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To: Alexander Rubin
Can't say I disagree with anything you wrote. Considering the opportunities a senator's son could take advantage of because of his father's position, the fact that he will serve says something about both father and son.

I do wish he was a conservative though.

5 posted on 07/29/2006 12:01:16 PM PDT by big'ol_freeper (..it takes some pretty serious yodeling to..filibuster from a five star ski resort in the Swiss Alps)
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To: big'ol_freeper; Gay State Conservative

I also truly wish he was a real conservative. But McCain was, and is, a patriot. And he is a sane and reasonable fellow, partisan rhetoric aside (and yes, I indulge in it too, lest someone here accuse me of vast hypocrisy :D ).

As big ol'_freeper said...he could easily weasel his son out of hard duty, or discourage him from joining. But he didn't. And he won't. And his son will serve, and I have no doubt, serve well.

McCain is a RINO. And he is not a true conservative. And he is sometimes a little wishy-washy on issues, and, IMHO, is a little too optimistic about a lot of things (like illegal immigration). But that is no reason to bash the man. Just because we as conservatives should not support him for President, does not mean that we should denigrate him utterly, or insult him.

He does what he thinks is right, and does his best, and is honest and committed to his principles (though they are different than mine) and his country. He works hard, and tries to compromise, and tries to be reasonable.

More people should be like him in America, and around the world. It would be a better place. Though, hopefully they would be more conservative.

Don't bash the man just because you don't like his poliitcs. That's why I dislike many Democrats and can respect many others. Ad hominem attacks get us nowhere. We want a vigorous intellectual debate, heated yes, but not empty partisan rhetoric. Find flaws with the issues, not the man.

And hopefully, the son turns into a conservative. ;) Jimmy McCain in 2040! ;)


9 posted on 07/29/2006 12:09:46 PM PDT by Alexander Rubin (Octavius - You make my heart glad building thus, as if Rome is to be eternal.)
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To: big'ol_freeper
...the fact that he will serve says something about both father and son.

But is it the same thing I wonder....

13 posted on 07/29/2006 12:16:53 PM PDT by mewzilla (Property must be secured or liberty cannot exist. John Adams)
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