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OMG, before President Obama was elected McCain was the FIRST person the United States needed to fear; and he's a Vet!! It doesn't even matter if you're a Sunday school teacher anymore!

First, the report was initially created during the Bush Administration, by Bush Appointed HSA Personnel. Second, the author of the report is a Bush Administration Appointee. Third, if you are looking to fill the rolls of a right-wing group, known for "right-wing extremism", you are not looking for liberal thinking young men. So, why would you not look at returning military service men and women? I am more interested in the fact that we have a previously elected president and vice president who gave written orders that approved torture for prisoners of war. Please Senator McCain, explain what is going on at the CIA and the Justice Department. As a prisoner of war, you have to understand what torture is like, and further that it is not really needed.

Timothy McVeigh returned from the gulf war, fell in with right-wing ideology and killed 168 patriotic Americans. Are all soldiers a threat? Of course not, but if we have another terrorist attack on US soil, it's probably going to come from there.

I have decided just to laugh. Obama can do no wrong in the eyes of his followers.

The report was insulting. Tim McVeigh is not the face of returning vets.

Funny thing is, Bill Ayers was a terrorist too? How is it he can teach in a university AND be friends with a US president, oh yeah, he is on the left. So he gets a pass.

This from the guy that opposed expanding the GI Bill to provide more educational benefits to the military because it might "lure them away" from a military career if we give them a better education........Of course, he appears to be a man that doesn't believe in education for the masses......he didn't worry about "educating" Gov. Palin either.

if the report had said americans are prone to this kind of thing it would be correct. don't just say veterans. we veterans defended your rights and this is how the OBAMA administration thinks? maybe we need a president and members of government who actually defended this great country of ours.

McCain and Cheney need to laze on a nice beach on a remote island and let go of the active political arena. Also, the media needs to stop giving them the time of day.

Oh boy more finger pointing, bickering, and mud slinging. This is productive NOT !
HEY John, by the way the nation is in crisis, the people are loosing their jobs to overseas workers, the people are loosing their homes, the people are loosing their freedom and Liberty to the "New World order" .
So to Congress and everyone else in Washington stop peeing down my back and telling me it is raining.
Get it together! and Fix it!

Give me a break! I am so sick of this BS. Who has read the report? It states that extremist groups seek out veterans. It does not say anything that puts veterans in a bad light.

We, or McCain can catagorise or group all we want, but the simple fact is that ANYONE from any group can go terrorist, or nutso if you wish. Military individuals are well trained in killing, but that per se is not the problem. Stress and disillusionment and all sorts of other problems are. We all remember Columbine. Who would have thought two kids would have done what they did there. And of course, Oklahoma City. Military tradition, honor, etc is fine, but all that will not prevent military personnel from committing acts of violence here in America even if one addresses the problem only from a statistical standpoint. I would most certainly hope this never happens for many reasons, one being that I was Army in the 1960's and most...most of the guys I knew and worked with were decent people, but some were not. The report is timely and appropriate and McCain is simply playing politics...again.

Taken out of context I will agree this sounds like something that should not have been said. But lets me frank here Timothy McVeigh was a soldier whose mind got all caught up in things like 'guns" and states rights and Ruby Ridge,and he became the monster he was because of it. So how do you not say some in the military may come home and listen to Rush Limbaugh or Ann Coulter and decide it is a good thing to try to bomb something or shoot someone. If they didn't see their point of view addressed.I think the military is over looking a lot of mental health issues and a lot of these guys had head trauma. I do not subscribe to the PC thing here. Lets just say point well taken and move on Mr McCain.

I brought Joe with me, Joe the Plumber. Joe, are you here? I guess Joe isn't here. He was going to read the report to me.

I lost respect for McCain a long time ago when he allowed the Bush admin. in 2000 to criticize him and he just took it for the betterment of the party rather than the nation. He should have stood up then, now he is nothing to me.

Drama queen McCain whines again.

I agree, it was crazy to think of our veterans as I am also as possible right wingers at any time. Ever since George Bush turned Vice President Cheney loose on America, we lost rights and wasted billions looking for the boogey man in every shadow. We fired up the TSA to fight unemployment, and built a torture machine to make permanent enemies and a bureaucracy to think of the endless possibilities of dangerous scenarios to the extreme. We are so afraid of the potentials of ourselves as enemies that we've forgotten that the enemy is over there. For political reasons of voting numbers, we no longer have an immigration policy, and opened the borders. Our own politicians are our own worst enemy, and have created a more dangerous America.

It's hard to believe that McCain has "thousands and thousands" of friends, vets or not.

Totally agree. Obamanure's communist cabinet of left-wing radicals is totally out of touch. A bunch of tax evaders, baby killers, liars, and cowards.

I am, however, enjoying watching Obamanure's poll ratings drop faster than Bill Clinton's pants.

Step 1: vilify veterans - call them suspected future terrorists.

Step 2: cut off health care benefits for veterans.

Step 3: give the money to your fat, greedy, rich friends.

Step 4: secretly laugh at the stupid morons who stick up for you.

Not so different from the last administration. Meet the new boss, same as the old boss.

I think normal people understood exactly what that report was saying; that these types of times can be used as recruiting mechanisms for those that are fragile and facing difficulty. Not to mention Sec. Napolitano has apologized for the misinterpretation of the information and has detailed when asked, what was meant by these statements made in the report.

And Sen. McCain how about really supporting our troops and fight for a better GI Bill and compensation and cut the red tape... oh, that's right, this already came up and your didn't. Talk about political posturing.

Come on John. No one is pointing to veterans and saying watch out. It just recognizes that extremest groups would love to find the next Tim McVeigh. You're just grabbing at something to make a phony issue. Considering the paucity of idea among your GOP confederates I can see why.

Why do conservatives always use these things out of context. I too am a veteran and was not offended in the least. There's no reason to be as the reports stated these extremist groups will attempt to recruit veterans. No one slammed vets. Besides the report was started when Bush was in office. Everyone knows that it takes forever to draft, coordinate, and publish a government document.

This report came out when?? Did someone wake McCain up from his nap or something?

This is the same McCain who voted against an increase to the GI bill right?

Our military has more power than any other organized group on earth. Polls have shown it is also the most trusted institution in America. It doesn't take a genius to figure out that somebody with nefarious intentions would try to exploit such an organization to achieve their own selfish ends. The history books are filled with such powerful organizations (usually military for obvious reasons) that have been corrupted and used to bring down nations.

The vast majority of members of the military are good, well-intentioned people. That doesn't mean we should blindly trust that no harm can come from giving nearly unlimited power and trust to a human institution. History has shown that's a recipe for ruin over and over again.

Timothy James McVeigh who was convicted of bombing the Alfred P. Murrah Building in Oklahoma City on April 19, 1995 was a veterran of the US Army.

After how many votes against the Vets, now he is concerned. What a joke he has become!

Poor John. He still hasn't gotten over his resounding defeat. And I'm a Republican but c'mon all he has been doing is sniping at Obama offering little if any support. And this is a man who claimed he wanted to do things differently in Washington? I want to see plans, alternatives to present policy. I can watch realty tv if all I wanted to see was hostility and pettiness. Don't the Republicans have something to offer? I'm ashamed of my party.

WHY is anyone paying attention to this has-been whatsoever? He is obviously senile if he belives is own load of bull.

I am a veteran, and work with a lot of veterans. The report isn't completely wrong...

The report that has so infuriated the GOP base which says that all conservatives and all members of the military are potential terrorists does not exist anywhere except in the FOX News/Rush Limbaugh echo chamber.

when will john mccain apologize for unleashing sarah palin and joe the plummer on us and all of that hate. when john mccain apologize for all of the whining outraged rhetoric since obama has been in office. there are some who are right wing extremists, mad, angry people who will go off at the drop of the hat. I lived through the vietnam era, and i am seeing reports of veterans and others commiting suicide and domestic violence acts. obama's administration did not say veterans would be a party to this, he said they could be approach.

I guess(according to the idiots that post here) The Obama administration should apologize to every segment of society that is profiled! That's EVERYBODY you fools! Everybody falls into one slot or another. Military personnel aren't above the law or immune to the same human reactions that civilians are… Geesh. Use some common sense…

It's not the veterans, nimrod, it's the right wing fringe hate groups that are trying to recruit them.

Now, "Get Off of My Lawn".

This affirmative action president and his cronies are too busy dodging taxes, bowing to Saudi kings and partying with Latin American socialists to worry about treating real Americans with respect. Obama hates white people!

Get a life, John. Can't you find something positive to do with your time?

McCain, the same John McCain that refused Vets a stimulous, the same John McCain who refused Vets an increase in pay, the same John McCain who has never offered one of his 11 mansions for veterans living on the street, the same John McCain who has capitalized off Vets who died in Vietnam. No McCain, you have turned your back on Veterans too many times and Janet N. has already made that apology.

Ummmm McCain, Timothy McVeigh was a vet, stop putting politics into our homeland defense analysis, thanks.

Where have you been when THE SAME report was created in 2008 by Bush administration? I remember no phony outrage then
Seriosly, McCain you should RETIRE and let your daugther speak, she makes much more sense.

The report simply reinforces that we need to take care of our soldiers who return from war, not exploit them for political purposes, John McCain. Shame on you John McCain. You embarrass this country by picking an incompetent for your VP nominee and now this. Just go away already. Your age is really beginning to show in a very bad way.

An apology for what? The truth?

Wow! When a black person becomes the leader of the world's most powerful nation, amazing how the most trivial items suddenly become issues of national prominence.

Poor John McCain: picked Palin as a running mate; cheated on his wife; lost his cool repeatedly during the campaign. Yes. Mr. McCain...anything he says surely is guided by extreme intellect and sensitivity.

RIGHT – the guy who tried to pander to women for their vote, and ended up insulting all who have personal integrity, intellect, insight and inititiative.

McCain forgot all the nutty things he did while he was trying to beat obama, got himself another nut job to be his vice, told us the fundamentals of the economy are strong. "suspended his campaign to act like he was saving the world economic crisis. acted like a complete nut while debating president obama. the proof is in the pudding.

Not one Republican has a clue about this report. Especially John McCain.

"The last people on earth we need to worry about are our veterans"???

SERIOUSLY???

A VETERAN threatened to KILL ME on the bus this Saturday. I was just sitting there minding my own business!

If the previous administration had done more for veterans like helping them get treatment for PTSD we would have less to worry about. Why is it that GOP-lead administrations provide the least benefits for our veterans yet they profess the most respect?

Some veterans are ticking time bombs. I bet the ones yelling "KILL HIM" at the McCain/Palin rallies were veterans!

If McCain is so concerned about our military, where is his legislation to improve the plight of veterans and retirees and their families?

Seems he likes to run off at the mouth, but doesn't deliver when he has the opportunity.

As a Gulf War Veteran let me say that I totally agree with the DHS report. Veterans are more likely to be led astray by some sort of radical right wing militia group. You can look at the two most famous incidents in recent history. McVeigh and the WWI Bonus Marchers in the 1930s.

We veterans are a trained force released into civil society to try and cope and become civilians again. The majority of the military lean to the right and are generally populist minded. Its easy to see that the less educated amongst us veterans could be led astray and pumped up over some perceived ill treatment by whatever administration is currently in power.

The key to solving those sorts of problems is treating veterans a whole lot better than they are currently treated. These guys volunteer to join the military but many never assumed we'd be bogged down in a modern war for many years. Its a gamble they take and they follow orders and do what they are told risking their lives for us whether the conflict is justified or not back home. Putting their lives at risk calls for them to be treated in a special manner when they return to civilian life. Otherwise you might get an occasional unhappy or mentally traumatized individual doing something nobody wants to see.

John McCain is one of the few Republicans I actually respect. Having said that, I must disagree with his opinion that absolutely none of our Veterans could ever possibly fall prey to right-wing extremist groups.

While the vast majority of our Veterans are certainly rational and sane individuals, irrespective of political views or affilations, there may indeed be a few nut cases out there who hold to white-supremacist views and resent the fact that a black man is now commander in chief.

To completely ignore ofrdeny the fact that some of our Veterans, even a handful, could potentially fall prey to right-wing extremist groups, is to stick one's head in the sand and pretend that everything is just OK.

Just like saying..."The fundamentals of our economy are strong..."

why are these old grummpy white G.O.Pers think they are running this country? Shut up John McCain you are not the President....

Uhh wasn't mcveigh a veteran. The report is factual and it did not say they were extremists it said they are targeted by these groups and they are often pulled into this foolishness. Why is the GOP so dedicated to misinformation?

McCain forgot all the nutty things he did while he was trying to beat obama, got himself another nut job to be his vice, told us the fundamentals of the economy are strong. suspended his campaign to act like he was saving the world economic crisis. acted like a complete nut while debating president obama. the proof is in the pudding.

McCain is pathetic. He had his day in the sun. After losing his second attempt at the Presidency (big time), his career has no where else to go. He is old and no one under 40 cares about his war exploits, which is apparently his only accomplishment. As an FYI, during the past several months up here in Washington state, there have been a number of robberies and beatings all perpetrated by Fort Lewis soldiers. To me, there is something wrong with the military today.

It is true about veterans becoming prey to extremism. Right wing extremism happened in my own family after the Vietnam war to a kin of mine.

Amusing how he managed to ignore the vets until now.

Well I'd have to say as a young adult entering the military; It would'nt be of importance to me what any politicians are looking to do. Now by nature, I'm a liberal and I would feel that my inteligence would be somewhat insulted if the administration's officials are worried that I might get swayed into the conservitive right wing. I don't think this is a legitimate homeland security issue. This is non-sense and Security Secretary Napolitano needs to worry about real and dangerous situations concerning our safety; And not every veteran is conservative by the way. I'm going into the military a liberal and I'm pretty sure that's how I'll come out.

John, Go away!

Why let facts get in the way of reality??? Mr. McCain the report does not infer that all veterans are terrorists. It merely says that right wing groups could try and recruit them. As for comparing them to Timothy McVeigh – well again the fact is he was a veteran!!!! And McCain also needs to remember that this report was prepared by a Bush appointee – it is not scewed towards an ideology – it is presenting facts.

Have you ever heard of Timothy McVey Senator?

OH Please McCain. As a veteran and patriot, I demand an apology from YOU for your acts of treason.

Being held as a POW does not give you the right nor excuse to commit treason. You gave up your oaths and country, rolling over and handing the enemy the lives of your fellow service members. You jumped on their radio stations and spouted off propoganda against your country. You are no hero, unless we wish to rewrite the history books and define Benedict Aarnold an american hero.

You sir are a disgrace to the uniform and to all veterans, especially vietnam vets, everywhere. Before you ask for apologies, you have alot to apologize for first!

Two words for Senator McCain: Timothy McVey.

While I agree that how this is addressed needs to be sensitive to our troops and the committment they have given the USA, there is something to be said for being cautious. Troops are returning from a war that many feel we shouldn't be in, including troops themselves. To be niave to the idea that they might be angry with the government is not that far off base. John McCain is also taking one part of this report out of context. The fact is troops are easy targets for any extremist group and would be a great "catch" in that they are well trained, potentially armed and have knowledge that most American's would not have.

Whatever McCain is saying, it's wrong. Period. He's never spoken anything good in his life – after all, he's a Republican & they are incapable of good.

John McCain is an angry old man who can't bear the idea that he lost the presidential election. The old coot reeks of denial and hatred. Let the old jac-rabbit vent. He will soon be in the nursing home.

Ok is he serious??? No...John McCain needs to cut it out. For real. He acts as if he really gives a rip about Veterans but if he did, then he wouldn't have said that we were gonna be in Iraq for at least the next 50 years. He is a Warmonger and that's all he cares about. Let it go John...ya lost. Obama doesn't have to apologize for ANYTHING!!!!!!

Obama doesn't apologize to Americans. He apologizes to the enemies and socialist leaders from other countries. McCain should know this so he should not expect anything from Obama.

So McCain, are you supporting Timothy McVeigh?

As said by a right-wing extremist such as John McCain.

Wow! – is that all this man can do since he lost the election?whine...whine....whine......

Obama/Mama

Just remember what John McCain endured so you can spew your hate filled comments.

McCain is looking to remain relevant. I think he is reading into things here. McCain should apologize for submitting us to Sarah Palin first!

If the military accidentally released classified documents, the person/unit that released the info would get crucified!! ...and the flow of heads rolling would be both up and down hill! EVERYONE, military or civilian, who has access to classified material is bound by law to protect it.

The President must make the Secretary of the DHS accountable, request her resignation and fire all the 'do-gooders' who leaked the document.

these obstructionist on the right awaits any little thing to make news. hahah republicans, you people are all clowns with a BIG C. macain why dont you go relax in iraq and never to show again.?

I'm all for supporting veterans. I'm one myself. However, being a veteran does not make you an angel incapable of being corrupted. And, if you're a veteran returning from a horrific war zone suffering from PTSD and you come home to a penniless existence, it has to increase the likelihood that you will direct your frustration at the government. An heightened awareness of this phenomenon can only help returning veterans by drawing more attention and empathy to their plight. McCain should shut up.

Yesterday, Obama smiled with by David Gargen. Today, Gloria is demanding "outrage" Mr. President!. What next? for this President to do to please, these people?. Have you noticed all Obama critiques are interviewed in at CNN and Fox and people who have favorable opinion about the President are found in MSNBC. Here are some of the people I am talking about. Bill Benet, Newt, Cheney, Former HLS lady andCNN reporters. The sad thing is that when these people are interviewed they hardly have some one to offer counter point. Check it out

"The last people on earth we need to worry about are our veterans"

Lee Harvey Oswald – JFK's killer was a veteran
Timothy McVeigh – OK City bomber was a veteran
Randy Weaver – Ruby Ridge FBI agent killer was a veteran

Yeah, good thing we didn't worry about them.

Once again a Republican would like us to be blind to reality. War Vets are far from Saints, if they were they would have never joined the military. This blind patriotism is going to get us in trouble.

For what McCain. Tell me why should everyone not know how the GOP's treated the prisoner. They are human and deserve respect just like our soldiers. Remember McCain what is good for the goose is good for the gander. So let's not do something to someone else of another culture if we can't have it done to us.

So he's going to denounce a non-partisan study conducted by experts in their fields because he doesn't like what it says. Yes, instead of using this information to make sure our veterans get the mental health care they desperately need let's make it a partisan issue and ignore the data and recommendations. More of the same.

This is such a crock. Once again, the report didn't accuse veterans of being terrorists. The report said that a lot of right-wing extremist groups would target war veterans for RECRUITMENT because they have military expertise. It also doesn't hurt that members of the military tend to be more ultra conservative (my addition, not the report). And ultra conservative people tend to be, I'm sorry to say, more racist, sexist, and intolerant of changes to the status quo. Does the name Timothy McVeigh ring any bells?

Why does the DHS owe an apology for something that may be factual? If extremists are targeting veterans, where's the insult? Get over it John. Veterans who have been exposed to long periods of "combat stress" may, or may not, be suseptible to recruitment tactics. They may be targeted in higher numbers by extremists. No telling, but you of all people should know what it's like to transition back to a "normal" life following combat, and it's not as easy as just changing jobs. In your own campaign you kept pointing out how America was turning its back on veterans. Let me see. It seems rather logical to think that if a returning vet finds unemployment, homelessness, and feels like after serving their country, their country failed to serve them...they might just be easily recruited by an organization that tells them that they're justififed in being angry. Not all vets fall into a fortune when they get out. I would bet it wouldn't take much to recruit someone who's down on their luck, looking for somewhere that will accept them, and make them feel they are heros. It's the reality of the situation.

McCain owes us an apology for putting Sarah Palin in our faces and putting the security of this entire country in jeopardy. Silly old man!

There we go again...jumping to conclusions without reading the FACTS!!!
But then, facts never were very important to him...like all the stuff surrounding Plumber Joe....

Some veterans ARE a target...get over it and move on!! Help them...dont get caught up in a chance to get your name in the news when all it does is show how ignorant you are!!!

BULL The republicans said the same thing about some being left wing extremists. Chill Big John. The way you ran your campaign, half of your radical base could be extremists. You had you pit bull Sarah, never once saying Obama wasn't a Muslim. She encouraged hatred.
Its over John. Go visit Chenny and you 2 can be stereo.

wow .. the right-wing is flying high on this one ... Obama won silly people ... get on with your lives .. you do have those don't you? .. uhh don't you? ..

I think your party (The GOP) needs to apologize to John Kerry first. He actually fought in that horrible war, and what did he have to show for it? Stupid swift-boats.

Jimmy Boy, Obama should be honored. You are comparing two months of his work to eight years of Bush's. Where were you when Bush repeatedly violated the laws of this country and the world? Where were you when Bush spent ten billion dollars a month on the Iraq war, never putting it in the budget. Where were you when Bush let his wealthy buddies financially rape our economy, bringing us to the edge of a depression. Where were you when....ah..never mind.....

McCain once again is demanding an apology for something that needs no apology. The report was written by a party-free beaurocracy, guided by one of Bush's appointments. It simply states a fact. Give us a break, John. You tried this crap during the election, and it got you nothing. You are obviously a very slow learner.

Senator,

Tell that to the families of the victims of Timothy McVeigh.

EXCUSE ME, BUT Timonty McVie (sp) was a veteran. A large portion of Hell's Angels & KKK members are veterans. Oceanside, CA home of US Veterans, is very conservative, with a few right-extremist.

SHUT-UP McCain! You're disconnected from reality.

"Obama don't owe nobody an apology. The GOP is the ones who needs to apology to the American people. Republicans has lost complete touch with the middle class. GOP is controlled by the radical right wings, so call christians, bigots and white surpremists."

This is a great example of the uneducated boobs that vote for every liberal running loose. If this is the future of our education in America, we are in serious jeopardy!

The report was announced by the Obama anministration in a classless partisan manner, to stir the pot and create division. Also, I'm wondering if Senator McCain believes that Timothy McVie was a patriotic war vet? These politicans (left vs. righ, Democrat vs Republican) are all a bunch of children that crapped their diapers and cry and shout waiting for us to clean them up!

The apology to veterans should be from McCain for talking tax cuts while they were in Bagdad's streets without armor and Walter Reed Hospital decayed.

You and Cheney are both right-wing terrorists. Nobody owes either of you an apology.

Can no one see what this administration is doing? Do you think that this was not a calculated move? Weather you want to see it or not, more and more Americans are becoming not only dis-enchanted with but actually afraid of what this administration has done and will continue to do at an accelerating pace. America is dissapearing. The government has taken control of our banking system, they are in the process of taking control of the auto industry, our president is in favor of killing partially born babies, our military is being weakend and now de-moralized. This report by the DHS was a way to divert attention away from what this diabolical self serving egotist is doing. Wake up and look what's happening before your country disapears.

It is a report, not law. Looking at possibilities. McVeigh was a vet, no he did not learn to be a terrorist in the military. Yes, we need to be aware. It seems the bombing in OK wasn't as bad as the one in NYC, to McCain. Then there is the .... religious groups, didn't that guy bombing Atlanta during the Olympics claim .... religion as his reason, the guy in Knoxville, wasn't that religion too? I think a report is fine, they are not suggesting ALL, just, it is possible.
With the way our VETs have been treated, (medical, no armor problems) Senator McCain, I am surprised it's not a larger percentage. My son is in the military, I saw this as a report, not as he will become a terrorist.

This man was a P.O.W way too long, he needs to be commited
by his rich wife, she can afford the help he needs.

Lashing out again McCain..you lost ..get over it. In fact, the GOP now is like the school yard "BULLY" that get his butt kicked and then he lashes out at everyone..good- by GOP. You will go no where with this kind of political compass. America is sick of your "good old boys" taking care of each other at the expense of the working people.

I do wish this old flip-flopping liar would go off into the sunset. There is only one McCain out there with any integrity, it's his daughter, Cindi.

all Bush officials must be prosecuted to the full extent of the Obamarama
law.

I'm a 26-year USAF veteran and nobody owes me an apology except John McCain for picking Sarah Palin as his running mate.

So the new administration says the same thing as the last one did and now McCain is upset? Can Republicans please see things for what they are and stop being so hypocritical?

McCain, you should be ashamed for this.

For those being critical – did you read the report? Did you get the full context and can you think on your own?

Speaking as the wife of a former Marine, it must be said that just because someone is a veteran does not mean that they are more or less likely to be involved in extremist groups. However, just because someone is a veteran it also doesn't preclude them from violence.

Does anyone remember that Timothy McVeigh (Oklahoma City bombing) was a veteran?

Hey John,

I was in the military for 5 years and served in Afghanistan. My experience is that there are many wackos in the military. Sorry, just because you serve in the military doesn't mean you are beyond reproach. Does anyone remember Tim McVey? Yeah, the terrorist are even in our military.

McCain forgot all the nutty things he did while he was trying to beat obama, got himself another nut job to be his vice, told usthe fundenmental of the economy are strong. "suspended his campaign to act like he was saving the world economic crisis. acted like a complete nut while debating president obama. the proof is in the pudding.

This is a non-story people. Can't we use a little common sense for a moment?

If you were a radical right wing group, where would you look for recruits? Hmmm? The ACLU...or former military people with specialized training?

Funnier yet is that McCain and the GOP in general have managed to underfund the Vet's Administration...and so many returning men and women are not getting the care, they deserve; much off which is in the area of mental health.

McCain. You lost. Go away...

Wasnt this news last week? Sounds like McCain is trying to sow a seed about a vast left wing conspiracy....You have a choice JOHN, support the Rush Limbaughs' who use your behavior at the Hanoi Hilton as a good reason to torture....OR ARE YOU GOING TO STAND UP FOR JUSTICE AND PRESERVE WHAT YOU GAVE THOSE 4 YEARS OF YOUR LIFE FOR?

Sen. McCain needs a lesson in history. After World War One, it was exactly the veterans who were recruited by the right wing in Germany for their new political movement–the Nazi party. It was in the midst of an economic crisis and lot of people felt their country was headed in the wrong direction. Sound familiar? The veterans were trained in using weapons, and those who couldn't find jobs and were disillisusioned made good recruits for the extremists.

Really? Veterans are the last ones we have to worry about? Wasn't Timothy McVeigh a veteran?

I am a 105 year old woman. I have seen Presidents come and go in my life. I used to be Republican, but you know everytime they get into the White House, they just mess up everything. Now I am a democrat because I believe they are for the people. This Obama man is for the American People. I have not known a president, even Roosevelt that has done so much in so little time. The Republicans are afraid of his success and are now playing dirty games to make him look bad. But you know in the end, good will triumph over evil much like the Democrats have triumped over the Republicans.

Granny says what she means.

you are what is an insult to our veterans mccain, the fact that you went along with bush on a war that was based on lies, these lies cost over 4000 of out veterans their lives, i believe it is you who owes OUR VETERANS AN APOLOGY mccain.

get over it Mccain didn't the repubs did the same tthing when fush buck was in.

Have you heard of Timothy McVeigh, Senator?

People have to apologize for reporting FACTS now? It makes sense when you think about it. Obviously the report was not saying that veterans are terrorists. But lets face it, some people return from active duty having seen things that have traumatized them and sometimes they can't cope with it. In a small number of instances, veterans develop psychological issues as a direct result of service...its a fact and its one of the reasons that America needs to take good care of its veterans...to provide them the treatment and the help they need when these situations arise. Its a proven fact that people who have seen violence are more prone to commit acts of violence. Take the study that shows that individuals who have seen a gun fired at someone are more likely to do it themselves. Therefore, its not unreasonable to believe that a traumatized war vet returning from active duty might be recruited by a right-wing extremist organization. Let's not forget that some of these groups think they're the REAL Americans and that everyone else is ruining the country. Veterans are certainly not immune from having these ideas. When you think about it, its natural that these groups would want veterans on their side. Let's not attack people because they presented a factual report. I understand that facts have been against John McCain and the Republican party for a while now but this is ridiculous.

If anyone needs to give a apology its McCain. Once for bring Sara in to the national arena and the other is for what you did to the GOP.

What an absurd reaction! Seems to me that this report addresses PROTECTING our veterans from exploitation when they are most vulnerable – returning from war. I was married to a Viet Nam veteran and he was needing a lot of support and care on his return in order to come to terms with his anger and confusion upon "re-entry" into "normal" life. We should all be concerned about the wellbeing of our returning veterans and if extremist groups are targeting them, we should be proactive about preventing further damage to their psychies!

It seems that everyone else economically is falling victim to the repubs. So I believe it may be so. I am a veteran too.

As someone who did vote for Obama I do think it's an outrage that our veteran's have been labelled as 'possible terrorists.' I have so many friends that have served and risked their lives and lost friends so that they can come back and be treated like criminals by their own country? Ridiculous! I don't think McCain should get an apology directly but just a general 'sorry' to all of the veterans that this has offended.

The false outrage that the Republicans use over and over again just makes them appear smaller and smaller. Pretty soon they will disappear altogether.

The report was begun under the Bush administration and completed by a Bush appointee. McCain's several day delay in responding to this report betrays his real intent.

John your false outrage is a disservice to America, the veterans you claim to support, and thinking decent people everywhere.

I do not understand why people are getting upset about his report. The white house has nothing to apologize for. In my opinion, the fact that some veterans may be likely targets to be recruited for terrorist acts is not too far from the truth. Veterans, as members of the military are in a number of cases forced to fight in a war that they do not believe in, they may feel that the US government deceived them into going to war only to discover the truth once they are in situations witnessing their fellow brothers and sisters die as a result of mis-governance, those who survive come back to discover false promises- the government lied about sending you to college once you serve, government lied about providing mental health services, and getting treatment for physical war wounds is a nightmarish process. I can absolutely see why a veteran might seek vengeance against government, especially after the Bush administration-

lets just say that some are full of anger (justifiable or not), and the righ person with the right words can turn that anger into a desire for retribution. In light of this, we as a country should stop trying to silence this insight from the White house, and instead seek ways to ameliorate the relationship that the government has with the veterans.

the stugy produced by the Department of Homeland Safety should represent the facts without pride or prejudice. If the study shows that our returning veterans are subject to influence by right wing radical groups like the KKK or the GOP than, our returning veterans are subject to influence by right wing radical groups.
Don't get mad because the fact don't make you look good.
Don't ask for an apology when someone is telling you the truth.

Timothy James McVeigh, Terry Lynn Nichols were both veterans. Do we need to say more? The sad part, we knew about both of these American born terrorists.

Whoa. Hold on there Mr. McIdiot. How about you apologizing to the entire American electorate for elevating one of the right wings most disgusting examples of a candidate in the history of our country. One Sarah Palin. How about we DEMAND an apology for that!

I am a Marine medically retired from the Coprs from serving my country as an infantryman....I find any remarks from Sen. McCain about anything relating to Vets as irritation, and outrageous. I have absolutely no respect for man who buts his political ambitions ahead of the needs of this country..aka Sarah Palin.

Seems like the right wing is coming at President Obama with something virtually everyday. Sure would be good for the country if they would let up and be constructive for once instead of existing just to try and make him look bad. Where were they when that dirty little man from texass was trashing our country daily?

McCain's right, we should never worry about our vets falling prey to extremism... I mean look at Timothy timothy Mcveigh... Sighs....

He does realize that this report isn't so much about vets as it is about extremist groups...right? The groups are targeting people with military backgrounds, which totally makes sense. Its not a knock on the military at all. These groups want people with the skills that those in the military posess.

Lets see some comments with some substance behind them rather than just blanket statements.

John, learn what's going on before you speak. Read & know SOUTHERN POVERTY LAW CENTER publications–they've followed the HATE groups for years; you're dead wrong and stirring up trouble just like the terrorist. Veterans coming home without a JOB or anyone without a job might , might and maybe COULD turn to terror. John, it might help you to be a better PATRIOT if you would listen to your Daughter.

What about Timothy McVeigh and his merry men? I am retired from the Army and during my career, I had the pleasure of working with several nut jobs. Now the services are taking in convicted felons, 42 yo losers, and high school drop outs. There a bunch of skin heads and gang members in the Army. I don't think veterans should be singled out, but they should not get a free pass either. Every section of society should be monitored to protect us all law abiding citizens from the fringe elements of society..

Right wing extremism? I guess Bill Ayers, Obama's buddy, would be considered left wing extremism?

With Daniel Andreas San Diego being added to the FBI's most wanted list, I think left wingers need to worry more about their own extremists. There are crazy people on both ends of the political spectrum — and McCain is right on this one. Issuing a report suggesting that veterans are more likely to be recruited by right wing extremist groups is insulting and demeaning to those who have sacrificed much to defend this country. Kudos to McCain for speaking up.

Hey John, ever heard of PTSD, McVeigh, Oswald or the Marine that just got arrested for carrying bomb-making supplies?
Didn't think so. Go back to sleep.

I hope McCain also blasts the Bush admin because in 2007 they wrote a memo stating the same thing. Timothy McVeigh anyone?

and yet McCain does not ask for an apology from Limbaugh for calling him a liar about his own torture.

I would think he would be personally insulted rather than generally insulted for all the vets.

Right... yet almost every infamous serial killer and out of control sniper has military background. Like the majority of Americans the troops are great, but just like the general population some can be bad people. Declaring them all as angels is naive.

Have any of you geniuses read the report?

What it say in a NUTSHELL, for those of you who are to lazy to read:

"Right-wing Extremism: Current Economic and Political Climate Fueling Resurgence in Radicalization and Recruitment" [TITLE OF REPORT] ... right-wing extremist groups may be using the recession and the election of the nation's first African-American president to recruit member including disaffected veterans returning from Iraq and Afghanistan.

If your education level is below basic reading comprehension levels, "disaffected" means

disaffected
adjective
a plot by disaffected soldiers dissatisfied, disgruntled, discontented, malcontent, frustrated, alienated; disloyal, rebellious, mutinous, seditious, dissident, up in arms; hostile, antagonistic, unfriendly.

Gee, John, why don't you do something constructive to HELP AMERICANS, like take on BANK CEOs who are putting the screws to us by hiking bank fees after WE BAILED these jerks out. No, instead, you'd rather complain and whine like a bitter, old woman instead of earning your money by actually working for the American public who hired you. Sorry to all old women, who I am sure don't whine and complain like John McCain.

Hey Kyle – Wasn't McVeigh a veteran? Answer: Yes. That's the whole point. It just so happens that DHS issued similar reports under Bush. And it just so happens that similar reports re: left-wing extremists have been issued. Those just didn't make it onto CNN's ticker. The problem isn't with the DHS, it's with the overblown reaction by the media to a relatively routine report.

I am a democrat and I love what Obama is doing, but I honestly didn't see the purpose of releasing the report to the public. This was not a must know for the American people.

There is no offense here. I'm a veteran and when I was stationed overseas we were warned that because of our hair cuts and being American we could be targets for those who do not like the US. This issue is a reality and no more an insult than what I experienced. John is becoming to veterans what sharpton is to issues of race.

McCain is a joke. The report is a warning to veterans not an accusation. I read something the other day which likened the Repub response to the report to a situation where people are mad a the cops for warning parents that their children could fall victim to pedofiles. Idiots. BTW, the Bush administration ordered the investigation. Ask him to apologize if your offended.

McCain needs to pay attention.

The report stated that right-wing extremists would attempt to recruit veterans for their battle skills. It didn't state the opposite.

Also, the report was first requested under the Bush Administration. If McCain wants an apology, get it from Bush.

Oh, the irony.

Party Crasher April 21st, 2009 12:50 pm ET

I guess John forgot that people in the military are affected the same way as any other person. Being a Vet does not shield you from being lead down the wrong path.
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Exactly- These veterans are coming home to a crappy economy, possibly no job, personal financial hardships, and just like ANY segment of the population, there will be some that succumb to violence just to get by. Is that so hard for you wing nuts to comprehend? That is ALL this report (which was commissioned by the Bush admin) was saying. I can just hear the faux outrage, should one of these nuts decide to blow up a building and injure or kill one of your loved ones. How quickly the tune would change.

Is the Senator being purposedly dense? The report said that the extremists are targeting returning veterans, not that veterans were forming or seeking out these groups. If this is what has been discovered to be the case, then why on earth would we not report it? It could help a veteran from being sucked into something they would not want to be involved with. And finally, veterans are people and thus can sometimes go astray, just like any other population. Especially given the strain of combat that they have been subjected to. And if these extremists can find a willing participant, they are getting one with military training.

When will Mcshame ask or admit his lost life.
As a vet I know have seen and will watch again.....how people adjust to being a professional killer when they re-enter after service in the harmed serves of any country.
Once you see the enemy you realize he is just like you, an nothing is ever the same...thankgod.. seems Mc Cain has lost his way again.

I am a veteran (a military retiree) and I wasn't insulted at all. Some of these really radical right-wingers could make an attempt to draw some military veterans in to their madness. That is a reflection on how low the radical right-wingers might go and is not a reflection on the veteran.

I would think they said that because vets returning from the Iraq war are susceptible to just about anything. If they had racist attitudes before they went, it would have gotten worse, I bet. But McCain really doesn't seem to be doing much other than trying to stay in the spotlight... which I would think is a bad idea considering the threats against his daughter.

This administration cares nothing for our Vets. Those politicians on the Hill are the same radical extremists who spit on my husband and called him baby killer when he returned from Vietnam (he was drafted by the way). There is an extremely dangerous and discriminatory group of politicians in control of our government making all the "new" laws. They are attacking Vets, conservatives and Christians. Our rights are dwindling and soon we will be treated criminally for having morals and ethics. I will more than likely be put on a list just for this post.

It's funny that conservatives scream that we are not safe under the Obama administration, yet they scream when the administration comes out with a warning that says some members of our military "might" be susceptible to being recruited by right wing terrorist groups. I support our military, but the individual members are people, too, from all walks of life. There are bound to be some who drift towards right wing extremism, especially with all the scare tactics and hate mongering coming out of the Republican party and its supporters.

It's amazing that ALL of a SUDDEN John Mc is worried about our Veterans. Yes, he was a war hero that will never be disputed, but, where have we seen him in support of our Veterans, in the past few years.......

I'll tell Johnny Mc what I told Mitch.... GET A LIFE and get on LIVING IT...

Did McCain ask the Bush Admin to apologize for reducing veteran pay and benefits? This is absurd. All the report said was that certain extremist groups will be looking to recruit people with military experience. A concept every rational person would conclude as well. Didn't the KKK come into being via southern confederate soldiers some of which were trained at West Point? It follows that fringe groups will always try to pick off the disenchanted and in particular those with training to cause the most mayhem.

McCain, please focus on issues that help the American people not those that you hope will enhance your political party's dwindling credibility.

This old geezer is completely irrelevant, as is Dick Cheney. Why the press keeps giving them face time is beyond me. They need to disappear...hopefully, forever.

Truth Hurts: Your grammar hurts.

If McCain took a moment, took a breath, he would realize the report was initially commissioned and started while Mr. Bush had the grip on the country.

Dennis: This administration does not understand nor respect the traditions of the military.
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Does the military have a fine "tradition" of having returning Vets join up with White Supremacist and Anti-Government groups ?
If so...maybe that "tradition" need to be re-evaluated.

I don't think Mr. McCain is in a position to be "demanding" anything, frankly...

John Mc Bush portrays himself as a super-veteran... He is not! There are veterans who have served this country well who are in the shadows of american life. No lights, no camera, no action! With all his " Super-Heroism " the coutry still smelled rat! It did'nt work then and it won't work now...... Mc Bush!

How about you demand an apology from your buddy Rush who used your torture experience as an excuse to explain that torture works.

For a homeland security statement to be made like this is for what purpose, what good purpose can this serve. It is geared to accomplish what. What can we do about it , with this information. It does cause anger and insecurity... and creates caos. What is the government thinking to target this group. Are they deliberately creating class warfare.

Give it a break McCain! The Republicans are so upset that they are out of power that they would say and do anything. McCain has voted against bills that would support veterans. What is the concern now?

the alienation of war veterans is the same thing that stalin did after WWII claiming they (russian war vets) were corrupted by the ideals of democracy

is anyone noticing a pattern?

Like we didn't have to worry about Timothy McVeigh. Remember the Oklahoma City bombing. Just another opportunity for the Republicans to gripe about something.

The report was not an accusation, just a notation that returning Vet’s are targets by these groups. Considering the case of Timothy McVeigh and the private militias of the 90's, this is a legitimate concern. It’s called being intelligently proactive. Apparently, this is a difficult concept for the GOP.

Truth Hurts you are so clueless regarding our country it is pretty comical. You will be blaming Bush for everything that goes wrong with this country for the next 50 years. I am guessing that you are not a veteran since you are a lefty. Obama will never aplogize for anything unfortunately since he is a liberal and liberals are never wrong. If you don't believe me just ask one.

Where was Sen McCain's outrage when the FBI released the same findings in Sept 2008. The sad truth is that Pres. Obama's election has brought out a hidden racism in alot of people. And talk to people in the military, they are the most close minded people when it comes to an individuals rights as you"ll find anywhere, and I'm a career military man, believe me.

mccain needs to SHUT UP!!! no one cares what this has been says and if anyone owes the american people an apoligy it would be this jerk for pushing the lunatic ignorant vice president pick on us americans. get over it mccain...you lost the election and the respect of the american people!!

I'm a veteran and I wish that John McCain would just shut his mouth for a change. Anything to argue... anything to pick apart... and he's all over it like stink on a monkey. Hey, McCain... do us all a favor and retire!!

I'm a military vet and I believe an extremely low percentage of returning vets are at risk for extremist recruitment. However, there could be enough due to the sheer numbers returning to fuel this problem. Most returning vets don't kill their wives in a fit of anger or severely abuse their families when they return, but some do. The mental health experts have acknowledged that combat adversely affects some vets who normally would not be dangerous to society and themselves...they are probably the ones this report is targeting and rightfully so. This combat mentality is why vets are supposed to be screened as I recall when they return from combat zones.

The Republicans have failed. The Republicans should disban, The Republicans have become extinct. The Republicans hate the success of Middle America. The Republicans rule with corrupt religious beliefs. The Republicans cannot separate church from state. The Republicans have lost and cannot except that. Just about every blog or site pertaining to politics indicates that the GOP is full of nothing but disfunctional loud mouthed religious radicals.

The Maverick did it again, and this time without Maddog at his back. He's an idiot.

I believe I read that Bush actually ordered the review (during the campaigns), Obama only released it.

McCain has got to be kidding... "The last thing we need to worry about is our veterans..."

I "worry" that they will be left to pay their medical expenses on their own, I worry their families aren't getting by while they are serving in Iraq and after they have been killed fighting for our country.

Stop grasping at straws and trying to find fault with this president for your own political gain with your base.

Where was your outrage when the Bush admin was in office? You partisan hack.

Oh poor McCain... Is your daughter taking away some of your shine! Or is it that you need to show your face because the GOP is on it's last leg as you can remember it!!!

Ah the good ole days are no more "My Friends" lol This guy is a joke and everyone knows it! Your daughter may need that new life that the GOP is talking about. Give her a shot it can't be any worst than you & Palin. lol McCain + Palin = two of the biggest jokes in the GOP, besides Bush! lol

Don't demand from the President, you have no POWER SON!

I could have sworn he lost. Who cares what he thinks???

Go away old man McCain.Theres good and bad in everything and everyone.Some of these service people raped and pillaged.You wont hear about it though,we are lead to believe they are all saints.This wont get posted though,the truth hurts too much.

Obama needs to apologize to the people of the United States for making friends with Iran and Chevez telling countrys how bad we are and also makes us look weak

Has there been a less classy loser than McCain? Take a lesson from past presidential losers and keep your trap shut for awhile, John.

Every single veteran that I know is a proud american that would defend their family and their country and would never do anything to hurt the country. I'm proud of them.

I guess that I think anyone can be influenced by terrorist but I think soldiers are no more likely than the rest of the country (probably less likely).

We need to focus on the real terrorists, Al queada. Al queada doesn't want freedom of speech or freedom of religion. They don't give women equal rights. They don't respect democracy. They'll kill or torture a Westerner without giving it a second thought. They will kill innocent people, even innocent muslims. Bin Laden and his buddies are a cancer and need to be the target of DHS attention.

What on earth is in the Republican Kool-Aid??!!??

I have nothing but respect for the folks who serve our country. But... the Apartment building I lived in from birth to the age of 1 was blown up by an IED just after we moved out. That IED was manufactured by a Vietnam vet who wanted to kill himself and his mother because he heard voices. He succeded. That said, there are a lot of crazy people out there and most of them are not vets. Oh and John, please don't crash any more planes. Have a nice day!

Really. I'm not one to speak ill of the brave men and women who defend our nation. But if the findings of the report are that Veterans are being targeted by extremist groups, why should that info be censored.

Has the good senator conveniently forgot about Timothy McVeigh who was a United States Army veteran and security guard who was convicted of bombing the Alfred P. Murrah Building in Oklahoma City on April 19, 1995?

Where are the violins?

Sigh. Another example of republican persecution complex. McCain, like most half-cocked right wing bloviators obviously didn't read the report.
It only said vets were targets of recruitment because:
- their skills were exactly what the extremists were looking for
- a poor job market creates a ripe environment for recruitment (which it said applies to everyone – not just for vets)
- the lack of returning vet re-integration programs also can lead to disaffection and higher susceptibility to recruitment
- the paramilitary structure of the militias can resonate with returning vets

It DID NOT say, as McCain mistakenly implies, that veterans are more likely to become right wing extermists, only that ll of the above lends to their being prime recruiting targets.

I thought conservatives were such huge critics of political correctness? Yet here they are, demanding an apology where none is necessary. Better to spend their time and energy on programs to help vets, instead of manufacturing another burst of sanctimonious outrage. But, again, conservatives would see that as a hand out, a social program, and they still seem to condemn those unless it is for their rich, elite financial backers.

How dare they!!??? The Obama administration is outright disgusting. I am sickened by what is happening to our country because of the election of this man. Sickened.

Timothy McVeigh was a decorated war veteran. Tell the families who lost people in the OKC bombing that we shouldn't invest some thought into this idea.

Mr. McCain,

Can you be any more gratuitous and transparent in your continued fruitless efforts to disrespect our president and undermine his authority?

You need to have a long sit down with your daughter.. she may be able to bring your antiquated and tired strategy into the 90's.

Regards,

It is truly amazing reading some of these post. I see people making fun of John McCain and then telling people that agree with him to shut up. It's like anyone that disagrees with the administration should not have a voice. It sounds like many liberals want to keep critisism quiet so they can do what they want to do. Obama is starting to feel his image is slipping and his supporters cant stand it. He is not what he protrays to be.

I guess McCain (and many of the commenters here) have already forgotten about how Tim McVeigh, a US Army veteran never adjusted to civilian life after the first Gulf War and killed 168 people (many of whom were children) in his right wing politically motivated bombing of the Oklahoma City Federal Building during Bill Clinton's presidency.

Oh just sit down and be quiet, John.

After spouting off your "America first" mantra and then selecting the gov. of Alaska, with all her divisive accusations and selective recognition of others' patriotism as your running mate, it's become clear you don't know your own rear oriface from a hole in the ground.

If you can't understand that the aim of the homeland security report was to warn against extremists laying in wait to recruit returning vets, then, I'm sorry, but you're experiencing an intellectual deficit that's your problem alone.

Maybe reading Napolitano's words S-L-O-W-L-Y will help you out of that small, angry reactionary's corner you've painted yourself into.!

How about this. Why not demand an apology from the right-wing extremist groups that are attempting to take advantage of our soldiers by trying to incite racism and radicalism. Or better yet, how about supporting our troops by increasing their wages, RESTORING their retirement and medical (retiree and spousal) benefits, and financing the GI Bill so that they can live their lives with the dignity and honor they deserve.

Methinks old John is having a flashback.

If anything the Republicans should send a apology down the line to all the veterans for treating them like garbage once they return and for the drastic cuts in V.A. Benefits. John McCain flashes his "I'm a War Hero/Vet" badge when it comes in handy, but I tell you, he is no friend to the Vet.

Mr McCain should perhaps go back and study history then he'd notice that hate groups greatly benefit from grievances of normal people, and will try harder to recruit them.

Its something we saw from the KKK/Hitler.

Its not like the report said that ex soldiers will be extremist later, just those are whom they will TARGET for recruitment due to their situation.

Stop playing games McCain.

Our veterans come from all walks of life and all corners of this country.

Some of them have been raised with decent morals and values, others have not.

Just because you served this country in Iraq, or wherever, if your views don't include my well being due to my culture or skin color, then your service means nothing to me.

There are ignorant folks in this country in and out of uniform.

Just because you are an armed forces member, that doesn't make you a role model.

T.R.U.T.H. H.U.R.T.S.

-ONE-

I feel as if this report is actually more directed at the GOP's extreme right-wingers, not necessarily service members...they are probably trying to take it out of context in order to fool service members since there was a large amount that voted Democrat this year. As one Soldier told me why he was voting Democrat for the first time in his life: "I'm just really sick and tired of going to Iraq."

McCain continues to show America why they rejected him and why he LOST.

The White House dose owes an apology. I am still wondering why was that report even mention it was honestly a stupid mistake from DHS and Obama. They should retract it and Obama should apologize and then move on.

Wasn't the report saying that White Supremacist Organizations were targeting returning Veterans ?
It's amazing that the Right Wingers somehow interprit that as meaning that Veterans are being targeted by the Administration.
It's just more Republican nonsense – and it's too bad that McCain is buying into it.
As a matter of fact...why is McCain holding up Chris Hill's nomination ?
And McCain should be more upset that Rush Limbaugh is using McCain as the reason that "torture works" because, supposedly the Viet Cong broke McCain.
McCain isn't choosing the right battles.
Good thing he's NOT our President.

McCain needs to retire! and take Palin with him. He is just blowing smoke. Don't like the truth John? Go back to AZ and stay there.

Oh geeze, another repub whining?

Funny John McCain mentioned the "portrayal of the Vietnam veteran as crazed"

I don't know many Vietnam vets, but I do know John McCain doesn't need to be portrayed as crazed. Even before the Palin pick, he portrayed himself as a senile man.

Be honest people. You know that there are tons of paramilitary groups in this country, KKK groups, White Supremicists groups, Neo-Nazi groups, etc. who would LOVE to have returning veterans to recruit. This country is full of misguided haters and they want members. Disgruntled and psychologically-damaged vets are prime recruits for these haters. It only takes a few. No one is suggesting the entire military is full of psychos, but, again, it only takes a few, and sadly there are lots of hate groups in this Country who want them.

This whole ticker thing is really depressing. It only serves to highlight the ridiculous minutia that our leaders engage in while "Rome is burning."

Have we forgotten about the Oklahoma City bombings already? Those who do not learn from history are doomed to repeat it.

The sad reality is that what the report said is true. That is not saying in any way that veterans are more prone to terrorism than anyone else. But as history has shown, just like other populations, some veterans are prone to terrorism – and when that happens, it could involve people with the knowledge to create a deadly tragedy.

I am sick of Republicans trying to play politics with everything anyone in the Obama administration does, and this is a prime example of that!

the only one that needs to be arrested is obama and all the dem in the white house making friends with iran and chevez and telling the world that the US is arrogant and making us look week

John McCain is not stable. He is overreacting again....Running around like Fred Sanford. Get the straight jacket on him.

The comments here are outrageous. If each person angry at McCain had been accused of something like the veterans have been accused of, then you would be mad too. No all veterans are not saints, but the group as a whole is and to even suggest those who have fought and served our country specifically in a war that no one supported or wanted is insidious and shows the level that this administration has sunk to to bring fear among the people.

With the reports of mental issues with our returning vets, compiled with the right wing extremists that are allowed free run of the airwaves it seems perfectly logical to discuss where the new returning military types will go. Halburton isn't getting any more US contracts. Maybe they can hire out to some South American intrests like before.

Just this once I'll agree with the man.

I demand that McCain retire.

Both the KKK and the Hells Angels were started by veterans. Today gangs are using the military to train themselves in tactics putting our police force at risk. The Bush administration didn't give our veterans returning from service the proper medical care making themselves a target for hate groups. Maybe McCain should take a closer look at what his fellow conservatives have done before pointing fingers.

Enough is enough! How old are are we? Our politicians spend more time reading and listening to what each person is saying then fixing the problem. It is very easy to point fingers and accuse each other but it doesn't fix anything. Look I am not a Democrat or Republican I am a Citizen of the United States of America.

It's about time that people should have a mind of their own. Meaning that we keep dividing ourselves and our nation because of the media, people so on and so on.

The biggest issue now is what is going on with the Republican Party. Its about time for the Republicans to realize they lost and its time for them to understand what they need to do? I am not in the whole idea that Democrats should rule but if the Republicans don't get their act together and most importantly figure out what they represent in the end they will represent nothing. I would rather have a bipartisan party then one single party representing our great Nation. What the hell happen to us, why did we let ourselves fall this bad? Where did we fall off the boat?

So those who have spit on our soldiers when they were younger have grown up to now work in the White House and target them as terrorists, well you really can't say that libs ever walk out of step of their hate filled, dishonest, socialist ideology.

Oh Please! Why is it that republicans only want to talk about nonsense and not solutions. McCain and everyone else knows exactly what the HSA report was about...they only want to make trouble. No one is implicating any veterans...only that extremists look to veterans as TARGETS...

Read the whole report, McCain. Nobody is accusing veterans of being crazy. This is less about veterans and more about Right-Wing Extremist Groups' recruiting techniques focused on returning vets. As a Vietnam Vet, I might or might not be crazy, but I can still read.

Once again, the report says these whack job groups target veterans, not that veterans are falling over themselves to join.

These wannabe weekend warriors know that having veterans in their little play groups will lend some legitimacy to them, plus having the tactical and operational skills of returning veterans is a plus.

This feigned outrage is almost as funny as the lipstick nonsense during the campaign.

Jimmy Boy.....I'd bet you graduated for "Dum Dum U". The President hasn't even been in office for 100 days, showing immense popularity in the entire world, and making significant progress against our many problems – and all this working against the 'FAILINGS OF THE PREVIOUS ADMINISTRATION"

Read a newspaper every now and then instead of getting ur talking points from Hannity and Limbaugh. Geesh ...u people embarass the level of intelligence of this country

God, everytime you question anything the military does you are suddently UNAMERICAN... when is this nonsense going to end?

McCain, leave the bitterness behind, move on and stop making excuses for the GOP.

Is this why the Vets have the highest homeless and unemployment rates after they return??? I absolutely believe in respecting and supporting our troops, so why didn't the Bush admin. take care of their basic medical needs over the past 8 years??

Wasn't the Oklahoma city bomber an US Army veteran? Case closed no need for an apology.

I'm a combat veteran and Barack Obama owes me no apology. He is 100% correct in his assessment. The military is full of right wing loonies... Last year I lost my job and health care and went to the VA for medical treatment only to be denied becuase I had made too much money in the previous year. Who was responsible for this? The Republicans. You want an apology issued to veterans Mr. McCain? Why don't you go first?

Wonder why McCain wasn't upset when the Department of Homeland Security issued a virtually identical report in September, 2008. Must have been because McCain was doing his best to make Obama look like a terrorist.

Homeland Security was Bush's baby. The people that wrote the report were hired in the Bush administration. Can Bush apologize for it?

After running the most insulting and degrading campaign I've ever witnessed McCain has some nerve to talk.

I don't know how it's a stretch to think that these extremist groups might target veterans.

BTW, I think it's pretty insulting to veterans to say that you support them yet vote against bills that help them with education, health care, housing etc.

The White House is not telling any lies.

The report was written by the Bush adminstration and just published. So, shouldn't George Bush be the one asked to apologize?

The report comes from a bush appointed official in a bush created agency...and its not white house policy, its an intelligence report. What does Obama have to apologize for?

I'm a veteran and I don't feel insulted at all. I am glad the study was done because the whole reason I joined the service was to protect my country. I would hope that my country is doing the same and looking for radical factions that might attempt to disrupt the government.

The one thing that American's know little about is terrorism. While there was 9-11 and Oklahoma, we have never experienced daily bombings in our markets, malls, schools, and theaters.

To report that some veterans might be returning back to the US with a less than favorable view and therefore be potential targets for extremist recruitment just makes sense. Someone needs to tell John McCain to quit trying to score media points and focus on fixing the nation he helped break.

Why are people outraged over this. The truth is that military people are targets for this kind of thing. How many movies have we all seen where some nutcase was a former Marine or some other branch. Facts are facts and there is no need to apologize for it. I served in the Military and I have no problem with the report.

How do these Republicans keep getting away with not actually reading the report? NOTHING in the report said anything about veterans being more susceptible to terrorism. What it did say, which is true, is that due to veterans' easy access to and knowledge of how to use weapons, they are a more likely TARGET of terrorist recruiting efforts. By rule, if a group is more likely to be targeted for recruitment, then that group is more likely to have some members actually get recruited, no matter how good the group as a whole is.

In other words, the report, put out by the same Obama-controlled Department of Homeland Security that just two months ago put out a similar report warning of Left-Wing Extremists, contains true assertions which Republicans in their "victim" mentality have somehow twisted into insults.

Where was the outrage when the Bush admin used the same language in a similar report last year?

i think mccain is being sincere. but i also think he's not used to hearing hard truths from those in power. and this is a hard truth.

"The last people on earth we need to worry about are our veterans"

Isn't that the same thing you said when you opposed the GI Bill? You only care about the veterans when you can use them to score political points.

Beside that, the report does not insult veterans in the eyes of anyone who can READ. It says that extremist groups will target veterans because of their skills. It does NOT say that all veterans are terrorists.

Thank you, America, for not letting this idiot be in charge.

"There were all of these problems they were going to have. Studies years later have proven that it's totally false."

Totally?
Yeah, John... no such thing as PTSD.

This coming from a man who's consistantly voted against funding the troops. When did Republicans become such babies?

I'm sorry, but asking for an apology is ludicrous. There's no doubt that (through absolutely NO fault of their own) many Vietnam War veterans came home with mental issues BECAUSE of the war. There's also no doubt that a lot of US soldiers committed war crimes while in Vietnam. Maybe that's why their reputation is tarnished. As an American, I thank the honorable majority of soldiers who served our country in Vietnam. But there were some who were so twisted by war that they did crazy, criminal things. This minority blackened the United States military's reputation worldwide.
As for Iraq, war leaves people vulnerable. Right-wing extremist recruiters are a threat to vulnerable soldiers. There's nothing wrong with the report being published.

I demand an apology from the GOP for 8 years of dictatorship where America was insulted and embarrassed on the worldwide stage.

I demand an apology for 8 years of watching our civil rights be destroyed a little at a time.

I demand an apology from the GOP for belittling the American people, insulting us at every opportunity, for treating us in a demeaning manner.

I demand an apology from the GOP for getting the US into an illegal war, for spending us into debt with fiscal irresponsibility.

Leave it to Senator "Black and White" McCain to blithely disregard all nuance in search of a divisive and erroneous slight against veterans. No one can intelligently disregard the fact that soldiers returning from battle may be frustrated & unhappy. These are the conditions this report cites as increasing the likelihood of extremism. McCain saying the DHS is calling soldiers extremist by nature is akin to saying a wealthy old white man is incapable of empathy.

McCain is not this dumb, unless bitterness has gotten the best of him.

I don't feel as if the WH needs to apologize to the Veterans. The report simply indicates that right-wing extremists seek to recruit any and all who might be vulnerable to their propaganda. I think Janet Napolitano expressed her thoughts quite well.

Sen. McCain, cool your jets! You know exactly what was meant. Don't exacerbate the situation more than it has been by members of the media and by (other) right-wing proponents.

McCain misses the point here. The report is not calling veterans extremists, it is saying that they may fall victim to extremists or that these groups may try to take advantage of them. As usual, he is confused.

no ,he does not have to appologize.

Yes.............there are many people who can not stand the "fact" that there is an Afican-American as President.

But........thankfully they are in the MINORITY.

get a grip GOP.

A hot button issue? WOW? Do you want to be in the news? Get to some real issues.

Napolitano is a joke. She was a joke of a Governor, and she is a joke of a Homeland Security Secritary.

Now even John McCain can't or will not read. I have never in my life seen so much misinformation put out by people who just want to cause trouble. The report clearly stated veterans might be TARGETS of extremists. NOT that they are or would become extremists. I was a McCain fan but no more. The man has lost it.

Take a rest John, you need it. The apology was made several days ago for those that don't understand english too well. It seems that some people thrive on mis-interpreting political statements. Signed, a veteran.

This is pathetic...the fact is a major portion of this report was authorized in 2008 by the Bush Administration and was compiled by the FBI under Bush. So get your apology from your good buddy Georgie!! McSame and his idiot compatriots also are intentionally forgetting that Homeland Security put out a report about leftist extremism as well. Do you see and lefties demanding apologies and acting all insulted??? NO! These are all diversionary tactics. The report singles out Neo-nazis, Skin-heads, etc and points out how they would try to recruit disaffected veterans (which is exactly what you would expect them to do!!). It so funny how the conservatives are trying to act so wounded and insulted by this. Its really sad that it is still news. Wake up people.

Wasn't that east coast sniper also a veteran?

McCain you are such a fool. The statement is true. You're just trying to get your name back in the paper because you're all but forgotten. President Obama doesn't need you to tell him anything. You're a blowhard and a hypocrite. You can't even say anything nice about a person you told the Country was ready to help lead the nation. Thank goodness you lost.

Since when is McCain pro-veterans / pro-servicemen and women?

The guy has the lowest rating of any Senator from Veterans Groups. He voted no increase in educational benefits, pro stop lost measures, increased deployments and longer service for lesser benefits.

Senator McCain Sir, I think you are the one that needs to apologize. Now go sit down and do some work to show the honor to our service men and women afforded you.

Obama is an outright embarassment to this country and all we stand for. If he dislikes it so much, move!!!!

I think we the voters owe the world an apology for electing such a a misguided, inexperienced, dishonest fool as the leader of our great and proud nation.

I believe I read this study was commissioned and completed under the Bush administration – just recently released? So maybe McCain should ask Bush for an apology instead? (for many, MANY things beyond this of course!)

I guess McCain is allying himself in the wing-nut camp that is expressing false outrage and misrepresenting returning veterans as targets of the administration. What a cheap way to try and score political points. This is why you lost the election Sen. McCain, and this is why your party is politically irrelevant at the moment. No one is buying the snake oil that you are selling anymore.

More grandstanding by McCain? John, the party's over....You lost......

I gotta agree with John on this one. What in the world does anyone think is to be gained by trying to connect those dots? It makes no more sense to take that position than it is to say that professional wrestlers commit more domestic violence than the general public.

Janet, Maybe you think that anyone that volunteers for Military duty is already an extremist. You sure as hell aren't a pacifist if you volunteer. Maybe we should just do away with the Military after all all they do is get involved in Wars. Its all their fault, right?

The report says hate groups target veterans to join them because their military skills would be useful, not that vets are more likely to join such groups. But I guess reading comprehension is less important to Sen. McCain than getting his fix of TV airtime, the pompous old blowhard.

riiiight mccain. you'll get an apology as soon as the non-radical muslims get one. things sound different when you're the one being targeted huh?

Napolitano already apologized and explained this. You lost McCain. Maybe you should demand an apology from Rush who said, "Torture does work, it broke John McCain".

Jimmy Boy....When you become Jimmy Man let us know.

""The last people on earth we need to worry about are our veterans,"

WRONG. AGAIN John.

Remember the dude Timothy McVey John?

Paranoid nutjobs with ax's to grind, thinking the government is taking their beloved guns away.

Two words for ya, John: TIMOTHY McVEIGH.

McCain: SHUT UP.

I am a veteran any you don't speak for me. The largest terrorist act on American soil committed by a US Citizen was committed by a veteran. So McCain shut up and let the adults speak for a while.

We are tired of you and the other republicans who spend all of their time whinning because they are not the President.

Gee...do you think maybe the Republicans are fishing for anything to critcize Obama on?

Please keep these people out of the news...Cheney, Romney and McCain. They have nothing to offer but criticism.

Get a life.

Sorry John but after your selection of Palin you owe the country an apology.

Phooey. McCain must likewise ask the FBI for an apology for their report from last summer, in 2008, under G.W.Bush, that stated military were being recruited by right wing extremists. All this apology business is just political propaganda aimed at Rush and Glenn followers.

Two words for McCain and all these righty's- SHUT UP! How about Obama is doing more for Veterans services than any GOP has done in over 8 years... so they really should just stop while they are ahead!

I agree, this report was very insulting. We have men and women fighting for our freedom everyday and this is how we repay them.

Timothy McVeigh is not the face of veterans!

Why didn't McCain defend the vetrans when Bush exhausted their tours in Iraq, also not taking care of them when they come home injured???? Another GOP Hypocrite

I wish that man would just go away, maybe to Alaska? He didn't get it right when he was running for President and he doesn't get it right now. Please, someone tell him to shut up and stop trying to cause touble!

McCain is a bitter man who lost the election so now he's going to try and get into the spotlight by attacking the new administration every chance he gets. Shut up already and do your job, McCain. Stop worrying about every little thing someone says. Actions speak louder than words and so far, your actions are to attack the new administration. Glad he didn't win.

Thank GOD the republicans are no longer in office! And thank GOD McCain is not our commander-in-chief... GOD bless America!

The Obama white house is becoming the gaffe house.

McCain is exactly right. Why don't we get a third grade teacher as our chief of Homeland Security?

McCain needs to understand that he not only lost, he is now irrelevant.

I'm a veteran of the 1st Gulf War, own a firearm and I have a Ron Paul bumper sticker on my car. I'm sure the Obama administration considers me a threat.

Look who's talking? He had to jump on the bandwagon but what has he done for the veterans himself?

Excuse me, but I must be reading or interpreting something wrong-sounds as if there are any "insults" they would be toward the extreme right-wing nuts of the GOP-certainly not aimed at any of our soldiers who serve us so valiantly.

Seems valid to me that it should be a concern worthy of having a report on. I mean, if you were a terrorist recruiter it would just simply be more economical to recruit experienced military personnel as opposed to children and teenagers who would have to be trained (and housed and fed and clothed) in very secret and undisclosed locations. I think McCain is just using the opportunity for something to whine about as a ruse to undermine the new administration. Warning that terrorists within our borders will target our veterans isn't any worse than warning teenagers that sex can get you STDs or that street gangs will recruit them or that women should be aware of strange men approaching them in parking lots. What's the big deal?

Shameful how a government would bash its own veterans. Shameful stuff.

John, is this supposed to be another one of your mighty-mice impressions. You'll sweep in and save the day? PLEASE!!! I guess you don't have anything else to do but twist the truth. You and and George Bush left our veterans flapping in the wind. Many come back broken and discouraged, and some navigate to groups that make them thibnk they feel their pain. This, in fact, applies to veterans and non-veterans alike. What the report is trying to do is bring to light the importance of providing veterans with the services they need. Of course in the 100 years you've been in the Senate you haven't done squat!!!

When will Bush apologize for have thousands of military and civilians killed in Iraq? When will Bush apologize for providing POOR health care for us vets returning from Iraq,homeless and diabled. WHEN?

Do these people EVER stop playing it up for the cameras?? HAHA, NO one wants an apology, but Janet did say she was sorry if it offended anyone. During this loons campaign, he and his tool palin brought out the very worst fears in people and made this mess, they should apologize to the American people for the way they acted and lied!

There he goes again, I wish John McCain could just get over his hatred of President Obama. He has done nothing to but criticize the new administration and has not had one word of support. If Senator McCain wants to help the Veterans then he should support Veterans legislation rather than vote against it. The American Legion has had some high praiise for the Democrats in Congress and the new President for their position on Veterans' issues. Why can't Senator McCain just get over it.?

hyperbole much lately, Senator McCain.

why apology , fox news are recruiting people aren't they ?with all the hatered they spew

Well, I hope McCain, et al are holding their breath waiting for that apology.

The truth really hurts, doesn't it?

There are many extremists who enter the military just for the sole purpose of learning about explosives.

How do you think all the bombings of the 60's were carried out? The most recent on PUBLIC record was Timothy McVeigh.

Who do you think puts the "how to build a bomb" stuff on the Internet? Extremists.

The Republicans are desperately trying to find ANYTHING to take the new President and his Administration down! FOX news is working overtime to interview any one of them they can find to try to keep the GOP intact and find fault with President Obama! President Obama has accomplished more in a mere (92) days in office than the Bush Administration EVER accomplished in (8) years. Further, in my opinion, it's time to find "new blood" in the GOP party to reenergize the Republican base. And Sara Palin, John McCain, Dick Ceaney, Michael Steele, and all the rest who are on "this bandwagon" are not the answer!

He waits until now to act as if Vets are alway on his mind. Yea, right.

This is a complete creation of an issue by McCain to get some attention. The reality is that the report is correct and McCain is taking advantage of the veteran's issue to twist the truth.

It was a Bush appointee who prepared the report.

Country First McCain.......
Please tell us how to defeat Terrorism!
Please tell us how to fix the economy!
Please tell us how to restore our image!
Please remind us which part of our Country is Real America!
Please remind us why we didn't vote for you and "I'll get back at you Palin!

Oh,,,, but please tell me why you opposed Jim Webbs Veteran's benefits package for education! Is that because you wanted to keep our soilders uneducated to the idiocracy of the Republican Party.

Please you need to apologize for insulting our country during the elections and not running your own campaign of integrity!

What part of Timothy McVeigh does John McCain still not understand. The Secretary has already apologized for any offense given and the VFW has supported the DHS report. As usual McCain is just rooting around for a little publicity. He has turned into a pathetic figure and ought to retire after this term before he makes even more a fool of himself.

the senator dosern't seem to remember the Oklahoma
city bombing. Must be somehymers!

Obama don't owe nobody an apology. The GOP is the ones who needs to apology to the American people. Republicans has lost complete touch with the middle class. GOP is controlled by the radical right wings, so call christians, bigots and white surpremists.

The truth will set you free. Obama administration will apologize when you apologize, first to the American people.

Is that so? Then Sen. McCain should explain why a a U.S. Marine was arrested yesterday for carrying bomb making materials on an airplane!

No American is above the law, whether you were in the Military or not...

Stop making excuses and start making us safe again!

I agree on this one...show some respect for the troops.

Back step and do the D.C. shuffle all you want, but lets face it DHS's report is wrong. Our vetrans have defending our liberties with Honor and now the DHS is pointing fingers at them, comparing them with McVeigh? McCain is wrong on alot of this, but this time he's got my support. Obama's DHS needs to apologize for any misunderstandings – just say say that its the "politiicization of everything". ITS YOUR REPORT DHS! Own up, change things...thats the platform right?

"after the Vietnam War, for years there was this portrayal of the Vietnam veteran as crazed and committing"

John you displayed the above behavior during your run for president last year.

I guess John forgot that people in the military are affected the same way as any other person. Being a Vet does not shield you from being lead down the wrong path.

Maybe its McCain that owes and apology to the American public for trying to make political hay out of the report that only warns of some of the danger that may be out there.

Why should they apologize for telling the truth? And you need to apologize for unleashing the clueless pathological liar (palin) to the lower 48.

McCain: are you going to demand an apology from the DHS govt. under Bush? THEY put out the same report in 2008!!! It kinda helps to get all the facts before making such demands!

This administration does not understand nor respect the traditions of the military.

Did McCain wake up from his nap or something? A little slow there, Senator...

Janet Napolitano is another rank amateur in a totally clueless administration.

You lost John, get over it.

John McCain go an retire in one of your eleven homes. Better yet offered some of the returning veterans a place to live.

Shut up,

This nonsense gotta end!

Why.............

For the record, Napalahsjdkd was the one who said it, and boy, you are slow...that's so cute though, the old man can talk.

Wait a minute Senator, did you get your apology yet? I mean, from your party? LOL!!!

You guys are a waste of time...

It will never come. Obama will only apologize for America and not his own failings.