His military service record is not so pristine as we are lead to belive.
He destroyed a couple of Million $$ airplanes due to poor judgment, and if wasn't a Admiral's kid would have been booted out.
Couple that with some fellow POWs statements that he collaborated with their captors, and you have a good understanding of who exactly who Johnny is.
Mr McCain stellar back round has greatly been exaggerated by the press.
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I've heard these revelations as well. This man truly is a despicable human being. Guess we know where his tart of daughter gets her judgment from. Media whores both of ‘em!
Have a look here: be sure to watch the vid.
McCain Covered Up His Collaboration with the North Vietnamese While a POW
"http://www.alternet.org/story/99663/republicans_allege_mccain_covered_up_his_collaboration_with_the_north_vietnamese_while_a_pow