Speaking as a liberal, I think McCain is a decent man

[SoonerCoug]

Originally Posted by Tex

Just curious ... do you suck on a whole package of Gummi worms before posting here?

McCain is no hero. McCain happened to get shot down and happened become a POW who got special treatment just because his dad was an admiral. He was at the bottom of his class at the naval academy, and he abandoned his family when he got home. And he has a reputation for being an total jerk when he's not on camera. I can't understand why anyone would vote for this man.

And if you set everything else aside, just look who he chose for a running mate. What 72 year old president with melanoma would want this piece of work as his replacement. Melanoma is famous for coming back even when you think you got it all. The man could be dead in a year, and this is who he wants leading the country: