McCain’s Former Hanoi Cell Mate Describes Character in Deplorable Conditions

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[mnehring]

John McCain rarely speaks about his experiences as a POW in Vietnam, but one of his cell mates at the Hanoi Hilton on Thursday described some of the conditions and character traits that earned McCain the commendations he received for his war service.

Col. George “Bud” Day, 83, is the most decorated service man since Gen. Douglas MacArthur, with more than 70 medals. A living legend, Day was blown out of the sky two months to the day before the North Vietnamese shot down a propaganda prize, whose father and grandfather were renowned American admirals....

[mnehring]

The left (and others) are attempting to attack McCain over his cross story, saying he stole it. Well, let's see if they have the balls to attack his cellmates who served with him and confirmed that story, including Bud Day.

[misterrob]

Yes, they will.

[SolidWood]

Must read!

[CRBDeuce]

The left (and others) are attempting to attack McCain over his cross story, saying he stole it. Well, let's see if they have the balls to attack his cellmates who served with him and confirmed that story, including Bud Day.

Clearly, it's not balls that make the coward, so I'm betting you meant 'lack of integrity'! The driveby media proved beyond a shadow of doubt they have the lack of integrity to attack the POWs in 2004 (think Swift vets and POWs v. Kerry). Apparently, the Dems will never lack 'attack dogs' available to foam at the mouth on command!

[SevenofNine]

Count on them smearing this fine American

Count on it I placing bets on how long

[alisasny]

Way above pay grade to have been a POW.

[Daveinyork]

It makes me mad that the people who did this to Americans have never had to answer torturing prisoners.

[impeachedrapist]

It’s too late for bets. The dirtbags have been smearing Bud Day and the other Swift Boat Vets for Truth for four years.

[IbJensen]

Just what is Obama's pay grade?

His character could certainly be improved by a few years in the slammer.

[henkster]

Doesn’t look like there will be any “swiftboating” of McCain by his comrades!

Great article. While I’ve often disagreed with McCain’s policies, you can’t take away his character during his service to his country. I’m sure we won’t see this on ABC, NBC or CBS tonight. But we will see a nice puff piece on obama allegedly curing a leper or two.

[mnehring]

You hit the nail on the head. While digging around, I found they already started the attacks on Bud Day, calling him a ‘crank’.
http://blog.reidreport.com/2008/08/fake-cone-of-silence-plus-is-john.html

[SlowBoat407]

And now McCain has to deal with communists trying to tear him down again.

[Snurple]

IMO, the left is making a huge mistake by going after McCains service. Most Americans (aside from the far far left loons) perceive McCain as a bonafide hero. This will not go over well with most of America be they Republican, Democrat or Independent.

[mnehring]

They are playing a dangerous game. They are reminding us what kind of man McCain is and what kind of scums their side is- even willing to go so far as attacking vets for their own purpose. More and more, every day, I am getting over my problems with McCain and am looking forward to handing the press, and Obama, a defeat.

Thanks left, you are rallying our side.

[gunnedah]

The Demercrats know the truth. Remember Hanoi Jane was there and I will bet the truth be known John Kerry skirted by on one of his incursions.

[pabianice]

On the other hand, Obama recounts the agony he went through when it rained for an ENTIRE WEEK as he trudged door-to-door in service to the Daley Chicago Thug Machine. I mean, it was, like, REALLY WET and UNCOMFORTABLE...

[mnehring]

..and before they bring it up (because they are already), the difference between these attacks and those on Kerry, is that everything that was said about Kerry could be found in Kerry’s own words or his own Winter Soldier book he tried to hide

[smoothsailing]

The left doesn't care who they attack, they have no honor, no understanding or concern for duty and country. If they attack Bud Day, it won't get them anywhere and they'll be exposed for the un-American frauds they are.

Col George "Bud" Day

[mnehring]

Why, gee, is that a Medal of Honor around his neck? When was the last lib awarded one of these?

[xc1427]

With all of that military hardware, no wonder commodity prices have skyrocketed!!!