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Re: More distorted Iraq history from McCain

StockBoySF — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 02:13:26 -0000

And who says that McCain is treated poorly by the press? If the press were responsible the press would point out all of McCain's misstatements. If Obama had said this, McCain would be all over him as being ignorant of history or changing history to suit his purposes.

The press, by not talking about McCain's problems with facts and world knowledge is doing a terrible disservice to the American people. I thought the job of the press was to keep us informed, not put make-up on politicians' statements to cover-up such blatant falsehoods. Though having said that I do agree with Ricorun that cutting some slack is necessary, but on this incident (I'm with Ricorun) and not on mistakes candidates make when talking about a field they are considered an "expert" on.

Re: More distorted Iraq history from McCain

Ricorun — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 00:08:10 -0000

Elrod: He set a trap for Obama overseas and Obama avoided it.

I'd say that's something of an understatement.

Re: More distorted Iraq history from McCain

elrod — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 22:51:16 -0000

Anderson Cooper covered this issue too. The thoughts were quite interesting.

Joe Klein: It's an example of McCain overreaching as he always does. His "rather lose a war than a campaign" charge especially galling to Klein.
Ed Henry: Played a McCain response that just said the Democrats were trying to distract from the surge. Bu then mocked the McCain response.
David Gergen: Said this shows McCain's age. Builds a pattern of gaffes that make him look too old.

Me: I side with Klein. McCain is in desperation mode right now. He wants to claim ANYTHING that will help him. He set a trap for Obama overseas and Obama avoided it.

Re: More distorted Iraq history from McCain

Ricorun — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 22:47:40 -0000

Very well said, JSpencer. To be honest, McCain was my pick early in the primaries, and I was glad to see him ultimately prevail. Since then though my disappointment has been growing. He's waffled back and forth on issue after issue so much that I'm not sure what he believes anymore. But even more than that, I'm beginning to think he really is confused. I hate to say that because it has age connotations that I really don't want to imply. Plenty younger people than him are confused. I just don't want them to be president.

Re: More distorted Iraq history from McCain

JSpencer — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 22:34:44 -0000

I'm sure McCain remembers all too well how the Bush machine savaged him in 2000; maybe he's decided to adopt a similar model and see if making honesty optional gives him any advantage. It's sad for a couple reasons: one - it's success depends on cooperation from a dumbed down public in order to gain any traction, and two - it's not pleasant to see a person who I respect in many ways making what has to be a conscious choice to play fast and loose with the truth.

Re: More distorted Iraq history from McCain

Ricorun — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 22:31:25 -0000

I'm willing to cut anyone some slack every once in a while for misspeaking, especially considering how long and arduous the campaign trail is. It even took a toll on Hunter Thompson. No wait... maybe Hunter took a toll on himself. Anyway, it must be unbelievably tough. But this gaffe is beyond the pale. It's beyond the pale not only because it was a false depiction of history, but also because McCain made such a big deal about how others (at least one) had "such a false depiction of what actually happened". Good grief!

I'm beginning to think superdestroyer may be right (that McCain has zero chance to win) even if Silhouette is right (that Larry Sinclair isn't bat shit crazy). Lol!