Posted on 03/15/2006 5:29:43 AM PST by OESY
I can name that tune in 4 notes: Chris Mathews loves him.
My John McCain (up close and personal) story, from the 2000 South Carolina Primary.
Greenville SC - the 2000 Presidential primary - John McCain had just beaten ‘W’ in the NH primary and the “Straight Talk Express” rolled into South Carolina.
I was a McCain supporter - positive that he was the real deal.
I drove to a McCain speech and public appearance. It was a day I will never forget as long as I live.
That day I witnessed John McCain behave unlike any appearance I had ever seen on TV - the man was unhinged.
After a 15 minute canned speech - he decided to address his competition in the primary - George W. Bush. He did so by beginning with, “I am Luke Skywalker, and my opponents are members of the Empire. Together we will form the rebellion and defeat Darth Vadar”. He yelled this - first pumping - his voice full of anger - his face - beet red - and his eyes - well - they were scary.
The crowd instantly went from supportive - to bewildered.
He obviously didn’t pick up on the mood change - because he went on for another 5 minutes - ranting and raving about how everyone was lying about his record - his views - and he, “wasn’t going to take it any more” (remember the movie Network).
It was surreal.
When he finished - and with the prodding of an aid - he left the stage, while we in the crowd just stood there - stunned - and honestly - completely confused.
I asked a woman next to me: “what the hell just happened?” She answered: “that man is freaking nuts!”
I came home - walked in the house - sat on the couch and just looked at the wall. I suddenly realized - the man pushed on television - was not the man at all.
I have told this story many times - to many people - and I have heard the same story told back to me by others who have seen similar John McCain episodes.
I am not given to criticize anyone lightly ladies and gentlemen.
I am sure John McCain is a good man - but listen to me - and please believe me.
JOHN MCCAIN is NOT FIT TO LEAD THIS NATION.
John McCain is unstable. John McCain is freaking nuts!
Why do we need a case against McCain? Is a conservative case FOR him? Is there ANY case for him outside of the media?
In addition to his age, the media will use the still unanswered Keating 5 charges to destroy McCain on ethics charges.
He is unelectable.
Mike Pence will be the conservative case against McCain!
Well, that's a heck of a story. I have said before I don't think he has the tempermant. Round here people post some pretty funny candid shots of McCain at or near blown gasket mode. Thanks for sharing. That must have been weird.
You forgot to mention that he is also crazy.
Until he BLEW IT OUT OF THE WATER with this phenomenal comeback:
"I want you to know that also I will not make age an issue of this campaign. I am not going to exploit, for political purposes, my opponent's youth and inexperience."
He would not be my first choice in the primary, no matter who runs against him.
But in the end, I could still vote for him.
Classic line. I remember he seemed very out of it at that first debate in '84. He definitely pulled the rabbit out of the hat with that line, but he definitely was older, no question about it.
Don't lose any sleep over it. You won't have to.
I adore Mike Pence! He is an excellent voice for conservatives, which is why the "lame" stream media wont give him the time of day.
As much as I dislike McCain, if it came down to a race between him and Hillary, I sure wouldn't be voting for Hill or staying home from the polls.
Chris Mathews loves him
Reason #34,491 NOT to support him.
That TOTALLY disqualifies him period!
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