McCain Speech... What a hero

[beattyfamily]

Being a "hero" doesn't mean you're qualified to run America. We've had eight years of "the man everyone would like to have a beer with" and look where that's gotten us. Only fools would substitute one characature for another and believe that the country is going to get better because now we have a "hero". Isn't doing the same thing and expecting different results the definition of insanity?

In watching the RNC, I can totally understand where these fools come from and I'm quite relieved that the Obama/Biden ticket is going to get the young voter out to vote.

How insulting. So half the country (Republicans) are fools?

This thread, and a few others, are so sad and the nastiness in them, between fellow DISers, is horrible.

 

[talulabelle]

How insulting. So half the country (Republicans) are fools?

This thread, and a few others, are so sad and the nastiness in them, between fellow DISers, is horrible.

DOn't be distracted by the static.

McCain is the man for me. All the sad, extremist, uneducated, desperate attacks to sling whatever they possibly can just makes me more determined that McCain NEEDS to be in office.

 

[happygirl]

GO McCAIN

 

[trampslady]

McCain is a sm pervert .
who likes to stay in POW ????

It's taking everything I have this morning to remain civil after reading this. It's a very sad day in our country when someone, regardless of political affiliation, can make such feeble and small-minded comments about someone who was brave enough to defend our country and HONOR his fellow soldiers by keeping his word. Thank GOD that all of our fellow Americans don't feel like the poor soul who posted this comment.

 

[alldiz]

Not voting for McCain.....but I respect the man and all he has been through without a doubt.
Kerri

 

[gottaluvPluto]

He choose to stay and let his family suffer ??

He was crazy then and now still is.

It wooled be no surprise to me if he will started world war three.

Lets see, I'm trying to find a way to put this nicely. UUMMMM, you have no clue of what you write. He stayed behind for many reasons and his family knows why and understands why. McCain didn't think of his own needs, he actually thought of other people and put them first.

 

[DawnCt1]

He choose to stay and let his family suffer ??

He was crazy then and now still is.

It wooled be no surprise to me if he will started world war three.

He chose to stay so as not to dishonor himself, his men or his country. He chose to stay so as not to have his picture mounted in the Ho Chi Minh Museum in Hanoi.....along side of John Kerry's.

 

[talulabelle]

It's taking everything I have this morning to remain civil after reading this. It's a very sad day in our country when someone, regardless of political affiliation, can make such feeble and small-minded comments about someone who was brave enough to defend our country and HONOR his fellow soldiers by keeping his word. Thank GOD that all of our fellow Americans don't feel like the poor soul who posted this comment.

How telling is it though that the poster doesn't have any real issues to talk about. Just hatred. McCain stayed because he didn't want to go home just because is father was high-up in the military. He wanted others to go home before him that had been there longer.

This poster probably wouldn't give his seat to an elderly woman on a bus and therefore can't not even recognize the heroism and the bravery, and the character it took for this man to do this. When you don't even have a drop of it in you, you can't recognize it in someone else.

 

[Jennifer S]

It's taking everything I have this morning to remain civil after reading this. It's a very sad day in our country when someone, regardless of political affiliation, can make such feeble and small-minded comments about someone who was brave enough to defend our country and HONOR his fellow soldiers by keeping his word. Thank GOD that all of our fellow Americans don't feel like the poor soul who posted this comment.

I totally agree. There are some very sad posters on the Dis these days. Instead of praising their own candidate all they can do is knock down the other.

 

[Bobbles]

I think there is a poster on this thread that is like those people at the convention tonight who tried to interrupt McCain's speech. Just a sad little person looking for attention by whatever means possible. I think the best thing to do is just ignore them.

So true! Too bad these people live on both sides.

 

[WendyisDarling]

He choose to stay and let his family suffer ??

He was crazy then and now still is.

It wooled be no surprise to me if he will started world war three.

He choose to stay because he is a man of character and integrity no matter what he faces. I am not a military expert, but DH has served for over 22 years. We discussed this and he said the rule is you don't leave out of sequence of capture (he may have worded it differently). A man without integrity would have said "I am out here" if given the chance especially given the treatment he knew was to follow.
His father did not try to go against the military rules. McCain explained last night that the Vietnamese arranged for his release when they learned of his father's position as a propoganda tool. It was even explained that his family did suffer as his father stood at the border knowing he had just released orders to bomb the area he knew his son was held captive. How devastating. But, a military family knows country first is not just a campaign slogan.
John McCain does not like war. If anyone would know the horrors, it is him. But, he will keep our country safe using all means possible including military action as a last resort.

Obama claimed on O'Reilly's program that aired last night that he would do the same, btw.

No, being a POW doesn't solely qualify a person to become president. Who has ever said it does? McCain did not even want to bring the issue to the forefront but because the story is so compelling and is such a clear illustration of his character, resolve and bravery that his campaign insisted it be told in the public setting and used as part of his campaign. McCain's experience reaches far beyond those 5 1/2 years as a POW. But, that time was a chapter in his life that shaped the man he is today.

Frankly, to call him "crazy" for serving his country and following military protocol is IMO insulting to all men and women serving our country.

 

[JessicaR]

What character????
He is living in the past and his only goal is another war.

He was a prisoner of war so what???

Is he so special???

No he is a sad old man who is living in the past.

I just read that it will take decades and the children of our children to pay for his and Busch crazy ideas to win the war .

That is polar opposite of what he said last night. Did you even listen?

"I hate war," and he would use every tool - diplomatic, economic, military and "the power of our ideals" - "to prevent other families from risking their loved ones in war as my family has."

On a side note - I was impressed with what I heard and saw last night.

 

[happygirl]

I totally agree. There are some very sad posters on the Dis these days. Instead of praising their own candidate all they can do is knock down the other. I guess because they have nothing to praise in their own. Did you see him on The O'Reilly Factor? Pitiful.

I will say Obama can't speak without a telepromter telling him what to say

 

[Bobbles]

I totally agree. There are some very sad posters on the Dis these days. Instead of praising their own candidate all they can do is knock down the other. I guess because they have nothing to praise in their own. Did you see him on The O'Reilly Factor? Pitiful.

Talk about speaking out of both sides of one's mouth! It's sad when it is said about your candidate but you can do the same thing to the other party's candidate?

I may have read you post incorrectly.

 

[antmaril]

He was a prisoner of war so what???

Is he so special???

I do not have the words to describe how disturbing this post is to me. I think that if Barack Obama read this, he would not want your vote. At least, I hope he would feel that way.

 

[TnTsParty]

Its like some people are sheep being lead to believe what the media wants us to believe, Its awful that people would say "SO WHAT" about a POW - yes he is something special - it shows he has integrity and is a fair person - he didn't think it was right to be let go before others who had been there longer then him - and he would not give up anything about the United States. I believe he still has this love and fight for his country and is the right way for our country to go.

 

[OceanAnnie]

Wonderful bipartisan speech!

It is truly awful that someone would knock a POW. It's pretty low. But not surprising from what I've read on this board. Sad. Sick.

 

[crcormier]

While I completely admire McCain for his service to country he's not my pick for president. I think he's gotten less "maverick" and more like Bush lately. I respected him more when he used to piss off the Republican establishment. Now, he just seems to tow the party line, KWIM? And his choice of Palin is very disapppointing.

I agree. He is a hero, and he has my respect for eveything he went through.

However being a POW has nothing to do with whether or not one could be a good president.

 

[SplashMtnCrew]

As for me, and that's the only person I can speak for, last night clinched the deal for me, and it wasn't McCain's speech that did it. I am an AZ native, so I know A LOT about McCain. There are things I agree with and disagree with about him. The same as anyone. I don't agree with all people all the time, rather it is political, religious, education, economics and etc. That being said, it was the person/people who tried to interrupt McCain that have sealed my vote for him. Those folks were rude, unrestrained, showed open lack of self control and were threatening. They are an open example of Senator Obama and his supporters. Rather Obama condones that behavior or not, and I wouldn't believe he really would, is not important. That is the vision of 'change' I was left with that I would recieve if Obama were president. I may be 'old fashioned' but human respect and kindness really goes a long way. I was impressed with McCain's kind and respectful words concerning Senator Obama as well.

 

[talulabelle]

I agree. He is a hero, and he has my respect for eveything he went through.

However being a POW has nothing to do with whether or not one could be a good president.

As we have sadi on EVERY other thread. You're right, being a POW doesn't make you qualified. All his years in the senate and serving the country in public life make him qualified. The POW part just shows that not only is he qualified, but he is made of steel AND would do anything for the country and countrymen that he loves.