BAILEY: John McCain Unplugged

re: John McCain, Unplugged

jane.simpson.wilson — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 02:32:00 GMT

I will not vote for Senator McCain, for the simple fact that I know that he is suffering from the most pronounced case of PTSD that I have ever witnessed. This man doesn't only throw down microphones, but he has been know to call his Wife the "C" word at public events and to blow his stack in closed sessions in Congress like a like a very large Roman Candle.

I acknowledge his service at the Hanoi Hilton, but I also believe that the PTSD that he suffers from his prolonged stay in captivity, has damaged his amygdala to the extent that he is, to put it mildly, a very loose cannon, and nuclear at that.

I believe that he does not have the neurological health to carry the "Football" on our behalf.

He is , quite simply, dangerous.

I don't, however, feel that Senator Obama has anything on McCain. Therefore, I will write-in my dead Uncle, the first Air-Force Pilot killed in Vietnam; Captain Robert Lewis Simpson. Killed first day In-Country after 67 missions in Korea. I have never written-in a candidate, much less a dead one, but what is my choice? Worse and Worst.

re: BAILEY: John McCain Unplugged

Toujours — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 14:49:20 GMT

McCain is volatile in nature -- even he doesn't deny that. I have a feeling that at one of the debates this fall, he's going to explode. To be honest, I'm looking forward to it. It will be the next YouTube hit!

I'm supporting Obama for many reasons, including his plan for Iraq, which benefits our country the most and makes by far the most sense; for his foreign policy, which is based on strengthening our relationships around the world and not cutting off anyone we don't like; and for his healthcare plan, which will be the boldest step toward universal coverage that we've ever had.

I also like his plan to offer money for college in exchange for service. I would love to see Obama make service more central to his campaign.

re: BAILEY: John McCain Unplugged

storm4uar — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 15:05:33 GMT

Okay so he PTSD half of america suffers from some form and if not they are at least on some form of medication. The fact is he is aware. Note also I have a lot of friends suffering from PTSD. Some even police officer if it doesn't stop them from duty, I don't see why it should hender him. I like the fact he is real and he stumbles from time to time. He even admits when he is not sure of something, like when he said he wasn't great at economics but he new enough people that they could help him. I also think he is having difficulting minding his advisor because I am sure they want him to lie and candy coat things which is not his nature. I find him intelligent enough that if he does not know something then regardless of party lines he will find those that specialize in his weak areas.

re: BAILEY: John McCain Unplugged

KProctor — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 15:23:49 GMT

America does have a better choice than "Empty Suit" Obama or "Insane" McCain. Our only hope for restoring freedom, extracting us from an endless war in Iraq and reducing the size and cost of the titanic federal government is is Libertarian candidate and former Republican Congressman, Bob Barr. Change is always easily promised by Democrats and Republicans alike. They have made change their battle cry for longer than you or I have been voting. If the people of America really want to change the course Washington has taken us, then they can make it happen by supporting candidates who know the bedrock importance of personal liberty in this country. Support Libertarian candidates in November, especially Presidential candidate Bob Barr.

re: BAILEY: John McCain Unplugged

mj it — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 15:40:48 GMT

Could you address the white elephant in the room.

McCain abandoned his disabled wife for a much younger, richer beer heiress. Then abandoned her after she had a stroke...to learn to walk on her own.

Is that why the big corporations like him, will get him in office and keep him there? - he likes being a kept man. And he'll keep us in Iraq - so they continue to make profits.

You know the big ones:

Haliburton - who moved offshore so they wouldn't have to pay taxes back to us.

Blackwater - who is accountable to no one.

The telecoms - who want to take your free internet away

Big Oil - well Iraq and drilling in our pristine areas.

If Obama came close to any of this - I wouldn't like him either.

re: BAILEY: John McCain Unplugged

benvictor — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 16:48:03 GMT

Right on. Free Ride BO flip flops about every other day, plus he has serious flaws. Who keeps track of Free Ride's flip flops so he knows where he stood yesterday? His flaws; dissing Small-Town America, friendships with convicted Rezko and the venomous reverend who spewed anger at America. No wonder Americans have such little trust in him. As for John McCain, this Hillary Democrat will support John because he offers hope for peace, prosperity, and security for this Nation. Happy Days are here again, for Teddy Roosevelt lives on in John McCain.

re: BAILEY: John McCain Unplugged

tc125231 — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 17:39:31 GMT

Yeah, I get it. For reporters, McCain is a fun guy. Wasn't this how W. was sold to people the first time round? He was less "stiff" than Gore, said the press. He would be more fun to have a beer with....

As the dollar hits a new low against the Euro, our financial system continues to melt, 20% of the cost of every gallon of gas comes from the fall of the dollar, and we pay for a war with IOUs, I bet those things seem really important now....

You have a guy who wants to continue fighting a war while cutting taxes again....but he's fun at impromptu theatre...

Great reporting.

re: BAILEY: John McCain Unplugged

AndyO — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 17:41:17 GMT

It's really cute how much your adoration for McCain shows through in this "ain't he a maverick though" writeup.

Actually, it's disgusting. I came here to read your pal making excuses for McCain not knowing how to use the internet (who needs it if you're not curious). And here is more McCain love from Newsweek.

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AndyO — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 17:52:34 GMT

Here's an idea. Instead of wasting your "journalistic" career penning paeans to powerful politicians, why not CHALLENGE THE POWERFUL? Afraid it might hurt your promotion chances to rock the boat?

Here's one you could cover. John McCain and other Republicans are telling us there were no oil spills from Hurricane Katrina. This is an easily disproven lie. Some type of writer posing as a journalist could write an article about that lie! Just a thought!!

http://www.dallasnews.com/s/dws/photography/2005/katrina_video/oil_spill.html

http://thinkprogress.org/2008/07/14/mccain-spokesperson-lies-katrina-and-rita-didnt-spill-a-drop-of-oil/

http://thinkprogress.org/wonkroom/2008/06/19/mccain-katrina-spills/

Sorry to bother you, you probably need to get some BBQ or a pat on the head from St McCain.

re: BAILEY: John McCain Unplugged

orion12 — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 18:10:22 GMT

What is really important in any presidential candidate is the ability to listen, learn, take advice and make decisions. What we are looking for as president is someone with a stable disposition who will not in an arbitrary fashion take action. I am not a psychiatrist, but I know that the mental health of a person is very important in being a good leader. It is good to say, "Oh we all have PTSD, even cops, and doctors, and ....." This however is not acceptable for someone who has such a powerful position as the president of the USA. Even a cop who will only bash in the head of a traffic violator, should not be made to roam the streets with such a disorder. NO!!

If McCain is really suffering from psychological defects, to the extent that he cannot control himself, calling his wife abusive names in public, attacking people while on a diplomatic mission in Latin America, blowing his top in closed sessions, not listening to his handlers while campaigning, then he is not reliable. This is just commonsense analysis. Someone so volatile should not lead such a powerful country.

One of the reasons I have admired Obama and wanted him to win over Clinton is his poise, apart from many other nice attributes. In this race between himself and McCain, we are seeing some very interesting developments. McCain wants to townhall. I think that Obama should humor him and let a couple take place. McCain when under pressure will vent steam, showing what I call the "Obama cool". McCain is an experienced politician who I felt has something to discuss. But if he is handicapped, as reported by several reliable sources, he should be thinking of getting help or risk being an unreliable leader. This issue should not be swept under the carpet or dismissed. This is not knocking him but just being realistic and objective.

The way I see it, America needs to lift its head and be proud, once more. It has lost respect. Bush has done it the way he knows best. But now, there is need to have someone who will make the country glow again. We do not want and American president boxing someone when he gets angry. Therefore a cool head is necessary to lead the country. For now McCain does not seem to have the profile that makes me confident of how he will behave in a reliably manner, in critical decision-making and publicly.

re: BAILEY: John McCain Unplugged

a brighter America 08 — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 18:26:15 GMT

Goes to prove McCain is all about himself, he likes to hear himself talk! I listed to his take on Iraq this morning. and was not impressed. Without his written script he seems he appears to get nervous. Today he wa reading from a written script rather than a teleprompter. He literally read the script without much eye contact with the audience. When he did look up, he looked like he had lost his place. McCain just is NOT presidential material~ He keeps bringing up his military career, aside from being shot dong and being a prisoner, what did he accomplish or do? He could not have been a "TRUE HERO" as he was never a receipient of THE MEDAL OF HONOR.

re: BAILEY: John McCain Unplugged

a brighter America 08 — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 18:53:55 GMT

Posted By: benvictor (July 15, 2008 at 12:48 PM)

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Bemvictor:

1) McCain is getting a free ride on his being a POW! Never mind that we have had many POWs with much more exeprience than McCain. He uses his "military" experience as the carpet to ride to the Presidency. Ever notice he NEVER talks about WHAT HE DID in VietNam aside from bing shot down and being a POW?? Everybody calls McCain "Hero". McCain was NEVER a recepient of "The Medal of Honor", the award RESERVED for TRUE HEROS. I would say McCain's military history was, at best, mediocre. He never made admiral either!!

2) I find it funny McCain calls Senator Obama a 'flipflooper" !! Truth is McCain is the King of the flipfloppers. Not a day goes by when he has not contradiction himself on issues. McCain is an old man with an addled mind.

3) Forget about Rezco, Senator Obama was not involved in Rezco's criminal affairs. Time for you and others like you to get of potties and stop spreading lies! The same applies to Wright. You are condemning the good Senatot from Illinois on other people's actions and deeds!! How fair is that? If your friend, acfquaintance, and family memeber goes out and robs the bank, are YOU responsible for their deeds?? Get one thing straight, NONE OF US is responsible for other people's behavior, words, actions, or deeds, period!!

4) McCain just this morning said he KNEW how to fight and end wars!! Really?? Why didn't he plan beyond taking Sadam down?? Why were our soldiers not given the proper equipment and weapons to fight the war? Why are we still in Iraq six years later?? McCain does NNOW how to fight and end wars, he is being delusional. About the ONLY thing he does know is how to GO TO WAR!!

5) Oh, please, you and McCain make me laugh. McCain thinks is the Teddy Roosevelt of 2008?? I'll guantee you, McCain is NO Roosevelt. McCain's mind isn't only addled, he is delusional. LOL

6) You are free to vote for whom you choose but you do NOT have the right to slander others, period. Women should take a close look at McCain and women's issues. Just recently he voted AGAINST EQUAL PAY FOR WOMEN!! You and your coworker, Joe Dodd, are doing exactly the same job, yet you are only making $12.00 and hour, and Joe Dodd is making $20.00 an hour doing exactly the same job your are performing. Do you really think this is right?? YOU deserve to get paid just as much as Joe Dodd is getting paid!!

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VoiceOfReason2008 — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 19:03:05 GMT

So, is this a "John McCain doesn't play nicely with others" article? I missed his unscripted moment. So he blew off his handlers and threw his mic into the crowd. Big deal. I'm far more concerned about what he wants to do with social security, health care and Iraq. On those issues, I much prefer Obama, who seems able to engage complex issues and reach reasonable policy positions.

re: BAILEY: John McCain Unplugged

a brighter America 08 — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 19:31:40 GMT

Posted By: benvictor (July 15, 2008 at 12:48 PM)

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Bemvictor:

3) Forget about Rezco, Senator Obama was not involved in Rezco's criminal affairs. Time for you and others like you to get off your foul potties and stop spreading lies! The same applies to Wright. You are condemning the good Senatot from Illinois on other people's actions and deeds!! How fair is that? If your friend, acfquaintance, and family memeber goes out and robs the bank, are YOU responsible for their deeds?? Get one thing straight, NONE OF US is responsible for other people's behavior, words, actions, or deeds, period!!

4) McCain, just this morning, said he KNEW how to fight and end wars!! Really?? Why didn't he plan beyond taking Sadam down?? Why were our soldiers not given the proper equipment and weapons to fight the war? Why are we still in Iraq six years later?? McCain does NOT NNOW how to fight and end wars, he is being delusional. About the ONLY thing he does know how to do is how to GO TO WAR!! He sang "Bomb, bomb, bomb, bomb Iran, and recently saying sending large shipments of cigarette is a good way of killing of Iran!! Sound to me like McCain enjoys wars and killing people, very much the fireman who starts fires so he has something fight (fires) and to be seen as a "HERO" for helping put them out!! I am sure you've heard of them! Well, McCain is NO different!!

5) Oh, please, you and McCain make me laugh. McCain thinks he is the Teddy Roosevelt of 2008?? I'll guantee you, McCain is NO Roosevelt. McCain's mind isn't only addled, he is delusional. LOL

6) You are free to vote for whom you choose but you do NOT have the right to slander others, period. Women should take a close look at McCain and women's issues. Just recently he voted AGAINST EQUAL PAY FOR WOMEN!! You and your coworker, Joe Dodd, are doing exactly the same job, yet you are only making $12.00 an hour, and Joe Dodd is making $20.00 an hour doing exactly the same job you are performing. Do you really think this is right?? YOU deserve to get paid just as much as Joe Dodd is getting paid!!

re: BAILEY: John McCain Unplugged

a brighter America 08 — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 20:18:39 GMT

Posted By: a brighter America 08 (July 15, 2008 at 2:53 PM)

Posted By: benvictor (July 15, 2008 at 12:48 PM)

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Bemvictor:

1) McCain is getting a free ride on his being a POW! Never mind that we have had many POWs with much more exeprience than McCain. He uses his "military" experience as the carpet to ride to the Presidency. Ever notice he NEVER talks about WHAT HE DID in VietNam aside from being shot down and being a POW?? Everybody calls McCain "Hero". McCain was NEVER a recepient of "The Medal of Honor", the award RESERVED for TRUE HEROS. He never made admiral either; I would say McCain's military history was, at best, mediocre.

2) I find it funny McCain calls Senator Obama a 'flipflopper" !! Truth is McCain is the King of the flipfloppers. Not a day goes by when he has not contradiction himself on issues. McCain is an old man with an addled mind.

3) Forget about Rezco, Senator Obama was not involved in Rezco's criminal affairs. Time for you and others like you to get of potties and stop spreading lies! The same applies to Wright. You are condemning the good Senator from Illinois on other people's actions and deeds!! How fair is that? If your friend, acfquaintance, and family member goes out and robs the bank, are YOU responsible for their deeds?? Get one thing straight, NONE OF US is responsible for other people's behavior, words, actions, or deeds, period!!

4) McCain, just this morning. said he KNOWS how to fight and end wars!! Really?? Since he "CLAIMS" to be a war guru, why didn't he help plan beyond taking Sadam down?? Why were our soldiers not given the proper equipment and weapons to fight the war? Why are we still in Iraq six years later?? McCain does NOT KNOW how to fight and end wars, he is being delusional. About the ONLY thing he does know is how to GO TO WAR!!

5) Oh, please, you and McCain make me laugh. McCain thinks is the Teddy Roosevelt of 2008?? I'll guantee you, McCain is NO Roosevelt. McCain's mind isn't only addled, he is delusional. LOL