You know, I don't think I would support McCain for President. And he is a RINO. But, I think that despite that, he's a fine man. And he's raised (and is raising) a fine family. And he is a patriotic and strong supporter of America and the free world.
So, despite my many disagreements with him on policy issues, I want to say G-d bless John McCain.
Now, watch me get flamed. ;)
McCain's son should not be used for political purpose..he is doing what any young patriot should..and many HAVE.
McCains son serving does not make McCain a better..uh, politician..panderer..I don't know.
I know this is not news when its my neighbors son...
Kudos to the kid...he's a good man.
But couldn't the old man have gotten him an appt. to the naval academy, flight school, and a successful career as a navy fighter pilot?
Can someone refresh my knowledge as to the number of planes that John shot down?
It will bolster the shaky egos of the neocons--they're the ones who get called "chickenhawk."
I wouldn't touch his DI's job with a ten foot pole. Walking around on eggshells just waiting for McCain's temper to blow up over some trivial mishap.
That said, I wish his Son the best of luck in his Marine Corps adventure.
I appreciate John McCain's military service to our country. It was extraordinary. However, that doesn't excuse the terrible decisions he has made in the US Senate. He was a war hero but that shouldn't give him a free pass to the White House.
His son sounds like a great kid. And I love how he bucked the family and went with the Corps :) Godspeed, Jimmy.
McCain is a Log Cabin Republican. Political Funding set up by David Mixner. David B. Mixner was a former adviser to President Clinton on gay issues. And one of the leading members of the Vietnam AntiWar activists.
http://www.findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m1589/is_2000_Feb_1/ai_59086772
The nation - gays donate money to John McCain; Tom Ammiano; John Rocker - Brief Article
Advocate, The, Feb 1, 2000
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Pink and green
In the world of campaign financing, $40,000 is pocket change. But for Sen. John McCain's presidential campaign, that amount is significant because of its source: the Log Cabin Republicans. Members of the gay GOP group made the contributions to the Arizona senator's campaign after McCain's campaign manager, Rick Davis, addressed them via a satellite hookup simultaneously in seven cities on December 14. Despite his support for "don't ask, don't tell" and his opposition to gay marriage, McCain has been the favored Log Cabin candidate ever since he met with the group in November and supported their inclusion in the patty. By contrast, Texas governor George W. Bush, the presumed GOP presidential front-runner, has said he sees no reason to meet with Log Cabin members.