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:

[il Padrino Ute]

Originally Posted by MudphudCoug

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 comes back. It's famous for it. The man could be dead in a year, and this is who he wants leading the country:

I've lost any respect I had for you when it comes to politics. Degrading a former POW is despicable.

What is it about so many liberals that they don't appreciate what men like McCain has done for them? These folks in the military risk their lives so you can be assholes in the way you treat them.

To hell with you and your ilk.

[SoonerCoug]

Originally Posted by il Padrino Ute

Degrading a former POW is despicable.

So you're telling me that degrading a former POW is off limits, even if I think he's a bad person?

[il Padrino Ute]

Originally Posted by MudphudCoug

So you're telling me that degrading a former POW is off limits, even if I think he's a bad person?

Degrading what he did in the military or mocking his service and belittling his years as a POW is off limits.

Say what you will about his political policies, but leave his years of service alone. Guys like him put their lives on the line in order for you to have the right to degrade his service, but it makes you look like a cretinous jackass to do so.

[SoonerCoug]

Originally Posted by il Padrino Ute

Degrading what he did in the military or mocking his service and belittling his years as a POW is off limits.

Say what you will about his political policies, but leave his years of service alone. Guys like him put their lives on the line in order for you to have the right to degrade his service, but it makes you look like a cretinous jackass to do so.

Do you feel the same way about Kerry's service and the swift boat ads? I never heard you complain about that, but maybe I missed it.

[il Padrino Ute]

Originally Posted by MudphudCoug

Do you feel the same way about Kerry's service and the swift boat ads? I never heard you complain about that, but maybe I missed it.

http://cougarguard.com/forum/showthr...rry#post261870


I am non-partisan when it comes to military service.

[SoonerCoug]

Originally Posted by il Padrino Ute

http://cougarguard.com/forum/showthr...rry#post261870


I am non-partisan when it comes to military service.

How about the American soldiers who raped and massacred the innocents at My Lai? Are they off limits too?

[SoonerCoug]

How about this guy? He appears to be in uniform:

[il Padrino Ute]

Originally Posted by MudphudCoug

How about the American soldiers who raped and massacred the innocents at My Lai? Are they off limits too?

McCain is nothing like that and you know it.

[SoonerCoug]

Originally Posted by il Padrino Ute

McCain is nothing like that and you know it.

All I said was that he happened to get shot down. I don't think his experience makes him a hero. I'm not degrading his service. I'm saying that he's not a hero. Wearing a uniform or being captured or even refusing to go home when a chance is presented does not by default make someone a hero.