yrs later...

Korean war over 1953...troops still in Korea ....55 years later...

MCCAIN GO BLEW IT OUT YOUR HAT , I WOULD LOVE FOR OBAMA TO HAVE THAT PROBLEM BECAUSE IT WOULD MEAN THAT HE WON!!! YOU OLD IDIOT ( YES OBAMA WILL WIN)!!!!

We won't have to worry about going back into Iraq under McCain because we will never leave.

So much for McCain's "Economy" week. Every time he's opened his mouth he's attacked Obama. This has to be the 30th ticker this week by CNN which talks about McCain attacking Obama. Enough already! Tell voters what you are going to do about the economy or better yet, please tell us what the definition of "winning" in Iraq is? Inquiring minds want to know.

This guys turned into Mr. Anger. He and Lou Dobbs should get a show together.

Woof, Woof!!! Mr Magoo is at it again. Next, he'll be chasing cars!!! LOL!!! McSenile is a joke that keeps on giving!!!

McCain you sound desperate it's getting utterly ridiculous. Every time he makes a gaffe he tries to clean up by making up lies and distorting truths to put a fear in to the heart of Americans. It is disgraceful and he ought to be ashamed.

the problem here is as McCain says....unless we get out, we'll be there 100 years because those peoploe have fought each other for eternity and will always do so..LET EM !1 get our troops home ASAP

zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz.

This guy fall off the back of a wagon and bump his head?

Iraq invasion based on lies. Lie based politics never win anything. Americans face opposition from the same EVIL forces once Saddam fought!

Why cannot CNN respectfully admit Saddam was a US ally and a hon.citizen of USA?

Let Iraq go...it never was the issue...why is he so dense that he doesnt see that we created this strife?

McCain is engaging in a weird bit of projection: he's the one who would send troops back to Iraq, at the drop of a hat. Nevermind the cost in human life or the damage to our economy. McCain wants more war!

I think it is repugnant that McCain would suggest that Senator Obama is wishing for the United States to lose in Iraq. That is clearly not Senator Obama's position. Senator McCain would know that if he paid any attention to what Senator Obama has said this past week. It is equally offensive as the statement that a terrorist attack would benefit Senator McCain's campaign.

Any lingering doubts I had about voting for Senator Obama continue to get quashed by Senator McCain. He knows one issue: Iraq. His gaffe the other day makes it apparent that he doesn't know it well. He certainly doesn't know the economy. Senator McCain has gone to great lengths to paint Senator Obama as unsupportive of our troops. It is too bad that he doesn't have any real issues to discuss.

Maybe we should send McCain back to Vietnam to find his "victory" in another unnecessary imperialist agenda that we deservedly lost.

Does Mccain have any positions of his own, besides loving war?

All I hear from him is Obama Obama Obama.

I think he has a crush.

McCain wanted more coverage and he now shows the country that all he is focussed on really is Iraq and that he is an angry, sarcastic, egotistical man. What about Afghanistan? The Middle East? Anything else going on in there??

Obviously he has no qualms about charging his opponent with treason...a direct appeal to the people who bought into the inaccurate smears about Obama

I wish he would release the other 540 pages of his 600 page military record to back up his claims.

You know, McCain, it's not like the US hasn't ever lost a war before. Remember Vietnam? You should – you were there!

I'm not sure I really understand McCain's criticism. First of all the conflict in Iraq between the three ethnic factions goes way back. Who is McCain or Bush or anyone else to think that the USA can walk into this country, kill off thousands of it's citizens and think that they have brought a lasting peace. That is not how peace comes into being. I hate to think that the people of Iraq will generate a blood bath when we leave but perhaps that truly is the only way. A people have to come to civilization on their own. It is not our responsibility or duty to bring democracy to the world. Besides we are not all that hot ourselves.
I really think that what is at the root of McCain's thoughts is Viet Nam. We could have won there too, maybe, but at what cost. Is this what we want to have in Iraq. Enough is enough.

I suppose this is what the politico's praise as "staying on message". But frankly, this message is more than a little boring. And when most voters agree with your opponent (new NBC poll), does it make sense to stay on the message? Can't he find something interesting to say?

Hey, McCain, I have a compromise for you:

Transfer the troops to Afghanistan, where the terrorists are. That way, you can "win" your little war and still have a US presence in the middle east.

If John McCain actually said that Barack Obama wants to "lose a war to win a campaign"–twice–then he owes Senator Obama an apology and shows, once again, that he is in no way qualified to be President. So much for raising the level of discourse...

I find it ironic that all we heard from Obama when he was trying to oust Clinton was his claim to fame: he didn't vote for the Iraq War. Now he's exploiting that war-torn nation, taking photo opportunities for his own political aggrandizement, acting like some sort of leader, when he didn't want any part of the war. Where's that split screen – Obama vs. Obama – we're waiting to see two sides of his mouth.

McCain says the Anbar Awakening came after the surge too and he was wrong about that, as well. I supported McCain in 2000. Now McCain is merely a BushCo parrot and has lost all credibility. In light of the severe economic trials we face, McCain is the worst choice for President. Enjoy your retirement, Sen. McCain, we have work to do cleaning up this mess.

We will come home with victory and honor...100 years later, to a wrecked economy in the throws of the second Great Depression.

Wake up, we're not loosing a war. The war is over, "Mission Accomplished", remember?

McCain
We hear you – already! You keep saying the same thing over and over again! Let it go please. I'm so sick of you complaining about Obama – just focus on what you have to offer.

Talking bad about Obama is not going to win you the Presidency. You'd better take this time and money to explain your policies to us.

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McCain-a troop withdrawal from Iraq under an Obama administration wouldn’t be a lasting one.How in the h_ll do you know for sure
Mr Obama is not Oil happy like Cheney and BUSH .Now just because you were a POW does not make you an expert on war……and you are not Ms CLEO's son you are too Old ………3 times a week or more you just have to say something negative regarding Mr Obama …. you have lived long enough to have a lot of history ….since you know so much you need to focus on Afghanistan (10-7-01 in response to 911) and take LIEBERMAN with you so he let you know where you are!!!!
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The fight's in AFGHANISTAN! AFGHANISTAN!!!

Cripes, what is it with this obsession with Iraq?! Bin Laden ain't there, or we would have found him by now!!!

And he know this because of his military experience - you know, surviving 5 yrs in a hole.

It seems that he is damaged. There is no war, what he is referring to is a poorly planned coup of a country. There is no honor in that, there is no victory in that, there is no conflict with them. The US has no business being there under these circumstances and should leave immediately.

Obama will have an easy job of it... "the president at that time lied to his own people and made a very stupid mistake. We are sorry. We will pay for it. If you need help give us a call, we'll help."

Peace.

CNN headline:

"McCain desparately attempts to gain attention for his utterly boring campaign"

How can Obama lose if we already won?

What war is McCain talking about winning exactly? Who is the enemy?

I believe that McCain has totally lost his mind regarding Iraq. He should get a clue though, even Bush has had the light bulb go off recently [well not really].

McCain said we already won.

Who are we fighting exactly again?

Explain why the new Iraqi govt can't fight insurgents again?

I believe that McCain has totally lost his mind regarding Iraq. He should get a clue though, even Bush has had the light bulb go off recently [well not realy].

Where is the story regarding the oil rig that McCain was to visit being hit by a rig and spilling some 400,000 gallons of fuel, thus cancelling his trip to the rig to counter Obama's speach in Germany?

What A Complete MORON !!!
Just Shut Up McShame.
BARACK THE VOTE !!!

Saying that if we don't succeed we may have to go back in is so indicative of Obama's lack of experience. That one little sentence right there is a huge signal that he is not ready to be POTUS. You don't flip flop when it comes to people's lives.

If anything McCain is hoping for failure in Iraq over the next few months, it will justify his goal of having troops in Iraq for the rest of the century.

Like Grampy Grumps has a clue about the Middle East. He's still working on getting it right with regard to the factions, timelines, borders, number of troops on the ground and all the simple stuff. This is way over his head and beyond his intellect. Stay in the minors old man!

You mean – you will not have to go back because you don't intend on leaving.

Mick, Please answer the question – WHAT DOES VICTORY LOOK LIKE?

WE ARE WAITING.........................................

McCain need to learn that sometimes losing is better than winning. Do you care about the people and economy in the US McCain? All you care about is winning the war in 100 years.

I wish Obama would just tell McCain that he did a good Job by supporting the surge so he can be quiet... He acts like a puppy looking for Baracks approval...GOOD BOY JOHN GOOD BOY

McCain tells the truth, even when it hurts. Obama will say anything to get elected.

Well said for someone who can't or won't define what "winning" in Iraq is!

How would coming home be any different under a McCain administration than it would under a Obama administration?

It wouldn't! If McCain withdraws troops that is no guarantee of continued security in Iraq. McCain must think we are all idiots.

obama is a FRAUD. His entire campaign and this trip are staged to perfection – at our expense. The media is his main prop. This guy is a joke – he has Zero experience and will never be elected.

McCain. “When I’m President of the United States we will come home. We will come home with victory and honor but we will never have to go back because we will have won this conflict.”

HEY McSTUPID, HOW?

McCain is REALLY and SERIOUSLY loosing. He is so so jealous of Barack being so successful overseas.

If Obama is elected (god forbid), he will not send US troops back into Iraq. He will never have taken them out in the first place. You'll see.

Why do all your statements begin with "Senator Obama says..."?

How about telling us what you think instead of being in auto-slam-Obalma mode all time.

i trust Barack Obama to handle our foreign policy at this point. McCain is just throwing sand in my eyes. Obama's trip abroad and McCain's response has crystalized things for me now.

McCain-a troop withdrawal from Iraq under an Obama administration wouldn’t be a lasting one.How in the h_ll do you know for sure
Mr Obama is not Oil happy like Cheney and BUSH .Now just because you were a POW does not make you an expert on war......and you are not Ms CLEO's son you are too Old .........3 times a week or more you just have to say something negative regarding Mr Obama .... you have lived long enough to have a lot of history ....since you know so much you need to focus on Afghanistan (10-7-01 in response to 911) and take LIEBERMAN with you so he let you know where you are!!!!

these comments by mccain are ridiculous.he doesn't realize just how dumb he sounds.i glad i have mute.

McCain, not only are you old, but your rhetoric is getting old. It's like Joe Biden said about Guiliani, all he could talk about was 911. All you talk about is Iraq. Did you happen to notice the state of our economy? It gets scarier every day. I think if you could mention some things you would do to help us all instead of a constant belittling of Obama and Iraq, it would make you a much stronger candidate.

We should have been allowed to finish it the first time under Bush I. Republicans only know fear, haven't heard a single plan from this clown. How far will the bash Obama plan take you??

Obama/Sebelius 08′

That's the problem Sen McCain, what is the definition of a victory? The violence in Iraq my be down in turns of numbers but to me that still doesn't equal a victory.

Sen McCain, to me you're implying since maybe on 25 died or got injured this month instead of 75, then we're winning. Ask those families of the 25 and see what they say.

McCain what are you talking about. He is saying the exact same thing you are saying. You know we have troops posted in Quwait and if need be we can get there. So stop making something sound a lot worse than it is. The bottom line is this America cannot afford this war. And it is time for the Iraqi government and their military too start stepping up. That is what they want and you said that if the Iraqi's want us too leave then we would. Well they want us too leave.

He must be thinking we're in a different war, if he is predicting that our troops are going to be coming home when "we have won the conflict". Given McCain's "gaffe a day" and historical memory lapses of late, it's possible he is thinking we are in some winnable war concocted in his imagination...wake up, old man, and concede now...put us out of YOUR misery, please.

John Mccain you cann`t be sure when the war has been won.

Another statement that proves Sen. McCain's light bulb is dimming. I don't care who the President is; the problem in the Middle East will only be solved by the countrys in the Middle East. The U.S. won't solve a thing except our over population by having more soldiers killed for no good reason. The surge did nothing but reduce the number of folks killed per month. As long as folks are murdering other folks 10-15 at a time; nobody can correctly claim the surge worked.

IS THIS WARMONGER STILL AROUND ?

Oh, Pleeeeeeease SHUT UP!!!

I wish McDumbdumb and his fascist friends would just go crawl in a hole somewhere. And stay there. This is really getting old.

McCain's statements have been all over the map on Iraq, and in addition he's made some very weird and some very incorrect statements recently. I'm beginning to have serious concerns about whether he's mentally fit for the job of being President.

I think what he forgot to say was , we will come home...

when haliburton and shell and exxon have the revenue sharing agreement in place with the iraqi parliament.

Did Obama say that we might have to go back in? I'd like to see that speech in a blog story.

There is a Huge gap in their plans. Rock Obama brings the troops home in less than two years. McBush has repeatedly said that we may be in Iraq indefinitly. That we will be in Iraq for 50 or a 100 years.
So then, maybe 20,000 more young heroes dead for nothing but oil rights for Bush and McBush' cronies. Another two or three trillion dollars in war debt to China. A worthless dollar and ruined economy.
Meanwhile Al Queada fights on in Afghanistan against too few American Troops all because Afghanistan has no oil.
If the best that McBush can come up with is that he was for the surge. Then McBush has nothing to offer, the surge is over, the war goes on and on and on.

KEEP IT UP PRESIDENT MCCAIN!

MCCAIN 08!
HILLARY 12!

Fraid it is wishful thinking on jonnymac's part!!!!

This is what I don't like McCain. He talks so much about Obama that he can not get his point accross. What do you stand for John McCain? It is easy to take a position like troop surge. McCain, are you going to do something about the economy. Yes, we will be protected, but unemployeed, starving to death. Voting for McCain is fool's dream.

I dunno, seems to me it's better to leave and maybe go back than never to leave. Let's say 10 soldiers die over there each month: if we leave and have to return six months later, at least sixty mothers won't have to be told their children are dead.

Senator McCain,

What do we have to do to call the War in Iraq a victory so we can bring our troops home?

Please elaborate.

according to Mccain, our troops will not have to go back under his administration because under his 100 year iraq plan, he will be long gone! so i guess his statement is accurate. GET OFF MY LAWN!

How can you win when you can't even define what winning is...is he seriously a candidate to be the president of the United States of America. Any minute now i expect Aston Kutcher to come out and say we got punked!

We'll probably end up attacking the Iraqi government in the future anyway, so we might as well just stay.

A shaky old dog… following Obama around… snapping and snarling at gnats and ghosts…

This kind of stuff tells you the mentallity of the mccain campaign.
With all this press instead of telling the American people what he is going to do, he is constantly talking about Obama.

He acts like he has become head cheer leader for what Obama is going to do.

I think we ought to get Obama's Uncle Charlie on him to straighten him out. (LOL)

"When I’m President of the United States we will come home."
Is McCain starting his 2108 campaign already?

Define win and victory, please.

Go back, stay 100 years, what's the difference?

WE DON'T HAVE TO GIVE IT ANOTHER THOUGHT ABOUT WHAT

WILL MCBUSH DO. HE WILL KEEP THEM THERE FOR THE NEXT

100 YEARS. WE GOT THAT. WE HAVE BECOME INVADERS FOLKS.

does he not have ideas of his own without having to cite obama first??? it's like a child, well he does this, so i'll do this instead! lol

McCain has turned out to be a discusting person and someone I would never want to see running our country.

"Apparently Senator Obama would rather lose a war to win a campaign" ??!!! That is a nasty CHEAP JAB that I thought we should not expect from Mr. McCain. He disappoints me and I am sure nobody will buy it.

If you have to go back into Iraq, so be it – at least then you will know then that you really are needed there, to clear up the mess you started in the first place. But again, NOT FOREVER.

yes, let's just keep the troops in Irak for a 100yrs, even if it's costing american taxpayers billions of dollars monthly.

smart choice, mcsenile!!!!

Spin, Spin, and more Spin...Come on John. This is getting old. I thought you said we have already won the war? If so then why are we staying??? Why are our troops still dying???

why is macain such a liar

Come back whennnnn???

When my children's children are serving???

I'm sorry but when even the Iraqi government wants U.S. troops out, there's only so much you can do. Did you see how fast the administration slapped al Maliki when he agreed with Obama's 16 month phased withdrawal?

McCain says we will never have to go back, because he thinks we'll be there another 100 years or so.

mcbush hopes

IS there anything else this guy talks about other than war??

That's it, this old man is crazy. Lose a war in order to win a campaign is simply nuts. McCain needs to get it thru his thick skull, we invaded Iraq, haven't captured bin Laden and Maliki has asked us to leave. Is McCain planning on residing in Iraq and making it a part of the U.S. Let's make it simple for McCain, as sad as it may be, mortgage companies take back houses and people have to vacate them whether they want to leave or not. Well, Sen. McCain that's the same senerio in Iraq, they no longer want us to occupy their house. Simple.

Wow... watch what you say, McCane (that's not a typo).

Let's ask the Iraqis, shall we? What's the number, 75%?

Dear god...

Obama '08

Stop it old man enough already, if you can not define success you must quit winning, before you get a stroke.

Please define victory?!
And if we are winning (as you say) – then when can troops return? So, McCain while we continue to be bogged down in Iraq the Taliban & Al Qeada in Afghanistan are running rampant.

You & Bush said that you were going to pursue the terrorists that attacked us on 9/11 yet in 6 years that hasn't been the case, it's as if you had or have no plans to do what you've promised the American people!

Okay McCain you lilo' mastermind of the surge...it's worked – NOW WHAT?!

Here McCain talking surge surge surge, blah blah blah, surge surge surge, blah blah blah, surge surge surge, blah blah blah, surge surge surge, blah blah blah, surge surge surge, blah blah blah, surge surge surge, blah blah blah, surge surge surge, blah blah blah, surge surge surge, blah blah blah, surge surge surge,

I know how to win wars….Please tell us how many wars you lead and won.

"The McCain campaign implied on Wednesday that Barack Obama's commitment to preventing a future genocide was not sincere, attacking the Democratic candidate during his appearance at the Israeli Holocaust Memorial Yad Vashem. " -Sam Stein

These mofos truly have no shame...

Was that what he said, or did they do another cut and paste

Obama is just a tool for the DNC. Democrats in congress hope to gain seat in Congress and use Mr. change only as a rubber stamp. You don't think the democrats and DNC would put a seasoned Obama in the white house do you? You are all being duped.

what has McCain done to become a hero

IS THIS GUY "STRUNG OUT" ON IRAQ?

Yeah yeah yeah, whatever you say, Mr. McCain. But first, a few easy questions for a foreign policy expert with decades of experience:

What countries border Iraq?
Which group in Iraq is supported by Iran?
Is the Iran-supported group also the one with lots of Al-Qaeda in it?

oops...Zero for 3. Oh well, turn off his mic, please...

Are you sure you mean Iraq this time? You know we have to ask these things. lol,lol

Okay John McCain, not only are you a liar but you are delusional and obsessive. Do you talk about anything other than Iraq and Obama, Iraq and Obama? We are struggling john or haven't you heard? THERE IS NOTHING TO WIN IN IRAQ. And please stop lying on Obama.

PM Maliki want us out. Why McSame wants to force us stay there?

Oh my God, once again, it's Obama this and Obama that. I am so incredibly tired of hearing McCain slam Obama. And this guy said he'd run a positive campaign? Yeah, it's POSITIVELY disgusting!

With McCain's age you think he would remember that we have had to go back in the past...what was it for? Oh yeah, WWII.

I am sure we can win a war against Canada, Mexico, South Africa, Australia and a bunch of others.... does winning a pointless war with any of them make it "victorius and honorable"????

Let's bomb more countries for their riches, but the world somehow disagrees with McCain that what the US is doing is honorable. This is not WW2 or a war to defend anyone or any ideals. It was the wrong war and winning it won't make it any more right.

As long as he send them back based on the intelligence report rather than his own personal agenda; unlike the current administration. If this is all McCain has to run on, we are in for a world of trouble. He will have to engage our troops in a world war over the next four years to keep the American people minds off of his lack of knowledge on issues that matters most. Why don't he move to Iraq and run for dictator of that country.

Im tired of this!!! It seems that all McCain does now, is wait for Obama to say something. Then find a way to twist his words. This is a stupid strategy. Grow up and act like your age.

Yes, but just how does McCain plan on winning? What is a win? When will that occur? How much money and lives will that cost?

Just give me an answer, then i can judge fairly.

Yeah, John and you may have to go back to 'Nam with Rambo and make that sacrifice worthwhile...

The McCain Scare Machine just keeps pushing out the dirt. This pathetic display of power lust is like a funhouse! I just keep laughing everytime I read or hear McCain say anything.

He reminds me of Bob Dole in 1996... "Where's the outrage!" Message to McCain... Just Retire would ya!

Old man yells at cloud.

“Apparently Senator Obama would rather lose a war in order to win a campaign.”

Senator McCain, you Sir have sunk to the lowest of lows. To call out Senator Obama in such a fashion proves to me that you Sir are nothing more than a tiny man; small minded and ignorant. I hope that this comment comes back to haunt you with a vengance.

McCain said he was going to run a clean campaign but looks like
he's flip flopping on that too. He is turning out to be not such a
maverick but a typical Republican who will twist his opponents words
and positions to suit himself in order to win. McCain is turning out
to be a major disappointment for the American people who respected him prior to his run for the presidency.

McCain's comment regarding the patriotism of Obama (lose a war to win a campaign) is the most disgusting, scurrilous charge I have ever heard an actual candidate for president level at another. It is foul in every way, base, and contemptible. McCain should be ashamed.

The latest CNN headline (and the headline every hour): "McCain Criticized Obama or Otherwise Said Stuff."

Isn't it sad that McCain can't get any attention without mentioning Senator Obama? This works well for me. The more desperate and pathetic McCain looks, the more professional and presidential Obama looks.

Another hypothetical statement without any factual underpinnings designed to scare people into thinking the Obama plan backed by the Iraqi Prime Minister himself supports is dangerous and wrong. Of course, our troops would never get to come home under McCain since they would be trapped in Iraq and Afghanistan since he'd never be able to send more to take care of the job there and in Iran after he starts a war with them. If you're in the military, I hope you enjoy the desert in the Middle East, because you'll never see home again if McCain wins.

Ok McCain I am calling shenanigans. You mean to tell me that if you are president you would turn Iraq into a utopian society, where no violence will happen ever again, even with the volatile areas such as Iran and Afghanistan around it. Are you telling me you are the true bringer of peace in the middle east?

McCain is joke. Would republicans please pick someone else? I guess Barr is the only other option.

“When I’m President of the United States we will come home. We will come home with victory and honor but we will never have to go back because we will have won this conflict.”

NEVER??? Totally delusional. How can anyone pretend to take his nonsense seriously?

" (The U.S. presence in Iraq) could be 1,000 years or a million years”
- John McCain, “Good Morning America”, 01/09/08

Oh come on McCain. Let's talk about getting the economy back on track. Is Iraq your only policy. Let's continue to spend $10 billion dollars a month on Iraq. People think what this money can do for families struggling. It's time to wake up people. Vote OBAMA...

Sir,is there no other topic you can excel in?

John Mccain sounds old and confused everytime he opens his mouth. THE COVER ON VANITY FAIR IS SO TRUE.

I swear McCain, that the rocking chair at the nursing home is real comfortable!

"Hey, if I think of an insulting word and put "Mc" in front of it, it would be like a play on words where people know I am talking about McCain but I am insulting him at the same time! That is SO witty and clever! I should take over for Conan O'Brien! Think about it! McShame, McBush, McDummy…..the list is neverending!"

*Yawn* This just shows the immaturity od most Democrats.

Uh Oh....if Obama sends troops back to Iraq, what will you dems have to say then?

All McSame talks about, all day all night is WAR.

WAR WAR WAR, Obama, WAR WAR WAR, Obama, WAR WAR WAR, .....

keep digging your own grave McSame with that antiquated gibberish you're spouting...you might be closer to it than the white house!

McCain is right... Obama may have to send troops back to Iraq if the situation demands. But, as PRESIDENT, I'm sure Obama will make the right decision when the time comes.

I'm still curious how people can vote for McCain... he only has 1 issue, 1 platform, and that's the war. Every other issue is on the back burner for him... and since the majority of Americans are against the war... who exactly is voting for McCain.. and why?

Senator McCain – neither you, Senator Obama, or any strategist can predict that as a 100% fact. We (and I'm a veteran of the 1st Gulf War) did our job under Bush 41 and guess what, we had to go back. If we wait until Iraq has this so called "stable government" we may never leave under those conditions.

Remember Shia and Sunni have been fighting longer than we care to know. They hate each other more than they hate the US. You can't defeat Al-Quaida with the military. It is an ideal that can recruit young people. They may go away for a while, but they'll always be back. We can't keep fighting the world's battles. Let's win the "war at home" against rising costs of everything. A housing crisis in shambles, our banks losing capital. What about that war?

No, Iraq is a sovereign country and is not a state in the United States. Therefore it will no longer be Obama’s responsibility but that of the Iraqis and of those in the region to govern themselves... They have done it for thousands of years and they will learn to do it again. .

The politics of fear. Republicans at their very best.

Sen. Obama's motto on Iraq seems to be "if at first you don't succeed.....

Me and McCain ride the shortbus together, I drew lightning bolts on his helmet today, he's going to be my pesserdent!

Are the American people really only as smart at todlers? This garbage about winning and losing, flip-flopping, and he touched me. McCain if you win this election I am leaving. I dont want to be here when you turn the US into a third world country. Even the religious right should know if they read their bibles that you can't "win" in the Middle East, so good luck with that.

LOL yeah and the Easter bunny will fly out of my bum.