My thoughts on John McCain

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  1. Matt

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    It seems people tend to put John McCain on an undeserved pedestal.

    Aside from a campaign finance reform bill that essentially did nothing, what has really been accomplished by McCain? He often talks a tough game but does absolutely nothing when the time comes to act. He is terrified to go against his party, even though many say he is a "maverick". He is ineffectual, because most republicans are wary of his "liberal" views. Most liberals won't touch him because he is a Republican. He is said to be able to put aside partisan and act outside the party lines, but when the time comes to act outside the party lines...he cowers.

    I just don't get the pedestal people put him on.
     
    #1 Matt, Apr 13, 2006
  2. Ronny Shade

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    Who's John McCain?
     
    #2 Ronny Shade, Apr 13, 2006
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    :up:
     
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  4. Darthphere

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    You forgot the POW thing.:up:
     
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  5. Matt

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    The POW thing means nothing. I really don't think it effected his sanity (he seems sane anyhow) but it also does not qualify an ineffective, indecisive, coward (in terms of politics anyhow), to be president.
     
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  6. Darthphere

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    No, I mean they use that to put him in a better light all the time.
     
    #6 Darthphere, Apr 13, 2006
  7. Kaleb

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    waite um who else is in contention for the next elections?
     
    #7 Kaleb, Apr 13, 2006
  8. C. Lee

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    It may mean nothing to you....but you are overlooking the fact that it means something to many others. Many of the older generation see that as a badge of courage and great service to his country. As you are aware....not everyone can seperate the perception of a persons work, and the actual work that is performed when it comes to politics.
     
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    :up:
     
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  10. Lackey

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    Alan Keyes :)
     
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  11. patrickbateman

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    Who's John McCain
     
    #11 patrickbateman, Apr 13, 2006
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    Who's Alan Keyes?
     
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    why are you posting in this thread? :confused:
     
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    The Internet: You're on it. Use it.
     
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    [​IMG]

    :D :up:
     
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    lol:up:
     
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    John Mcain would have been a much better president than Bush. Look at how much more rationale he is in comparision.
    For example immigration:
    Bush's plan: Let's have immigrants come here to work for a few months and send them back when we don't need them anymore.

    Mcain's plan: Let's make legal immigration easier and help illegals become legal. To become legal they need to know english.
     
    #17 Tangled Web, Apr 13, 2006
  18. Matt

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    Let me rephrase then, it means nothing in terms of his political abilities.
     
    #18 Matt, Apr 13, 2006
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    :up: Brilliant post.
     
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  20. Darth Elektra

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    I like Mccain.
     
    #20 Darth Elektra, Apr 13, 2006
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    McCain has an advantage in the personal attacks department. It's very hard to engage in any personal attacks. You can only attack him on the issues. I used to think he wasn't as bad as most republicans but he rescently has sold out and is quickly moving to the far right. those which he once labeled as agents on intolerance, he is now quickly becoming clsoe political allies with.

    Most likely either him or Rudy Guilliani will win the republican nomination.
     
    #21 Spider-Bite, Apr 13, 2006
  22. black_dust

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    Yippie Kiiiaa!
     
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  23. bored

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    It's hard to say with McCain. On the one hand, he was quite childish in his dispute with Barack Obama, on the other, things like his attempts at campaign finance reform (ineffectual as they may have been), his stance on torture, and his general willingness to engage in bipartisan work are all admirable. I'd say I approve of him, for the most part.
     
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  24. Cyclops

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    He's put on a pedestal because in comparison to every other major politician these days, he's a saint. Is he great? I dunno. But he's a whole hell of a lot more likable than anybody else in the public eye.
     
    #24 Cyclops, Apr 14, 2006
  25. Matt

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    Mark Warner > John McCain
     
    #25 Matt, Apr 14, 2006
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