Originally Posted by Cannon Shell

Riots quote didnt really show McCain backing off or changing any position on DADT. He was pointedly defending Congress' authority on repealing the law because Gates was saying that it was gonna happen and they were already making changes prior to Congress actually acting on it. In other words acting like a politician.

Plus he says he isnt changing position, lol

McCain spokeswoman Brooke Buchanan said her boss has not shifted his position.

She noted that Mullen said repeatedly that he was speaking for himself and not for the military, and she dismissed Gates's testimony because he was expressing the Obama administration's line.

"There has to be a determination from our military leaders that they think it is a good idea to change the policy; then, of course, Senator McCain will listen to them."

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn...020202588.html

Originally Posted by Danzig

then there's the fact he's got an opponent in the upcoming elections, and perhaps is catering to a conservative bloc of voters-like any/every politician, he's looking to himself and what he needs to say to keep his seat first and foremost.

Originally Posted by SCUDSBROTHER

That's exactly what he normally does. Fact is he's been a master manipulator all his life. Had favored treatment due to his father n' grandfather. Graduated from the Naval Academy 894th out of 899. Was a sub-par flier who crashed twice, and also collided with power lines. Which really is one step up from that Turk (last week) taking down that foot bridge by forgetting to put the bed down on his dump truck. Then, he got shot down in Hanoi. They only allowed him to live because of his father being an Admiral. He has been ridin' (ridin', ridin') that hero horse for over 35 years. That is one tired horse. He's an adulterer, and simply an opportunistic attention seeker that routinely says (and does) stupid crap. Like having an totally uninformed liar/narcissist on the Presidential Ticket. That was stupid, but just get the hero eraser out for the 1000th time. Stupidly said "The fundamentals of our economy are strong." Then he ditched Letterman, and had to admit he "screwed up." That Hero Horse he's riding is carrying a damn heavy load. Then doesn't stick up to fight for the dignity of his own campaign finance bill that the Supreme Court pssd all over. He believes what he thinks is needed to be believed at the time. This individual has very little integrity.

Originally Posted by SCUDSBROTHER

That's exactly what he normally does. Fact is he's been a master manipulator all his life. Had favored treatment due to his father n' grandfather. Graduated from the Naval Academy 894th out of 899. Was a sub-par flier who crashed twice, and also collided with power lines. Which really is one step up from that Turk (last week) taking down that foot bridge by forgetting to put the bed down on his dump truck. Then, he got shot down in Hanoi. They only allowed him to live because of his father being an Admiral. He has been ridin' (ridin', ridin') that hero horse for over 35 years. That is one tired horse. He's an adulterer, and simply an opportunistic attention seeker that routinely says (and does) stupid crap. Like having an totally uninformed liar/narcissist on the Presidential Ticket. That was stupid, but just get the hero eraser out for the 1000th time. Stupidly said "The fundamentals of our economy are strong." Then he ditched Letterman, and had to admit he "screwed up." That Hero Horse he's riding is carrying a damn heavy load. Then doesn't stick up to fight for the dignity of his own campaign finance bill that the Supreme Court pssd all over. He believes what he thinks is needed to be believed at the time. This individual has very little integrity.

Originally Posted by Danzig

can't argue with any of that. i read the rolling stone article when he was running for prez-i'd forgotten about his banking scandal.
had he stuck to his guns, and had lieberman on his ticket, i may have voted for him. but no way in the world would i vote for that diva he chose to placate the right.

Originally Posted by AeWingnut

so you would vote for him if he chose to placate the wrong?

Originally Posted by Danzig

:rolleyes:
the right wingers, but you knew that.

Originally Posted by AeWingnut

it's a matter of perspective

I voted for Ron Paul

sure it was a waste but at least I get to keep my soul

Originally Posted by Danzig

i voted for some guy i never heard of before, or since. i knew it was a throwaway, but it was either that or leave blank.

Originally Posted by randallscott35